escortmad79 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Posted October 24, 2009 I'd have no problem with someone else doing the work on the estate, no point in me doing it & fooking it up!
JP. Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 Simple question requires simple answer......... 73'F250 Build Next, '73 flying Dutchman Build Next, '74 US Capri Build Next, '74 GXL.......Bought but will be Build Next, '75 GT Build Next, Building it at the moment Next, '80 2.0S Bought Guess I am Bob the builder
Mr2Caps Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 I will admit to being a bit annoyed with the mag for starting this whole debate, the quickest way to cause a 'scene' to break into factions if you ask me. It seems as if they are trying to say you are somehow less of an enthusiast if you don't build everything yourself. I personally get the kick out of driving my cars and modding as I go, I am a very busy person, and whilst I am fortunate to have many of the skills to work on my car I am short of time, so am I bought not built? Well a little bit of both, I have had trusted professionals work on both of my cars, worked out what I wanted done, and saved up for it, my cars are not built with an open cheque book and consequently will always need improvement, but this has meant I have two cars on the road which I can enjoy and mod as I go. But both of my cars have been built to my spec and they represent what I want from them. Do I look down on 'cheque book' cars? No, of course not, Do I look down on 'built on a budget' cars again, of course not, the same effort goes into both really think that this whole issue is a non debate really, unless we want to get into the rivalry that they get stateside between the various factions in the rod scene, which given the current legislative climate, is not what is required.
garyv6100e Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 I bought my car done as i do not have the tools or facilities to build a car from scratch at home , i always tell people it was bought then tell them how i have added to it . it really annoy's me when the built brigade get on the high horse about the bought boy's
Mr.Sumo Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Posted October 25, 2009 Neither. But I have had a hand in BUILDING a few with bits that were BOUGHT ;)
tazrocks88 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 mine is built well half built as its not on the road yet so far we have: cheating (stripped out with nos) and standard ish without nos 4door and 2 door built and bought have i missed any? so what is the next thing they can throw at us? but honestly who gives 2 figs what ur car is or does if u love it then u love it! i will have a non stripped out 4 door built car but its no better or worse than a stripped nos eating 2dr that some1 bought after all its still an old skool ford! yes i agree that i get more pleasure sayin i built it but as said some people dont have the ability time or space!
dalmarshall Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 BOUGHT I wanted to build but my single garage is 2 streets away from my house so to buy was the only way i was gonna get on the road!! Would love to build but i guess a lot of people aint got the facility or knowledge. It aint a bad thing tho!!! Besides, its a big enough job just maintaining them!!
Boreham Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 had to out source the weldin/ paintin... http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... hp?t=78978 built I'D SAY...
Mk 1 Mark Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 We all have a passion for all things old skool ford, IMHO it dont really matter if its built or bought. . . As long as we all Fix Or Repair Daily. . .FORD Dont get hung up if its bought or built just as long as your using it and enjoying it... Built a few bought a few.... Needs must as and when we a funds..... some times you have to build them some times they come up cheap and you buy them Built or bought it DONT MATTER ENJOY
Admin Mk2Jo Posted October 25, 2009 Admin Report Posted October 25, 2009 I enjoy working on my car. I also can't afford to pay someone to work on it for me. I'm proud of what I have achieved myself but I'm not too proud to get some help when I need it & send it to the pro's I agree with you Stu. My car needs some work done on it and there is no way that I have any of the required skills to sort it myself If you cannot build it yourself or even if you can but don't have the time but do have the spare cash .... send it elsewhere and have it done to your own spec It will still be done with your own vision in mind. As for those that build their own, I applaud you and the hard physical work that you have put into your car Your car will have it's own uniqueness and you will no doubt be proud of your achievement As for which is best .... neither. They all have their own importance to the person that owns them And I certainly don't think that we should criticise anyone for choosing either route Oh, and to answer the original question ... mine is most definitely bought although it is not in the same form as it was when I first paid for it as I have made a few changes which makes it unique to me ... still bought though
over_head_cam Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 In a nutshell, It doesn't matter how your OSF came to be. We just Love OSFs (as long as you aren't an annoying cock who cant help but brag about how good your is and is better than everyone elses )
Admin Mk2Jo Posted October 25, 2009 Admin Report Posted October 25, 2009 Agreed Phil ... can't tolerate those that tell you how much everything costs that they have just bought
Andrade Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 This thread has got ridiculous ! All i asked is a simple question : Q.1 Did you BUILD the car yourself ? OR Q.2 Did you BUY the car already built ? I'd be in the "Building, doing mistakes, learning, buying stuff, fitting them, getting simple welding jobs done by other people as I never got along to learn how and do not have the equipment, sending the car for rust work to other people because for me its plain boring and time consuming and I do not have the skills, doing all the research regarding engine upgrades and making a list of what i need then buying them and giving them to a mechanic to upgrade" category
Twinkle Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 mostof mine come into the home build section, have in the past had professional work done on my old twin cam, ie the engine rebuild. my latest cars have been done by me including the engine buid, which was genuinely put together in a garden shed!! doesn't bother me if someone wants to get a pro to do work on their car and at some point i will prob go down that road myself
sambo Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 Its the fact that the people that 'build' thier cars, mostly on a budget advertise the fact that they built it and didnt pay someone else to paint it or build the engine or whatever. The phrase "built not bought" is insulting to the people that have paid a body shop or engine builder or fabricator etc cos it seems the "builders" are smirking. I understand that there is pride that you have done everything to your car, but to scoff at pro builds is out of order.
