When did the HAMB become an appraisal service?

[KustomF100]

Seems like every time I get one here, there is yet another "What's it worth?" thread. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to do some quick research via the classifieds here or Ebay to determine what something should be valued at. I guess I take for granted that I am able to determine what I am willing to pay for something. Seems to me that a true car guy would at least have an idea of what some of these things sell for.

In reading some of these "What's the value?" posts, one could only assume that they think they have fallen into a deal and want to flip it on the auction site we all know and love/hate. Nothing wrong with making some money, but a good business man should know what his product is worth.

Bottom line to me is, if I see something I like, the guy shoots me a price that I am comfortable with, I buy it. I have also overpaid for parts before just to show some love and keep the respect flowing. I have also sold stuff for less than what it may have been worth to do the same thing.

Has the Hamb turned into "Antique Hot Rod Parts Roadshow? I hope not.

[Nads]

No fucking shit!!!!

[John Denich]

I agree, I posted a rant about this exact same thing a year ago, and all the FNG's got mad at me....I say fuck them!!!!

[revkev6]

no, the hamb has gotten the reputation as a good bunch of guys with ALOT of knowledge on all things automotive. Unfortunately the ebay crowed knows this and bombards the board with "what is it" and "how much is it worth" posts to try to get more info on the parts they are trying to sell. basically using the the good nature of the hamb to outprice the very people who may be interested in the parts......

[57 HEAP]

I've seen the same thing on other forums I visit. Often the responses are as far apart as east and west. I say if YOU are happy with the price then it was a good deal.

If you really don't know what something is worth, ask a friend. Better yet, don't but it!

[The37Kid]

I don't mind the WIW posts, you don't see cars parked out in fields around here anymore, its an internet replacement for the old weekend drive in the country car search. You get to see something someone found, no need to reply if you don't want to.

[I Drag]

$100

[1950ChevySuburban]

Frequently stuff bought and sold around here is not normal, so it's best to ask the right crowd (us) what a decent value is.
With money tight, it shouldn't hurt to ask.
Not everybody buying something is flipping, some of us want to use what we bought. I have flipped a few things, to finance my 29 Sedan project. If that pisses some of you off, thats your problem.

[revkev6]

my thought on the WIW posts, are 90% of them are trying to gage how much they should sell something for. Regardless of what the poster says they are asking for. especially if they have less than 100 posts.

[daveyboy56]

Can you tell me what you think this RANT is worth :)
I have never seen more CRYBABYS in my life.
If you dont like the post don't go it to it.
AHHHH life is simple
Now pay me for the help.
How much was it worth

[ROBERT JAM]

It's only worth what someone will pay for it!

[6inarow]

no, the hamb has gotten the reputation as a good bunch of guys with ALOT of knowledge on all things automotive. Unfortunately the ebay crowed knows this and bombards the board with "what is it" and "how much is it worth" posts to try to get more info on the parts they are trying to sell. basically using the the good nature of the hamb to outprice the very people who may be interested in the parts......

AMEN brother The ones that honk me off are the ones where they ask WIW, get the responses and then it winds up on eGay after the guy gets a ton of requests to sell it to the hambers that tell him what its worth. I remember one a few months ago from the dude calling himself 67chevelle or some such name. Great response for him then he basically tell us to go screw ourselves........

[FiddyFour]

with all the "what shade of red should i spray my wheels?", "how much is this worth, where can i sell it, and what is it?" and "who makes the best pom-ade" threads..... its hard to find the usefull threads, and the even more rare tech post even durring tech week

cajones, thats what we need

where the fuck is Germ when ya really need him???

[zombo27]

It's not an appraisal thing, more of an approval thing. Example,
Member "A" buys part on auction site, swap meet, yard sale, etc.
They think they have a good deal.
They ask for opinion on forum, until someone say's what Member "A" want's to hear, or they go Ga-Ga and pander over it. Making Member "A" feel good about themselves.
So my suggestion is the next time someone starts a "What's it worth thread" tell them they should have bought two...........
One to shit on and one to cover it up with.

[chopped]

The same people who won't use the search function here don't use Google. Their time is too important to wade thru it. So they let you.

[tomcat46]

I had to sell a few non-hamb project vehicles fast last week (due to a nasty letter from the city). Trying to find a fair asking price, I checked e-gay. Tried to find prices on sold items, I found this is now a service called marketplace research that you have to pay extra to subscribe to. That may be why more people are coming over here with WIW questions.

