The question is, if you lived close enough, and another hotrod owner (who's make you may or may not also have) you haqve never met needed some assistance, would you lend a hand without asking for anything in return?
Bill S.
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The question is, if you lived close enough, and another hotrod owner (who's make you may or may not also have) you haqve never met needed some assistance, would you lend a hand without asking for anything in return?
Bill S.
Sure! That chevy i chopped was a members on another forum that i never met before that. He posted that he was new to rodding, and was getting this chevy and neede help fixing it, so me and joliet jake AKA Jay helped him out.
In a heartbeat. Unless it got to the point to where I was doing everything and he/she was just sitting around and didn't care if he/she learned anything, just wanted to get the work done. At that point I wouldn't hesitate to tell he/she to go pound sand and stop trying to live off other people. (can you tell it's happened a few times before to me)
Any time. I've helped many who were stopped alongthe road, and many have helped me.
was doing it last night, helping neighbor fit roll bar in camaro didnt spend long helped him get strarted and away he went
Absolutely! Done that many times when I was involved in the muscle car scene in Diego and would do it again!!
Without a doubt! Never leave a fellow hot rodder behind!
gladly .. for the first 25 years of my hotrodding career iv`e depended on the kindness of friends to allow me ocassional use of their shops and equipment for my many builds .. most of my work was done under the shade tree .. now iv`e got a full up shop well equipped but have sadly outlived most of the fellow rodders who hav`e helped me ..
Sure would! I've met and made friends doing so.
Larry M.
Sure in the process of doing a neighbors 65 Mustang well the sheet metal that needs installed and welded . Then I will show him some body repairs . Makes me feel good and I do love this hobby .
Just last summer coming home there was a 55 Chevy sitting beside the road ( I live out in the country a bit ) Goodguys show was going on at Chicago Speedway . . I stopped by him and asked if he needed help , turns out he had brake trouble . Told him I lived a few blocks away and we could get it fixed up , He replied he had a flat bed on the way .
Absolutely, that's why I've been listed in the Fellows Pages for over a dozen years. I have limited space and towing capability, but plenty of tools and will do whatever I can to make sure a fellow rodder's needs gets taken care of.
Absolutely! I'm originally from PA and that's just what we do.
When I was in the Army 64-67 I ran out of gas on an expressway. I borrowed a friend’s car and the gas gauge did not work. I thought I had enough gas to get back to Base but I was wrong. I tried to get help with the hood up and a flashlight pointing to the engine. People passed by even State Troopers. I finally gave up and tried to stay warm in the car. I was laying in the back seat with a big Army over coat covering me. I heard someone pounding and calling to get my attention. I was scared really bad I was 17 years old and couldn’t imagine someone at the late hour trying to help me. He didn’t give up so I rose up; he asked if I needed help? I told him I ran out of gas. This man was driving a late 40’s Desoto Coupe, and towing a 54 Ford station wagon. He said he would push me to the next exit. It was dangerous to say the least but he did. I saw a sign that said 6 miles to the next exit. There was a gas station by itself all lit up no one or anything else in sight but the guy working. The Good Samaritan pushed me right up to the pump. I had $2.00 I asked the guy to give me his name and address and I would send him some money for helping me. His words from 45 years ago I will never forget “ If you see someone who needs help and can help them, that will be payment enough.” I have tried to live by that to this day. When I tell this story people ask if I believe in Guarding Angels? I say yes.
PS I may have told this before but thought it would be ok even if I had.
Richard
I would help anybody I can.... My frame of reference is mostly at the race track and many "strangers" have helped me out in my time of need and I do the same where I can...
-Chris
you bet in a heartbeat. even if its a ford:)
of courese even if its a import everyone needs help
With out question.... thats just the kinda guy i am.
Sure, most of us would and have. The only danger though is that sometimes you get entrapped so knee deep into someone elses project that they start to expect you to build the car for them. I think most of us have also been in that position. Unfortunately, those situations sometimes end up with hard feelings when you finally have to cut the cord.
But the short answer is yes........I've laid under a lot of other peoples cars over the years in an effort to help them out.
Don
Yes but with a few qualifiers.
Someone broken down along side the road....anything I could do (I usually carry the standard type of stuff in the tool box I carry).
Advice, never a problem and always free.
I've been know to donate parts to peoples projects now and then, but I'm not going let someone build their whole darn car out of my "spare parts".
The kicker comes from having run a garage full time for several years and still taking on the occasional side job. Most times if it comes thru the shop doors it is a job and gets charged accordingly at a competitive local labor rate and parts markup.
YES... I have been a member of NSRA on and off over the years and living in MI just south of Kalamazoo where they have a LARGE Nat. meet my shop has been used before my name and phone# were posted in there book as some one to call. If you have ever been broken down on the side of the road in a strange place (Before cell phones) you'd be glad someone stoped to help.
I would help in a heartbeat, but chances are you would'nt want my help...LOL! Now if you need medical attention, I'd be your guy..lmao!
I have helped and been helped. It's what makes this hobby great!
Without a question, I have stopped to help a broken down car, even if it just to keep traffic aware of the broken down car.
BradC
I absolutely would - but I can attest to the fact that not all others will from personal experience on PA's I-81 about 10-12 years ago. My 'bucket was just too small to drive the 360/720 miles so I had it on my sprint trailer (I know what you are saying !!!) and the coupler broke and the trailer came loose. I was able to bring it under control with the safety chains and my F350's back bumper in about a mile with no damage but a couple of bumper scratches and to stop in the median. A line of rodders blew by, then several other singles - and never a wave, a look or even any other acknowledgment. I finally got it back on the ball and found enough pieces to get me to York and then make a final repair. This made me resolve that if I ever saw a problem with no one else helping, I would stop and have several times. And yes, I did find that first group and congratulate them on being so 'thoughtful' and 'caring' and living the rodder's spirit of camaraderie.
A friend is building a '32 - and while he has not asked for much physical help, it has been built to my desires and with many of my ideas - his comment is that if he dies tomorrow, I will know how it has been built and can buy it and not make changes. There's something about that Chebbie engine though.......:HMMM::D
I have when I'm able and have also been on the receiving end of that help.
no i will not help anyone:3dSMILE:
Guy's Ihave done it many times over. Kurt
Yes. As a matter of fact I just met a local guy who is stocking the same make and model as my hot rod project. So He's been over a few times for old parts and stuff listed on craigslist. He in turn helps me as well with sources for parts etc. There are a few parts I have two of, that I'm happy to give him or sell for what I originally paid for them. I have benefited so much from this site, that I try to return the favor when possible.
have done it even for someone I didn't care for,this guy who is a real jerk
was broke down one day,I stopped to help,ended up towing him home,(4 mi.)
as we talked I mention a problem I was having with one of our cars,he said he knew wnat the problem was and said he would come down and fit for me!
year later,he has not showed yet! but the sad thing is.. I would help him again. (thats just who I am)now that being said, if he f^^^^^^ with my kids
or grandkids, it would a mistake he would only make once..:D
Bill are you formulating a survey? Just curious for why you are asking?
Sure, that's the way to make new friends........However, after 40 years of "Making new friends"...and finding out, that they only wanted to use you....You get a bit jaded about such things. Don't ask me how I know............:(