I can't. How much am I into this? Less than you guys who have spent 30+ years building hotrods, for sure. I still find it captivating and interesting. I suppose one could say that I represent the future of hotrodding. I'm relatively new to this whole thing, and still learning. (whoa, imagine that - someone willing to admit they don't know everything). I don't generally come on here and spout out stupid **** either. Does that mean I don't have anything to offer? I don't think so. I'd like to think that, while I can't help someone ID 100% positively a '36 ford, I can help them figure out why their welds arent working, or why their carb won't adjust right. Hence, I think I (and those like me) can still contribute to this site and increase it's value w/o being a walking library of pre-war automobiles. And maybe someday, with enough exposure - I will become that. We shall see. Relating back to the original post - I think there is some value in "ignorance" in that I get to look at a rod, and decide if I like it w/o the influence of the "it's a '32, it's gotta be cool!" ********. I can still see a car and, not knowing exactly what it is, appreciate it for what it is and maybe learn something that day. It happens all the time. And I only hit on ugly girls at the bar. Higher chance of success that way.
My daughter's fiance was over Sun while I was stripping the 18 coats of paint on the hood of the '38. He's not a car guy. He tries to make conversation though and was talking about one of the auction shows on Speed Sat AM and how he guessed the amount a car would sell for. I mentioned Carroll Shelby's SuperSnake on BJ last year. He asked me why a girl's car would go for so much. It was hard not to start roaring but we had a great hour long conversation about Shelby's career. As long as it has appeal and you appreciate the work that went into it, it doesn't matter if it's '32 or a '23 or a '55 or a '56 or a Ford or Chev or a Messerschmitt. Incidently, Jim may not know what he is shooting but he takes some of the best car pix you want to see. My daughter explains to him later what he was shooting. 4 out of the 5 voices in my head say to go home sick.
call yourself "Nancy, the Future of Hot Rodding" for all i care... it just means you dont know **** from ****er. better grow an extra layer of skin man.... life doesnt include a cl*** on Sensitivity Training. turboroadster - know the differences between models, but keep on the path you are heading... enjoy them all.
Now Bort with your replys hopefully Hot Rodding will die if you are the future it has to look forward to. Learn then speak.
quality workmanship, and attention to detail, thats all that really matters to me. even if i dont particularly like the car, if it well made, thats all that should really count. oh , and its gotta be old
here we go again...well to start things off, im 7 years younger than you..i have no idea why age is even brought into this thread? well anyway thats that, im 19...kustoms and hot rods ARE my life..maybe it's good that you believe "hot rodding is losing popularity in the younger crowd" that'll leave more cool cars for the rest of us who actually have this hobby in our blood. and hating 32 fords because they are "overdone" is the most ridiculous reason to hate 32 fords...i see you have a 60 ranchero just like i do, and if you like that 60 ranchero more than a 32 roadster or coupe...you must be out of your mind! yea yea i know people have their own opinions but some stuff should be a given, for example:what would you rather have a chopped merc? or a 88 volvo station wagon?
Give your girl a cubic zircona ring instead of diamond. She will explain in detail why the way something looks is not all that matters to folks.
Ha, I didn't know the difference between a model a coupe and a 32 coupe till a couple years ago. And it took me alittle longer to tell the roadsters apart (30-31's to 32's) especially if they were on 32 frames. Try to avoid saying 5 window model a coupe.....took me a while to stop saying that too. But whatever model you are into you will learn the differences wether you want to or not. I can't tell 49 - 51 mercs or shoeboxes apart. Or 55 -56 chevys. 57's are easy.
Having a fresh look at old cars, without any preconceptions, is a good thing. You learn without being influenced which year, body style etc. is pleasing to your eye. Unfortunately, we only get to see things for the first time ONCE. After that, it becomes a pleasure to learn the details and the sometimes subtle differences. It keeps things new, gives you a fuller appreciation of the subject, and adds a dimension to this hobby that we love. It actually never ends, judging by the knowledgeable people on the HAMB who will occasionally put up a "What the hell is this?" post (that everybody learns from!). Since this is one of the best places to learn about anything automotive, having an "entrance exam" would be self-defeating. I know a little, and I come here to learn from those who know a LOT.
I remember talking at a Firebird guy. He had a barn full of 67-69s. He could tell you all of the details and differences. Ad Nasuem! One of the old Charles Bronson movies showed him in a 67/8 'bird. He spent like 45 minutes telling me all about the little details in the shots because in one the interior had the bird in one location in 67 and a different one in 68 and then in the chase scenes he was going through what car was there. He LOVED the moving but knew WAY TOO MUCH about the cars so he obsessed on it. He ended up buying the moving just so he could pick out the differences. I know one had marker lights, one didn't. I liked the movie. He shot lots of people and kicked some serious ***. I can't remember it's ***le.
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