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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Classic car sales are big business around the world again. In the United Kingdom, classic cars have become a billion dollar industry… and they’ve become a new, tax-free asset class for those that can afford them. In China, classic cars are being used for marketing, to promote brand heritage, and they’ve also become a luxury ...

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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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There are numerous reasons that people enjoy attending the Pomona Swap Meet and we are happy that everyone can enjoy a day doing what makes them happy, whether it be shopping, selling, showing a vehicle or just getting together with car club members, friends or family. It is especially pleasing to know that for some, ...

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It was great seeing Pickups Limited – Orange County at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show on October 20th. Their display was like a rainbow of ’56 Ford trucks and panels. I noticed that a couple trucks were for sale, so I hope they had success selling, and enjoyed some time parts shopping, ...

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The classic car market is booming again… which means more and more people are looking for parts to restore or fix up their car.  If you’ve got a stash of old parts collecting cobwebs in your garage, that’s good news!  Need to make some cash to fund your own project? Well, these days you can ...

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Aunt Bertha finally nagged your Uncle Ed into getting rid of that “piece of junk” in the garage. When you heard about it, he suddenly became your favorite uncle. You cozied up to him, showing up with a pickup and trailer. And now you’re the proud owner of a classic automobile. “It just needs a little ...

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The Fairplex in Pomona, California has been the home of the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show since 1975.  Of course, back then it was known then as the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds.  And when George Cross III started this venture, the show was held on the Point parking lot, where the Sheraton Hotel is ...

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The next Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show is October 20th.  But, what if you’re itching to get your hands on a new ride and you can’t make it out to Pomona?  First off, there are only a few acceptable excuses for not coming out (e.g. your wife is going into labor). Don’t worry, ...

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If you want to see some of the coolest custom and classic Ford trucks in the West, you’ll want to check out the F-100 Western Nationals. It’s the largest all Ford truck show in the Western United States, and it’s held each June at the Canyon RV Park in Featherly Park, CA. And if you want ...

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Thanks to the Fellas Car Club for making the trip to the August 11, 2013 Pomona Swap Meet. What they lack in numbers, they more than make up for in quality, craftsmanship and color of their club vehicles. The Fellas have some unique rides and I think everyone in attendance enjoyed seeing them out on ...

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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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