The Great HAMB Perspective Survey...

Yeah, it's a lot of reading material, but if more people paid attention to the fact that we all come at this from different angles, then maybe Ryan wouldn't be so ****ing exhausted, and some of the people with real knowledge wouldn't get pissed off and leave.

I've been thinking about PERSPECTIVE a lot lately...

Ever told someone their paint was too shiney? Too flat? Their seaweed flames too snakey? Complained that their spiders should be bullets and their bullets should be blue dots? Laughed at someone because their zoomies had no zoom and their blinker oil was red instead of amber? Don’t like someone’s choice of muffler bearings and think their patina lacks pedigree?

Well, step right up and don’t be shy. We’re all friends here aren’t we?! Take the survey and win a prize! You will be astounded and amazed! You might even learn something. Walk a mile in another man’s shoes. On a clear day you can see the world through another hot rodders eyes.

This, my friends, is the Great HAMB Perspective Survey...

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am:
A) an inventor
B) an investor
C) a designer
D) a builder
E) a manufacturer
F) a fabricator
G) an engineer
H) a mechanic
I) a painter
J) a dealer
K) a driver
L) an admirer
M) a p***enger
N) a salvager
O) a tinkerer
P) a customizer
Q) a critic
R) an historian
S) stuck in a different time dimension
T) cooler than everyone else
U) a glutton for punishment

The ultimate surface is:
A) salt
B) sand
C) gr*** concourse
D) asphalt
E) a strip of concrete
F) dirt
G) mud
H) swamp
I) flat
J) banked
K) hilly
L) urban streets
M) open road
N) the garage floor
O) a trailer

I want to impress:
A) the judges
B) my friends
C) chicks
D) my father
E) strangers
F) all the cool people
G) myself
H) no one

Cars should go:
A) fast
B) slow
C) straight
D) turn left
E) turn left and right
F) sit and look pretty
G) stay in the garage
H) yes they should

Cars are:
A) fun
B) strictly an investment
C) how I make my living
D) a hobby
E) my life and p***ion
F) an art form
G) a relaxing diversion
H) a fashion statement
I) a nostalgia trip
J) a challenge
K) a pain-in-the-***
L) strictly transportation

I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself:
A) I could do that
B) I wish I could do that
C) I could do that better
D) Why would anyone do that?
E) How in the hell does he do that?!

When I need parts I go to:
A) the field out back
B) the junk yard
C) the neighbourhood pick-n-pull
D) a swap meet
E) Pep Boys
F) the local rod shop
G) eBay
H) 1-800-BUY-PARTS
I) I make ‘em
J) I don’t need ‘em, my car is done

I pay for cars and parts with:
A) my own blood and sweat
B) trade
C) I steal ‘em
D) I scrounge a little cash
E) I have tons of cash
F) I have a small line-of-credit
G) I have a m***ive line-of-credit
H) I don’t pay, Dad has the money

A “car guy” that I admire is:
A) Henry Ford
B) George Barris
C) Cannon Ball Baker
D) Zora Arkus-Duntov
E) Fred Offenhauser
F) Ed Roth
G) Colin Chapman
H) Smokey Yunick
I) Jay Leno
J) Ohio George Montgomery
K) Mike Ness
L) Vern Tardell
M) Ralph Nader
N) John Milner
O) Boyd Coddington
P) All of the above
Q) None of the above
R) Uh, I don’t recognize any names

Which one applies:
A) I’ve heard of the Hirohata Merc
B) I’ve seen the Hirohata Merc in person
C) I’ve driven the Hirohata Merc
D) I’ve worked for the Barris bros.
E) I am related to the Barris bros.
F) I am Bob Hirohata
G) I am Jim McNeil
H) I think Mamie van Doren is hot
I) What the hell is the Hirohata Merc?
J) I wouldn’t piss on it if it was on fire

Import guys are:
A) really scary
B) the enemy
C) sadly misguided
D) just plain wrong!
E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest
F) gay
G) not my concern

