As a long time HAMBer, I find this new FordBarn.....

[cuznbrucie]

...very comfortable to navigate........I hated the old format that this board had........but maybe that's just me....

What I really like here is that you can go to a specific forum and find nothing but questions and info on that topic only.....

My interest is in Early V8's and I am happy that there is nothing else being talked about here.....

I wish that the HAMB was divided into special areas of interest within the overall context of *traditional rods and Kustoms*........there's too much off topic crap discussed there.........my $0.02

CB

[Bassman/NZ]

I'm a Hamber too, so this format is much easier for me too.

[Human Fly]

Also a HAMBer, with ya Bruce.

[Limey Steve]

This has a familiar feel, no more scrolling down 10,000,000 ads looking for the "key" word this will be good as it fills up .

[raceron1120]

Yes, much easier to navigate. But I haven't found the discussions from the pre-reformatted period, are they still posted someplace here?
ron

[FRANK PKNY]

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It works for me. Hope all the old guy's get use to it.

[oldford2]

Frank,
Well, I am an old guy and having fun (?) learning the ropes. Mastered picture posting and now studying navigation around the site


John

[Roadster62]

I'm a HAMBer too, put have stone stock Fords and enjoy all pre 1942 cars. One feature I don't see here is the flag after a thread that you have posted a repiy to. Seeing the flag helps locate a thread that has an ongoing conversation. I hope all the past Ford Barn people sign up and post, this isn't a HAMB takeover IMO, just an improved system. Bob

[blown49]

Originally Posted by Roadster62

I'm a HAMBer too, put have stone stock Fords and enjoy all pre 1942 cars. One feature I don't see here is the flag after a thread that you have posted a repiy to. Seeing the flag helps locate a thread that has an ongoing conversation. I hope all the past Ford Barn people sign up and post, this isn't a HAMB takeover IMO, just an improved system. Bob

I PM'd Ryan a couple days ago about the flag but haven't heard back from him yet. (course he prolly has been real busy.)

Jim

[Butch11443]

I'm a HAMBer also. Really like this format better. Hope the other guys all get used to to it.
Butch

[harry jackshaft]

Originally Posted by 296 V8

Yes
This is a good thing less crowded and no…………………………….. Just beautiful real old fords.

and hopefully no threads about what cars are compatible with s 10/ ranger frames etc.

[Hitchhiker]

Yeah, I hope this site doesn't get filled with garbage. I think that's what the OG's of the site are worried about.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Hitchhiker

Yeah, I hope this site doesn't get filled with garbage. I think that's what the OG's of the site are worried about.

None of my sites are filled with garbage... If you think the HAMB is, you aren't familiar with the site or traditional hot rodding. Period.

I hope this site becomes as useful as the HAMB and I have every intention of making it so. Doubt me? Watch me.

[Ford46]

Originally Posted by oldford2

Frank,
Well, I am an old guy and having fun (?) learning the ropes. Mastered picture posting and now studying navigation around the site


John

John, glad to see your getting the hang of all the new changes. It been interesting and as more guys sign on, I think things will be better with the new format and things we'll be able to do. LouB.

[Hitchhiker]

Originally Posted by Ryan

None of my sites are filled with garbage... If you think the HAMB is, you aren't familiar with the site or traditional hot rodding. Period.

I hope this site becomes as useful as the HAMB and I have every intention of making it so. Doubt me? Watch me.

sorry Ryan. I didn't mean to offend, Just that there has been a lot of trash talking on certain topics that I try to avoid....not in anyway did I intend my statement as a reflection of the quality of the Hamb or your job.

Just that I read some nasty threads before they got deleted.....

I'm on the Hamb under the same handle. I'm very familiar with the site.....

[52merc]

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

[Hitchhiker]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

it's easier to use now.

[Payne]

Originally Posted by Ryan

I hope this site becomes as useful as the HAMB and I have every intention of making it so. Doubt me? Watch me.

There's no doubt in my mind that over time Ford Barn will become as useful as the HAMB for everyone. For me personally, the changes you've already made, make the site just as useful as the HAMB. Ryan, keep up the good work.

[jimTN]

Looks to me like we have a lot of garbage truck motor installers coming in!

[chuck stevens]

John,
Glad to see you got the hang of it. Wish that flathead was on my engine stand! Take care, Chuck.

