Brand Loyalty. *RANT*

[quicknick]

I was posting on another Mopar website yesterday (of which I am no longer a member), and I made the mistake of mentioning I own a 68 Mustang. I surely opened a can of worms there because I got severely bashed with angry, rude and hateful comments. I'm having trouble understanding why there is so much hate in this hobby for multi brand classic car owners?
And I hate to have to "bring it real", but it's my opinion that Mopar owners are the biggest offenders. I spent most of my afternoon today combing the archives in the other brand x forums that i belong to, and never found anything as outrageous as what I experienced yesterday. And don't misunderstand me, I'm not trying to be a hardass here. There's nothing I love more than exchanging jabs with my next door neighbor because he owns a Studebaker. But all in good fun and never anything hurtful.
But yesterday I was called a traitor and accused of not understanding what "Brand Loyalty" means. Here's my opinion about that...........
As a former UAW/Chrysler employee, I know exactly what brand loyalty is about. I spent many years living and breathing it. But in my opinion, when it comes to our classic cars, the term brand loyal is a moot point. 30,40 and 50 year old classics no longer become Dodges and Pontiac's, but rather precious works of art to be appreciated, admired and preserved no matter what brand.
It's not about WHAT you drive, it's THAT you drive. And it should be about preserving and growing the hobby without prejudice.
I pose this to all the Furd and Chebby haters here. Next time your at the car show with your Mopar, take a closer look at the guy parked next to you with his brand x. I guarantee you his hands are just as greasy and bloody as yours. And his pockets are just as empty too. But he's only doing the same thing you are. Living and loving the greatest hobby in the world!
I'm stepping of my soapbox now and back into my paint booth.
As always, I appreciate and respect your opinions and rebuttals. Nicholas

Proud owner of a Charger, Super Bee, 2 Mustangs, a Chevelle, and a Cyclone! Like it or not.

 

[monaco66coupe]

No hassles here, I would avoid mopar sites with such morons. I have owned all brands, and have friends that are avid followers of their brands, but we don't care that we have different favorites. I run in to A holes in my area, and they less they know about mopars, the worse they are. But, I have also run into the same people in GM guys. Mopars are more scarce, so there are more speculators, unfortunately.

 

[Meep-Meep]

I take pokes at the GM guys, but like you said, it's all in good fun. I'll admit I was much more of a hard *** MoPar guy in the 80's, but these days I'm happy to see it all. Do I get sick and tired of the quintessential SBC in the early Ford roadster? You bet. But the bottom line there is another cool car on the road. By the way, I do give major bonus points for someone using anything BUT an SBC in a hot rod. So coming from a guy that spent 9 yrs and 95 K miles of seat time in a 68 Mustang GT, who currently has a 67 Ranchero 390 4 spd and a few FE engines and parts, I hear you loud and clear.

 

['67Satellite]

Too bad, i love Fords almost as much as Mopars. Dont tell anyone but im going to build a '67 Fairlane with a 427 after my GTX is done.

As for the haters.Youre totally right, when it comes to cool old cars it doesnt pay to be myopic. 9 times out of 10 its better somebody does something to save whatever it is than have it end up in a crusher. Were preserving American history, no need to belittle someone for fixing a car you dont like as much as he does.

 

[monaco66coupe]

I agree, If you have a ford hot rod, put a ford engine in it. and I do like the 60's torino's, although I've been told they are just F,,,over rebuilt dodges! HAHA All kidding aside, I do have a flawless 68 Fairlane grill, anyone looking for one?

 

[Meep-Meep]

Too bad, i love Fords almost as much as Mopars. Dont tell anyone but im going to build a '67 Fairlane with a 427 after my GTX is done.

As for the haters.Youre totally right, when it comes to cool old cars it doesnt pay to be myopic. 9 times out of 10 its better somebody does something to save whatever it is than have it end up in a crusher. Were preserving American history, no need to belittle someone for fixing a car you dont like as much as he does.

R code Fairlane clone. Niiiiiiiice.

 

[monaco66coupe]

arghhhh! My68' GTS right now is sitting in Bill's body shop with three 1970 Torino's, 1 429 cobra, 1 351 Cleveland, and a pooch! Dart's going to need therapy before it leaves!