My bumper sticker says:
A) “Go Fast, Turn Left!”
B) “I’d rather push a Ford than drive a Chevy”
C) “Friends don’t let friends drive Fords”
D) “Von Dutch”
E) “Lady Luck”
F) “Mooneyes”
G) Authentic vintage speed equipment sticker bought on eBay
H) Authentic vintage speed equipment sticker put there in 1954
I) No stickers, just pinstriping
J) No bumper

A real hot rod tattoo is:
A) a flying eyeball
B) a pin-up girl sitting in a martini gl***
C) skull and crossed wrenches
D) flaming dice
E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:
A) in sunny California with a back yard full of vintage iron
B) in middle America with a back yard full of tractors
C) in the rust belt with a backyard full of muscle cars
D) an ocean away from anything to do with hot rods
E) on the opposite side of the planet from North America
F) back in the day
G) I haven’t grown up yet

I am:
A) known to terrorize the streets in my hot rod
B) respected in hot rod circles
C) infamous in hot rod circles
D) worshipped in hot rod circles
E) a household name world-wide
F) wanted in 14 states
G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars

I have:
A) A barn full of rods and customs, parts, tools, friends, beer, time and money
B) A yard full of rusty projects, a couple of potential drivers, one or two tagged cars and all the time in the world
C) A wife, a mortgage, a job, a life, kids and a m***ive debt-load, leaving very little time or money for anything, let-alone a hot rod, but I’m trying
D) A long-term project and a line of credit that gets split between house repairs, the car and keeping the wife happy
E) A show winner and a wall of trophies. I didn’t build the car myself, but I have other priorities
F) Nothing. No time, no money, no skills, no knowledge, no tools, no ‘car’ friends, no garage, and no car... but for some reason I love this ****

This is not a test. Don’t worry about being right or wrong. In fact, there are no right answers. For every box you check off there will be someone to tell you you are wrong.
Once all the data is collected and collated, you will be notified as to which other people answered the questions exactly the same as you did. From that point on, you will only ***ociate with those people who look, act and dress like you, drive the same year, make and model car with the same paint scheme and wheel/tire combo. You will buy matching jackets and stand-united to point fingers, criticize and laugh at everyone else.
Everyone else will be doing the same thing back.

 

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am (R) a historian, (S) stuck in a different time dimension and (T) cooler than everyone else.

The ultimate surface is (M) open road.

I want to impress (G) myself but impressing chicks would be cool, too.

Cars should go. (H) Yes, they should

Cars are (A) fun.

I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself (D) Why would anyone do that?

When I need parts I go to (B) the junk yard.

I pay for cars and parts with (D) I scrounge a little cash and sometimes, if I’m lucky, (H) I don’t pay, Dad has the money.

A “car guy” that I admire is (L) Vern Tardell, (N) John Milner and (S) my dad.

Which one applies (A) I’ve heard of the Hirohata Merc and (H) I think Mamie van Doren is (or, rather, was) hot.

Import guys are (E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest and (G) not my concern.

My bumper sticker says nothing, I’d never screw up the chrome like that.

A real hot rod tattoo is… (E) What the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up (B) in middle America with a back yard full of tractors.

I am (G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars.

I have a muscle car and ambition for a trad-type hot rod.

 

Cool survey...I did it...but the checks didn't seem to stick...and you forgot to add another name to several of those items: MYSELF (yourself?).

It's true...no one thinks like me, likes the exact same stuff I do, the same cars nor the same women...and that's wonderful...I'd really hate to have another me running around here.
R-

 

I'm interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am: L) an admirer

The ultimate surface is: M) open road

I want to impress: H) no one

Cars should go: H) yes they should

Cars are: A) fun

I look at Mark Moriarty's Roth clones and think to myself: E) How in the hell does he do that?!

When I need parts I go to: B) the junk yard D) a swap meet G) eBay I) I make 'em

I pay for cars and parts with: D) I scrounge a little cash

A "car guy" that I admire is: S) Some of the above.

