The Ford Barn

40fordpu · 02-10-2013, 11:32 PM

It would be cool if you could be identified by what type of builder you are...for example "restorer", "hot rodder", "resto mod" etc. Maybe have the option to choose what you are when setting up profile. Have an icon that shows up near your name???

The reason: I often ask questions referring to restoration - exactly how things were done back when the car/truck was originally built. Often guys suggest using modern fixes... which is not for me.

Just a suggestion to help us when trying to get information.

ford38v8 · 02-10-2013, 11:58 PM

That's who we are... Our way is the right way, nobody else knows Jack.

JM 35 Sedan · 02-10-2013, 11:59 PM

You could put that type of information in your own signature so other folks here would know what you are and what you are doing. Some here, like myself, could fit into all the categories that you mention or more. Just my thoughts.

Lanny · 02-11-2013, 01:25 AM

Yes, most of us here know everything about every thing,
just ask our wives and friends.....

So just tell us what kind of advice you want

.

BILL WZOREK · 02-11-2013, 05:31 AM

Some time your asking a Question on here helps some one else who was reluctant to ask.
Or may have the same question at a future date.
Then be able to look it up in the archives for the answer.
So keep asking the Questions then pick and choose through the answers at what works for you.
In your Question you may want to Add AS HENRY BUILT if in fact is what you want.
There are a lot of Guys on here that may know how it was even when they choose not to build that way.

Vic Piano · 02-11-2013, 06:59 AM

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What if you fall into more than one category...?

Say for example you build your cars/trucks to look stock on the outside but you "Hop Up" the Flathead, etc., or what if you have both “restored as original” as well as "Hot Rods"...?

Now I've gone and confused myself...

31chevy · 02-11-2013, 07:54 AM

It also helps when you identify what you are working on, year, model, etc. Also pictures if possible are very helpful. Just my 2 cents.
Gary.

Charlie ny · 02-11-2013, 09:04 AM

40,
Like most here I am a 'blended guy'. My '41 1/2 ton looks very stock..interior,
not lowered, semi concealed exhaust ....but with a stroker '53 Flathead, that's me.
I just shipped my last percolater fuel pump out this week (very non correct) but at
the same time built a bunch of very very correct small and large bowl pumps for my
customers that are concourse oriented.
Lots of room here for everyone plus right next door is The HAMB !
Charlie ny

Mike in AZ · 02-11-2013, 09:15 AM

your suggestion has merit....maybe the first sentence of a post could identify what you are working on and what you are doing, restoration, restoration with suped up motor, etc...etc....and I knew Jack....he was my Dad....and I know Jack now, he's my nephew, named after my Dad...lol....Mike

37 Coupe · 02-11-2013, 09:22 AM

I think it would be a good idea to show a label ,"true hobbyist" or "parts dealer".That way mayby just once a guy could get a hard to find item on the swap section for HIS CAR,not to resell right away for profit.

ken ct · 02-11-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie ny

40,
Like most here I am a 'blended guy'. My '41 1/2 ton looks very stock..interior,
not lowered, semi concealed exhaust ....but with a stroker '53 Flathead, that's me.
I just shipped my last percolater fuel pump out this week (very non correct) but at
the same time built a bunch of very very correct small and large bowl pumps for my
customers that are concourse oriented.
Lots of room here for everyone plus right next door is The HAMB !
Charlie ny

Yea Charlie,fuel pump bussiness is off the wall here too. Happy motoring lol. How did you and Alice weather the storm,we got 4-5' down here . Cant even get out to the shop and its only 12' away from the house. Bummer. ken ct.

37 Coupe · 02-11-2013, 09:31 AM

Speak of the devil

okiedokie · 02-11-2013, 10:12 AM

Gosh I get something from all types of questions that have absolutely nothing to do with any of my preferences. I am glad to have any and all input to my questions.

