Never been to Carlisle Nationals

[Ross]

So I am trying and failing to find a " running when pulled" SB 727 w/ converter here in Maryland and noticed Carlisle is in a few weeks. Having never been ,I was wondering what the chances of finding one there for a few hundred bucks. Do I need tickets to browse the vendors? Any info would be great , my 74 Charger is slowly turning into the world's coolest toolbox / work bench and I need to remedy that situation pronto.

 

[Ross]

So I am trying and failing to find a " running when pulled" SB 727 w/ converter here in Maryland and noticed Carlisle is in a few weeks. Having never been ,I was wondering what the chances of finding one there for a few hundred bucks. Do I need tickets to browse the vendors? Any info would be great , my 74 Charger is slowly turning into the world's coolest toolbox / work bench and I need to remedy that situation pronto.

 

[71charger_fan]

You just have to pay admission at the gate. If you find something heavy, there's a parts hauling service to help get it to your vehicle. Pretty much every yard within a block of the fairgrounds gets turned into an impromptu parking lot.

 

[69L48Z27]

If you’ve never been, you have to check it out. It’s a spectacle.

$10 to park in someone’s backyard like stated and gate fee is $15.

Will you find a ‘good when pulled’ small block trans with converter for under $300? You’ll never know unless you go.

 

[flypaper]

wear comfortable shoes and plan to do a lot of walking
bring H2O

 

[BeatersRus]

So I am trying and failing to find a " running when pulled" SB 727 w/ converter here in Maryland and noticed Carlisle is in a few weeks. Having never been ,I was wondering what the chances of finding one there for a few hundred bucks. Do I need tickets to browse the vendors? Any info would be great , my 74 Charger is slowly turning into the world's coolest toolbox / work bench and I need to remedy that situation pronto.

your charger runs a longtail 727 which is the same as 70-s thru early mid 80s dodge pickup trucks...
these are Everywheres for sale.
craigslist or Facebook Marketplace and youll find one in a rotbox truck,
buy the whole mess yank the trans scrap the rest get your money back plus a transmission.
its a Win,i do this all the time.

if you really want a Hd unit,
then find a small 70-s-80-s rv dodge camper/the Van front end with the small back camper,
and take That transmission.
repeat scrap procedure,altho this one can be tricky because of the camper part.
hope this helps.

 

[Demonic]

Such a short ride for you. Yes, admission is - I have no idea, I always had a swap space or a car in the show. I believe it's $15.-

 

[Bill Monk]

Carlisle is an outstanding show and yes lots of vendors. It's worth the trip, and hopefully you can find what you are looking for

 

[FJ6AAR]

Always Hot too!!

 

[Bill Monk]

Always Hot too!!

No doubt it will change but right now the extended forecast is 85. I can handle that, it's the 95 that kills me. I defrost at 68!

 

[dla4567]

Admission is around $20/day, you can look it up.
A few years ago I picked up 2 small block 727s. One was “running when pulled” for $200, and the other was completely rebuilt for $700. Neither worked and both needed rebuilt.
There’s a good chance you’ll find one there, just assume they all need rebuilt.

 

[91r/t]

No doubt it will change but right now the extended forecast is 85. I can handle that, it's the 95 that kills me. I defrost at 68!

Man a forecast in the low 80's would be fantastic! It always seems to be 94 and sunny as all hell there every year.

 

[gkent]

Carlisle is big so don't plan to show up at 9 and be done by noon !!

Online tickets are $12/day, $25 for the 3 days. Parking will run you about $10.. If you are planning to stay the weekend in a motel ... forget it, you're a year too late to find anything.

 

[rick68b5]

i got them in Baltimore pm me

 

[dla4567]

Carlisle is big so don't plan to show up at 9 and be done by noon !!

Online tickets are $12/day, $25 for the 3 days. Parking will run you about $10.. If you are planning to stay the weekend in a motel ... forget it, you're a year too late to find anything.

I get started shopping early to beat the heat. Afternoon is for the show field and relaxing in the shade.
I find a hotel room every year with in 15-20 minutes away.

 

[Bill Monk]

I get started shopping early to beat the heat. Afternoon is for the show field and relaxing in the shade.
I find a hotel room every year with in 15-20 minutes away.

I have a sister in Hagerstown. It's a good piece from Carlisle but I save the motel room and get to see sis so it's all good

 

[dla4567]

I have a sister in Hagerstown. It's a good piece from Carlisle but I save the motel room and get to see sis so it's all good

It’s a nice drive from Hagerstown to. My daughter used to live there, (now in Baltimore).
Hotels in Carlisle book up a year early, but the way the highways are around there it doesn’t take long to get to another town with plenty of rooms available.
Plus, (if you take your car), I really enjoy the early morning drive to the show.

 

[71charger_fan]

A couple of years ago, I got a late start on Saturday. It took maybe an hour and 15 minutes to get into Carlisle and about the same amount of time to get through town.

 

[Ross]

i got them in Baltimore pm me

I tried to pm but your inbox is full , it won't let me. I'm up in Reisterstown.

 

[Ross]

Thanks for all the info guys , I really appreciate it. I hope the wife and I can get out there this year , of course my main objective is the 727 although you make the endless walking ,crowds and heatstroke sound really fun