History Looking back on Hamb history

I ran across this in the archives of my computer from 02-06-2003, looks like the membership wasn't quite what it is today. HRP

 

Well... left to our own devices... we bred just like rabbits

 

I wish that I would have joined the H.A.M.B. early on. It has great advice and funny people.
I enjoy browsing and the smartassery that goes on here in my spare time.

 

WOW! Very cool Danny. I didn't arrive on the scene for 4 more years.

 

At that time there were 2775 registered members, I was member # 1182. HRP

 

Very Kool! Lot of good times on the HAMB

 

Cool. As member #51, I remember those days. Not all of them were smooth. Germ kept us entertained, among others.

 

HRP...And how many of those 22282 posts were yours?

 

Late nights when we had the messaging was fun. Later, when that went away Zeke ran a hangout that was a hoot overnights

 

Cool but WAY before my time. I was still playing with muscle cars and custom trucks then. I didn’t hear about this place for a couple more years.

 

Was skeptical of joining for several years until someone at BTT50's told me that I was "A Lurker", Signed up that night

 

Yes I too lurked for a couple of years before joining.

 

Someone asked me if I got on "The Board". I asked him, what in hell are you referring to. He told me, and here I am many years later. Ryan, thanks for what you have done and continue to do.

 

I remember that version.

 

Every time I'd Google something hot rod related, the hamb would always come up. Just never thought about joining back then. Didn't own a computer until 2009, and didn't get a smartphone until 2012. And now I don't own a computer again lol.

 

I, too, was a lurker in those day's. I do miss the FNG and Grenade Inspector day's... Lot's of good times...

 

I forgot about those titles lol but yeah those were the days

 

The day I bought my coupe, I was told to join the HAMB. I did join. This joint was was down right mean to the FNG’s. Some funny guys and killer cars. On first day I find a thread on the Atomic Punk Bubbletop. I was totally hooked

 

Wow that page sorta has a vintage vibe to it now. I was balls deep in circle track racing back then. Didn't join till I bought my 31 coupe. The talented people, the cars, and especially the history have me hooked.

 

What kinda circle track racing was you into?

 

I'm # 2102, but my join date was 2004... how does that work?

 

Mini Super Trucks, Late models, and Super Late models, all on pavement. 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 mile tracks mostly NASCAR sanctioned.

 

I wasn't even a gleam in...
... a gleam in...

............... a gleam.

 

I really enjoy this place, you're not gonna find a better group of talented and good humor guys and gals anywhere, Guess I'll stick around. LOL Lippy

 

I have learned a lot on here and have met some damn nice and helpful people!

 

I was a lurker for over 15 years...always built traditional rods, but for a number of years, it appeared to me that there were way too many unhappy, critical, self-centered boneheads on here to make the forum enjoyable

 

I wonder how many in 1998 when I started on the HAMB

 

Early days were great, think more people posted back then. Sure miss all the guys that have passed on, lots of knowledge & humor gone. Remember how it was when you finally met a HAMB member after years of reading their stuff?

 

Just as in life, you can tell the Alpha, the Betas and the folks that just get along with everyone........These comments make me laugh.

 

That's nuthin'!
This guy's been on here since 1969, appropriately he's no. 2:

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/members/donotdelete.2/