I am building a couple of projects, just like most of you. Even if I wasn t budget-impaired, I would still comb the swap meets. You can make a sling with the clothesline to help carry an intake manifold or the traction bars you score for ten bucks. Engines and trannies can be picked up at the end of the day by driving your truck to the seller s space. I like bargaining down the price, but if something is at its giveaway price, don t haggle.
Nobody wants to load and unload it again, and ten bucks is better than nothing.
The foregoing may seem contradictory, but there are many unwritten rules and etiquette that, if adhered to, can net you some cool parts cheaper than the other guy. Those unwritten rules will be what we talk about here. First off, the term Swap Meet is a misnomer, as very few parts get swapped. It s almost always green fun tickets being swapped for greasy parts. You need to bring cash and you need to be careful.