1 “Special Issue” Published by Lee Thevenet March 19, 2012 HORSELESS CARRIAGE REPLICA NEWSLETTER A Publication dedicated to the reporting of news, events, articles, photos, items for sale, etc, having to do with replica horseless carriages. Newsletter published six times a year and special issues when needed. Chickasha 2012 Pictures by “Lee” Thevenet , Dave Hughes, Robert & Judy Smith The trip to Chickasha, Oklahoma this year for Elaine & I started on a sour note with rain following us most of the way there. We finally got to see clear skies as we crossed over the Texas line just West of Shreveport, Louisiana. Arriving two days before the official beginning of the Meet, allowed us to do a bit of sight seeing and still be there on Wednesday morning, as the vendors were arriving and lining up to enter the Meet area at four pm. Having been there four years before, I knew I would have a better chance at being successful in getting the pictures I needed for this HCR Issue & still have time to do a little early shopping & I was right. Joined by Dave Hughes & later, by Robert Smith & his wife Judy, we were able to do both. The Swap Meet started on Thursday morning with the usual excitement of buyers quickly eyeing the many parts on display. Unless one has attended one of these Meets, one can not understand the adrenalin flow when your eyes meet with that badly needed part. It really seems like we turn into young children looking through the window of a candy store for the first time. It really takes a good while to adjust & admit to yourself “Hey, I’m really here”. Dave & I, Robert & Judy were successful in finding all we needed at fantastic prices. I know Dave was excited with the goodies he purchased & so was I & can not wait for next years Pre War Swap Meet in Chickasha, OK. I hope you guys enjoy the pictures we took of the event…