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Not only are the Camaros gone, but they usually have GM Nats on the same weekend as the Md Chevelle show, so the Chevelles are limited, plus they have a separate show for Corvette's which limits Corvette attendance at the GM Nats.

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Correct Bill. They are the biggest issues IMO plus GM shows have been saturated for years. Look how weak Macungie has become over the last 10-12 years or so.

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Was there a Solid Lifter Showroom this year?

Thanks,

Marty

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Yes... ZL-1 #35 is part of the display. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Is that Mark Hassett's?

Ryan

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When the camaros left, that show basically did also... It was great !! Now ? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 70 copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes... ZL-1 #35 is part of the display. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div>

green automatic I believe...I remember seeing that car there before I think...?? Sweet !

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Anyone have some photos of SLS to share?

Thank you,
Marty

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tracker1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In my opinion, for what that's worth Verne, Ford and Mopar are brands that have an easier time coralling allegiance around their brands. In the muscle years, both had basically two brands within &quot;Mopar&quot; and &quot;Ford&quot; - Mercury being a &quot;little brother&quot; ,if you will, with only few offerings of a muscular nature.

The divisions within General Motors have super strong followings - Pontiac people are as passionate and, at times, anti-Chevy, as any Mopar nut. They've had years of great, organized shows under POCI, GTOAA, Trans-Am etc. to enjoy their brand. They don't need a GM show. Ditto Chevy, Buick and Olds people.

Hell, the Carlisle show used to host the Camaro Nationals - that was great! Think about that: one model, sold by one division of GM. (But they left Carlisle). Ever hear of a 'Cuda Nationals? Nope. It's the Mopar Nationals. So when one model of GM has a show with as many devotees as an entire Mopar show, well, you get the picture - there isn't any need for a &quot;GM Show&quot;. So nobody goes. 2 cents. </div></div>

I understand what you're saying and I get the logic but I still feel that GM people who want to attend a swap and look for parts might have an easier time finding them at a GM show rather than having to cover 8000 spaces at a Spring or Fall show. When I have vended there I have always done very well, even though the number of vendors keeps shrinking. I've found good crowds in the aisles at each show, even today when I was there a short time. The ebay reasoning does not apply if you look at the Ford and Mopar shows with substantial vendor turnout. The buyers ARE there in the aisles; it's the continuing loss of vendors that perplexes me.

Verne

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Is it because vendors are getting older and N.O.S. 1960's parts are drying up?Some of the EBay sellers that I've been dealing with for a long time are now into 1970's to early 80's parts.