fireman 1,021 #26 Posted September 4, 2015 I'm with you Mel. Some people don't have the appreciation for true antique machinery. I only wish I could find some Hit&Miss engines for reasonable prices. I do enjoy the garden tractors too but I have no problem shutting them off and just browsing around. Unfortunately the garden tractors are making up a bigger portion of the field every year. As the more and more older guys who have been collecting the old machinery and Hit&Miss engines for years die off, there aren't enough younger generation picking up the interest. I fear within 20 to 30 years they will become almost extinct. At least in this part of the country. As I have been traveling all over the country for the last few years camping, I have noticed that in the south and middle states, there is still a strong interest with the next generation and I only hope it stays that way. I am probably going to the fall show this year but I'm not bringing anything but a pocket full of cash to see what I can find in the vendors area . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #27 Posted September 26, 2015 Well I went to the Kent Show today. Got there around 30 minutes after they opened and had to park farther in the field then I ever had to before. It was jam packed. Seems to be getting bigger ever year. Didn't bring any tractors. Just walked around with my 2 sons. Ran into Jason from New Hartford and talked with him for a while. Vendor section seemed to be about same as usual. Did end up getting something I've been looking for. Not quite exactly the Hit & Miss motor I wanted but it is complete, runs great and the price was very right.It's a 1929 Maytag Model 92. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #28 Posted September 26, 2015 VERY NICE JEFF. I WAS THERE FROM 8:30 TO 9:30. I HAD MY DIESEL AND MY HANDICAP CARD SO NOBODY STOPPED ME. SORRY I MISSED YOU. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #29 Posted September 26, 2015 I didn't get there until about 10:30 Russ. I only briefly walked through the grass field area. Spent most of the time in the vendor area and talking with a few people that I knew. Was told by some vendors that Friday was very busy for them. It seemed to be a little picked over by Friday. I was lucky to get the Maytag. Actually for the price I paid I'm shocked it was still there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #30 Posted September 27, 2015 One of the antique tractor/steam/horse drawn equipment/flea market/GT shows I attend has a GT/Golf Cart policy that says you have to have $500,000.00 liability and PROOF with you in order to drive at their show.Needless to say, I walk!!They do not allow "riding" in the flea market area.....unless you are handicapped and have a mobility chair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
