IMPORTANT : Registration and New Member Functionality PLEASE READ

[ant man]

never been in a fourm before. this has all kinds of rules. not sure if i can post. told my son to buy the car and if we couldn't get it done i would buy it. gave him the money because he bought a house. car still has his name on certificate.
is he going to have to post instead of me?
Adam

[David Hodgkins]

You can post your car for sale here:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/forumdisplay.php?30-For-Sale-Factory-Five-Cars

Just click the blue "+ Post New Thread" button at the top of the forum to start your For-Sale thread.

:)

[David Hodgkins]

"nothing in particular"??

:)

[Quincy]

Mr. Hodgkins is just trying to get his post count up. :)

[David Hodgkins]

"nothing in particular"??

:)


Mr. Hodgkins is just trying to get his post count up. :)

:D Good one!

Hopefully my intended audience will catch this thread, re-register (read the BIO instructions) and resubmit. I hate pulling that trigger but when the name and email don't correlate in any way, and they go for the generic answer it becomes a judgement call.

...and I'm not 100% right when I make that call. I usually get an email after that via the contact us link when I get it wrong. Or sometimes the person resubmits with a proper bio.

I'm glad when either of these happen, tempered by the fact that someone I'm sure has been put off by that rejection and has gone somewhere else.

But we still have NO spam here.

:)

[PontiacBob]

Hello to everyone and a better new year. My name is Bob and I am a retired electrical engineer and car enthusiast. I have restored, modified, repaired, and raced Firebirds since 1981. I have seen many of the build videos on YouTube and wanted to dip my toe into this fascinating and scary field of cars. I am located in the San Jose, CA area.

1974 Formula 350, 3 speed auto - restored inside and out, converted to true RamAir and 4b
1997 TransAm convertible, RamAir, 6 speed - upgraded suspension and raced in 1999 and 2000 until convertibles required a roll bar
1999 FireHawk, 4 speed auto - upgraded suspension, raced since 2003

[David Hodgkins]

Bob,

Welcome to the forum! Let's see some pics of your rides! Here's a thread on using our gallery, if you are so inclined:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?18962-How-to-use-the-Image-Gallery-to-embed-pictures-in-posts

I upgraded your account for full access.

:)

[juddster]

Thank you! I joined a few months back as I started my search for a car or considered a factory purchase.

I'm in Utah and have been a long time car restorer and just bought a partially built MK4. Excited to start!!

[David Hodgkins]

Thank you! I joined a few months back as I started my search for a car or considered a factory purchase.

I'm in Utah and have been a long time car restorer and just bought a partially built MK4. Excited to start!!

...and you now have full rights.

Welcome to the forum and best of luck with the build!

:)

[LarryHills]

I'm requesting an one-time permission to update my profile. I failed to include my 'SOLIDWORKS' experience. I utilized 'SOLIDWORKS' to create patent # 10767521. Currently working on marketing this patent. Parts drawing for two additional patents are on hold.

[David Hodgkins]

Larry you can now update your profile and you can discuss your patent but I caution you that you may not solicit sales without becoming a supporting vendor.

:)

[ChucktownRacer]

Crazy you have to post these rules, but thanks for protecting all the members...new and old

[David Hodgkins]

Hi folks,

I got a tough one today. "I am a Christian, father and physician making my way through this life."

Great one, right? So, is this the perfect phrase to get past the social network firewall, or am I overthinking it.

He didn't say anything about why he is HERE.

:confused:

[FLPBFoot]

Hi folks,

I got a tough one today. "I am a Christian, father and physician making my way through this life."

Great one, right? So, is this the perfect phrase to get past the social network firewall, or am I overthinking it.

He didn't say anything about why he is HERE.

:confused:
Yeah tough one but in your first post it says:
"The registration process includes Biography as a required field which has to be filled with something relating to why you are on this site."

He must have found it somehow and planning to build or buy?

Maybe go back and ask him? Is that possible?

[David Hodgkins]

Folks, PLEASE read the instructions. "newbie" or other generic answers don't pass!

I HATE rejecting people. But you HAVE to read the directions!!

