•••consider this your warning shot•••

any chance we can run a build by you via PM Kevin?

 

I like the changes a lot! And I'm glad the law is getting laid down!

I think you guys are going to be busy as hell cleaning stuff out, but the word will get out and those who don't "get it" will just move on, which is probably a good thing.

Keep up the good work!

Bump for a sticky?

 

I think this is all a good thing. I've seen threads over the last week and thought,"why don't these people read the rules"???

 

Will all the build threads and HEMI info that you have amassed over the years stay in the old section or automaticly get moved to the new section? Will the build thread titles stay the same? What is the plan? Bob

 

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I like this whole concept. At least now you know what your dealing with. I love the hard core traditional but also like the traditional design with some modern drivability add ons. It's all good. Just keep the billet out of everything.

 

Awesome, for example I got flamed for talking crap about a post on a dudes "traditional hearing loss" REALLY???? Another one that sticks in my mind is the dude who couldnt get his car up his crooked steep driveway.......... This kind of crap needed to stop a long time ago.. Thanks

 

I like where you all are taking this forums.....

 

Hey Kevin when do we have to start sending you pics of our cars before we can post in these forums?

 

how traditional are you making this? are aluminum radiators ok? what about radial tires? fiberglass bodies?

 

I would also like know where the line in the sand is drawn. My love for tradition is really strong but there is a good chance I will over look tradition in favor of reliable horsepower.

So far my build is pretty traditional but the more I start to focus on building my SBC engine I start to consider aluminum heads, Holley EFI setup, 4l80e. Maybe I will just leave the hood shut and continue on.

-Charlie

 

where ever the line is drawn, it should be a hard line and not open to interpretation. what's good for one hamber should be good for all and nobody grandfathered in.

 

Bravo Kevin, Ryan, and the others!! Thanks for all the hard work, it must be like trying to herd cats!!

I love the new style and I heartily encourage a cut-throat style of moderation.

 

1971 AMC Gremlin for sale... Built like traditional rod for sure... My cats love the Levi interior... Needs wheels. 9000.00 obo.

 

I sure hope some of the loooooooong running threads that are Hot Rod related, some even PREdate the Hot Rod era will stay. Bob

 

Just to be clear and possibly save you a lot of hassle. I hate to ask, but I don't wanna be collecting infractions like s&h green stamps.

Say we have a 36 ford , straight axle, with a sbc with tripower, ford steelies but has radials.
Is this a period correct forum, say if something wasn't produced before 1965?

Just asking.

 

so in other words, everything else about the car is kosher, except for the radials?

what about the guy that has the exact same car, but he has bias plys? and power steering. what? he has a bad arm.

i think if you open it up to interpretation, allowing one car in with radials and not 100 others, it's setting a bad precedent. you need a hard line.

 

Case in point. This is in this forum.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=832295

I could care less, but a little confusing.

 

gonna miss the my dog got his balls cut off today, how do i adjust the muffler bearing on my 72 plymouth duster, my wife found lipstick on my collar am I SOL?.... threads. Glad to see the adjustments!!

 

I'm wondering the same thing...and more. For instance...Kirk Hanning's totally cool '34 Ford 2dr. About as traditional as can be. Chopped, channeled, fenderless, early Ford wheels, bias-ply tires, louvers galore, 241 Dodge Hemi, QC rear, etc. But with a T-5 transmission.

Would this go in Traditional Hot Rods or Traditionally "Styled" Hot Rods?

In addition: Kirk gave me a ride in his car and I took pics and a video of it. (thanks Kirk!...what a blast!) If I was to post a thread with the pics and video, I need to ask. Again...would it go in Traditional Hot Rods or Traditionally "Styled" Hot rods, (is this what's considered a "feature"?) or maybe in Traditional Discussions and Happenings? (not a "feature", per se)

It's not my intention to be obtuse or problematic. I thought I had this new format down...but now I'm not sure. It's a legit question...straight up. I appreciate your input, Kevin. Thanks. Rick

 

One more thought. And again...I swear I'm not trying to be a problem-child...just thinkin' out loud.

It's this kind of "in-between" stuff (for lack of better wording) that leads me to wonder if instead of splitting the Hamb into separate sections and causing confusion for the membership and much more work for you guys...it would be easier and better to have everything in one place as it was...but to simply be more attentive and aggressive with the moderating and deleting of all the inane whining, bickering, ball-busting and off-topic stuff?

Yet...I'm absolutely with the new format. No problem.
Just as long as it's well-defined for us, and we're able to get a handle on it.
We might just need some help early on and from time to time. (Obviously...lol)
I appreciate what you guys are trying to do here.

 

I agree there should be a line ...but its a hard one (I don't envy you guys Kevin) trying to draw a line in the sand when the winds of change have blown it all over the place.
ie the Ala Kart had coils and air bags in '57...does that make 'em traditional? ( I'm only asking as we're all feeling our way a bit here)

My track T ought to be very traditional ,but with certain aspects it has ..well it's certainly not in a Marty Strode vein.I'll just wait and see where it ends up . All the categories are awesome!!

 

Kevin
Like others I like the new format but am unsure of what goes where. Here is an example of a thread that confuses me as to what forum area it should be in. It is in traditional hot rod section.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=829789