Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.
|
Author |
Message |
Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 4173 Location: The Somerset Levels
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:16 am Post subject: Posting pictures on FB |
|
|
Right, I don't have a Facebook account but my wife does and through hers I have joined a few vehicle groups over the years that I just keep an eye on now and again.
Recently a friend told me about a group for pre1950 cars and after having a look through it I thought, yes, why not, join it and post a pic of our cars.
I rarely post any pics of our vehicles on FB but I though this sounds like a nice group of like minded individuals...I posted the pic below of our 1947 Minx...its from years ago when we first had her (she's been garaged since so is still the same)...
We had loads of lovely comments, 'just like my Dads' or 'lovely design' or 'I learnt to drive in one'..etc etc
But then I checked this morning and saw a reply...'wrong hubcaps, age related plate, obviously not considered it important to retain its historic identity'...
Seriously??? _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
consul 57
Joined: 09 Nov 2017 Posts: 578 Location: somerset
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
sadly the 'it's not original' knobs are all over f/book whatever car you drive, a lot did not like my consuls visor esp as it is not top body colour! but you have to ignore them, no car is totally original as tyes get changed, the air in the tyres would have been changed, the oil & coolant ect.
as for customised classics then look out, they do not seem to be welcome at all on a lot of them.
sadly f/book reflects real life where idiots are common and you would not have any as friends either. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Ray White

Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7083 Location: Derby
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
This is one reason why I don't do social media.
These big internet platforms have a lot to answer for. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 4173 Location: The Somerset Levels
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:41 am Post subject: |
|
|
I mean, its a photo from almost 20 years ago now. We found some original hubcaps a couple years back at Beaulieu and as for the original registration, a previous owner stripped it to be used on his modern which I recall at the time was a Nissan!!!!
And yes, we've been in this hobby for a long time now and have heard so many things said about our vehicles you have to let them go over your head.
But for some reason this one in particular stuck in and annoyed me. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4232 Location: South Cheshire
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
Ray White wrote: | This is one reason why I don't do social media. | Although by using this public forum you just have !  |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
alastairq
Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 2117 Location: East Yorkshire
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 11:23 am Post subject: |
|
|
The real issue is, convenience of communication!
Facebook offers just that, to a myriad of owners' groups, clubs, associations, etc...and all ''for free!''
Far easier to 'manage' than what might turn out to be a clunky forum platform.
Also, probably the biggest complaint I have read about [AKA, heard?] from clubs, etc is the 'lack of reach' of the older, more conventional methods of communication.
The owners' groups I belong to, on Facebook, all have limited access to the 'public-at-large'...This sometimes [for one group] elicits criticism for being an 'unhelpful' bunch!!
But, having joined these various groups [as an existing 'club' member, I should add]...my own, personal, Facebook page is noticeably devoid of information concerning myself.even the 'picture' [whatever it's called?] is an old one only just taken this century...and not showing anything other than what I try to show to the world at large !!
Facebook also allows me to keep in contact [at least, superficially!] with various folk, friends, rellies, etc, as the system is free to them, and me.....across the globe!
But, if passing any sort of comment on Facebook, be aware, there will always be someone who 'knows better!'
I try not to display myself, or my so-called 'achievements', on a public basis......That only opens one to the attention of folk who I would rather not have any sort of association with!
Hence, I am most incredibly reluctant to display at public shows, exhibitions, etc.....All the stuff I do [whether old cars, or whatever] is solely for me, and no-one else.
That way, my personal views are not open to critique by those who often truly lack any real knowledge or understanding of the topic in hand.
I am, however, often surprised by the sheer numbers of you kind folks out there, who share my views and opinions.....I always thought I was alone in thinking the way I do! _________________ Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
----------------------------------------------
Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Ray White

Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7083 Location: Derby
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 12:25 pm Post subject: |
|
|
ukdave2002 wrote: | Ray White wrote: | This is one reason why I don't do social media. | Although by using this public forum you just have !  |
I was talking about the big platforms. Dedicated forums can also be ascorbic but in general they tend to appeal more to like minded folk than do the general social media sites. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
badhuis

Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1467 Location: Netherlands
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 2:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Facebook has its pros and cons.
Why get upset about one commenter. Just ignore it and take pleasure from the many positive comments.
Fb is very good about getting answers to any question you might have. I also like the variety of topics and messages, a bit addictive really. That of course is the whole point of Fb.
Apart from the ubiquitous many classic car groups I am a member of these:
Peeling Paint Appreciation Society
Cowley Works - Employees Past and Present
Sign Appreciation Society
Road Transport Art
That?s It, I?m Architecture Shaming
Corrugated Iron Appreciation Society _________________ a car stops being fun when it becomes an investment |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4851 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 3:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Are the rivet counters on FB any different from the ones that wander round the shows? Other than maybe being anonymous? _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Rick Site Admin

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22782 Location: UK
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 3:53 pm Post subject: |
|
|
badhuis wrote: | ...
Apart from the ubiquitous many classic car groups I am a member of these:
Peeling Paint Appreciation Society
Cowley Works - Employees Past and Present
Sign Appreciation Society
Road Transport Art
That?s It, I?m Architecture Shaming
Corrugated Iron Appreciation Society |
I'm in the latter CI group but I've not found the others in your list (yet).
I use FB primarily to find events that I'd not heard of before.
RJ _________________ Rick - Admin
Home:https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk
Videos:https://www.youtube.com/user/oldclassiccarRJ/videos
OCC & classic car merchandise (Austin, Ford ++):
https://www.redbubble.com/people/OldClassicCar/shop |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
alastairq
Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 2117 Location: East Yorkshire
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Quote: | I use FB primarily to find events that I'd not heard of before. |
Plus, advertising your latest Youtube channel videos...  _________________ Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
----------------------------------------------
Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 4173 Location: The Somerset Levels
|
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well, checked the post tonight and the views and comments have rapidly gone up.
Most importantly to me, there are replies to that derogatory remark all basically saying they've gone too far and how ill mannered the comment is.
Good to see a lot of like minded enthusiasts simply enjoying the hobby. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Rusty
Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 273 Location: Bunbury, Western Australia
|
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
I don't understand what he was "bitching" about!
It's not like you were putting it in a concourse, and even if you did it looks like it would score "quite well"! Just like some of the "showground experts" that will tell you why the bend in your dipstick is the wrong angle, but wouldn't have any idea how to change their own dodgy spark plug. I know its "annoying" and can gut under your skin, but "seriously" it's not worth the time to worry about. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Vintage Fly Guy
Joined: 27 Jun 2024 Posts: 173
|
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 11:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
Originality can be a moot point; a vehicle is often modified and/or accessorised to some extent during its every-day working life, long before it ever achieves any age-related classic status. So how does 'upgrading' the radio or speakers, adding 'go faster' stripes, etc. affect the originality? Well, obviously, it departs from the original factory specification, but does that actually mean the vehicle has lost its originality?
Surely it can be argued that any such modification is an important part of the history of that individual vehicle, and changing that to return the vehicle to factory spec would erase that history and, by doing so, actually destroy that individual vehicle's originality!
So perhaps throw that one into the mix next time some pompous 'rivet counter' or 'originality geek' comes along in an effort to show off their blinkered knowledge... and watch them throw up down their anorak in shock as their brain goes into meltdown!  |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 4173 Location: The Somerset Levels
|
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2024 8:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
On another thread in our forum I've mentioned that we plan to revisit my 1937 Ford 7W restoration.
With this Ford in around 1946-7 the then owner decided to modernise the car by fitting a Ford E93A Prefect front end and removing the original Model 7W grill and bonnet etc.
So the car actually only spent around 9-10 years as it was supposed to but then the next 50-60 years with the incorrect front end....
You'd then have to say that the incorrect front end is how she would have looked most of her life so should cars such as that be left like that??? _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
php BB powered © php BB Grp.
|