My friends dont like hot rods

...just a dumb thought I had

My friends dont like hot rods or Harley's. They think its weird that I spend many of my summer weekends at car shows across the midwest. They think my Harley is obnoxious. They don't understand why I would want to drive a car that is 60 years old.

My dad has always had a Harley and an old car in the garage and that's how I got into it. I am glad that him and I can share our passion and I enjoy working on cars and bikes with him. We look forward to camping at Symco in a few weeks with the '53.

I guess my question is, do most of you hang around other gear heads and auto enthusiasts or are you like me and stand out from your buddies? Maybe its time to find some new friends...

 

My friends tolerate me.

 

They sound obnoxious . Get new friends. I would rather listen to a Harley then people who are ignorant or not even tolerant of what you like. Kick em to the curb

 

Most of my friends don't get it either. I feel sorry for them. But hey, that's why we have the HAMB, right?

 

Meh... friends are overrated...

 

I didn't have close friends for years. When your kids are growing up, most of your friends are other parents of your kids friends, with all the athletic and school events. Most of those guys were golfers. I just can't get into that.

I met my buddy Walt because I saw his Mercury in the parking lot and I had seen it on the HAMB before. Decided to take a chance and contact him. We've been hanging out ever since.

I'd say get new friends, but it can be tough....

 

The few friends that I have are greasy-handed gearheads like me. I can't imagine having friends who don't share my interests.

 

I would say they tolerate what I like, but I bet i'd have to pay them to come with me to a car show. They would have to pay me to go watch them play soccer or something. I make beer too, they all love that I do that. haha

 

You need new friends!

Most of my friends are hot rodders. HRP

 

What do they golf? Tell me who gets that- hitting a ball around a park and trying to find it. Yeah- I will stick with the cars.

Oh and they are your friends because you make the beer- lol, I would be your friend too, send me a case! HaHa

 

I really don't have any friends left to speak of.

In answer to your question I don't think that I have actually ever had a friend that wasn't interested in cars or bikes. I have had lots of acquaintances over the years but they were not really friends.

A very wise old man once told me that if you get to the end of this lifetime and have had one true friend you have done well.

 

You friends must all have enough money to get pay a mechanic to fix their cars...

 

Most of my mates are into cars at least on some level, but having spent time in the Military I have friends from there that only understand when cars are green and armored.
Then having been Airborne and doing a lot of skydiving as well I have friends from that world who don't understand what a car is at all and whats the use of them if you cant jump out of it from 10,000ft.
The thing is, they all get along because they all accept that different people like different things.
I would drop someone if they have an issue with what you are into, thats no mate, mate's accept you for all that you are and support you in everything you do.

Doc.

 

People who arent interested in Hot Rods dont interest me.

 

Most of my friends are college buddies. We have some things in common like drinking, chasing women and the Packers. Good guys, but yeah just dont share the same hobbies.

 

Gov -

At age 46 with a 6 y/o daughter, I have to go with what Stevie Nash said. My wife and met and hang out with other people that we meet through school and daycare. One of those guys also happens to be a steel fabricator (mostly structural and some ornamental), and I seem to get along with him best. My other friends aren't into cars, but can appreciate them and seem to like when I bring them around.

I wish I could find some like minded gearhead friends, but once you get into your 40s, it's tough.

Funny, though. I get the same reaction from people when I tell them I love to drive a stick...Why would you want that? Shifting is such a pain in the ass.

If they don't get it, they never will.

Chris

 

New friends...its time...

 

thats why a dog is mans best friend. i would rather hang out with my dogs than most people these days

 

Yeah you're right. They ask for my advice when their vehicle gives them a problem.

 

all my friends get my car habbit because they have it to. when friends fail, i always have my self to rely on.

 

There's a world of difference between "don't like hot rods" as nothing they'd choose to do themselves versus giving you a regular ration of shit because you drive a hot rod and ride a Harley.

I've got friends because we like the same things and friends because we like each other. Both have their place.

Second is never mistake proximity for friendship. In the army, in the neighborhood, in the workplace, in the corner bar, in the club, we'll have an ongoing relationship with those with whom we'd never give a second thought if they weren't physically close often. (Just don't make the mistake of marrying one ;>)

jack vines

 

Friends, I remember those days......

 

The few friends I really like hanging with aren't into old cars. I'm a single dad with 3 kids so it's tough to make new friends, aside from the aforementioned golfing douche dads and soccer dads. But most nights I'll be out in the garage with my son, who is 13, and we will just be hanging out doing stuff to the car whether it needs it or not. He's a good buddy.

 

I like what you said here. I dont get much shit from them, its more something they just arent into. I wouldnt give up the friends I have. I should probably just find some more friends, ones that want to talk shop and drink homebrew

 

Yep, found your problem right there. And it's not the Hot Rods, Booze or Women. That only leaves one thing.

OK, I'm from Minnesota.

 

This is actually one step away from "hello Dr Laura...."

 

Ok Gov... there's 1192 HAMB-ers in 'greater' Wisconsin.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/memberlist.php?do=getall
Some will be open to gaining your friendship.
Best,
Pitman

 

Jack, wise advice, NOT to be lightly taken. More than one person I've known has made that mistake. It can often be a disasterously life-altering error, too.

As for "friends don't like my hotrod," I've always had a lot of friends with very varied interests. That ain't bad, and I wouldn't sweat differences. BUT, you can always "get away" and go hang with yer fellow greasers for a mini-vacation. If you don't now have a posse, you won't have to look hard to find gear heads and hook up, man.

 

What is this, "How To Win Friends And Influence People" ? Here:

http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671579592

 

I have a couple of aquaintances and I call them that rather than friends because they do give me some shit once in awhile about my circle track racing.
I have the perfect squelch for them though. I remind them that I don't have a wife that cheats.