:(

[David Hodgkins]

Had to do it again... :(

[PointmanUSMC]

I’ll be honest I didn’t read much of the newbie directions myself joining a couple months back. I will say I do have a background in information security and you definitely can’t be too careful for the folks jumping on for snooping or doing some phishing attempts at the members. Never can be too careful what information you share on a public forum. All that information is public and can easily be scraped off the web. Just my 2 cents. I’m glad someone is watching out. Thank you

[OliverRacing]

Dave,
I was a member years ago when I built a FFR MKIII for Ray Ward. Needless to say the site has changed alot. In the above message you state "Register and Registration", where do I find that on the site? I found my old information but I don't know how to change it. And I'm not sure where to post my Bio information. I am very interested in starting an 818c and I remember all the good help I got form the membership during my Mk III build and looking forward to that help again. Can you please help me out. Jim

[David Hodgkins]

Dave,
I was a member years ago when I built a FFR MKIII for Ray Ward. Needless to say the site has changed alot. In the above message you state "Register and Registration", where do I find that on the site? I found my old information but I don't know how to change it. And I'm not sure where to post my Bio information. I am very interested in starting an 818c and I remember all the good help I got form the membership during my Mk III build and looking forward to that help again. Can you please help me out. Jim

PM sent.

:)

[David Hodgkins]

Just Looking??? Sorry... try again.

:rolleyes:

[davamor]

New to this site and just getting acquainted with it. I'm at the age where navigating a computer forum is far more difficult than building a kit car. :-)

[David Hodgkins]

New to this site and just getting acquainted with it. I'm at the age where navigating a computer forum is far more difficult than building a kit car. :-)

Feel free to send me a PM with any questions you have. I’ve even been known to give personal tours of the site and can help you get acquainted with the different features it has. Anything I can do to help please let me know.

[David Hodgkins]

Today I got a very funny signup bio! I don't usually post these, although some of them are very good for different reasons.

This one kinda tickled my funny bone:

"Former Ferrari owner, upgrading to a Mk4"

:)

[DJFriar]

Is it normal for no images to load before someone is approved? I looked all over for this info but couldn't find it, however now that I am approved, the images seem to be working now.

[David Hodgkins]

Is it normal for no images to load before someone is approved? I looked all over for this info but couldn't find it, however now that I am approved, the images seem to be working now.

What you are experiencing is normal behavior, based on the source of the images and the way rights progress on this site from visitor, to new user (< 10 posts) to "full rights" after 20 posts. We instituted these rules as part of our initial fight on spam which we won because this site is virtually* spam free (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?40027-Fraud-is-everywhere-even-here-on-the-classified-ad-forum). Full rights are granted by request because spammers don't generally READ the site they are spamming and the reduced privileges protect the site. Full rights are granted automatically after 20 posts.

:)

[Laz]

Thanks for the info! I was curious to why I couldn't update my profile.

[David Hodgkins]

Thanks for the info! I was curious to why I couldn't update my profile.

You can now Laz; Full rights extended.
Welcome to the forum!

:)

[StoneyCreekCobra]

Hello all, I am really looking forward to "building, not buying" my dream car. I have been a "lurker" here for a couple of years, ever since I attended the FFR open house in 2018. That was quite an eye opener for me. You guys truly are a great community. I am hoping to add ONE MkIV to the Ontario roster in the near future. I also hope to attend at least 4 of the shows next year. The FFR open again, London, and maybe Louisville, and Oshkosh. Keep up the great work and I hope to see some of you guys "out and about" next year.
John deBarros

[rtbellah]

That's an interesting approach, and I know you've mentioned it before.

I'll discuss it with Dave. It's a question I'd like to see the new guys answer: Would a $1 registration fee affect whether you have signed up for the site?

:)

I would not have hesitated to pay $1.00 in the beginning....and after finding all of the great advice/help I even decided to pay it forward by supporting the site....I'm sure many have felt the same. Thanks David for all the "housekeeping" you do - it truly makes this forum the best I've seen!

[Danomatic]

I'm a new user and I don't mind the restrictions at all. I'm quickly discovering how valuable and important this forum is, its a sacred place. It would be completely destroyed if spammers got in here. Thank you for you diligence keeping them out.

d

[Danomatic]

Oh, and the $1 fee to join, not a problem at all with me. I'd even be willing to pay $5 or $10. Maybe that money could go to a charity or create a scholarship award for students enrolled in a automotive program at a community college. Plant a seed, watch it grow!

