Originally Posted by
PoorBoyBrian
As a founding member of the Florida Poor Boys, the Host club of the Florida Billetproof show, and personal friend of Alan Galbrath owner of Billetproof WE DEFFINATELY take offense to it being called "the premier rat rod show" Because IT IS NOT! it is a traditional Hot rod show that welcoms all traditionally styled pre 64 cars, even if they are rat rods. And Im not a stuck up traditionallist by any means. And I am sure every single person in my club with agree with what I have just said.
I know good and well the difference between the two. Don't get me wrong.
But....
The term "hot rod" has been so publicly genericized over the years, and "Traditional" isn't quite mainstream. However, the term "rat-rod" paints a picture that most people recognize. I was just trying to help attract more people on TR to an event that I really enjoy. So sometimes it helps to go with what works in a one sentence title for a thread. Sorry to offend.
But, it's just a term....we spend our whole lives trying to defy labels that other people put on us. But then we go and label and categorize ourselves.
I shouldn't have said "people need to shut up about it" so I apologize.
I just think people need to relax about that kind of stuff. Obviously, my intentions were only meant to help.
That said....was a fun event, it was really cool to see these cars in action.
Charles, I didn't see your Caddy there. Maybe I missed it. I got there around noon after helping a buddy gather parts for his busted rod.