If you can't see what stuff really sold for at the end of an auction, Its harder to set a price.

I ended up selling all 3 projects locally within 24 hours. I had waiting lists of buyers if the first ones flaked. I'm sure I sold my junk too cheap. But, I got what I was asking for and sold the stuff fast.

So, does anyone know when marketplace research became a pay service on e-gay?

[tommy]

When somebody got presumptuous enough to think that they can price an item by looking at a photograph on a 17" screen from a market that is 3000 miles from your world.

I hate them because I think they accelerate the Ebay/Barret-Jackson phenomenon.

I never participate but I usually tune in to see what's going on in lala land.

Every "rust free" car I've ever looked at was truly rust free and worth the high end of the price range that the "experts" had established as gospel.:rolleyes:

I have 2 friends that have driven over a thousand miles for a closer look at the rust free beauties seen in photographs only to come home with an empty trailer.

Your a better man than I if you can give out accurate appraisals from a computer screen.

[arkiehotrods]

I've never asked how much something is worth, but I have provided current Old Car Price Guide values for whole cars when someone has asked. It seems to me that we are an online community of like-minded people (traditional rides), and that there are some who are amazingly knowledgeable, some who don't know much at all but are here to learn from those who do, most who probably fall somewhere in between, and a tiny handful of people who just look for something to get pissed about.

[hotrodhambones]

If You Don't Know What It Is Worth You Need To Give It Away And Find A New Hobby , (maybe Something With Price Tags On It )

[Hot Rodz R Us]

I love the HAMB, buying stuff, selling stuff, looking at all the tech archives, lots of good info, cool looking rides, but it looks like we may need a bitchin and complaining forum also. We all were FNG's at one time, had to learn somewhere if you didn't get the gene past down from fathers before. I was one of the lucky ones growing up around some good names in the racing world, and had a great Hot Rod dad to boot. I admit that sometimes there are some crazy questions from time to time, and some stupid shit also, but give the dudes a break. If it looks like a stupid post, move on to the next one. If you have some good info to share, share it, if not, someone will. Everybody can't be as proffesional as some of us think we are, I know I learn something new every day, some of it is from the HAMB, thats because we bad.

[tomcat46]

If You Don't Know What It Is Worth You Need To Give It Away And Find A New Hobby , (maybe Something With Price Tags On It )

We can't all be experts on everything, though many of us claim to be.

I'll bet the kid that bought my rusty old VW van is over on some VW site bragging about the awsome barn find he scored for cheap from some old guy who didn't know what it was worth. Just like some kid will be on here today bragging about the A roadster barnfind he scored.

I'm just glad it didn't go the crusher and the kid will get it back on the road. Maybe he'll even grow up to be hotrodder. I could see that spark in his eye as he oogled over my other cars.

[Tman]

with all the "what shade of red should i spray my wheels?", "how much is this worth, where can i sell it, and what is it?" and "who makes the best pom-ade" threads..... its hard to find the usefull threads, and the even more rare tech post even durring tech week

cajones, thats what we need

where the fuck is Germ when ya really need him???

I participated in a Pomade thread once:o:D

[PBRmeASAP]

anyone know where i can find 'rock-a-silly red' paint for my steel wheels?

[COOTER]

I buy parts cheap from the boneyards and flip 'em to pay for my addiction. Would you rather these old parts go to the crusher? I go to the HAMB for real world pricing before hitting the classifieds or Ebay (if I choose).

Threads like these are much more relevant to the hobby than pictures of your shop dog. No one is forcing you to read these posts, so if you're not interested, don't respond.

[Abomination]

:D LOL!

"Antique Hot Rod Parts Roadshow"

[Stude350guy]

I love the HAMB, buying stuff, selling stuff, looking at all the tech archives, lots of good info, cool looking rides, but it looks like we may need a bitchin and complaining forum also. We all were FNG's at one time, had to learn somewhere if you didn't get the gene past down from fathers before. I was one of the lucky ones growing up around some good names in the racing world, and had a great Hot Rod dad to boot. I admit that sometimes there are some crazy questions from time to time, and some stupid shit also, but give the dudes a break. If it looks like a stupid post, move on to the next one. If you have some good info to share, share it, if not, someone will. Everybody can't be as proffesional as some of us think we are, I know I learn something new every day, some of it is from the HAMB, thats because we bad.

Amen, brother:D

[MIKE-3137]

How can you know anyway. the answer will almost always be "It depends".

On location, condition, how bad you want it, and how bad they want to sell it.

[FiddyFour]

I participated in a Pomade thread once:o:D

you with the remains of a flock o' seagulls mop... sick bastid :p

[bct]

if you don't like the subject of a post DON'T read it ...simple...your not the only one on here

[5window]

I agree, I posted a rant about this exact same thing a year ago, and all the FNG's got mad at me....I say fuck them!!!!

Kid, if you're this calm over this,I'd love to see your response to something really important. It's not about you, really.

If you don't have interest in a thread,why read it? The topic's overused but there are some genuine questions by fellow HAMBers just getting started-or branching out- and they really do value other's opinions. Sure lots of times the writer could just Google their question, but how does this really hurt you?

Bottom line, if you can help,help. Otherwise move on and go bother someone else.

PS : Unless you're 15 and just finished watching "Superbad", "FUCK" is highly overused and over-rated. If you use it as your most common transitive verb it just loses any impact.

[Spud]

I say deside what you will pay for it, or what you are willing to sell it for and be done with it. Every one has made good and bad deals. I have paid more for some thing than a friend would because I wanted it.

[Soviet]

if you don't like the subject of a post DON'T read it ...simple...your not the only one on here

The MAJORITY of readers aren't here to appraise shit for FNG's that are looking to flip whatever it is they have to make a buck. Just because there is a lot of pre-'64 knowledge here doesn't mean every pre-'64 question need be posted. Then when someone calls out a FNG for posting O/T nonsense, a "There's some mean people on this board" retaliation usually follows. There's mean, and there's realistic - this board was set up for a specific purpose - other shit goes elsewhere, simple as that.

[George G]

The solution is simple. Ryan doesn't permit swearing inthe subject line. If it does, it gets deleted. So if it says " WIW" in the subject line the post get's deleted.

If only we could get Ryan on board......

[Von Rigg Fink]

Its worth absolutly nothing..nothing is worth anything until some one pays you what the agreed upon value of said item..if it doesnt sell at what you want for it obviously the buyers dont agree with the sellers..it is also supply and demand..I could "feel" i have a 30,000 dollar roadster..but if no one buys it..its only worth what i "feel" it is and that aint going to pay no bills..or put any cheese wiz in the fridge.

[rustynewyorker]

I had to sell a few non-hamb project vehicles fast last week (due to a nasty letter from the city). Trying to find a fair asking price, I checked e-gay. Tried to find prices on sold items, I found this is now a service called marketplace research that you have to pay extra to subscribe to. That may be why more people are coming over here with WIW questions.

If you can't see what stuff really sold for at the end of an auction, Its harder to set a price.

I ended up selling all 3 projects locally within 24 hours. I had waiting lists of buyers if the first ones flaked. I'm sure I sold my junk too cheap. But, I got what I was asking for and sold the stuff fast.

So, does anyone know when marketplace research became a pay service on e-gay?


Been searching completed auctions off and on the last few days no problem. You do have to be logged in to see them, but that's all. Still free. No idea WTF you're referring to.

Everything's worth something... around here, depending where you go, $135-$180 a ton - at least last week. Some places more, some places less.

I take the flip stuff right to eBay, I think guys do that because they want a fast bang for their buck and your marketplace here is a lot more limited unless it's a really hot part.

[Homespun91]

PS : Unless you're 15 and just finished watching "Superbad", "FUCK" is highly overused and over-rated. If you use it as your most common transitive verb it just loses any impact.

So very true.

[JeffreyJames]

Probably around the same time the "I am going to Bitch about this thread" thread came about. We all need help whether it's identifying a part or asking what it's worth. If we can help I don't think there is anything wrong with it.

[Ryan]

I searched and counted two this week. Is it really that bad of a problem? It's pretty easy to just ignore that post and move on to another, isn't it?

If it really is a problem for folks, speak up and be heard. I'll make changes.

[tomcat46]

Been searching completed auctions off and on the last few days no problem. You do have to be logged in to see them, but that's all. Still free. No idea WTF you're referring to.

Everything's worth something... around here, depending where you go, $135-$180 a ton - at least last week. Some places more, some places less.

I take the flip stuff right to eBay, I think guys do that because they want a fast bang for their buck and your marketplace here is a lot more limited unless it's a really hot part.