Which one applies: A) I've heard of the Hirohata Merc

Import guys are: E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest, and C) sadly misguided


My bumper sticker says: J) No bumper

A real hot rod tattoo is: E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up: G) I haven't grown up yet

I am: G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars

I have: C) A wife, a mortgage, a job, a life, kids and a m***ive debt-load, leaving very little time or money for anything, let-alone a hot rod, but I'm trying

 

Great survey Big A.
Another great surface is ICE!
Easy donuts in the Beer Store parking lot on Sundays in Ontario back when they couldn't open on "The Lord's Day". Watch out for lamp posts tho! (Why frozen quarries were invented)

 

What a coincidence! We used to have beers in the donut store parking lot!

I can't believe I forgot ice. Some Canuck I am. We used to go up to the university parking lot and do donuts. What a howl.

The last time I ever watched my dad race was on a frozen track in a quarry, driving a 69 Barracuda. Must've been a handful.

 

1) K, L, M, O, P

2) A, D, E, I, M

3) H

4) H

5) A, D, E, F, J, K

6) B, E

7) A, B, E, G

8) A, B, D

9) E, F, K, L

10) B

11) C, D, E

12) J

13) E

14) G

15) G

16) B

Survey SAYS................I'm a broke caraholic who doesn't mind working on his own stuff because he has to. Wishes he was born in the 50's so that he could enjoy the cool stuff that came out then, and in the 60's. Enjoys talking about cars, and likes to hang out with the same-minded people.

 

WELL YOU WANTED IT!!!
1.C,L,N,O,P,R,S,T
2.A,E,M
3.B,E,G
4.A,E
5.A,E,F
6.A
7.G
8.A,D
9.B,D,F,I
10.A
11.C,F,
12.I
13.E
14.G
15.G
16.B

 

I'm only here for the beer...
Isn't it your turn to buy a round?

 

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am:

D) a builder
H) a mechanic
K) a driver
L) an admirer
O) a tinkerer
P) a customizer
U) a glutton for punishment

The ultimate surface is:

D) asphalt
E) a strip of concrete
M) open road


I want to impress:

C) chicks
G) myself
H) no one

Cars should go:
A) fast
E) turn left and right
H) yes they should

Cars are:
A) fun

D) a hobby
E) my life and p***ion
F) an art form
J) a challenge
K) a pain-in-the-***


I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself:

E) How in the hell does he do that?!

When I need parts I go to:

B) the junk yard
C) the neighbourhood pick-n-pull
D) a swap meet
G) eBay
I) I make ‘em


I pay for cars and parts with:
A) my own blood and sweat
B) trade
D) I scrounge a little cash


A “car guy” that I admire is:

B) George Barris
C) Cannon Ball Baker
F) Ed Roth
H) Smokey Yunick
K) Mike Ness
N) John Milner


Which one applies:

B) I’ve seen the Hirohata Merc in person

Import guys are:
A) really scary
C) sadly msguided
G) not my concern

My bumper sticker says:

I) No stickers, just pinstriping

A real hot rod tattoo is:

E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:

G) I haven’t grown up yet

I am:
A) known to terrorize the streets in my hot rod
G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars

I have:
A) A barn full of rods and customs, parts, tools, friends, beer, time and money


This is not a test.

I win!

 

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am a:
D) a builder
F) a fabricator
K) a driver
L) an admirer
M) a p***enger
O) a tinkerer
Q) a critic

The ultimate surface is:
D) asphalt
E) a strip of concrete
L) urban streets
M) open road
N) the garage floor

I want to impress:
B) my friends
C) chicks
D) my father
E) strangers
G) myself

Cars should go:
A) fast
E) turn left and right
F) sit and look pretty
H) yes they should

Cars are:
A) fun
D) a hobby
E) my life and p***ion
F) an art form
I) a nostalgia trip
J) a challenge

I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself:
E) How in the hell does he do that?!