[Ross in East Texas]

Great looking flathead, that would look good in my shop!

[kgriff]

As a long time HAMBer, I find this new FordBarn..... great! Thanks Ryan!

[glenn33]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

We were invited by the boss...

[Straightpipes]

I spend a lot of time on the HAMB, Now I will spend the rest of it on the BARN. I'll have to work in getting out to the shop sometime........

The HAMB is what it is and the FORDBARN is what IT is. They just have the same basic format.

Thanks a lot Ryan for all the hard work.

[Hotrodladycrusr]

Originally Posted by raceron1120

Yes, much easier to navigate. But I haven't found the discussions from the pre-reformatted period, are they still posted someplace here?
ron

Not yet but Ryan is working on it. He said give him a couple of weeks to get all the info over.

Originally Posted by 52merc

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

Lots of us lurked from time to time but because of the previous format it was too time consuming, plus the old format gave me a headache.

[Merc42]

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Come now Denise, you with a headache?.I've been on the HAMB & here about the same length of time & never got a headache here, but a couple on the HAMB tho.I'll bet you never really tried very hard over here, as seeing you in a Ford?,naw, just that big old olds convert is where you look the best huh?.I found it easy to get around here, as well as the HAMB, but then again, that's just me.Have fun here, as maybe you can find an old Ford to put around in?,LOL.

[HOTRODSURFER]

i am also a HAMBer who wondered over here,still learning about the flat head ford, i am looking forward to sucking up all the info i can from here and the HAMB

[hotrod33]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

I am a hamber and I have been on the fordbarn site on and off for a couple of years. I have bought and sold things here but it was not a very easy site to use.... It's alot better and easier to use now............... Thanks RYAN....

[Ross in East Texas]

I have been a member of both forums for awhile. I can say that I enjoy both but I do like the new format better.

[general gow]

i think there will be a lot of HAMBers finding their way over here too, now that it's so much easier to use. There will undoubtedly be a wealth of information from the original FB fellas. i am really looking forward to learning lots more, and i hope that most FB guys and gals make the jump.

[40LUV]

I used to get frustrated with the old format, but this new version is great. Being used to the HAMB format helped.

[dirt t]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

I have been on this site for the past 5 years and the hamb for 3 or 4 years.

[hombres ruin]

I found the old format tiresome and some what weird,the info is priceless but to wade through the format was horrible.I think that the ford barn wont fill with garbage due to its stramlined topic,Fords.Us ford guys are sensible and really respectful,polite is the word.I am just happy i can discuss great fords with some great people.

[Dirty Duck]

Originally Posted by cuznbrucie

...very comfortable to navigate........I hated the old format that this board had........but maybe that's just me....

What I really like here is that you can go to a specific forum and find nothing but questions and info on that topic only.....

My interest is in Early V8's and I am happy that there is nothing else being talked about here.....

I wish that the HAMB was divided into special areas of interest within the overall context of *traditional rods and Kustoms*........there's too much off topic crap discussed there.........my $0.02

CB

What he said, and let's hope Fordbarn will stay Ford specific in spite of the new influx of non Ford owners I see here, already...

[Harrison]

Originally Posted by hotrodladycrusr

lots of us lurked from time to time but because of the previous format it was too time consuming, plus the old format gave me a headache.

exactly.

Jh

[bornlate58]

There are advantages and disadvantages to everything... personally I did like the old swap pages, they were easy to list various parts, and easy to search by scrolling and using "find on page" key strokes. That ad format which has been used by typical classified, like hemmings or newspapers is hard to beat!

[Automotive Stud]

Irony for me, I was posting on fordbarn and found the HAMB through it. As I recall there were some heated topics about the hot rodders on the hamb, so I googled it haha. Now here we are, one step closer to Atomic industries taking over the web hahaha!

[Hotrodladycrusr]

Originally Posted by Dirty Duck

What he said, and let's hope Fordbarn will stay Ford specific in spite of the new influx of non Ford owners I see here, already...

Ryan will make sure of it, just like he keeps the HAMB hot rod and custom specific and the Jockey Journal motorcycle specific.

[BUBBAS IGNITION]

Another hamber , love the new look.....

Bubba

[Old Rod]

Presently a Hamber, site can only benefit from changes.
Thanks Ryan.