Charlie ny · 02-11-2013, 10:48 AM

Ken,
We got 12" of snow real quick here in Buffalo area. Temps hovered around zero.
Today it's pushing 50 and the snow is all but gone. Lake Erie really effects the
weather .
Charlie ny

keith oh · 02-11-2013, 11:37 AM

Hey Ken, I'll bet you would find a way thru the snow,to the mail box, to pick up a check for that ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLAR little glove box latch.

Tom Morookian · 02-12-2013, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

What if you fall into more than one category...?

Say for example you build your cars/trucks to look stock on the outside but you "Hop Up" the Flathead, etc., or what if you have both “restored as original” as well as "Hot Rods"...?

Now I've gone and confused myself...

You confused yourself? That's easy. My probelem is that I live in 3 states at the same time.... Florida, Connecticut and the State of Confusion.

Yes, I've lost my mind but, now that I can't think, I don't miss it.

Vic Piano · 02-12-2013, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Morookian

You confused yourself? That's easy. My probelem is that I live in 3 states at the same time.... Florida, Connecticut and the State of Confusion.

Yes, I've lost my mind but, now that I can't think, I don't miss it.

Tom, will you be joining us for the "Barner's Bash" in March? We'll be in Ft. Myers on Saturday, the 23rd to tour the Edison/Ford Estates, hope to see you there. Vic

40fordpu · 02-12-2013, 05:34 PM

I guess in the case of having multiple "interests" you could identify or have multiple "tags". I typically do identify my vehicle and question pretty accurately to type of interest however more times than not, someone will suggest a "common" fix without fully reading the question. Maybe I expect too much from people. And in response to having that identification in your profile, well I never go to someones profile before giving my two cents on a question.

In any case, just trying to improve the site with a suggestion. This kind of conversation should help with development of the site I hope.

bugsiegel · 02-13-2013, 09:33 AM

40fordpu

I would think that if anyone in here admitted to being a hot rodder the traffic police might be sending out e-links to HAMB

I read a book once and the author wrote she was raised in a really big house but her parents were always behind in mortgage payments. She wasn't sure if she was poor class or middle class growing up.

JonC · 02-13-2013, 11:12 AM

I know in my case I am interested in building a stock looking truck, but the flathead is hopped up. If I can not find the original part at a price I can justify I will modify something to work as long as it looks like it could have been there. I admire the purist who hunts down every bolt and nut so it is perfect, but, I figure a car is only original once and as soon as it is taken apart it may look original but it's not. Hopefully there is room for me here as well as others that are hobbyists. I am not a pro nor do I ever expect to be, I just do it for fun.

02-10-2013, 11:32 PM	#1
40fordpu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 637	Just a Suggestions It would be cool if you could be identified by what type of builder you are...for example "restorer", "hot rodder", "resto mod" etc. Maybe have the option to choose what you are when setting up profile. Have an icon that shows up near your name??? The reason: I often ask questions referring to restoration - exactly how things were done back when the car/truck was originally built. Often guys suggest using modern fixes... which is not for me. Just a suggestion to help us when trying to get information.

02-10-2013, 11:58 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,678	Re: Just a Suggestions That's who we are... Our way is the right way, nobody else knows Jack. __________________ Alan

02-10-2013, 11:59 PM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: Just a Suggestions You could put that type of information in your own signature so other folks here would know what you are and what you are doing. Some here, like myself, could fit into all the categories that you mention or more. Just my thoughts. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

02-11-2013, 01:25 AM	#4
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,418	Re: Just a Suggestions Yes, most of us here know everything about every thing, just ask our wives and friends..... So just tell us what kind of advice you want . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN What I GOT DONE TODAY... I put my rear-end in the recliner, and now I'm going to rest up & watch TV.

02-11-2013, 05:31 AM	#5
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Just a Suggestions Some time your asking a Question on here helps some one else who was reluctant to ask. Or may have the same question at a future date. Then be able to look it up in the archives for the answer. So keep asking the Questions then pick and choose through the answers at what works for you. In your Question you may want to Add AS HENRY BUILT if in fact is what you want. There are a lot of Guys on here that may know how it was even when they choose not to build that way.