 

[Meep-Meep]

I love 70 Torinos! Send one my way! With hideaways and a shaker please.

 

[Propwash]

Sorry to hear it. I don't understand why you wouldn't want to know and learn more about other cars and manufactures. Nothing wrong with having a favorite or two, but to shun all other models is like living in a cave. I love my Mopars too, but sure wouldn't mind having a couple different GM's, and a ford or two. I've learned a ton by working on other brands and it's only made my Mopar better for doing so. To think Chrysler made/makes the best designed everything is nuts.

Hope you can find yourself at home here..I'd shrug those other cats off. Their mentality is like the guy who always runs his gums about having the biggest, baddest, fastest car on the planet....but is usually the one with the cobbled jalopy that don't run worth a damn and has no clue how to fix it.

 

[monaco66coupe]

I feel sorry for Bill, if he wasn't such a good painter! But he calls me Mr. MOPED! I'm tellin ya, no respect! Give him credit, he bought this belvedere from me to do a Petty tribute. Petty came to Kansas City two years ago, saw it and Signed it!

 

[MarPar]

I was posting on another Mopar website yesterday (of which I am no longer a member), and I made the mistake of mentioning I own a 68 Mustang.

OMG!!! I cant believe you dared to post that!!! you deserve the shame you got! {sarcasm off}

Crime-in-Italy. some people really need to get their heads out of...

anyways, do you have pics??? Is one of those cars really as rusty as "they" say? we need pics, man!!!

 

[Cordobaleather]

It's great to own American muscle no matter the maker

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

LOVE THE USERNAME- QUICKNICK.
it has a real nice ring to it.
what mopar site bashed you? curious minds want to know so I don't go over there.

 

[747mopar]

I've said it before and I'll say it again "you have to be an American Muscle Car fan first". I pick Mopars first but love Fairlanes, Galaxies, Falcons, Chevy II's, 70 Camaro & Firebirds, Torinos and many others as a matter of fact I have a 75 Torino waiting it's turn to be brought back right now. All that matters to me is that your not going to try and tell me that an import four banger can make as much power as an American V8 or that the 426 HEMI isn't the baddest motor ever built haha. It's all good

 

[bobtile]

I have been a MOPAR loyalist since I was 13 or 14. Growing up as a Mopar fan was not cool. Everyone drove Chevys and Fords. I was an outcast until most of them saw me on the street.I beat alot of cars back in the day. That only gained me a little respect from the other sides. I don't condone what the other site didi to you. I myself repect and admire other brands. As you said, it seems like Mopar people may be the biggest "offenders" when it comes to brand loyalty or bashing. Being the red-headed stepchild for so mant years may have contributed to the others distain for other brands. That being said, I don't think you will find very much of that here.

 

[WAYNES WORLD]

I'm another multi brand car guy. I have owned a bunch of brands over the years. I have always said they all made good ones and bad ones, fast ones and slow ones. Sometimes I have driven what fits the budget, not what I would really like to drive. When ever some idiot starts the brand crap I just wish them a great day and walk away. On the net I'll just do like you did and find a new "friend". You took the high road, it's up to you to decide what you want to drive on it. Enjoy the ride!
Wayne

 

[Tempest 455]

Another multi brand guy here. There is a reason my name is "Tempest". That being said, I was into Mopars 1st. I love all cars and basically anything with wheels, 6 strings and barrels!

 

[440+6]

I've owned quite a few muscle cars only three where Mopars. Love all the brands, they all made some great muscle.
As for everyday cars Chev Suburbans and Ford work vans.

 

[RS23VOA]

I have owned a Camaro, Firebird, GS Buick, Fords, Mopars and currently own a 71 Ford Torino GT with 351 cleveland/shaker hood original paint car. Actually, i bought my cars so long ago most of them were original paint cars. It used to matter to me what brand they are. Now i just like muscle cars. My brother only has Ford cars, and they are cool cars.

 

[khryslerkid]

You shouldn't have any problems with that here Nicholas. If you do just let us know. We'll take care of it.

Please post pics!