[jdm65]

Hi Dave!

Thank you for all your great work moderating this forum :)

I'm having trouble updating my profile picture and signature - looks like it doesn't want to show up outside of my profile.

Are you able to help me with that?

Thanks!

edit: looks like the signature works now, but not the profile picture

[David Hodgkins]

Hi Dave!

Thank you for all your great work moderating this forum :)

I'm having trouble updating my profile picture and signature - looks like it doesn't want to show up outside of my profile.

Are you able to help me with that?

Thanks!

edit: looks like the signature works now, but not the profile picture

jdm65,

Thanks for the kudos, and welcome to the forum!

re: your avatar, make sure it is no larger than 120x120 pixels and it should be under 100kb in size. I believe we only allow jpg as a format.

If you need further help, let me know.

:)

[jdm65]

jdm65,

Thanks for the kudos, and welcome to the forum!

re: your avatar, make sure it is no larger than 120x120 pixels and it should be under 100kb in size. I believe we only allow jpg as a format.

If you need further help, let me know.

:)

Seems to not want to show up, the image I uploaded is 120x120 and 38kb. I'll try slightly smaller

[BR Ernie]

Thank you for the "new" information. Looking forward to learning so I can finalize my roadster.

[JDLSantos]

thank you and copy that!!!
cheers

[Cobra427JET]

I am not finding it easy to create a new post. I joined on 10/23/23 and am awaiting the delivery of my MK4 any day now. I would like to create posts as I go through the build process. Either I'm missing some tools to post easily, or I do not have the tools to do so. I'd appreciate it if you could look into my account and see. Thanks Jim T.

[David Hodgkins]

Cobra427JET you are good to go.

:)

[TFary]

New guy, T Fary. My Mother drove a 67 Shelby GT 500, as a dailey driver, when I was in grade school. I cannot afford one, so I bought a MKII roadster last April.
I have somethings to work on. I teach Automobile technology at a Career Tech Center (Votech). I'm an original Ford senior master and ASE master tech.
I love driving my car, I don't keep it spotless because I drive the heck out of it. Thanks for listening.

[David Hodgkins]

Welcome to the forum!

[bobl]

New guy, T Fary. My Mother drove a 67 Shelby GT 500, as a dailey driver, when I was in grade school. I cannot afford one, so I bought a MKII roadster last April.
I have somethings to work on. I teach Automobile technology at a Career Tech Center (Votech). I'm an original Ford senior master and ASE master tech.
I love driving my car, I don't keep it spotless because I drive the heck out of it. Thanks for listening.

Welcome! With your credentials it would be great if you chimed in on some of the technical discussions we have.

[mejhaha]

Been lurking on both forums for a long time, finally bought a Mk II last year.

I guess I need 20 posts before I can add a sig and change profile?

Thanks for keeping up the forum.

[David Hodgkins]

Been lurking on both forums for a long time, finally bought a Mk II last year.

I guess I need 20 posts before I can add a sig and change profile?

Thanks for keeping up the forum.

Nope! You're good to go; Welcome to the forum!

:)

[MLBud]

Hi David. I've been on this Forum since 2014 and I just purchased my MK4 complete kit and it will be available 6/15 and delivered in late July. I'm excited. I understand I'm new to post, but when will I be able to update my profile and post my start on the project and find folks in Indiana who are active builders or have a MK4? I'm located in Noblesville, IN (northeast Indy). Thanks for the help!

[David Hodgkins]

Hi David. I've been on this Forum since 2014 and I just purchased my MK4 complete kit and it will be available 6/15 and delivered in late July. I'm excited. I understand I'm new to post, but when will I be able to update my profile and post my start on the project and find folks in Indiana who are active builders or have a MK4? I'm located in Noblesville, IN (northeast Indy). Thanks for the help!

Sir you are good to go!

Congratulations on the purchase of your kit!

:)

[Sgt.Gator]

Dave FYI:
"David Hodgkins has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space."
Thanks.

[David Hodgkins]

Yikes! I’ll clear up some space!

:)

[dwillouby]

Thank,

Finally get around to ordering my first F5. Going to be the 35 Hot Rod Truck. Very excited going forward and sure I have a lot of questions.

David

[jfrissora]

Glad i read this post!