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2016 Peach Blossom BOPC Show -Marietta GA
35th Annual Peach Blossom BOPC Show and swap meet, April 29-30, 2016, 8am-4pm
Show and Swap meet on Saturday! Buick- Olds-Pontiac-Cadillac Piedmont Baptist Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta GA 30066 www.segtoa.org jlink@segtoa.org or 404-578-8973 John Link This has always been a good show to go to. I have been going for many years. Several PY members were there last year. Always good to get out and talk to Pontiac friends and see their cars. Also lots of nice Buicks/Olds/Cadillacs . *****Note Change of Location for this years show. ******
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Still thinking about driving the T/A up this year. How much room for cars is there at the church? Last year we had that big hotel lot jam-packed!
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That's a pretty big church and the parking lot is adequate so I don't see a issue there. What I am wondering about is trailer and spectator parking. I'm sure they worked out all the logistics. I liked that hotel though. The shade was really nice. The Fbody gathering used to be there and it was over memorial day so the shade came in handy. Looking forward to this event. Hopefully I'll have a car by then.
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I was hoping for the hotel. The ones I've been to at other locations just don't have the appeal. I may just go as an observer this time.
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You don't even want to know what happened when I found out of the move.
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So, you participating Jerry? I don't want to be negative but I'm imagining all those beautiful cars lined up a foot apart like they were at a Wal-Mart on Black Friday.
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I've participated in some local shows in big open church parking lots. They always spread the cars out so not a problem, but not nearly as comfortable or visually appealing as the nice shady hotel lot. The Marriott was the best location for a show that I've been to. So disappointed that it has moved.
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I looked at the satellite view of the parking lot. There are quite a few spaces but you have to remember that spectators have to park too. Not sure how they are going to do it yet.
I may still bring my car but I'm not sure right now. https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0178.../data=!3m1!1e3
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Right now my car has got to go to the shop for some mechanical repairs. I don't know if it will be repaired by then. I'll leave it at that; I don't want to be negative either.
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Is this a good event to sell used 1st gen Firebird parts?
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The last few I've been to have lacked in the swap meet part. I kind of wish more people would come out selling parts but I don't know the details behind it. From the people that I talk too they say unless it is a big event it is not worth packing, unloading only to get beat up on prices, loading back up and going home.
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That is about right as far as swap meet. There are some local guys who bring out parts. It is a lot of work to load up parts and transport them and unload and then have people want you to give them away.
I used to bring parts to this show and others but the economy has changed things a lot and it is easier to advertise and ship or arrange pick up. I have transported parts to shows that were already collected for or at least I had a deposit in hand. Anyone looking for parts can email me and if we work out something it can be transported or you can arrange pick up. I have also bought parts at the show. You don't know what is going to be there as far as parts. Hope this helps. It's a good show and you meet a lot of nice car people. thepontiacman@yahoo.com
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I got an email invite from the host club and decided to mention my concerns to him in regard to the locale change. He actually wrote me back the same day and I thought I'd post his response here. Totally understandable in this light...
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Good to see this response. Hopefully there will be a good turn out.
I know first hand about dealing with people and companies when planning a show. Sometimes it works and sometimes you have to make a change. I wonder if Marriott Corporate was aware of the situation or if it would have made a difference. One time a sponsor/dealer decided not to move cars off the lot the morning of a show we were having. We had to scramble and make do with small space and motel space next door. We changed locations after that. A lot of work goes into to putting on a show both before the show and then show day. This show has been around for 35 years and that is because the members of the clubs that rotate each year have done what is needed to continue having the show. If you see a show staff person at the show make sure and tell them you appreciate their hard work in keeping the show going.
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I will be there, weather permitting. I got another email from one of the Buick club guys. He told me that he thought there were 500 or so spaces. Also, some shaded picnic tables around the area for folks that might want or need a break from the sun.
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The spectator parking will be out by the street (Piedmont Road). Food vendors will be parked to the right near the picnic tables that are located in the woods to the right as you drive in. Parts vendors & Car Corral will be to the back. Rest rooms are inside the church proper.
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Well, thanks for chiming in Ed. As I said, weather permitting I plan to be there this year.
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Several friends have said they are coming to the show.
Who on PY are planning to come? Anyone need parts, email me. thepontiacman@yahoo.com
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I'll probably make it if the weather holds.
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