Welcome me to your board???

[57Drag]

My name is Donald Thigpen ,34,and I live in N.E.Florida.Been reading posts here for a while and decided that I would register.My main car inrests vary from day to day but my current projects are my 57 drag VW that i'm turning into a sreet toy AND my 46 WILLY Jeep that I built from a mix of parts(455 Buick,turbo 350,etc...)My inrests are custom body work,custom fabrication(my dad has several lathes and milling machines),and custom paint work.If anyone needs help with their project maybe I can help or At least scratch my head alongside them....THANKS...Donald http://volksrods.com/149bb880.jpg

http://img64.photobucket.com/albums/v194/57Drag/new_rear.jpg

[AHotRod]

Welcome fellow Floridian!

[lulabelle]

OH NOOOOOOO!!!!!Good luck man!

[marq]

Welcome drag ,i hope you eventually come to your senses and get a real hotrod soon but until then hope you enjoy the forum...........Marq

[Stevie G]

Hey, come on now....at least he put a Buick in the Willy's.
Welcome to the HAMB.
I don't suppose you have any older relatives named Daniel?

[Paul]

dude, like you're on the wrong board man!

BUG off!

[slammed]

455 Buick powered Jeep! A ripper! Great shop between you and your father. Many would love to have access to that stuff. Post pic of salvage yard's and local ride's when you can.

[yorgatron]

oh sure,nothing but VW's and 4x4's here.just ignore that traditional rods and kustoms crap http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[The37Kid]

Donald, Did you widen the rear fenders on that Bug? Good car to practice on.

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

Wow, several Veedubbers are coming aboard lately..

[Paul]

I find this very upsetting.

Metaphorically speaking,

I think it’s time to rally the villagers

and kill the monster before it makes itself at home.

Paul

[haring]

I don't like it either. Seriously.

I don't want to read about VWs and 4x4s. So if you want us to go goo-goo over your projects, it ain't gonna happen. And all of those "Leave him alone ... I LOVE ALL CAR" hippies can go sit on it.

I'm sure you're a handsome and charming man, with incredible fabrication skills and envious bedside manners, but I simply can't trust your judgement or taste. Your choice of vehicles is entirely wrong for this forum.

[metalshapes]

[ QUOTE ]
I LOVE ALL CAR" hippies can go sit on it.


[/ QUOTE ]

Not a Hippie, but I do love ( and own )different syles of cars, as well as Trad Hot Rods.
I try very hard not to bring any of them up, unless it ties in with something which was already said by somebody else.
There has to be a balance between respect for what this board was created for, while still benifitting from the knowledge that other car guys can bring here...

[fab32]

So, Lets get it over with. What do you have for sale and how much are you asking. That's what just about everyone who comes here without a traditional rod or custom is looking to do, unload some of their unwanted projects or parts. Not to be hard on you But I can't for the life of me figure why you want to join us with your interests as expressed by what you already own.

Frank

[Tman]

Really, it has to stop. I like lots of types of cars like many guys. But why dont you at least FAKE it and tell us you want to buld a Model A? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Otherwise go 4 wheel in Florida.

[40oz.]

im a member of the volksrodders forum, and those guys really think that this site is the shit for ideas on their own brand of hot rod, and there is a hell of alot of talent on that board. i have a bug, also a 50 buick, a 70 c10 panel and a 74 bmw 2002, and there is a place on the internet for each of em, i dont think we should give em the boot just cause they dig bugs, he said his interest vary from day to day, remember... the toes you step on today may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. he may be full of knowledge on the whereabouts of some of that vintage tin some of us are hunting. thats just my .02 worth

[26Tudor]

I KNOW I won't get a friendly welcome from y'all; I was warned. BUT, I really don't care; I came here to learn, and network with fellow gearheads. If you don't want to, fine by me. I have VW's, quite a few of them, and they have appeared on the cover of National Magazines. But that's not what I am here for. As I said on another thread, I would give my "teft lesticle" for an all steel '34 3 window, with a blown, injected Ardun motor. My brother-in-law has a 34 5 window, '36 truck, '57 supercharged T-bird, and an "R" code '64 Galaxy 500, so I am fairly well-versed in Ford-ese. I am putting together a rod, and have the chassis done- Magnum 5 inch drop I-beam, Posie's spring, hairpins, early Ford wires, wide whites, Wilwood discs, and guess what? It's all on a VW floor pan, with a 10 inch extended wheelbase, to approximate a Fiat Altered. It will weigh in the neighborhood of 1300-1400 pounds, and have a naturally aspirated, no N20 200 horsepower- do the math. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Again, I know I am an outsider. I am NOT here to try and convert anyone to VW's. I am here to learn. Teach me or not; it's your choice. I'll be lurking, reading, and if I think I can be of some assistance to someone, I'll give assistance.I've already PM'ed 2 people on this board, that were looking for parts or cars that I happen to know about.AND, I have my eye on a 1948 or '49 Thames Panel truck, sitting in an Avocado grove about a mile from my house- 25% engine setback, CAE straight front axle, narrowed Olds, set up for SBC, it's an old Gasser that I would just LOVE to resurrect....

