Yes, it's true.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I guess my not wanting to make a big deal out of leaving the Goodguys Gazette to join the Rod & Custom staff worked as it's been over 6 weeks and I'm now getting a bunch of e-mails asking if I switched jobs. Yes, I did. No rumors or bashings to make though. I had a GREAT time working at the Goodguys, meeting HAMBers and putting more traditional cars in that magazine that it had EVER seen.
Nothing has been in print yet, but my REAL goodbye editorial will be in the next Gazette that comes out next week. I'm looking forward to doing the best I can for R&C as it is the whole reason my love for hot rods (traditional ones) started when I was 3.
I know I've made a couple enemies for having my own opinion about things, but that does even come close to the hundreds of great people I've met at events. Weird thing is it's only the trash talkers that like to get vocal and flame you on the internet while the ones with only great things to say prefer to send PMs or e-mails "off-the-record". That's cool, it just took a few years to realize EVERYONE doesn't hate me. Even the people who I've scrapped with on the electric waves have turned into great friends in person.
So anyway, yeah I work at Rod & Custom- see you in print in a few weeks. Thanks Jim http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[bobbleed]

I thought you were going to announce that you were gay. HaHaHa

[**DONOTDELETE**]

It's not news when everybody knows Bob.

[RF]

I think he ASSumes we already know that...

[Therat]

Good Luck with that. It's always an adventure starting at a new location. R&C is a good read. Part of my bathroom library.

[Church]

Ha! Quitter! Me too! See ya somewhere in Redondo eventually. Best of luck.

[BUICKNAILHEAD]

AWESOME

[bobbleed]

I just thought you were making it official......

Congrats on R+C. That's a dream job.

[roadstar]

Hope things are working out good for you there. I had a great time hanging out with you and your co-workers in L-ville.

I'm sure your input will be an asset to the magizine.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Can you really be "officially gay" when you can't get any takers? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[plan9]

[ QUOTE ]
Can you really be "officially gay" when you can't get any takers? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

hahah... you did live in the "GAY AREA"... cant believe you didnt find any *takers* or... *givers* for that matter http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

good luck and congrats on the new gig jim, i dont hate you... yet!

[slazzen]

now can I bash Gary Meadors ??? LOL just kidding your a great guy with a lot of integraty Jim it was cool to meet you and hang out I will miss going over to p town and seeing your roomates goodies

[JamesG]

Well, there goes Rod and Custom now.


Good luck to you in your new venture. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Congraulations, Jim! Looks like R&C can only get better with ya there.

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[SamIyam]

You're gay too??

Another missed opportunity I guess...
Sam.

[oldandkrusty]

Jim, good luck to you at R & C. I've enjoyed your work and point of view while you were with Gary and his gang. Incidentally, what position will you be taking?

[choprods]

Jim-I sent you a PM butIll say it here so as not to seem Gay also http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I hope you do well at R&C and I didnt really Dislike [you] as you may have thought- from any construtive criticism you may have recieved... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gifhe he
I just disliked the organization you worked for so that I may have blurred the line of division some.......
You have a better avenue to please your cohorts here on the HAMB with NOW. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
GOOD LUCK....yes really. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Foul]

[ QUOTE ]
Incidentally, what position will you be taking?

[/ QUOTE ]

Dangerous question to ask with the above comments.
Good luck, man. Make sure R&C stays away from sucksville.
dan

[Jive-Bomber]

Congrats Jim A- thats great news.
Watch out for RF down there. If you drop anything while in the hallways, kick it into a cubicle before you pick it up.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

[ QUOTE ]
Incidentally, what position will you be taking?

[/ QUOTE ]

Reverse Cowgir... umm, Senior Editor.

[oldandkrusty]

Yikes, I sure didn't think about the "position" question when I posed it. I hope it's not the same one we all assumed at one time when taking a new job.

[sodbuster]

Are you the new Ed? I still want to get your autograph.

