I'm new at this form thing and I'm not sure the best way to set up my threads to get answers. Should I continue on with an existing thread with more questions or should I start a new thread when I get to a new stage in my project? Should I post in multiple forums to see get a better chance of answers or is that cluttering up the forums. Is this even the right place to ask this question? Can I delete a thread that is getting no replies?

 

This is actually a great question, and I appreciate good forum etiquette - and I know others will as well.

1. Don't post a question for your need in a thread started by someone else. Start a new thread to make sure the answers are directly yours and not for the original poster.

2. If the subject changes, it is probably best to start a new thread.

3. DO NOT post in multiple forums, as many of us read in different forums. Of course, if this forum cannot answer your question, say about a specific engine, then re-post in the appropriate engine forum.

4. Only moderators can delete threads.

5. Be sure to use good descriptive subject lines. A subject "65 f-100" doesn't say very much, but "steering problems '65 f-100" is much better. It makes it easier to search - and, it is best to avoid slang like "tranny" or "diff" when others want to search for "transmission" or "differential."

6. Most us do really appreciate good grammar. Avoid generally non-standard abbreviations and Internet slang that texters use, run-on sentences and lack of capitalizations.

The best idea, is the Golden Rule. Post like you would want others to post.

Great question, and I hope this helps.

 

The one thing I might add to John's excellent response above is that there are some subjects with a universal appeal where it might make sense to add to an existing thread on the subject. These are instances where the existing thread is not about a single individual's "issue" but, rather, an ongoing discussion of a general topic. The types of issues that exemplify these general threads include outside rearview mirrors, engine colors, swapping newer seats into '61-'66 trucks. In fact, you may find in reading some of these threads, that your precise question has already been asked and answered!

Welcome and regards,

Steve

 

Thanks for showing a new guy the ropes. Now I just need to figure out all the abbreviations and acronyms.

 

just use English. that works fine. and welcome to FTE. look into your state chapter. you'll make some good friends there, probably. if yours isn't active, come find mine. i'm in the Pennsylvania chapter. You can hang out there. We have fun. Lots of guys from other states yack it up in there. We are very accommodating to out of staters!

 

just looked at your pictures. we have the same truck. you have some work to do, just like me. i'd change out that master cylinder with a dual chamber one. it's safer that way. lots of threads about that here. just search.

 

There is so much info in here you just have to search in the right place. You didn't get the semi-truck look package with yours - vertical stacks and roof lights.

 

nope! i got the "excessive rust and lousy wiring" package. it's pretty special.

 

the OP's thread is considered rude and very poor idea, because before too long, some members won't realize who they are responding to.

The thread becomes a confusing mish-mash...as some of the posts are not related to the OP's original question.