[haring]

[ QUOTE ]
volksrodders forum, and those guys really think that this site is the shit for ideas on their own brand of hot rod

[/ QUOTE ]

Um, yea.

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">The Willy's is old enough for NSRA.

Is that good or bad?

I say we ALL go over to the Volksrodder forum and see what we can learn?

RASHY

RASHY </font>

[57Drag]

Well seems like the good the bad and the ugly.I'll start with I hate 6 cylinder cars with a passieon!!!Not much on model A's either http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gifWouldn't mind building a track T with some scallops down the side http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.I'm just here to learn and help out If I can.As for cars we agree on what's the point????My deal is to be different,That's why I just finished welding one my VW fenders and tommorrow I'll work some more on my homemade hidden hinges and think some more on my motorcycle mirrors as door handles idea.My other dream cars include 55 chevys,67 or68 Camaro's,and 55 Era chevy trucks.My dad is building a 62 IH Scout (350,700r4,dana300case)It's our tow vehicle,and he has a 46 IH pickup he wants me to help him chop and do some sectioning on the hood for a dually project.I guess I'm on the wrong board and will leave you guys to your glorious I heart 6 clyinder crap????Guess I'll click over to the Barney Chatroom to talk about my custom all steel fast as $#$$ VW......See yall.....Donald

[Paul]

don't let the door slam ya in the ass on the way out.

[Gracie]

I never understood the fascination with VW... the only ones I ever liked were the ones turned into glittery dune buggies I used to see a lot when I was a kid... say, around the early 70s...



.... missing you already...

[olskool37]

And,.... With that warm welcome I offer you another, Stick around fer awhile. Its great to mix it up alittle. Just watch out for the crochity ones they like there stuff plain, with a side of black and white. I was just welcoming another Vdub guy on, he was gettin the same shit. Oh well, you can pick your friends but your stuck with nasty HAMBers.

[SamIyam]

If you;re not into traditional styled hot rods or customs... I would try to find a messageboard where they welcome and imbrace individuality, cause it ain't gonna happen here.

The HAMB is for traditional rods and customs... and that's about it... once you log on and have a few posts under your belt about THR&amp;C, ok, maybe a FEW HUNDRED posts about the subject... THEN you can "come out" and post off topic stuff.

Until then, take the 10% off Vasoline cupon and get the fuck back in the closet.

Sam.

[Mr. Happy]

Or, in case you still don't get it.
I'll paraphrase it for SamIyam.

Go Fuck Yourself.

What IS with all the VW post's this week.
GeeZe.
Some dune buggy mag must have published a link.

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Fuck guys,what the hell is up with the bullshit attitude and arrogance?! Fuckin back off the guy for a minute shit...I'll tell ya what I cant stand,is the arrogance on this board,who the fuck do you guys think you are? You guys should be ashamed.. Whats the big deal with owning a VW? You can't rod a VW? Bitch Please,I seen many a VW rip the shit out of Deuce Coupes and A's at the track and on the street.And if I remember correctly there was a chopped VW in one of the coolest movies ever " Hollywood Knights" and as for the Willys,well shit during WWII rodders hopped them things up all the time.And oh yeah they mentioned that in "Hollywood Knights" also.Now I know all the conformists and followers and plain Marcus Haters are going to jump on the bandwagon here ..Fuck it!..Please feel free!..But whats right is right.. Anyways bro for what its worth I welcome ya,I think you know how cool this board can be most of the time.Good Luck..

[Mr. Happy]

Marcus, I'm not a hater, nor am I a Ruler(tm). I'm a nobody.
It's just that, IMHO, somebody has to draw a line...somewhere. Or else next week we'll be taking about traditional Hummer2's or something.
There are PLENTY of other places to go for people to talk about VW's. As has previously been said, this message board is for TRADITIONAL HOT RODS and KUSTOMS. Sure, many people that belong to this group like Volkswagons, this IS NOT the place. Whether or not you class them as "traditionial" or not..
I don't want to read about em.
A flat black bug, or one with a model A box????
Does it belong...maybe a POLL is in order.