Chris Nelson
Kansas

[**DONOTDELETE**]

[ QUOTE ]
You're gay too??[ QUOTE ]


Liar! Anybody that can build cars like you is so NOT gay! And another thing- no such thing as a gay wood shop teacher.

[bobbleed]

You must have BLOWN someone to score that job....... HaHa

[RF]

[ QUOTE ]
If you drop anything while in the hallways, kick it into a cubicle before you pick it up.

[/ QUOTE ]

That'll just make it easier for me to take care o' bidness! Actually, he's in the penthouse suite; I'm at the dirty warehouse...he'll have to make an outward effort to get violated (which shouldn't be a problem).

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Hey Rob, I pulled over and asked you a couple days ago if you wanted a ride while you were hoofin' it to Jack in the Box- you looked really scared and said you'd rather walk. Wassup!

[ShortBus]

I still hate you Frenchy. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Broman]

I have never sent you a PM or e-mail in your support. Instead I braved the elements and backed you right out in the open (on these pages anyways).

'O course I had no idea what you did for a living - I just agreed with you a lot.......

The new gig sounds like a dream come true. I only wish I could get into something like that. Hell I only wish I could get one piece of art in a mag like that, let alone a whole job with a paycheck and everything...

...I use too many periods though, so I'm automatically out...............

[**DONOTDELETE**]

[ QUOTE ]
I have never sent you a PM or e-mail in your support. Instead I braved the elements and backed you right out in the open (on these pages anyways).

'O course I had no idea what you did for a living - I just agreed with you a lot.......

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that. I get spun out sometimes trying to tell people that despite what your feelings may be about a magazine the people doing the work really put a lot of work in hoping only to entertain and educate. Hopefully I can do both in the future. Thanks.

[Terry]

Damn Jim, after the FANTASTIC things you did for the Gazet I will really miss reading and seeing your work.

But, looks like you got somthing you wanted...so Congrats and good luck.

[Rocky]

Yeah, yeah.......so does this mean we HAMBers get all our cars in R&C? Hey, how 'bout some free subscriptions? Stickers?
Do I still get in K.C. goodguys?
Congrats, Jim........you'll do just fine.

[40StudeDude]

Hey Jim,
You know I'm one of those guys that have known about this for weeks but have never formally congratulated you on your move...so here it is: CONGRATS!!!

Glad you're doing something you enjoy even more...

R-

Ps, is your home e-mail the same? And I'm gonna need your address real soon!!!

[jonnycola]

Congrats, thats a pretty fucking sweet deal.

Heh, you still suck, but thats still really fucking cool. Hope it goes well. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Buick59]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
If you drop anything while in the hallways, kick it into a cubicle before you pick it up.

[/ QUOTE ]

That'll just make it easier for me to take care o' bidness! Actually, he's in the penthouse suite; I'm at the dirty warehouse...he'll have to make an outward effort to get violated (which shouldn't be a problem).

[/ QUOTE ]


Hey RF what about me. I'll be starting next week! Can I accidently drop the soap in front of your office door?

[Jeem]

I'll come right out and say it. I don't even care who knows it.
Yes, I can almost tolerate you.

[modernbeat]

Jim, I have only one request for future R&C issues.

MORE, MORE, MORE late-late '60s and '70s thin fendered hot rods.

[Jeem]

[ QUOTE ]
Jim, I have only one request for future R&C issues.

MORE, MORE, MORE late-late '60s and '70s thin fendered hot rods.

[/ QUOTE ]

I think you will be in good hands.

[FoMoCo_MoFo]

JIM,
Good luck at Primedia & we'll see you on the cold streets of ANALheim...

[Cadillacin Marcus]

"I know, you probably think you're a big shot, goin' off like this--but you're still a punk."-John Milner

[fuel pump]

Jim,
Gary's loss is R&Cs gain. All the best to you. We need more hard core hot rod guys like you with the magazines to keep the suits in line. R&C will only get better with you there.

[RocketDaemon]

i sure don't hate you , u seem like a cool guy

[RocketDaemon]

why not check up on the back issues instead? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif haha

[ QUOTE ]
Jim, I have only one request for future R&C issues.