WTF is right! The closed auction search is working for me now. The other day it kicked up a page for marketplace research. Looked around just now and this is the page it kicked me to last week:
http://pages.ebay.com/marketplace_research/

I don't know if it was an e-bay quirk or a loose nut behind the wheel.

[SinisterCustom]

It's pretty easy to just ignore that post and move on to another, isn't it?



Yes it is.....but there are more and more posts that should get ignored lately and less and less of the good stuff.....or maybe I'm just missing it???:confused:

Yeah, yeah.....I know....."post up good stuff"......

[FritzTownFord]

Kid, if you're this calm over this,I'd love to see your response to something really important. It's not about you, really.

If you don't have interest in a thread,why read it? The topic's overused but there are some genuine questions by fellow HAMBers just getting started-or branching out- and they really do value other's opinions. Sure lots of times the writer could just Google their question, but how does this really hurt you?

Bottom line, if you can help,help. Otherwise move on and go bother someone else.

PS : Unless you're 15 and just finished watching "Superbad", "FUCK" is highly overused and over-rated. If you use it as your most common transitive verb it just loses any impact.

What he said. All of it.

[50mercfan]

the hamb has become diluted as of late. with fngs that are bandwagoners, hit and runners, wannabes posting ot questions and things. it's our fault. some of you guys that have been around awhile can remember when you needed a protective cup and hockey mask just to log on. as annoying as that got sometimes it kept the crybaby wannabes away. if we got to far out of hand ryan was always there to smack us around a bit and straighten us out.

one thing that bothers me is the use of OT in the title. if you put OT in front of your title it's ok to post anything you want. why? for some reason if you put OT in your title the whole "spreading the gospel" thing go's right out the window.

it's a great board non-the-less. there is a wealth of information here that is matched no where else. where else can a regular guy like me pm cole foster, jesse james, or for that matter little man, C-9, chopolds, and many others and ask a direct question? i can't. the same amount of good stuff is on here. you just have to weed through alot more shit to find it.


so as far as the "appraisal service" go's. i hate it too, but, it's just part of being "big time" i guess.

[49ratfink]

sometimes I just can't figure out what the heck is wrong with some people on the HAMB. I come here for entertainment, to learn stuff and also to help other people with whatever knowledge I have that they don't, whether it's how much something is worth or does this part fit on that car or whatever the question may be.

so what if the person is going to sell the part? lots of people sell parts and I'm one of them. I don't need to ask what it is worth because I know what it is worth, but I have no problem helping someone else out.

so I would say to Ryan don't do anything regarding WIW posts... I'd say let the whiners ignore them and those of us who do not mind helping others go on with helping them

[Terry]

Being on the HAMB is about hanging (even if it is in cyber-land) out and talkin' cars. Asking advice, getting ideas, and even some good natured ribbing. If someone asking you a question, or for advice bothers you, then I think you have the problem.

[50mercfan]

sometimes I just can't figure out what the heck is wrong with some people on the HAMB. I come here for entertainment, to learn stuff and also to help other people with whatever knowledge I have that they don't, whether it's how much something is worth or does this part fit on that car or whatever the question may be.

so what if the person is going to sell the part? lots of people sell parts and I'm one of them. I don't need to ask what it is worth because I know what it is worth, but I have no problem helping someone else out.

so I would say to Ryan don't do anything regarding WIW posts... I'd say let the whiners ignore them and those of us who do not mind helping others go on with helping them



the hamb isn't about selling parts. it's about building cars. wiw post and others dilute the main board. maybe wiw's could be posted in the "wanted" section or something. that way people could find out useless information and not dilute the main board any farther. in most cases wiw's are irrelevant. how am i in ky going to tell a guy in california what his 49 chrysler 4 door is worth. most of them are "look at me" post and have nothing to do with building traditional hot rods or kustoms. not trying to pick a fight with you just stating my oppinion. but, some of the parts ones could be relevant and maybe need a place to be.

[Curly]

Well I was one of the 2 posts this week.

I'm not a newbie. I've been here since 2003 and into cars since 1966, my dad collected 'em, my uncle raced 'em. I did a search all over the inflated world of E-bay before I posted here, I didn't google it, I yahoo'd it. I looked/searched Craigslist. I looked at the completed auctions for it, and still couldn't find the price tag for a complete '55 Pontiac 287ci Strat-O-Streak! I searched the history here before I posted.