02-11-2013, 06:59 AM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Just a Suggestions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What if you fall into more than one category...? Say for example you build your cars/trucks to look stock on the outside but you "Hop Up" the Flathead, etc., or what if you have both “restored as original” as well as "Hot Rods"...? Now I've gone and confused myself... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-11-2013, 07:54 AM	#7
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: Just a Suggestions It also helps when you identify what you are working on, year, model, etc. Also pictures if possible are very helpful. Just my 2 cents. Gary.

02-11-2013, 09:04 AM	#8
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Just a Suggestions 40, Like most here I am a 'blended guy'. My '41 1/2 ton looks very stock..interior, not lowered, semi concealed exhaust ....but with a stroker '53 Flathead, that's me. I just shipped my last percolater fuel pump out this week (very non correct) but at the same time built a bunch of very very correct small and large bowl pumps for my customers that are concourse oriented. Lots of room here for everyone plus right next door is The HAMB ! Charlie ny

02-11-2013, 09:15 AM	#9
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Just a Suggestions your suggestion has merit....maybe the first sentence of a post could identify what you are working on and what you are doing, restoration, restoration with suped up motor, etc...etc....and I knew Jack....he was my Dad....and I know Jack now, he's my nephew, named after my Dad...lol....Mike

02-11-2013, 09:22 AM	#10
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Just a Suggestions I think it would be a good idea to show a label ,"true hobbyist" or "parts dealer".That way mayby just once a guy could get a hard to find item on the swap section for HIS CAR,not to resell right away for profit. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

02-11-2013, 09:31 AM	#12
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Just a Suggestions Speak of the devil __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

02-11-2013, 10:12 AM	#13
okiedokie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 519	Re: Just a Suggestions Gosh I get something from all types of questions that have absolutely nothing to do with any of my preferences. I am glad to have any and all input to my questions.

02-11-2013, 10:48 AM	#14
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Just a Suggestions Ken, We got 12" of snow real quick here in Buffalo area. Temps hovered around zero. Today it's pushing 50 and the snow is all but gone. Lake Erie really effects the weather . Charlie ny

02-11-2013, 11:37 AM	#15
keith oh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Millersport, central ohio Posts: 668	Re: Just a Suggestions Hey Ken, I'll bet you would find a way thru the snow,to the mail box, to pick up a check for that ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLAR little glove box latch.

02-12-2013, 05:34 PM	#18
40fordpu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 637	Re: Just a Suggestions I guess in the case of having multiple "interests" you could identify or have multiple "tags". I typically do identify my vehicle and question pretty accurately to type of interest however more times than not, someone will suggest a "common" fix without fully reading the question. Maybe I expect too much from people. And in response to having that identification in your profile, well I never go to someones profile before giving my two cents on a question. In any case, just trying to improve the site with a suggestion. This kind of conversation should help with development of the site I hope.

02-13-2013, 09:33 AM	#19
bugsiegel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 248	Re: Just a Suggestions 40fordpu I would think that if anyone in here admitted to being a hot rodder the traffic police might be sending out e-links to HAMB I read a book once and the author wrote she was raised in a really big house but her parents were always behind in mortgage payments. She wasn't sure if she was poor class or middle class growing up. __________________ Mechanically Inclined but not Auto Familiar

02-13-2013, 11:12 AM	#20
JonC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 629	Re: Just a Suggestions I know in my case I am interested in building a stock looking truck, but the flathead is hopped up. If I can not find the original part at a price I can justify I will modify something to work as long as it looks like it could have been there. I admire the purist who hunts down every bolt and nut so it is perfect, but, I figure a car is only original once and as soon as it is taken apart it may look original but it's not. Hopefully there is room for me here as well as others that are hobbyists. I am not a pro nor do I ever expect to be, I just do it for fun.