Redhorse719
Well-Known Member
I think what Tallhair is saying is that when someone refers to what a purist might like or dislike is actually refering to the stereotype of the purist and not an actual person/purist.
The hating type comments against the alleged purists who as a rule don't piss on anyone's ride on this forum are really getting old. To me it's reverse discrimination and a put down when the "purists" are not doing any bitching about anyone's choices, rides or what someone decides to do to with their own car.
The closest I recall seeing any comments on personal preference is regarding wheel selection and that's only when opinions are solicited. I also I recall one go-wing post where comments were solicited. Other than that people do what they want and that's OK with everyone here, unless someone asks questions about originality or option codes and then all the "drive it like you stole it" and "it's your car do what YOU want" comments flow like water off a ducks back. And that is usually in threads where people are seeking advice on what is correct and that IS what THEY want in those cases.
I only used the term "hating" because its almost always in the same sentence as "purists".
Off my soap box. Carry on
I am of the mind set that if you want a numbers matching piece of history, great for you. I won't call you a purist. If I had a car that was unique I may do the same. But in the same context, if you want a modernized version of what was designed long ago, good for you too. I may comment if you cut up and change a very unique / limited edition of a model though, but as for the actual modification, whatever.
Maybe I'm missing all the derogatory comments being referred to, but I have sure seen a lot more on other forums. I kinda think this is one of the most open minded forums I frequent. Most members here seem to me to be quite tolerant and supportive.
Having said all this, I did use the "purist" term in my own build thread once, saying I was not one, when it came to my slant six car. Oops....I guess it really wasn't necessary to use the term there either as I may have offended the poster that I replied to.
This is an example of what i'm talking about. BTW no purists were sighted in this thread doing any hating whatsoever
Can't live with them,can't live without them,,,,,,,,,,,,,or my MOPAR.
I went through a half dozen OEM,s and day 2 cars till I found the right one to do what I always wanted.
Now it's morphed in to what is ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,whatever that might be:angel3: