what is hamb and flaps
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Durham NC
It's the vernacular of guy working with each other in an auto shop. They aren't worried about who they offend or pleasing the paying advertisers. In their way of putting it, "if you don't like it get the **** out!" Each to their own.
I'll have the Roast Duck
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,622
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From: Northshore, MN
Originally Posted by mtflat
I've had dealings with some HAMBers and one-on-one they're just as good as the guys here at FTE. I think a lot of the language over there is just posing to impress the others. I often describe the difference as more like being back in Jr. High.
As ross said, there are some true artists and craftsmen/women on the HAMB. I like most of the folks there, same as here.
As ross said, there are some true artists and craftsmen/women on the HAMB. I like most of the folks there, same as here.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 615
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From: Tucson, AZ
Originally Posted by AXracer
At least he has sold his wheel division and sent his ex along with them... 
You're kidding!!!! So Boyd finally got smart enough to NOT have his second wife and his ex-first wife working in the same place at the same time! Talk about a real-life soap opera, that is what American Hot Rod is all about. I learned more about building cars from reading the tech posts on the H.A.M.B. than watching Boyd's "hot rod building" show.
I frequent both the H.A.M.B. and here as well as Ryan C's other site "Garage Journal". Good stuff. And I haven't found one of those friendly local car parts stores yet.
Phil
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Durham NC
That was an interesting episode! Boyd walks into Diane's office and announces he's sold the wheel business and she's going with it so start packing.
The main thing I've learned from AHR is what an a** Boyd is and how NOT to run a business. I can see why he went bankrupt.
IMHO if it weren't for the network pouring $M into the show he'd be flat on his butt again. He forces out all the good people and is left with the dregs.
He and his crew tearing up the salt flats and acting like it's a big joke was the worst of the worst.
The main thing I've learned from AHR is what an a** Boyd is and how NOT to run a business. I can see why he went bankrupt.
IMHO if it weren't for the network pouring $M into the show he'd be flat on his butt again. He forces out all the good people and is left with the dregs.
He and his crew tearing up the salt flats and acting like it's a big joke was the worst of the worst.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 7,493
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From: Erie, pa
It has nothing to do with Ford Trucks, although the Guy uses a Ford Flatmotor.
Check out the workmanship on this Christmas gift.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=230927
Check out the workmanship on this Christmas gift.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=230927
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,002
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From: Midland, Texas
The HAMB has 38 thousand plus members, of whom there are not just a few who don't even own cars, much less have a traditional hotrod or custom. The annonymity of the internet gives these types license to talk "tough" and be real "greasers." These are not nice guys, they are probably just misguided "kids." 
I'm with you, Tim
HAMBer, himmelberg
I'm with you, Tim
HAMBer, himmelberg
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,005
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From: Santa Clarita
Originally Posted by AXracer
That was an interesting episode! Boyd walks into Diane's office and announces he's sold the wheel business and she's going with it so start packing.
The main thing I've learned from AHR is what an a** Boyd is and how NOT to run a business. I can see why he went bankrupt.
IMHO if it weren't for the network pouring $M into the show he'd be flat on his butt again. He forces out all the good people and is left with the dregs.
He and his crew tearing up the salt flats and acting like it's a big joke was the worst of the worst.
The main thing I've learned from AHR is what an a** Boyd is and how NOT to run a business. I can see why he went bankrupt.
IMHO if it weren't for the network pouring $M into the show he'd be flat on his butt again. He forces out all the good people and is left with the dregs.
He and his crew tearing up the salt flats and acting like it's a big joke was the worst of the worst.
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Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Durham NC
Originally Posted by imlowr2
Something tells me deep inside that AX really has a love for Boyd. I'd even go so far to say that he owns a pair of Boyd Coddington boxer shorts. Come on AX, give in, tell us the truth!
Postmaster
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From: Riverside, So Cal
Originally Posted by AXracer
OK you got me. I do have a pair of Floyd Cotterpin briefs, they have his picture ncely offset against this brown streak background, almost looks like flames around his head...
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2005
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Good local auto parts stores (FLAPS) are really hard to find. We had local Advance Auto parts, Auto Zone we used to have a great place here that had friendly, knowledgable gear heads that actually worked on cars working there but they could only compete with the discount part stores for a short period and then they were gone...........
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: NM
Check out these HAMB threads...
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138866&showall=1
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2466066#
PLEASE NOTE -- the kind references to the teeth on 51-52's! no manure spreader remarks over there!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138866&showall=1
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2466066#
PLEASE NOTE -- the kind references to the teeth on 51-52's! no manure spreader remarks over there!
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Kalispell, MT
I found a way to hide those teeth Ross.........
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...172264&width=0
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...172264&width=0
Fleet Owner
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From: NM
Originally Posted by mtflat
I found a way to hide those teeth Ross.........
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...172264&width=0
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...172264&width=0