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I guess I'll skip it for now. The oldest thing I have is a 63 Nova, probably not what they consider a real hot rod. Maybe I'll visit when I get something a bit older. Thanks for all the replies guys, no shortage of help here!

Originally Posted by Sinister

I guess I'll skip it for now. The oldest thing I have is a 63 Nova, probably not what they consider a real hot rod. Maybe I'll visit when I get something a bit older. Thanks for all the replies guys, no shortage of help here!

The HAMB is not a bad place, but like has been said here it is dedicated to that group's definition of "vintage rods". I posted a question there once, and included that my concept was a '33 running Cragar SS big & littles and you would have thought I attacked someone's Mom!! You see, "...they did not HAVE Cragar's in the 30's, 40's, 50's so why would you even consider putting that "crap" on a car??" Lot's of good info and many very talented people - you just have to ask any questions from "their" arena, and omit any details that include something from later than about 1955.

Considering the amount of activity on that site there isn't too much of value to me..I don't waste my time there anymore..I'm sure there are a lot of good folks there but the jerks take the center stage..Kind of like going back to elementary school..

Seems like a good time to mention something I've noticed.

I belong to several message boards, and a percentage of them have been taken over by radical personalities, who seem to be there to promote their own likes, and discourage anyone with a different outlook.

My home town is an example. Their message board seems dominated by poitical radicals. Every subject seems to be diverted to those issues, and I feel like I'm in Idaho or something. The result is that I have almost stopped going to the site, and am very hesitant to post.

I don't know how moderators can control that (If they aren't a part of the problem) but I think the only way is to have a code of respectful behavior, and enforce it to the point of giving the worst offenders "the boot".

In the world of cars, I have very broad interests, and in the world of people, I believe in everyone's right to their own opinion. That is why I am on this site every day......and I enjoy it! My thanks to the moderators. :-)

Been a member there for over 10 years.

Always been treated well even though I drive a Wescott bodied 32 roadster, make my own aluminum parts and do things a little different in some cases.

What does happen over there is the influx of what I call the 14 year old syndrome of opinionated wanna-bee hot rodders every once in a while.
And my apologies to right thinking, non-opinionated 14 year olds, we have a bunch of those as well and they're a pleasure.
It's ok to have opinions, but best to express those like you would in person when you're hanging out in someones garage.
Differences are politely expressed most times, but the problem seems to be the cyber tough guys.
Nuff said there.

Lotta women on the board as well.
They get treated with utmost respect just like they do here.

Seems like the HAMB is on a downward trend of the opinionated wanna-bee crowd population-wise so things are getting better.

Plus, we're having a two week 'tech week' going on and that always brings out some interesting stuff.

Don't quote me, but I think the cut-off date for cars is 1964.
Even so, if you're having a tuning problem that could pertain to any hot rod, they'll talk to you and offer some good advice.

No different than any board that specializes.
I wouldn't go on a Chevy board and ask FE questions.

Keep in mind as well Mark Twain's comments about 14 year olds and fathers.

Works the other way around as well....

Most of the time newbs who get roughed up didn't bother to read what the board was about and just blundered in. When I first posted I got dogpiled about some comment I made in a discussion about what new SUV to buy. I came back and told the guy that if anyone ever talked like that to my face, one of us wouldn't be getting up. I never had another problem after that, just a few keyboard tough guys that need stood down, not near as bad as it used to be though.
FWIW, flat black and red wheels are pretty laughable to the general populace there, and don't mention the RR word, Ryan deleted a whole thread I started because I used that term.
If you ever lurk or register, look at the stuff AV8, Mike Bishop, JimA or pendajo build, and also Dirty31. The stuff these guys do is worth the looking. Lots of others too.

I'm an Alliance member over there & never had any problems. Most of the bad mouthing & fighting is by the young crowd who only see their way & weren't even around "In the day".
There's a big FNG initation that goes on which I don't agree with but there quite the knowledge if you can wade through the BS.

I'm a member there and never posted. Probably never will. I take offense to being referred to as a FNG but of course if you poney up some cash you be an instant alliance member. Although since I never post I will always be a FNG. There's an apparent affiliation with the moderator Ryan and Austin Speed Shop that I did not know even existed until this year. I have lived in Austin since 1980. Ryan seems to be a good guy to me.

But too much attitude over there for me personally to want to get involved in. But I like to watch the fireworks there and they are prevalent.

Kitz

Gotta 'fess up, check the HAMB all most daily. LOTS of good info, I dont post often, I try to maintain an open mind and listen / look for things that could / will help me out. I occassionaly contribute, never been slammed, Think its a great site.

i also check out hamb...indeed lost of great info...but their moto is if you didn't build, it don't curise it...wow...that would put a lot of hot rod builders out of business...and make a lot of people who have great careers doing something else that still love hot rods, not real hot rodders...even though most of my car is stainless and chrome...i do have aluminum rims, gas and break pedal...that sure counts me out...oh, and electric fans

I guess in my old age, I just don't have the patience with rude behavior that I used to have. :-)~

Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT

I guess in my old age, I just don't have the patience with rude behavior that I used to have. :-)~

Pick & choose your threads. They're not all a blood bath. Lots of valuable stuff there when you sort through it.
Like this one.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=296149

this is messed up , if you dont dig the H.A.M.B. dont cruise the forums , most hambers dont really care anyway , if you want the touchy feel good stuff stay here , if you post something to CHR that goes against the grain bill will be more than happy to delete said post and most members will never see it in the first place , all this HAMB bitchin is pointless and there are quite a few members of the HAMB right here on this site that you would consider friends..

ok bill delete

Originally Posted by flh4speed

this is messed up , if you dont dig the H.A.M.B. dont cruise the forums , most hambers dont really care anyway , if you want the touchy feel good stuff stay here , if you post something to CHR that goes against the grain bill will be more than happy to delete said post and most members will never see it in the first place , all this HAMB bitchin is pointless and there are quite a few members of the HAMB right here on this site that you would consider friends..

ok bill delete

So either you're IN or you're OUT?

Originally Posted by Supa Roosta

So either you're IN or you're OUT?

im in on both , i have folks i consider friends here and there , viva le CHR and viva la H.A.M.B.