AND THEN..... IN MY TITLE I put another what's it worth so people could skip over the thread if they wanted....and I still managed to piss people off....I guess it must be a hidden talent:rolleyes:

I came here and asked for a couple of reasons:
1. I don't need or want the motor but it comes in the car I do want so I'll flip it. I'd sell it here before I list it on e-bay.
2. If there is a market for this motor this would probably be the place. I'd list it in the classifieds but I need a price to put on it.
3. Even if I could have found something in my E-bay search I think that E-bay has the market so inflated that I don't think that it is real world anymore....I, like most, hate paying e-bay prices for stuff that I know is out there somewhere,
4. Selling the motor would help offset the cost of the car, making it a little easier to get some of the other stuff I'll need.
5. I truly don't know the value of it, know anybody that has one or even where to find someone that would need one.
6. The knowledge base here on like things is greatly superior to mine, I'm no spring chicken but there are things that I just don't know.
7. The motor proved unusual/rare enough that it doesn't really show up in a search...and I don't think rare as in $$$$ I think rare as in oddball!

What I found out is the tranny may be worth something to a period correct gasser. I'll load it in the bed of my truck and take it to Thompson Gasser Reunion and give someone a hell of a deal on it before I send it to the scrap yard. One person PM'd me alot of good info on the tranny. I learned something today.:eek:

As for the motor I hope someone here can use it, I'm not asking ebay prices, looking for real world prices. It's funny how everyone wants to bitch about e-bay's prices but the first thing they say when you ask what it's worth is go check e-bay?????

Oh I did learn one more thing. I sell on here from time to time to get money to support my addiction too. I don't price gouge people, honest shipping prices, correct descriptions etc. But now if anyone of the people who decided to get nasty about me asking WIW want's something....I guess it's mine and I decided not to sell to you....it's my way of hanging up the sign I used to see that said, "We have the right to refuse service"

[arkiehotrods]

sometimes I just can't figure out what the heck is wrong with some people on the HAMB. I come here for entertainment, to learn stuff and also to help other people with whatever knowledge I have that they don't, whether it's how much something is worth or does this part fit on that car or whatever the question may be.

so what if the person is going to sell the part? lots of people sell parts and I'm one of them. I don't need to ask what it is worth because I know what it is worth, but I have no problem helping someone else out.

so I would say to Ryan don't do anything regarding WIW posts... I'd say let the whiners ignore them and those of us who do not mind helping others go on with helping them

Well said, as usual.

[49ratfink]

the hamb isn't about selling parts. it's about building cars. wiw post and others dilute the main board. maybe wiw's could be posted in the "wanted" section or something. that way people could find out useless information and not dilute the main board any farther.

actually the HAMB is about discussing cars with like minded people.

I don't feel any legitimate question dilutes the board. the 3000 post "where to find cheap dickies pants" thread or the best hair pomade thread were useless to me... and lets not forget the VW bug thread. difference is I moved on to other topics I found intersting and let those who thought that was important read it.

[1950ChevySuburban]

I searched and counted two this week. Is it really that bad of a problem? It's pretty easy to just ignore that post and move on to another, isn't it?

If it really is a problem for folks, speak up and be heard. I'll make changes.

We all know you'll never please everyone, speaking for myself I think we're just fine like we are! :D

[Ryan]

The HAMB is becoming diluted? That's hillarious... The HAMB has NEVER been better than it is as of late... We've had more good shit posted in the last 14 days than we have had in our history.

If you think the HAMB sucks right now, you might be posting on the wrong forum... Maybe this place just isn't your bag. Nothing wrong with that and it's not personal for sure...

[Sam F.]

(to the original poster of this thread)

dont know if your talking about me,but i started a thread the other night asking what people thought a rusty junky 34 5 window was worth (then it went to 4 pages!:()

i asked because i didnt have any idea what soever....ive seen nice bodys go for 10K and up range...but this one was rough..so i wanted an opinion from other hamber guys as my wife wouldnt have given me an as accurate estimate on the worth,,,,

ive been here since dec 2001(with my first hamb handle) so,.,

i dont think one or two WIW threads is that outta line ,is it??

btw,,thanks to everybody who did put their opinions in...:)

[1950ChevySuburban]

What has more to do with old cars?
1) buying and selling parts/cars
2) attitude

I vote 1, but thats me.

[50mercfan]

The HAMB is becoming diluted? That's hillarious... The HAMB has NEVER been better than it is as of late... We've had more good shit posted in the last 14 days than we have had in our history.

