You know... I don't think it is as much as who is the most knowledgeable as it is how much each of you helps each other. This forum and others like it are a basis for knowledge that if used properly can be a great tool for anyone.

People share their experiences and even their downfalls... People vent..( and yes I've had my share of these too) and people learn. Who knows... The Jr. Poster today may be the next whiz of tomorrow. But if we (or you) don't put it in print no one knows... No one learns.

Always remember: The only dumb question is one that is not asked!

IMHO,

Ernie

 

I was once told "an expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a narrow field."

So does that make the "most knowledgable" the one that has made the most mistakes?

Regardless, it is the collective knowledge of all the members who help me (and many others) avoid mistakes, fix the ones I have made, and no doubt the ones I will continue to make in the future.


Andy

 

I am definitely more of a taker than a giver on this forum - just because this hobby is new to me. Nothing wrong with this thread - we run out of things to talk about sometimes...I think that there are some people that specialize in areas such as:

Roger -great with electrical and vacuum - probably more
Noonie - His A/C advice is superb
Alan - Always willing to post a pic of what it should look like
Zwede - super sharp about most everything
Ahoover- Paint section - super willing to help

Its almost a shame to name only some names because there are some stray members that don't post much but know a ton - and willing to help. I only wish that I could be more of a giver.

 

i think the greatest thing you can do to show your appreciation to those that have helped you is to follow up on the thread with your outcome.i may be wrong but i believe that is all they would expect.

 

Or a simple thanks works as well.

 

 

Who is Duke Williams? On the NCRS forum, I mentioned that I used pure ethylene glycol as a coolant in my 68 Corvette, plus mentioning that I used pure ethylene glycol as a coolant in my 97 Tbird DD, and 95 Cadillac Seville. I use pure ethylene glycol to prevent corrosion. I was advised in 1972 to use 100% by an army tank mechanic because they used 100% in the army Tanks to prevent corrosion. The Tanks he was working with had the all aluminum WWII aircraft V12 engines in them. All of the WWII fighter planes with aluminum V12 engines used pure ethylene glycol as a coolant. At that time my 68 Corvette had an aluminum radiator that needed to be replaced due to corrosion ($$$). Replaced it 1972 with an OEM tank at great expense. In 1995, I removed the engine out of my 1968, and after all those years of all ethylene glycool and, there was absolutely no rust. The engine coolant passages were lined with a thin film of white powder. Also the radiator was in immaculate condition.

Anyhow, after posting on this on NCRS.org I was ridiculed. I was characterised as a faddish who didn't know anything at all. He said something to the effect that I was just repeating urban myths from internet forum chat columns. His response was just 100% irrational.

Anyhow, just a few hours ago, I drove to my home in Torrance Ca from
Azusa, California in hot air and stop and go traffic. My 100% ethylene coolant 1997 Thunderbird never experienced any cooling problems. Nor have the many, many years of driving my 68 Vette and 95 Cadillac. He's not the type of person that deserves any sort of meritorious acclamation simply because his opinions, in this circumstance, don't have any bearing on facts. I have no objection for people disagreeing with me, in fact I welcome their opinions and facts. But to disagree with me and just state that I'm reciting urban myths is not intellectually honest.

 

You understand the point of my original post. Know it all without being a "Know-it-All"

That is why I picked Roger. Some of the others mentioned have too much attitude.

I like Ernie from Willcox too. But he may do it to increase business. Yet he is informative without seeming to push his products. He is always professional too, even when I complained. I respect that.

 

Gosh ... kinda tough to single out just one ... how's about an extra-special grouping of experts

Durango_Boy , billla , jb78L-82 , 63mako , Durango_Boy

 

Peace,,, moosie

 

I was wondering if anyone was going to mention DB. I liked his advice, although there was a lot of it.

I get so many ideas and opinions here on CF. Couldn't do it without you. So a BIG THANKS to everyone, especially the guys who regularly guide us.

 

Was a regular poster on the C1-C2 Forum. Very knowlegable, but got tired of everyone challanging him on everything, so gave up posting.

SWC Duke, if you read this, I still have your thermos lid from when we did the "Tuning 4 Beer" with Lars at my house.

 

I have to agree with this 'cuz over the past 40 yrs. of car ownership I have heard more Bubba fixes and my car was Bubba'd than anyone else.

 

 

Thank You Clubby...

 

There are alot of really smart dudes on this forum, but.......I gotta cast my vote for Rodger. Sometimes the stuff he comes up with is just........eerie. He is so smart it's kinda scary.


Scott

 

Not sure about most knowledgeable, but most enjoyable?? Gotta go with Alan71. Roger nippin' at his heels... Both always pleasant, and always there.

 

Good ideas, decisions, and advice come from experience, experience comes from bad decisions and experience.

 

This may happen when a poster feels uncomfortable responding to questions, something I don't think we want to encourage. Knowledge can be easily lost if people revert to being spectators rather than joining the conversation.

This post seems to be a bit more of who is the most knowledgeable AND continuously delivers the advice in a positive, pleasant way. There are many knowledgeable people out there with varying styles of delivery.