Thread: Lots of silent members on here.

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Well, I hope I haven't offended anyone by not posting or by posting what I have---

I will be 70 years old in the spring and I try to leave people alone---however----- I find it easier to use a bunch of dashes instead of smilies----

Having been around cars, tractors, military stuff, airplanes, and all sorts of racing stuff, I have done a lot in my lifetime and have few regrets for what I either have done or not done---

When I reply to a post, it is because I have done it, and sometimes I ask for more info so I can give a better more correct answer to the question---it irks me that a poster (usually a newbie) doesn't come back with any info that is usable if he responds at all!!!!

I have tools, guns,fishing rods and a pick up truck and trailer----in the garage the machinery includes machines for every engine operation minus a crank grinder and a pin boring machine that Pat now has----welders, saws, mills and lathe---and a Hunter alignment rack and some I beams for frame construction---

I have built many racers from karts to Pro-Stocks and several hotrods

I don't discuss bodywork or paint on here and I think the body guys and painters know why----but I will help with factual info from many years of experience of working on/ building/racing anything automotive and even get into discussions on aviation matters.

I seem to remember helping Mooneyes with some nitro info and never did get full feedback on results---but I also seem to remember something was going on in his family that sidetracked him and possibly his withdrawal from here and he just never got back up to speed----

I also have asked Bill to get Denny back on here as he is a good guy and has more teck referances tucked away than the library of congress but it seems they don't want him back, even with the level of help he gave out.

Alright, time for breakfast and go work on bathroom

jerry clkayton,

I wish I lived next door to you. You sound like the kind of guy that would help anyone with your vast amount of knowledge.

It's going to be a sad day when all of the guys like your self are gone along with your knowledge and wiliness to help. I'm 63 soon to be 64 if the Lord is willing and I'm still trying to learn new things.

Richard

Two words: new baby...

Actually more to it than that... much less "free" time with the job I started a year and a half ago and the boy is going to be one year next month. I do check in almost daily using my phone and I'm much more selective over the threads I choose to follow because my time for that is limited... unlike the good ol' days that I would read everything that came in and reply on many.

I post rarely these days because it's a pain to type much more than a couple lines using a phone and I have a tendency to make lengthy posts. I've been watching this thread for two days and finally borrowed the wife's laptop so I can chuck in my two cents (or is it a nickel now?).

I miss being more actively involved here but it just hasn't been in the cards... I do enjoy checking in and seeing what's going on and often want to contribute to some of the threads but it just hasn't been practical lately.

Regards,

Chris

My area of expertise (if you can call it that) is pretty narrow. My hotrodding experience is pretty much all Chrysler, so when somebody posts a question about old Walter P's engines, well, I have owned everything from flat head sixes to hemi's, so I can respond with a reasonable degree of accuracy.

I hope.

I'll admit that a lot of what I know came about because I did it wrong the first time, and that's the best way to learn something permanently.

Anyway, there have been times when I felt I could have provided somebody with a bit of needed information, or encouraged a younger member with his first build, or shown sympathy for a member with health problems, or other situations.

Then I didn't do it.

I'll try to shape up.

Will that keep me out of the "silent member" dog house. Don?


Jim

Steve I like the vintage signs! Everyone loves a good pinup(well we might need a good looking guy for Barb!)

thank you stoven. i was thinking maybe a chippendale with a wrench and a little sweat on his chest.

Originally Posted by jyardgirl

thank you stoven. i was thinking maybe a chippendale with a wrench and a little sweat on his chest.

Here ya go Barb, I had my bride take a picture of me out in the shop for you....

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Here ya go Barb, I had my bride take a picture of me out in the shop for you....

Bob,

That’s not fair you got to pose for your picture.

I think you and I are close in age, I may be a little older then you. The picture you posted of me didn’t do me justice. I always thought I was pretty cool but you made me look like I have an eye patch on for underwear.


Richard

From the Langy's website, the buxom young lady seems to have become a bit more modest now....

Aw shucks and I was just going to order one....!

Hey! I know how we could get more people to speak up..... Lets talk politics!!!

On second thought... I would start shutting the computer off, like I do the TV!!! }:-(

Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT

Hey! I know how we could get more people to speak up..... Lets talk politics!!!

On second thought... I would start shutting the computer off, like I do the TV!!! }:-(

Works for me, but Mr. Bill might object.

And he's out there now as you speak...............Langy's pinup has gone POOOF!

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

And he's out there now as you speak...............Langy's pinup has gone POOOF!

Whatever makes your little heart go pitter patter.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

And he's out there now as you speak............

I'm always lurking