[RB35]

I've found lots of help and advice from the Fordbarn and HAMB. Like 'em both (and a few other sites, too)
RB

[Henry/Kokomo]

Sounds like human nature prevails. Lots of people like the new Fordbarn because they're familiar with the format. It was extremely foreign to me but I really like the new 'Barn format, especially the ease of posting pictures. My $.02 worth.

[32 Barn Car]

I also found the HAMB site on this site , I like the changes too......Bob

[jerseyboy]

I've been on the barn for 6-7 years. Was lucky enough to get advise from some who have since passed on. I found the HAMB through this site and have enjoyed it and met some good people as well. The changes to the Barn have been great! I hope all the former Barners make it back, and welcome fellow HAMBERs!

[itslow]

Originally Posted by Roadster62

...One feature I don't see here is the flag after a thread that you have posted a repiy to. Seeing the flag helps locate a thread that has an ongoing conversation...

Originally Posted by blown49

I PM'd Ryan a couple days ago about the flag but haven't heard back from him yet. (course he prolly has been real busy.

In your "User CP", on the "Edit Options" page, enable the setting to automatically subscribe you to a thread in which you've posted. You can set it to subscribe w/o emailing upon new posts, if you wish. Subscribing to a thread will put a star in the icon that's to the left of the thread in the forum listing, allowing you to quickly determine in which ones you've posted (or manually subscribed).

That way you can look for in the sea of and .

[0rg0]

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So far, a little less attitude here ? Maybe ?

[general gow]

i think you'll find the pace and mood of this place to be, in general, a little...more peaceful...than the HAMB. both have their place.

i like the quieter vibe here sometimes too.

[KIRK!]

to be, in certain ways, better than the HAMB. I have been on Ford Barn for many years, but always hated the navigation and classifieds layout.

For me anyway, there will continue to be a big separation mentally between the two sites.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by general gow

i think you'll find the pace and mood of this place to be, in general, a little...more peaceful...than the HAMB. both have their place.

i like the quieter vibe here sometimes too.

Having moderated both sites, I would say the HAMB has less drama per user... For such a small group, the Barn can get pretty frisky. However, we are gonna tone that down big time.

[1938 Woody Cape Cod]

I'm from the old Barn still getting used to the change. Bob

[denverslim]

I tried going over to HAMB several times a few years ago. I must not have followed all the stupid rules or something cuz a couple of guys got they're jollys yelling at me. I left and never went back. Fordbarn has been a hell of a help for me, over the years, both for getting parts, and information...slim

[AJ]

I've spent time on the HAMB because I have found it more "entertaining", something to do when work gets boring. The HAMB was the colorful side of hot rodding online, it’s social scene.


Truly, Fordbarn was totally stuck in the twentieth century and needed a change. Of course I would have liked to see it freshened, and at the same time it remain anonymous & simplistic.

I was really hoping Fordbard would have been a little less like the HAMB, with its posting ranks & member profiles.

I do have to give credit to Ryan for adapting the best parts of the HAMB to Barn. I can see that HAMBers love it, and some of the old ‘Barners are still a little wary.

But frankly, I don't see why both sites should be so almost exactly the same?

[AJ]

Post Script...

I used Fordbarn for no-nonsense, technical answers. Now that 'Barn's format is the same as HAMB, with ease of picture posting. I see it happening already --picture threads crowding in.
Eventually, Barn may only mirror the HAMB with the some guys showing off, and other guys posting "Nice ride" or "Cool".

Perhaps there should only be one site... HAMBarn

[Ryan]

The HAMB covers traditional hot rods and customs.. The Barn covers Ford restoration... Two different focuses entirely.

[AJ]

Originally Posted by Ryan

The HAMB covers traditional hot rods and customs.. The Barn covers Ford restoration... Two different focuses entirely.

I don't like to nit-pic. But, if that were true, then why is KIRK! posting "TECH HELP: '53 3-Speed Overdrive Trans in a '40 Tudor????"
Shouldn't that topic be relegated to the HAMB, for instance. Where to draw the line? --I know.

Truth is a lot of HAMB guys are excited about the new 'Barn right now. But they can't spend all their time on both, HAMB will eventually win. I'm hoping for Fordbarn's sake, the old guys adapt, I want it to do well.

[Henry Floored]

Long time Ford Barner and HAMBer here. Love the new Ford Barn!

[KIRK!]