When I need parts I go to:
B) the junk yard
D) a swap meet
F) the local rod shop
H) 1-800-BUY-PARTS
I) I make ‘em
K) Call friends, see if they have it

I pay for cars and parts with:
A) my own blood and sweat
D) I scrounge a little cash

A “car guy” that I admire is:
A) Henry Ford
B) George Barris
F) Ed Roth
N) John Milner

Which one apply's:
A) I’ve heard of the Hirohata Merc

Import guys are:
C) sadly misguided
E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest

My bumper sticker says:
J) No bumper

A real hot rod tattoo is:
E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:
C) in the rust belt with a backyard full of muscle cars
G) I haven’t grown up yet

I am:
B) respected in hot rod circles
G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars

I have:
G)A project, a dad to teach me things, a roof over my head, a job, school, and the HAMB.

 

im interested b/c:
(h) mechanic
(n) salvager
(q) critic

the ultimate surface is:
(d) asphalt
(i) flat

i want to impress:
(d) my father

cars should go:
(h) hell yes, they should go

cars are:
(j) a challenge

Mark Moriarty's Roth clones:
(e)how they hell does he do that

When i need parts:
(a) field out back
(b) junk yard
(c) pick n pull
(i) make em

I pay for cars and parts with:
(a) blood and sweat
(b) trade
(d) scrounge

A car guy i admire is:
(q) none

which one applies?:
(a) heard of the Hirohata Merc

Import guys are:
(c) misguided

My bumper sticker sez:
(j) no frickin bumper to stick it to

A real tatoo is:
(?) one of your own design that means something to YOU

I am dedicated because:
(g) haven't grown up yet

I am:
(g) schmuck

I have:
a yard full of rust

 

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am:

O) a tinkerer

The ultimate surface is:

M) open road

I want to impress:

F) all the cool people

Cars should go:

H) yes they should

Cars are:

F) an art form

I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself:

E) How in the hell does he do that?!

When I need parts I go to:

D) a swap meet

I pay for cars and parts with:

D) I scrounge a little cash

A “car guy” that I admire is:

B) George Barris

Which one applies:

H) I think Mamie van Doren is hot

Import guys are:

G) not my concern

My bumper sticker says:

I) No stickers

A real hot rod tattoo is:

E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:
G) I haven’t grown up yet

I am:
G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars

I have:
C) A wife, a mortgage, a job, a life, and a m***ive debt-load, leaving very little time or money for anything, let-alone a hot rod, but I’m trying

 

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am: V. All of the Above
The ultimate surface is: E. a strip of concrete
I want to impress: G) myself
Cars should go: H) yes they should
Cars are: A) fun, G) a relaxing diversion, H) a fashion statement, I) a nostalgia trip, J) a challenge, K) a pain-in-the-***
I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself: E) How in the hell does he do that?!
When I need parts I go to: All but A & J
I pay for cars and parts with: A) my own blood and sweat
A “car guy” that I admire is: P) All of the above
Which one applies: H) I think Mamie van Doren is hot
Import guys are: H) Sometimes me.
My bumper sticker says: K) Made in Detroit!
A real hot rod tattoo is: E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?
I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up: K) Made in Detroit!
I am: G) just an average Nerd with an interest in cars
I have: C) A wife, a mortgage, a job, a life and a m***ive debt-load, leaving very little time or money for anything, let-alone a hot rod, but I’m trying

What do I win If I get 100%?

 

I had to modify the answers a little 'cause they didn't exactly match up to who I am.

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am:
U) a glutton for punishment

The ultimate surface is:
A) salt
F) dirt
I) flat
L) urban streets
M) open road

Cars should go:
A) fast

Cars are:
A) fun
D) a hobby
J) a challenge
K) a pain-in-the-***

I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself:
I'm glad he did it so I don't have too

When I need parts I go to:
A) the field out back
I) I make ‘em

I pay for cars and parts with:
A) my own blood and sweat
B) trade

Which one applies:
B) I’ve seen the Hirohata Merc in person

Import guys are:
E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest

My bumper sticker says:
Gilley's Night Club, Pasadena, Texas

A real hot rod tattoo is:
E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:
G) I haven’t grown up yet

I am:
G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars

I have:
A) A barn full of rods and customs, parts, tools, friends, beer, time and money

 

Big A

; Here goes:
I am interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am : D) a builder,F) a fabricator,K) a driver,L) an admirer,O )a tinkerer, and U) a glutton for punishment.
The ultimate surface is : I) flat and M) the open road.
I want to impress : H) no one.
Cars should go : A) fast and H) yes they should.
Cars are : A) fun,I)a nostagia trip and K) a pain-in-the ***.
I look at Mark Moriarty's Roth clones and think to myself: E) How the hell does he do that?.
When I need parts I go to : B) the junkyard,C) neighbourhood pick-n-pull, D) a swap meet.
I pay for cars and parts with : A) my own blood and sweat, B) trade,and F) I have a small line of credit.
A "car guy" I admire is : A) Henry Ford,E) Fred Offenhauser, F) Ed Roth, H) Smokey Yunick, and N) John Milner.
Which one applies? : A) I've heard of the Hirohita Merc, and H) I think Mamie Van Doran is hot.
Import guys are : E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest.
My bumper sticker says : J) no bumper.
A real hot rod tattoo is : A) a flying eyeball.
I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up : G) I haven't grown up yet.
I am : G) just an average shmuck with an interest in cars.
I have : D) a long term project and a line of credit that gets split between house repairs, the car and keeping the wife happy.

Hey; How could you forget Saskatchewan's "Yellow Juicies" and driving on or in snow and ice ? Enjoyed the survey, good job.

 

1) I am interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am an old fart.

2) Car guys I admire are/were Sam Barris, Art Chrisman, Harry Miller, Ed Winfield, Doane Spencer, Chip Foose, Keith Tardel, Roy Brizio, Vince Asaro, Sid Chavers, Jazzy Nelson, Doug Wolfgang, Dan Pardini, Donn Lowe, Emory/Jenson, Dan Gurney, Battista Pininfarina, Giorgetto Giugiaro, Juan Manuel Fangio, Tony Krivanek, Bob Mosier, Strother MacMinn, Phil Remington and many others...

3) Why would anyone give a **** about my answers to the other questions, when they already disagree about my answer to #2?

 

Hey, I didn't mean to kill the thread; that was supposed to be funny!

 

Ok, i had to add a few answers of my own...since it isnt a real test, I ***ume that is ok???

I’m interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am:I, K, N, O, P and U

The ultimate surface is:P gravel

I want to impress: H no one

Cars should go:C yes they should

Cars are:C my life and p***ion

I look at Mark Moriarty’s Roth clones and think to myself:A I could do that (if I only had the resources, time, and money)

When I need parts I go to:A-Ino car is ever finished...until you die.......then YOU are finished with it...

I pay for cars and parts with:
A) my own blood and sweat
B) trade
D) I scrounge a little cash
F) I have a small line-of-credit

A “car guy” that I admire is:
A) Henry Ford
B) George Barris
D) Zora Arkus-Duntov
F) Ed Roth
H) Smokey Yunick
N) John Milner

Which one applies:
H) I think Mamie van Doren WAS hot

Import guys are:
B) the enemy "MITSUBISHI, from those nice people who brought you PEARL HARBOR!!!"


My bumper sticker says:
I) No stickers, just pinstriping


A real hot rod tattoo is:
E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?


I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:N/A

I am:
A) known to terrorize the streets in my hot rod


I have:G)a line of creditors breathing down my back from things that will REMAIN unpaid because they were NEVER my responsibilty, the ex did it all after we split, I DO, however, have the cars I want, all I am lacking is a transmission or a trailer, either one will get the pontiac here from arkansas.

 

ABFGHSBCVFJSHTKDNSKANSNDJKFKSLALAJDJHFHDSSVBDBFHF...WTF?
in no particular order.

 

biga I understand your point and applaud your enthusiasm but man you have too much time on your hands.

 

Hey Superbell, don't think JIMA had anything to do with this survery...better go back to the beginning and read who the original poster is.
R-

 

Insomnia is a *****.

 

is there anyway that can all be put into the point and click survey format?

not just because im lazy but then we could see the percentage outcomes of each question insted of reading threw it all and geting a rough idea

just a thought
tim

 

Asphalt is the ultimate surface.

I like old cars cause I like to tinker...

cars should go fast, AND handle (turn!)

Old cars, I like to impress myself with...

Import guys? I am one. Impress chicks? With the import.

The ONE thing about imports that I would like to impress upon all of you...

is in my sig... on level ground, normally aspirated 4 cyl, 2.0L, and cost at least $15k less than a cobra... and won't break nearly as soon...

 

I can't answer the survey, way to many of the answers apply.

Did you know 4th gear in an 03 cobra will put you at about 130 going down magic mountain parkway, and its a six speed too. Blowers are cool.

 

You guys need a life.. Now Get outside and get to work in the garage.

 

I'm interested in traditional hot rods and customs because

I am:
K) a driver/cruzr

The ultimate surface is:
M) open road

I want to impress:
H) no one

Cars should go:
H) yes they should

Cars are:
A) fun
E) my life and p***ion
F) an art form
G) a relaxing diversion

I look at Mark Moriarty's Roth clones and think to myself:
E) How in the hell does he do that?!

When I need parts I go to:
B) the junk yard
D) a swap meet
F) the local rod shop
I) I make'em/friends makes me something I need

I pay for cars and parts with:
A) my own blood and sweat
B) trade
D) I scrounge a little cash

A car guy that I admire is:
A) Henry Ford
B) George Barris
D) Zora Arkus-Duntov
E) Fred Offenhauser
F) Ed Roth
H) Smokey Yunick
L) Vern Tardell

Which one applies:
A) I've heard of the Hirohata Merc

Import guys are:
E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest

My bumper sticker says:
I) No stickers, just pinstriping

A real hot rod tattoo is:
E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:
H) I never compare myself to other people

I am:
A) known to terrorize the streets in my hot rod
B) respected in hot rod circles, and proud of the fact
G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars

I have:
A) parts, tools, friends, beer, little time and no money
C) A boyfriend, a mortgage, a job, a life, leaving very little time or money for anything, let-alone a hot rod, but I'm trying

 

Im interested in traditional hot rods and customs because I am:
C) a designer

The ultimate surface is:
N) the garage floor

I want to impress:
G) myself

Cars should go:
Yes they should.

Cars are:
A) fun
D) a hobby
E and F) An art form I am p***ionate about
G) a relaxing diversion
J) a challenge

I look at Mark Moriartys Roth clones and think to myself:
A) I could do that

When I need parts I go to:
D) a swap meet
G) eBay
H) 1-800-BUY-PARTS
I) I make em
Z) I ask friends to be on the lookout.

I pay for cars and parts with:
B) trade
D) I scrounge a little cash
F) I have a small line-of-credit
Z) I'm a quadra***ual, I'll do anything, with anyone, for a quarter.

A) Car guys that I admire is:
A) Henry Ford
F) Ed Roth

Which one applies:
H) I think Mamie van Doren was hot

Import guys are:
E) simply another perspective on the same basic interest

My bumper sticker says:
J) No bumper

A real hot rod tattoo is:
E) what the **** does this have to do with cars?

I am more dedicated to traditional rods and customs than you because I grew up:
G) I havent grown up yet

I am:
G) just an average schmuck with an interest in cars
Z) Hung

I have:
D) A long-term project and a line of credit that gets split between house repairs, the car and keeping the wife (GF) happy
Z) A self-destructive obsession