[Chopped50Ford]

[ QUOTE ]
If you;re not into traditional styled hot rods or customs... I would try to find a messageboard where they welcome and imbrace individuality, cause it ain't gonna happen here.

[/ QUOTE ]

isnt that the truth. Im a first when it comes to being and individual, but my Pop's have always told me, "There's a time and a PLACE for everything SON."

I think that would apply here. VW's nice cars..I have had a few, but...there are other forums for that...

"Heil"

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Ok..Well then we better tell my buddy and old time HAMBer " Purple that he should find another board for Datsuns while were at it..??I know what your sayin,but I dont think this guy is the anti-christ of traditional Rodding.I don't think one guy is turn the board into off road heeee ha and Euro shitbox chat.The VW is a classic and its a drag bug..it aint no pot smokin Hippie Skippy mobile...I think we need to be a little more considerate..

[Mr. Happy]

Point taken, Marcus.
You're RIGHT, one person is not going to cause this board to take a swing. Or be swallowed up by the VW gods.
Just listen to me here; there has been ALOT of VW post's lately. Good or bad, that is obviously not for me to deccide.
I, and not just I, do not CARE.
BTW, if that Datsun turns out even close to how cool the rendering was, I'll need to swap my undergarmernts.
For unsoiled ones, that is. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[SamIyam]

I guess my Andrew Dice Clay quote didn't go over as I had planned... "10% off fo Vasoline..."
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Anyway, 57Drag dude... I just gotta ask, Are you into Traditional Hot Rods and Customs?? At all?

Maybe you want to build one some day???

Or like to look at them???

'Cause that's what we do on the HAMB...

That and we bust the balls of the FNG's... and today, that's you. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Sam.

[old beet]

Let me try it Sam.... We're into HOT RODS not TWAT RODS.........OLDBEET

[zman]

[ QUOTE ]
Well seems like the good the bad and the ugly.I'll start with I hate 6 cylinder cars with a passieon!!!Not much on model A's either

[/ QUOTE ]

WTF, you'd rather have a 4-banger. I guess you don't like my truck then, cause it's keeping it's 6. Damn.... and no model A's? What even possesed you to come over here. I just don't get it. Maybe if you put a Porsche 2.5 in your drag bug and saw how much faster it was you could appreciate the glory that is the 6 cylinder. I'm just wondering what is bringing these guys in here. It's easy to see Traditional Rods and Customs is the focus. Every now and then you get off topic a little but you have to be grounded in the aformentioned Traditional Rods and Customs. One more time for the peanut gallery. TRADITIONAL RODS AND CUSTOMS!

[57Drag]

If you had a traditional car and some cash or skill you cound put a hopped up V8 in you POS .....And My VW likes It's 2276VW motor and my jeep likes it's 455 buick.Wasn't around back in the day,But I think they called them hot rods and customs cause they made mods to make them go fast.Seems like you need to find a "my car is a 6 cylinder piece of crap forum" and you could be KING....And you have a nice night and go change your leaky valve cover you poor excuse for a rodder.......Real rooders appreciate other people's work,skill and Character....I bet you used to get your lunch money taken when you were in school....I remember people like you...NOW YOU THINK YOU FIT IN......Donald

[57Drag]

I like them but not sure if I'll ever get to build one.I have been reading this site for a while now and most of the people here know their shit and In my book custom work is custom work .If I need good info this is a great source.....Donald

[Paul]

[ QUOTE ]
Real rooders appreciate other people's work,skill and Character

[/ QUOTE ]

dude,

you and your bug buddies don't seem to get it.

this is not an all modified vehicles are welcome board.

this site is specific.

you are like the Jehova Witness that insists on setting up camp in a Budist monestary,

or the Mc Donalds that camps just inside the door at The Brown Derby to greet all the customers.

YOU ARE NOT WHAT WE COME HERE FOR!!!!!!!

now shut the FUCK up or GO AWAY!!!

[HardLuck]

...amen, 60's Style.

[zman]

[ QUOTE ]
If you had a traditional car and some cash or skill you cound put a hopped up V8 in you POS .....And My VW likes It's 2276VW motor and my jeep likes it's 455 buick.Wasn't around back in the day,But I think they called them hot rods and customs cause they made mods to make them go fast.Seems like you need to find a "my car is a 6 cylinder piece of crap forum" and you could be KING....And you have a nice night and go change your leaky valve cover you poor excuse for a rodder.......Real rooders appreciate other people's work,skill and Character....I bet you used to get your lunch money taken when you were in school....I remember people like you...NOW YOU THINK YOU FIT IN......Donald

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey dipshit, you really don't get it do you. You come in here talking all kind of smack. You need to take your shit somewhere else. And in case you need remedial comprehension lessons. Customs weren't necessarily modified to be fast. Yes hot rods were. Just so you know I was the guy that took your lunch money then beat the f#ck out of you. You obviously have no respect for what we have here and think your VW is better than our old rides is a bunch of BS. And I don't give a flying f#ck about fitting in. Where it looks like you're trying just a tad to hard. Trying to compensate for something?