Originally Posted by AJ

I don't like to nit-pic. But, if that were true, then why is KIRK! posting "TECH HELP: '53 3-Speed Overdrive Trans in a '40 Tudor????"
Shouldn't that topic be relegated to the HAMB, for instance. Where to draw the line? --I know.

Truth is a lot of HAMB guys are excited about the new 'Barn right now. But they can't spend all their time on both, HAMB will eventually win. I'm hoping for Fordbarn's sake, the old guys adapt, I want it to do well.

I looked for, and talked with, Ford Barn guys for years about hot rod stuff. So did many people. I don't think it's the Stock Ford Barn. You should make sure that guys buying from the classifieds are only buying parts as stock replacements and that no one is buying or selling aftermarket soup-up parts like aluminum heads. Oh, wait, I've done both of those too.

I agree there is a fine line, but the two coexisted and were not secret to the other before.

[BrianCT]

Ryan. Actually a lot of the tech support on the old Barn was about adding power to the flathead and many members ran other than stock Fords. Some were big on the salt and even a few dragsters. I prefer the stock body with 40's performance mods. I also am an Early V8 member and use their site.

[Ryan]

Id say a focus on restoration with a few side bars here and there that cover performance modifications for driveability and what not... I don't think anyone is sweating it too hard.

[0rg0]

I think the interesting difference is the Ford only aspect. It shouldn't matter if your restoring, or hot rodding. This site is a valuable resource for anybody doing something to an old Ford. Which is better than doing nothing.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by 296 V8

Yes
This is a good thing less crowded and no…………………………….. Just beautiful real old fords.

Can't agree more. Shelly started a great thing with Fordbarn.

The HAMB is certainly cool and some incredible craftsman hang there and are more than willing to share their knowledge and skills. Go by banjorear on there.

Sometimes the tatooed & mile high duck tailed crowd gets a bit old, but once you wade through that, tons of good stuff on there.

Sometimes its refreshing to get back to basics.

[rocnroll]

Originally Posted by 0rg0

I think the interesting difference is the Ford only aspect.

So does this mean that after all these years, I'll have to take my Merc powered Willys and go play somewhere else?

[TomT/Williamsburg]

I see Fordbarn as being all about flatheads and/or Fords - whatever condition, type of build, or type vehicle they may be in. If there's a flattie and/or a Ford (within the years specified - Model T, A, Early and late) then Fordbarn is what it's all about. If Fordbarn is all about stock flatheads in stock vehicles we'd be a non-paying Early Ford V8 site - I know that Fordbarn is NOT what that is about.

The HAMB, to me, is about ALL modified, stock, custom makes, models and engines - it's everything with some of THE most creative and talented car people on the planet. I'm not just talking about the shops that are on there, I'm talking about guys working out of their garages, turning out phenomenal cars on shoe-string budgets. Regardless of what you think about some of the very few on there in so far as their their manner, their language, and/or their behavior, you owe it to yourself to check out some of the build threads - just lurk and see for yourself the unbelievable talent. What these guys, and gals as well, build starting out with so little or nearly nothing is just unreal. AND, many, many of their builds are with flatheads, top loader 3-speeds and banjo rears. Many, many of them are grey beards just like the rest of us as well!

Keep an open mind about things folks and enjoy the ride wherever it might take you.

[Ryan]

rocnroll.... uhhh... no... that thing is COOL!

[jerseyboy]

Well said TomT!

Here is a link to one of my all-time favorite builds. This guy takes a bunch of junk parts and makes a beautiful 32 rpu out of it! Just one of many great threads on the HAMB.

LINK: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=299603

I think the Barn has just as much to offer in it's own way. Now let's start posting!

[TomT/Williamsburg]

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I remember this build - just another day for someone on the HAMB, building something from nothing. Just jaw dropping work .....

[0rg0]

Fords, Mercs, Meteors, whatever. Maybe we could even talk about my Edsel.

And as far as Merc powered Willys are concerned, absolutely fantastic.

[rocnroll]

I loved reading that build too.....and I remember the first time I ever saw pics of the engine..AWESOME!

I built a jeep but it's got alot of Ford rpu influence...I said when I started it "I've got friends that are jeepers and friends that are rodders, and I'm going to build something that doesn't fit in either place."

