What is H.A.M.B.??

[iflytoohigh]

Hi all, sorry if I missed the obvious here, but I just found this board,but i have found no explanation of what H.A.M.B means. is it really just Hokey Ass Message Board? What is the HAMB alliance? what does that mean? Is this board just for hot rods? as in pre-64 cars?

[Ryan]

hokey ass message board

[Jigger]

Kinda yes to all.....except the "Alliance thing". Alliance members are those who financially support The Jalopy Journal through free will donations. They also help in a variety of other ways at events and with materials and auctions of a variety of items.
Jigger

[hotrodladycrusr]

Per the bossman.......

The HAMB is dedicated to spreading the gospel of traditional hot rods and kustoms to hoodlums world wide. That’s right – TRADITIONAL. And we aren’t talking Beach Boys and poodle skirts here fellas. If you are into a-side 50’s pop, lawn chairs, ruler contests, and all things that make hot rodding warm and cozy then you might want to find another message board. If you aren’t sure what we mean by “traditional”, then you might think twice as well. If you’ve come here to set a rep, talk some shit, and make some fun then you had better turn around right now. We aren't patient.

Even if you have come here for all the right reasons, don’t expect posting to be easy. We don’t cater to new fellas unless they show a dedication to spreading this tradition of ours first. We welcome young, old, foreign and all – but our original members and our staff expect a certain level of respect and an effort to keep things true and on topic.

Maybe you are an old fart with a past. Maybe you are one of the guys that started this tradition we cherrish. We built this place for you and your posts mean the world to us. Hop on and introduce yourself. This is your board.

Still reading? Then you must be cut out for this, right? We recommend you read some more. Check out all the forums, develop an understanding for how things work around here, learn the “do’s” and “do not’s”… The key to a happy HAMB newbie is to understand the joint BEFORE you begin posting. You want to be happy don’t ya newbie?

We have very few written rules here on the HAMB and that’s the way we like it, but we won’t hesitate to dump disruptive posters, ego freaks, or shit talkers. We are all here to learn and teach - please keep your other perogatives on the sidelines.


Rules:
1. No profanity in subject lines
2. No political/religious/racial posts
3. No Porn.
4. All personal information listed on this board is private and protected. The HAMB does not sell this information and you are not privy to use it for your own reasons. Test us on this one and we will bite.
5. New Users must fill out thier profiles. Every bit that you can. Simply click on "User Cp" above and get to work.
6. New users must introduce themselves in the intro forum.


Guidelines:
1. If in doubt, don’t post it
2. Stay on-topic and relevant with your posts… OT posts aren’t generally appreciated by our membership.
3. Gotta easy question? Try using the search function first.
4. Your life here would probably be easier if you complete your profile and introduce yourself before jumping into the deep end...
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[Jigger]

P.S. I've been around long enough now that I should be an alliance member.
'Nuff said

[dickster27]

Yip, it's just that easy. This board is dedicated to traditional hot rods. And if you choose to stay and contribute, you will gain knowledge and wisdom way beyond your years. In my opinion this is greatest group of hot rodders ever assembled in 1 place. That's it in a nut shell.

[Bad Bob]

Why would you join something without checking it out first? What if it meant:
Home for adorable Men and Boys! You might be on the FBI's hit list, LOL!!!
Go back to the Home page and read all about it and read all the rules. I bet you didn't read anything! Otherwise you wouldn't be asking these questions. It's the BEST forum for real Hotrodders on the internet! Nothing else even comes close. That's why it has grown so fast. Guys are tired of the "credit card" Streetrodders,and want to see guys who build and DRIVE their cars.

If you decide this is where you want to be...welcome!

[Ryan]

More on the alliance:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?page_id=175

[73RR]

Hey Jigger, whats stopping you ??

[Jigger]

Hey Jigger, whats stopping you ??

Honestly, I don't know. Financially not feasible. This year's been a rough one with being out of work due to greedy writers and actors.
I plan to contribute more art work up for auction and giving the proceeds to Ryan but, with other obligations (I'm working on a large painting for my church) along with family evbents, time is at a premium. It will happen. I'll get the websight up and running, all you HAMBers will support me, then I'll give back. Sound like a plan???

[hotrodladycrusr]

It will happen. I'll get the websight up and rinning, all you HAMBers will support me, then I'll give back. Sound like a plan???

Draw me something and I will purchase. I would to have something else from you.

[Retrorod]

yer OK by me Jigger.........lets see some art.