[Missing Link]

Not another fuckin' vag wagon junkie...

I do not care what you like or what you build. You shouldn't care about what I like and what I build. If you can't add anything to this board, which is for traditional hot rods &amp; customs, traditional hot rods &amp; customs then please continue to lurk.
I can appreciate the statement that you come here to learn. I do the same. A lot of people do. But please don't innundate us with vehicles that do not fit the forum and expect to be accepted.

[Zodoff]

Can somebody please do something with that link on the vw site?
whats next? A link on a birdspotter board?

get lost.

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green"> BIRD SPOTTING (http://www.audubon.org/)

No, don't thank me.

I'm just glad to help!

RASHY </font>

[Zodoff]

Hahaha,Im always counting on you rashy.. lol


Can you put some links to the vw board on there??
And on the "Rug knitting message board" too?
tellèm how warm welcomes they will get,while youre at it.


Z (never owned a vw)

[Petejoe]

I hate to shun any good talent that may be useful for us all as a group. But I sure as hell don't care to see a string of technical posts of how to make adaptations to four wheelers and VW's either.
It's funny how we can except the Anglia as traditional but far be it for us to accept a VW. I think it all goes back to how we use to make fun of those things as kids.
Welcome to the Hamb.... but please buy a real hotrod and sell a fourwheeler. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CURIOUS RASH]

[ QUOTE ]

It's funny how we can except the Anglia as traditional but far be it for us to accept a VW. I think it all goes back to how we use to make fun of those things as kids.



[/ QUOTE ] <font color="green"> I wa thinking along these lines also.

I think it has to so with the fact that the VW's are like the paint huffers downtown.

You can't sling a dead cat and not skip off of one and hit another.

Might also haveto do with the rear engine?

Just ideas, don't beat me.

The only VW's I have ever liked are the GHIAS.

Sue me.

This will usually kill any VW post though...

http://webpages.acs.ttu.edu/sawillia/images/driveby89.gif

If I had a dog that ugly, I'd shave it's ass and teach it to walk backwards!!!
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RASHY</font>

[haring]

[ QUOTE ]
This will usually kill any VW post though...

http://webpages.acs.ttu.edu/sawillia/images/driveby89.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

DAMN, though ... LOOK HOW FAST THEY ARE!

zip, zip. ZIP!
Check out the acceleration on those little fuckers.

fast = HOT. ROD.

[Action Girl]

#1- Don't be hatin on the six... some of us actually like them.

#2- I drive a new beetle as a daily (BLASPHEMY!). It's a great car that hasn't given me a day of trouble. That being said, the beetle is JUST A CAR and my 51 Chevy is a love affair.

#3- If you are hear to learn, observe, and eventually join our super-special cult of traditional enthusiasts, welcome. Everyone starts somewhere. Whatever you do...don't drink the kool-aid.

Stacey

[CURIOUS RASH]

[ QUOTE ]
#2- I drive a new beetle as a daily (BLASPHEMY!). It's a great car that hasn't given me a day of trouble. That being said, the beetle is JUST A CAR and my 51 Chevy is a love affair.

[/ QUOTE ]
<font color="green">Just when I was beginning to like you! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Is it the deisel version? </font>

[Action Girl]

Nope, not a deisel, just a GLS. EWWWW let's not talk about the VW anymore really, it's JUST a car.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Stacey

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">Thinking about a Deisel Jetta as a daily.

Those little pigs get 46 MPG with a five speed. </font>

[Rocket88]

If you're here to talk about traditional rods and customs then, welcome aboard!
If you're here to discuss V dubs and 4x4's then please leave.

[Baron Von Mike]

Welcome aboard. Ain't life grand? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Anyway, I've cut my teeth on a 74 bus, and my gums will never stop bleeding. My next "project" was a Shoebox, and I never looked back.

Sorry to see what you did to an oval window bug though.

Mike

[Nads]

I've got a good VW story for you. Around 1976 my dad bought a brand new pop top VW bus camper. It was a real doll, had a stove and a fridge and all that good shit. Anyways there was a retarded girl that lived in the neighborhood and she and a bunch of other kids wanted to take a gander inside the thing.
Anyhoo the poor retarded girl decided that she needed to go pee right then and there. And sho 'nuff she let loose and whizzed all over the brand new linoleum floor. Mon and dad weren't very pleased, they were even less so when I started dating the girl a few years later.

