Show Crashing

[Gully]

We have a few car shows in the area throughout the summer and was thinking of hauling a few of my bikes to show. I'm going to contact a few clubs and see what they say. Anyone ever wheeled their bikes into a car show?

 

[Freqman1]

We have a few car shows in the area throughout the summer and was thinking of hauling a few of my bikes to show. I'm going to contact a few clubs and see what they say. Anyone ever wheeled their bikes into a car show?

Many a time. Even got invited to a few. V/r Shawn

Weekend Display | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

I took about 16 bikes to a local car show this weekend. Handed out some cards and answered the usual questions--"Have you seen that show pickers?", "Where do find these bikes?", "How much do they cost?" "Are they for sale?", and "How long have you been collecting". I received a lot of...

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[1817cent]

They go hand in hand together..

 

[fordmike65]

They go hand in hand together..

Not always. I hit up the organizer for the annual Monrovia Car Show a while back. He was pretty rude over the phone and made it clear he wanted cars ONLY. I said I'd pay for a couple of spots so I could show a car and a few bikes. NOPE! "I don't work my ass off all year puting this together to have a bunch of bicycles show up". So...I planned a ride that day and we ended up at the show, set up our bikes just outside the cones and showed them anyway. People there for the show dug them and many came over to ask questions and check them out.

 

[ian]

Haha. He probably rode a bike before he got a car. I know I did. Maybe he had a Free Spirit from Sears

 

[catfish]

Yes. It's usually a big hit. Most people have never seen anything like them.

 

[phantom]

Around here it's ok as long as no one is riding them around. No riding them up and down isles, skate boards, scooters or anything else that could cause damage. Display only.

 

[Gully]

Many a time. Even got invited to a few. V/r Shawn

Weekend Display | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

I took about 16 bikes to a local car show this weekend. Handed out some cards and answered the usual questions--"Have you seen that show pickers?", "Where do find these bikes?", "How much do they cost?" "Are they for sale?", and "How long have you been collecting". I received a lot of...

thecabe.com

I like how you lined them up with the front wheel stands and the show boards in front of each bike. Well displayed!

 

[Barto]

Pft, He’ll yes, I’m bring 4 or 5 to a “Car Show” next Sunday! They go over very well! Especially the girls bikes! Ladies love them!

 

[the tinker]

Car shows are a great way to find old bikes. Folks that love old cars usually love antiques and anything old interests them, especially something with wheels. I have gotten several nice bikes at car shows, and because of car shows. I always tape a small note to the fender: WANTED--old bikes. I pay cash. call BR5 5558. While displaying a 30's Ranger at a cruise night, an old man said to me, "I have a bike exactly like this. I took it apart back in 1974 or 75 and still have the parts." . . . . Now, many people will say something like that to you at a car show. I've gone on a few wild goose chases. I always ask if it's a boys or girl's bike. They always say, "Boys." I always ask if it's heavy and has "fat" tires. They always say, "Yeah, just like this one," while pointing to my bike. I also ask, "Is it rusty?" They always say, "No." I go to their house, all excited, only to find out the bike is a girl's, Schwinn Breeze, or a beat to death 70's middleweight, covered in rust. Sometimes though, the payoff is big. When this one particular old man said his bike had a tank with a door on it, I said, " Find what parts you can. Here's my phone number. I'll pay you 500 bucks for what you can dig up, as long as the tank is included. I don't care if the tank is dented, rusty, or has a great big hole in it. I'll give you 500 bucks, sight unseen." . . . Three years later. . . . I get a call. He found the parts. He said they were in his attic, basement and garage. Couldn't find the truss rods or grips or the greyhound. I didn't care about that, because being a Ranger guy, I already had the correct grips and truss rods.

This is what he brought to my house one Sunday night. He hands me a photo copied sheet off Ebay with a bike just like it selling for over 6 grand. So, I figure my 500 offer is dead in the water. He says to me. " My son looked the bike up. I know what it's worth, but I want you to have it." He sold me the bike for $550.00. This bike, exactly as shown below.. . .