If you think the HAMB sucks right now, you might be posting on the wrong forum... Maybe this place just isn't your bag. Nothing wrong with that and it's not personal for sure...


thats cool, no, this is the right place for me. i didn't say or elude to the hamb sucks. i actually said it was the best board there is. sorry you mistook my intentions. you asked for opinions and i gave mine. sorry. you have lead this thing without flaw from the start. you don't need my help for anything. post like this are the ones i normally don't get involved with. i regret this one now. you guys hash this out, i'll go look at the hot rod shit on the main board.

thanks tbucketshawn, you sure showed me.

[Ryan]

No man... opinions are good... I appreciate them - seriously! Don't get donw on that...

My point is this - at no time in the history of this place have we ever been as on topic or as dynamic. I mean, shit... we've had previously unpublished pictures from 1951 published once a week for a whole month! Or how about Evel's build thread? Or maybe that little roadster from three weeks ago? Or all of the amazing GNRS show coverage?

I keep stats too... We are doing REALLY well right now and have been for quite some time. I actually spend most of my time answering pm's from people wondering why their OT post was deleted!

So, your feeling that we are getting diluted might just mean your interests are changing... or maybe you aren't finding the good stuff... If the latter is the case, I need to do a better job on the home page.

[50mercfan]

No man... opinions are good... I appreciate them - seriously! Don't get donw on that...

My point is this - at no time in the history of this place have we ever been as on topic or as dynamic. I mean, shit... we've had previously unpublished pictures from 1951 published once a week for a whole month! Or how about Evel's build thread? Or maybe that little roadster from three weeks ago? Or all of the amazing GNRS show coverage?

I keep stats too... We are doing REALLY well right now and have been for quite some time. I actually spend most of my time answering pm's from people wondering why their OT post was deleted!

So, your feeling that we are getting diluted might just mean your interests are changing... or maybe you aren't finding the good stuff... If the latter is the case, I need to do a better job on the home page.



you don't need to do a better job. i've told you before that i can't imagine the shit you go through to keep this thing on track. you've hit the nail on the head though, my interest. i've always been so "kustom" minded that it's sometimes a pain in the ass. my fault. not yours or the boards. i guess i got spoiled a couple of weeks ago when we had merc post after merc post. it was like christmas. lol. your right. the post you pointed out where good ones. among many others. i have no doubt that your doing your thing. i guess we have no idea really what you do weed out. i apologize for not thinking that through.

i truly feel the hamb is a big reason that the 50's thing is as big as it is. it has to be a factor to large degree. that and the cars just being so damn cool. along with all the great car building knowledge i have learned here over the years i've learned one more thing. you will keep this board on track and on topic. not kissing ass. just telling the truth. so, lead on ryan.

[Ryan]

you don't need to do a better job. i've told you before that i can't imagine the shit you go through to keep this thing on track. you've hit the nail on the head though, my interest. i've always been so "kustom" minded that it's sometimes a pain in the ass. my fault. not yours or the boards. i guess i got spoiled a couple of weeks ago when we had merc post after merc post. it was like christmas. lol. your right. the post you pointed out where good ones. among many others. i have no doubt that your doing your thing. i guess we have no idea really what you do weed out. i apologize for not thinking that through.

i truly feel the hamb is a big reason that the 50's thing is as big as it is. it has to be a factor to large degree. that and the cars just being so damn cool. along with all the great car building knowledge i have learned here over the years i've learned one more thing. you will keep this board on track and on topic. not kissing ass. just telling the truth. so, lead on ryan.

You are right... I need more custom stuff on the home page... I just don't run into it that often. Pm me tips if ya got any!

[KustomF100]

Wow, I sure didn't mean to stir the pot like this. I did learn something from this, I never knew there was a suggestion box here. I do appologize to anyone that my post may have offended, I am really a nice guy....

Ryan had mentioned that the forum has been jumping with a ton of old pics and great tech as of late, and he is right. The tech and car builds are what I really enjoy. Like alot of guys here, I use this place a motivator to get my butt out in the shop...and it works well!

I would like to thank Ryan for moving this post rather than deleting it, as it did spark some interesting answers.

[Curly]

No man... opinions are good... I appreciate them - seriously! Don't get donw on that...

My point is this - at no time in the history of this place have we ever been as on topic or as dynamic.