And with that funny story I invite you, 57drag, to go fuck yerself.

[Jeff Norwell]

Mien Gott!!!!!......Welcome Drag57....Achtung baby!!!!!.......now sell that freak'in nazi staff car and buy a REAL hotrod........it may float...use it for a wharf at the cottage.......Gott in himmel!!!!!!!...........

....I learned all my german front Sgt Rock and Easy Company. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Missing Link]

HOLY FUCKIN' SHIT NADS!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
ROTFLMFAO!
That rules! Double Clutch!

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Fuckin Hard Core...Damn Nads!!! hahaha.. I had a 66 for about two months,I got it as a partial trade for my 65 Conv Mustang,It was clean as fuck bone stock..I loved the gas milage,but driving it up to Santa Cruz was an all out Joke..The lack of power..fuckin stressed me out...I sold it to my brothers friend for top dollar and he made a Cal Bug out of it...and then in 98 I went to work for a VW dealer as a parts counterman..That was funny Besides another mechanic, I was the only one to pull up to the dealership in my american hot rods..I drove the fuckin Afghan owners nuts they didnt like me too much...
Growing up in the 80's Bugs in California were the rage,So they offer sort of a nostalgia thing for me..
But Just watch what you say here..this is sorta a touchy gray area you have entered here... " The Outter Limits" I can here the music now.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[nekroman]

Welcome.

[joeycarpunk]

I personally like alot of different types of cars,an appreciate the work and skill that goes into them. I've personally built muscle cars,choppers (all kinds),but my true passion is traditional Rods + Customs. Its what I think of,build and drive.Thats what this board and being a hamber is all about. Welcome, but lose the attitude or try a different board. Sixes are cool!

Joeycarpunk

[dixiedog]

Okay guys here is a little info for you about NE Fla. &amp; this guy

1) He grew up in Jax, the family has been here for many a years. 4x4's is all there is here so that's all he was exposed to.
2) There isn't much, if any hot-rod related let alone "Traditional" car anything around here. This is the 1st time he has been exposed to Traditional
3) He has skills, stuffing a V-8 anything into a Willys is hard - I know I've had 4 of them
4) He came on here being friendly - just at the wrong time with the VW stuff.

It's sad to see everyone bag on the guy, it reminds me of a decal in Will's Honky Tonk in Sarasota (biker bar)

"IF YOU'RE NOT LIKE ME I HATE YOU" a big message there - think about it.

Anyway - welcome to the HAMB - take the hazing and come on back look listen and learn

[Petejoe]

[ QUOTE ]
IF YOU'RE NOT LIKE ME I HATE YOU" a big message there - think about it.

[/ QUOTE ]
No Dixie, that not true, You know as well as us we can't have other types of vehicles infiltrate this board. We need to stick to the traditional hotrods.
[ QUOTE ]
He grew up in Jax, the family has been here for many a years. 4x4's is all there is here so that's all he was exposed to.
2) There isn't much, if any hot-rod related let alone "Traditional" car anything around here. This is the 1st time he has been exposed to Traditional


[/ QUOTE ]
Yes we all have to cut our teeth on something and very few of us are lucky enough to have a Dad with a garage full of Salt racers or old fords in the back forty.
We have always welcome new young talent, I think that most of us just want to be sure that these guys understand what the Hamb is about.

[57Drag]

My Dad is on a Harley race team SNART racing site (http://www.snartracing.com/) and they run the measured mile.They went to Bonneville this year and made some new freinds and ran the bikes.He want's to build a TractT so he always hakes pics of some cool saltracers when they go.He is in Maxton NC this weekend running their bikes.Their is a big rod scene here but mostly cookiecutter billit rods and that don't intrest me.As for the 455 in the Willys it was Tight and had to do a custom stering shaft and convert it from bellcrank to saginaw.And Just up US1 their is a friend that has a cool boneyard and collects some cool shit of all varieties........Donald

[Kevin Lee]

Like it or not this IS a message board about traditional rods and customs. That's just what it is. So rolling in and talking shit they way you did a few posts back won't get you anywhere here - can it. You can choose to make this your favorite spot to hang out or a place you never want to go again.

[Jeff Norwell]

This is the 1st time he has been exposed to Traditional....................................... .................................................. .................................................. ....................ASS-WHUP'IN.......Hamb-style!!!!!!!!!!!



....hang in kid......just hurts the first time
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welcome