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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Last year, I went to ecklers Saturday afternoon(1:30 ish), and was told that I missed the "good stuff".

When do most people start showing up?
Is this REALLY worth scheduling a friday off for?

How many of the Central Fla crew are going, and when you you plan to go?

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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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I'm going on Sat. Its a two day show so the best items will be there on Firday.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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If you are talking about the scratch and dent section you need to beat the eckler employees. they get first crack. I always get there early but the past couple years they have really gone down in items. I'll probably go just to see some friends.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Gazpar
Last year, I went to ecklers Saturday afternoon(1:30 ish), and was told that I missed the "good stuff".
Do you mean parts ? If so, the "swap area" there is usually pretty small. I go on Saturday, and usually arrive around 11.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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I was there last year on Saturday morning, but don't know what you are referring as to the "good stuff." Anyways, I'll be there hopefully early. Maybe we can cruise together all of us from the Orlando area?
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Maybe we can cruise together all of us from the Orlando area?
Sure. I'm in...
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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I'll be there, (eventhough it's Ginny's birthday)
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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I plan on driving up from South Florida, (Hollywood). Should arrive around 10 ish and then over to Dixie Crossroads for a great lunch.
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I'm sure i'll be there pretty early Saturday morning to see the cars, then head over to Dixie Crossroads for lunch.

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Originally Posted by Stangkiller
I'm sure i'll be there pretty early Saturday morning to see the cars, then head over to Dixie Crossroads for lunch.

Gimme a PM as it gets closer.. we may cruise over together..
(There is a VERY LARGE show at the Convention Center that may not be dismantled by then, hence I may get locked into work, but I'm working on avoiding that )

Dixie crossroads is always good
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Originally Posted by Gazpar
Gimme a PM as it gets closer.. we may cruise over together..
(There is a VERY LARGE show at the Convention Center that may not be dismantled by then, hence I may get locked into work, but I'm working on avoiding that )

Dixie crossroads is always good
Sounds good, I will do my best!

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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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I've been every year since i've owned my vette (6+ years now). I like their event Tshirts

the swap meets are usually pretty large, as is the show. tons of vendors too!

Depending on a possible offroading trip i may be doing Sat, I might go Friday instead. It's still up in the air though.

I WILL be going though I NEVER miss this one.
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Central Florida Folks~

We're meeting 7:30 ish at Burger King on E~50, 1/8 e of Alafaya Tr (434)

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Pulling out at 8am sharp.

Post here (or PM) if you plan to meet there, and caravan out.

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I'll meet you guys at 7:30.
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I'll try to make it!
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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What weekend is Ecklers event?
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Its the 21st

A week from this Saturday comming up
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Thanks, I will try and make it.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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