SmokeEm Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 If I had the money I'd have the best of both worlds. Pro built everything & I'd lend a hand when possible to gain some experience. I've built a fair few over the years but I do not have the skills to build my dream Mk2 Escort so when I win the lottery or my boat comes in, Gary will get a call for the linking/cage axle install & suspension set up, Wayne get's a call for a 400bhp cossie turbo & whoever painted KJ's car will ger a call for a spot of the old Diamond white Building said dream car will no doubt cost 30k ish and if you wanna come up to me at a show or drag meet & say it's shite coz I didn't build it....... Like I'd be bothered
Noodles Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 My opion is, and im probably gonna upset a few, 'built' someone who has got the car standard and done the work that they are able to do themselves, stuff that they did not know how to do have learnt. Unfortunatly paint some times cannot fall under this, for example you could learn to paint but would be worried about the finish. "Bought" Someone that just chucks loads of money at it and someone else builds it or "Cheque Book Builder" as I call them. Like it or lump it thats my opion, sat on the fence so long I got splinters in me arse on a few topics on here bout time I stuck nose in and upset a few
Admin Mk2Jo Posted October 26, 2009 Admin Report Posted October 26, 2009 I understand that there is pride that you have done everything to your car, but to scoff at pro builds is out of order. Here, Here
stuartp Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 i guess mine is bought but i'm certainly not able to wave my cheque book around... i know my limits but i knew what i wanted so i got my car with the engine and gearbox already swapped and bodywork tatty but mostly solid. I bought the base to then get it to how i want it. i can't weld, paint, do electrics or quite get my head round how an engine works but i can (eventually) buy and bolt on the bits i want, keep it all running, do cosmetic stuff, sort the interior and get it how i want it. i got the welding done by a pro and i had a friend who works at a garage do most of the prep and spray it for me. i'm full of admiration for people that can do stuff themselves but as with most things if there are professionals that can do the job a whole lot better than my bodging then i'd rather pay them than mess it up (i'm crap at DIY too). but as others have said i really don't care what the process was, if the car looks good i'll drool over it
Boreham Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 we're all aware of cars build or extensivly modified...by there owners.... AND ONCE SOLD ..ON.... They're always referred to as " ........... old car" or thats "..........'s car" this is the case .....because the car is "known" via the media/locally as being built by "................" ANYWAY.... at some stage the cars is "BOUGHT" BUT... I believe once the car is given a transformation/ extensive modifcation /restoration/ rebuild.... be it 100% completed by it's current owner... or physcally partially built by it's current owner (some specialized operation's.. welding/ spraying... engine build) then IT QUALIFIES FOR "bUILT" We touch on the "GRAFTER" element of "Built" once it's totally built by the owner..
Stu_B Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 I would never say anything bad about someones motor based on whether they did most of the work themselves or if they wrote a cheque... ....but I have to admit I have a lot more appreciation for the home built budget motors than the cheque book ones, maybe it's jealousy but they just don't seem as impressive (no matter how much fancy engineering has gone into them) as someone who has tried, failed, tried again, scraped knuckles, sworn, bled, scrimped, saved, sacrificed, almost given up & got fookin' filthy in the process!
BIGKEV Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 I would never say anything bad about someones motor based on whether they did most of the work themselves or if they wrote a cheque... ....but I have to admit I have a lot more appreciation for the home built budget motors than the cheque book ones, maybe it's jealousy but they just don't seem as impressive (no matter how much fancy engineering has gone into them) as someone who has tried, failed, tried again, scraped knuckles, sworn, bled, scrimped, saved, sacrificed, almost given up & got fookin' filthy in the process! I concur I might buy this T-Shirt to Piss you all off lol
4DOOR-SHERWOOD Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 I am both!!! built the yellow 4door as wanted to try my hand at playing with the old girl and the MK1 mexico cossie was bought!!!
yorkester Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 Does it matter, I like a good home build but some do look a bit dodgy !! Pro's can turn out some beautiful cars, its their job. Me, I cant weld or paint and i'm not that hot at body repairs either so why would I want to drive around in a bodge. I'd rather buy the hard the bit and build the bits I can do. Thats my tuppence, haven,t been on for a while but now back.
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