When it comes to vendors at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, not a lot can say they’ve been coming since they were little kids… but Junior from Pro Auto Truck Electric can make that statement. He and his father, Frank, have been Pomona “regulars” since Junior was a boy, and they’ve been ...

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Have you ever got a part home from some shop that was supposed to “fit like a glove,” but upon attempting to install it,  you were left wondering what kind of fingers the seller must have if they feel that way? That’s one experience you won’t have with parts purchased from Capp’s Hot Rods. Owner ...

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It’s not unusual to see someone roll into the Pomona Swap Meet with several cars on a trailer. It’s an impressive sight, and it’s intriguing to see what the owner is doing with them. But, have you seen the collector who brings over 100 cars to the show?!? That’s Joe Johnson, and he always brings ...

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Some collector car enthusiasts, when sharing their passion, are asked, “yeah, but do they still make parts for those cars?” There are certainly some classic cars where replacement parts are scarce. However, there are projects where restoration is a much simpler task, thanks to some great places to find parts and accesories. For those working ...

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What do you do when you know someone is cutting corners on a product?  A lot of us go online and complain, hoping that someone is listening.  But that’s not how Jack Katzman does things.  After seeing various car covers made out of inadequate materials that weren’t sun resistant, he created his own, and now ...

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If relaxing on a white sand beach with a tropical drink is your idea of retirement, then your vision is extraordinarily different from that of Jose Ramos.  You see, Jose would prefer to spend his retirement talking to you.  Well, you and a few thousand of your car crazy friends. At the Pomona Swap Meet, ...

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Sitting watching late-night television, a lot of times, can leave one with the feeling of, “I could have invented that!” Well you might just as easily get the same feeling walking the aisles of Pomona when you happen by Bob Baker’s Auto Fender Bib’s space. There you’ll find the custom protective pads he makes to ...

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We may go to Pomona for the cars and parts, but we also go to meet diverse people and hear their interesting stories. This is what makes Swap Meet day such a thrill. Recently, we caught up with Geoff Blackmore of Ledfoot Racing to hear his story of a roofing specialist turned radiator distributor. Geoff ...

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Contemplate this: is the Pomona Swap Meet more about finding those much needed parts, that incredible vehicle, or is it an excuse to spend the day hanging out with friends? Of course, it’s all of the options. We’ve all seen the vendors making lunch on their barbeques while showing off their fabulous parts to their ...

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Since 1986, Volkswagens have been a huge part of the Pomona Swap Meet. One of PSM’s participating vendors, who also has a long history with VW’s, is Santiago’s Auto Repair. This full-service restoration shop has been keeping VW’s on the road since the 1980’s and they continue to help customers realize their vision with their ...

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Not many of us frequently ship vehicles to faraway ports. So when you sell your “baby” to someone in a foreign land, it helps to have a trustworthy ‘travel agent’ who will make sure your shipment makes it overseas safely. That’s where a company like CFR Rinkens comes into play. Recently, we caught up with ...

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Back when many of our cars gleamed in the showroom, the starters and alternators that came on them were more than up to the challenge of handling their jobs. But in the ensuing decades so much has changed, including the demand we place on the starters and alternators. For example, imagine adding some air bags ...

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