MORE, MORE, MORE late-late '60s and '70s thin fendered hot rods.

[/ QUOTE ]

[raven]

You guys sure don't stay at one job too long.

Good luck.
r

[wingnutz]

You're Alright Jim...!

You're the only one at GG's that tried to open their eye's and I understand your battles you had to endure to implement those changes.

Good Luck at R&C....! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Mark

[RF]

[ QUOTE ]
what about me. I'll be starting next week! Can I accidently drop the soap in front of your office door?

[/ QUOTE ]
We can't afford soap here, so you'll have to bring your own. Have any on a rope?

[DrJ]

[ QUOTE ]
You guys sure don't stay at one job too long.

Good luck.
r

[/ QUOTE ]

They even put the long timer's names on their cubicle doors with Velcro.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
All I can read is "blah, blah, blah- I'm a grumpy ol' S.O.B."
Can someone please translate? I would try to be polite but I've seen that has gone nowhere with your repeated blantant and misguided attacks on R.F. and his magazine.
P.S.- what exactly are you a doctor of? "I-like-to-hear-myself-talk-ology"? 9400 posts! WOWEEEEE!

[Rand Man]

Jim,
Will there be any coverage of the HAMB drags in R&C?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Wish there was, but no one I know covered it. If Ryan has some really good pictures I could make a story out of it. But without top notch pics I can't make it happen. Thanks Jim

[RF]

[ QUOTE ]
misguided attacks on R.F. and his magazine.

[/ QUOTE ]

He thinks I stole the fenders off his hay hauler...

[Travis]

This means you have to give up the golf cart? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Congrats...

Travis

[Chuck R]

Jim,
Congratulations!!!!! Sounds like the perfect job. We all know it will be lots of hours but the subject matter should keep it fun. Can't wait to see your stuff in R&C , we know you will make it better.
Chuck

[cheaterjack]

Bob's just jellous that he didn't get first licks... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Yeah Jim..I don't hate you either.. You dont need to seek approval from anyone...I think its safe to say you are well respected throughout the rodding community..Straight up! even though you like to twist my titties sometimes....I mean that literally to guys,he's into S and M candle wax the whole nine yards!!! hehehe http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[weekender]

JimA, congradulations. I was looking forward to meeting you in KC this month.

Best of luck in your new job, McCray

[CherryBlossom]

Congrats Jim:)

kris

[Brootal]

Good to hear JimA. I'm sure it'll be a ball.

I've been doing a fair bit of contributing down this end of the world and it sure beat WORKING for a living! LOL

Maybe one day when I grow up I can work for R&C too. Will you write me a reference? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Can't wait to see the first issue (sometime next year http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif ).

[Boones]

As I have said many of times over the past years.. Thou I think I did tell you out in the open, alot of mine was also behind the scenes... You did good, no you did a great job at GG and to be honest it was not the same this year at Ptown not seeing you run around.

[Jeff Norwell]

Congrats JimA.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Thanks everyone! Every month when I put together the Gazette the main thought in my head would be "will HAMBers like this" because to me that's the audience I most identify with. It's like even if you don't look at the HAMB or have ever heard of it, but like traditional stuff we all speak the same language.
Most often an issue would come and go with no fanfare, but I don't remember one getting totally ripped apart either so I guess that's a good thing http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Hopefully (no make that I'm sure) R&C will will get to a larger audience of traditional loving folks and you all will be happy with the improvements we have planned. Again thanks and remember I was stinking up the HAMB before I ever made it to the rod magazines! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[TimW]

Congrats Jim, I emailed off-line before becuase I figured if you wanted it all out here you'd let us know. I sure hope the who ever fills the old spot at GG's will appreciate the traditional Hotrods as you did and not let the Gazette go to hell. I always like your stuff weather it's in GG's, TRJ, Hop-Up or whatever good luck at R&C! Now how about some previews or YOUR car... Tim

[gege]

does this allow for a article on joes t to make a comeback? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif