Shared thoughts from the OldIHC truck boards

I thought I would share this with everyone on this board, as I frequent here, and also on the OldIHC board. There was what turned into a rather strong argument, insults and all, with the associated "bent noses" and "knotted knickers". I only share this because sometimes those same heated debates occur here

I posted the following in response, and thought I would share it here for people to think about before hitting "submit" on a response:

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guys, I am 53 years old, and soon to be 54. I have been turning wrenches since I was 10 years old. Most of my experience is with IHC tractors, and have just recently started on the trucks. I would venture to say, I have a wee bit of mechanical knowledge, but I don't call myself an expert.

I learn something new everyday. Sometimes it's big, and sometimes it's small. However, I also know there are many ways to do things, BUT only a few ways to do things that provide a quality result. Opinions are like rectums. Everybody has one, and the other guy's usually stinks.

I have an opinion, and it matches some of the posts here. I usually ask someone what they want to accomplish before I answer. I for one, like originality. That is NOT everyone's bag, never was and never will be. However, I also appreciate a nicely done rat-rod or a flat out hot-rod as well. I choose not to do it, but I also recognize that others do like it, and they approach their "project" with the same passion that I approach my originality. I judge them on their quality of workmanship, and less about what they did. Something done right, with passion, is a beautiful thing.

With all that said, I'll just sit back and watch this one. My opinion is already listed in one of the previous posts, so no need to say it out loud.............















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I think that you are very diplomatic in your answer. Which by the way is what I feel about things I like a well done rat rod and an all original classic car and would not rag on someone because they did what they did on THEIR vehicle. So do what you can afford or like as your style and forget the rest.

The only trouble is once you cut the he... out of an original you can't turn back. Many years ago at a gun shop I saw a beauty of a 12ga COLT shotgun. Some idiot had cut the end of the barrles off cause they wanted NO chokes. I had tears in my eyes.

Amen; well said.

seems like there are tons of experts out there that have never done half the work that others have,but by god they have all the answers!! Very well written piece,