So, your feeling that we are getting diluted might just mean your interests are changing... or maybe you aren't finding the good stuff... If the latter is the case, I need to do a better job on the home page.


This on topic/dynamics is the reason why I'm still here. My interests have also changed as I have become more exposed to other hot rods, time periods etc all because of the HAMB. I still like my fuel altereds, gassers etc but now I've also jumped out of my box and have a '54 that is a mild custom.

From time to time I still ask WIW/ how's it work etc. because I'm dealing with something completely foreign to me, usually built decades before I was born and if someone expresses interest in my trinket, I don't need it and they do, I'll sell it for a fair price to buy someone elses trinkets.

I don't know it all and when I start acting like I do then I really don't know anything.

I try not to use sarcasm, telling people to F off or go elsewhere because they have their opinions too! The way I see it if I met them in person I don't want them to think "That's the asshole that told me to go F myself" I don't feel a need to whine about other peoples ideas or stuff and even less of a need to inflate my chest and get my MACHO KEYBOARD tm out! (the tm is for the old timers reading this)

I was told a long time ago that this is like someones garage, don't walk in take the last beer in the fridge and tell everyone how they are all stupid and doing everything wrong.

I come here to seek knowledge from others that have been where I'm at now and I'll pass that knowledge on to the next guy....if that ain't spreading the gospel then apparently I don't "get it". :o

This place is so much better than when I first joined, so much that I usually log in everyday, read, learn, think about stuff log off and from time to time I get a pop up message that says I haven't posted in a while. The drama level is down, info level is up, opinions are thrown in the ring without the old HAMB style of an internet beating coming down the pike.

I like it here....even if I don't know what everything is worth:D

[50mercfan]

This on topic/dynamics is the reason why I'm still here. My interests have also changed as I have become more exposed to other hot rods, time periods etc all because of the HAMB. I still like my fuel altereds, gassers etc but now I've also jumped out of my box and have a '54 that is a mild custom.

From time to time I still ask WIW/ how's it work etc. because I'm dealing with something completely foreign to me, usually built decades before I was born and if someone expresses interest in my trinket, I don't need it and they do, I'll sell it for a fair price to buy someone elses trinkets.

I don't know it all and when I start acting like I do then I really don't know anything.

I try not to use sarcasm, telling people to F off or go elsewhere because they have their opinions too! The way I see it if I met them in person I don't want them to think "That's the asshole that told me to go F myself" I don't feel a need to whine about other peoples ideas or stuff and even less of a need to inflate my chest and get my MACHO KEYBOARD tm out! (the tm is for the old timers reading this)

I was told a long time ago that this is like someones garage, don't walk in take the last beer in the fridge and tell everyone how they are all stupid and doing everything wrong.

I come here to seek knowledge from others that have been where I'm at now and I'll pass that knowledge on to the next guy....if that ain't spreading the gospel then apparently I don't "get it". :o

This place is so much better than when I first joined, so much that I usually log in everyday, read, learn, think about stuff log off and from time to time I get a pop up message that says I haven't posted in a while. The drama level is down, info level is up, opinions are thrown in the ring without the old HAMB style of an internet beating coming down the pike.

I like it here....even if I don't know what everything is worth:D



WURD tm........i agree with everything you just said even if it contridics anything i said. i ain't reading through all blabber again. dammit, now i wanna hug somebody, and there ain't nobody here cept the wife.

[SinisterCustom]

If you think the HAMB sucks right now, you might be posting on the wrong forum... Maybe this place just isn't your bag. Nothing wrong with that and it's not personal for sure...

You can take the boy from the country........but you can't take the country from the boy.....

Despite my feelings on "certain" things.....this place still rules all get out.....

[MIKE-3137]

truth be told i'm usually curious enough to open the post, unless its something obvious or o/t it doesnt bother most i bet. Anyway its not a big deal to close it and move on.

[1950ChevySuburban]

I like it here....even if I don't know what everything is worth:D

thats a good tag line Curly!

[mr.smith]

how do you add a picture to your profile, as you can see i dont have one, however i do in my albums

[Mike Miller]

Usually the prices are regional, whats commonplace in California may be rare in the rust belt, but how do you know if some anonymous person that says they are somewhere and know all about it is in fact the authority on prices. The truth is what I have seen over and over here, It's worth what you want for it if the buyer is willing to pay it. Personally I think these posts are good entertainment and informative.
I haven't seen a value expressed in sacks of aluminum cans yet but who knows that may yet happen. :D