Was just joking then but how true it is now that it's done! Most of the rod shows the guys like it but it's 4WD so it doesn't fit there really....the jeep shows, well it's not really good for much of anything..in my words 'it's a sissy jeep'. They like it but "you don't do alot of rock crawlin' with that thing do ya?"

Even better is the fact that a few freelance photographers have shot it but it doesn't fit many magazine formats either so.........

Thanks for the kind words....I appreciate it.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

I remember this build - just another day for someone on the HAMB, building something from nothing. Just jaw dropping work .....

Neil is also a Fordbarner. I think the picture of him & his dad behind his beautiful flathead which went into his '32 RPU was a feature month.

[Django]

Complaining about being strictly ALL-Ford, and then posting corvair stuff? Even as an example, who cares?

Maybe Ryan can develop an image recognition plug in so you can't even post a photo of non-Fords.

I've been on both boards for years. I've gotten great help with issues and parts on both. This new format is a welcome change!

I would segregate it even more though: 32-48, 49-53, so I don't have to wade through the late model stuff.

[denverslim]

Ok, segregate it some more....so's we don't have to wade through all that early stuff. LOL...slim

[butch27]

I'm a HAMBER and my real love is the old Ford parts we put the cars together with.

[55 dude]

the new format was just in time because i'm in the process of adopting a 37' ford 2dr. sdn. that is stock and until now all my 30's era vehicles that were stock had been mopars. good things going on here.

[Broman]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

Not to pick on this question or anything - I can totally understand that the long time "Barners" must feel like us HAMBers are kind of party crashing. After all you've been here a long while - we haven't - and we all kind of came over all at once with a distinct advantage (already knowing the interface).

Here is the bottom line. We all love cars. Specifically Fords. We either own one or just love them in general.

At the HAMB you will see a question about a 1966 Buick Riviera Kustom right next to a post about a 1932 Ford roadster set up for the dry lakes. I am not calling that a drawback at all - that's the kind of thing that makes the HAMB fun.

On the other hand coming over here - with this fomat of having the years broken out and the focus being Fords. What's not to love about that? How could any traditional hot rod lover NOT want in on that? Let's face it, hot rodding was built on the backs of the early Fords. So the attraction is as pure and natural as a the rising of your pulse when you see a truly beautiful woman.


And if I might add. Ryan built the HAMB under protest. He didn't want a Hokey Ass Message Board in the first place....but WE wanted it. And so it was born. Over time the main HAMB users have developed a bond and a very family like suppoprt system. We have supported Ryan in many other ways and this is just one more.

You can bet that if Ryan came to the HAMB tomorrow and announced that he was kicking off a toy poodle message board - HAMBers would show up without being asked to do so. That's just how we roll. That support doesn't come blindly by any means. It's been earned. Ryan has a way of seeing the big picture. He can take something that someone else can't seem to get right and he will make it right. He has vision and passion. Bottom line we've just learned to trust him - even if we can't see the forest through the trees, because we know he's holding the proverbial compass.



~Bro

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Well said and I agree totally ....

[jerry grayson]

Some of the things I like, but sometimes I find this new format cumbersome to use and more than a little confusing. The old method on the swap site much easier to navigate. I would hope that the hot rod stuff would be kept to a minimum.

[rocnroll]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i find it strange that all you hamb guys want to come abored the ford barn..you certainly didnt when it was the old barn,so how come guys????trev

Probably has about as much to do with the format as anything. Maybe the interest was there before but finding the format uncomfortable it wasn't used.....much like some of the 'old Barners' not being comfortable with the 'new' format.

It's sad to see the 'us versus them' taking place when there could be even more of a knowledge exchange happening with the larger audience.

[flatjack9]

I really haven't seen an "us vs them" mentality. I think everyone is welcome when it comes to old Fords.

[KIRK!]

Originally Posted by Broman

You can bet that if Ryan came to the HAMB tomorrow and announced that he was kicking off a toy poodle message board - HAMBers would show up without being asked to do so.

~Bro

Is that tpmb.com or traditionalpoodles.com or hapb.com? I can't seem to find it.

[rocnroll]

Originally Posted by flatjack9

I really haven't seen an "us vs them" mentality. I think everyone is welcome when it comes to old Fords.

You haven't noticed posts about the 'old board' vs the 'new' board and how the HAMBers are "suddenly coming over here"?

Are you reading all the posts?