History of Lateral G
 

I stumbled upon some info on this site that I was completely unaware of, I was under the impression that Jody started and founded this site but much to my surprise it was Scott Gulbranson?

If this is the same Scott Gulbranson I am thinking of then I know him from other motorsports ventures. I don't know him personally but I know of his photography and racing connections. He hasn't logged on since June of 2012 so I am assuming he is busy with his other hobbies. Anyway, being from Southern Minnesota it just sort of shocked me because of the connection.

I just figured it would be cool to hear stories of how this all came about if anyone can share some information...

It's quite impressive what this site has become. I was always on PT until I realized how much more I like it over here. Thanks to all that keep things running like clockwork on Lat G.

small world isn't it.

funny you mentioned that, I was going to say i worked with a guy that was a neighbor of the guy that had an acting roll on a movie with that actress who was in that movie with Kevin Bacon.

Yes, this site is the result of an idea and the hard work of Scott Gulbranson. He and I were active on the car boards. He emailed me asking a question one day and we became friends. I became interested in building a website for my cars, and he was also playing with website design, so we used to bounce ideas back and forth.

One day around 2003/04 he called me and told me he had new software that would allow him to build a car forum, wondered what my thoughts were. Agreed it would be very cool, and Lateral-G was born.

He and I were both Administrators, but he was the creativity and driving force behind the site. I just helped out with moderating, tried to take as much pressure off of him as I could. After several years of owning the site he had new interests (photography) and in May of 2012 I took over the site, and he pursued his camera work.

I spoke with him a few days ago. His photography has really taken off, and he's having a ball with it. No surprise at all, he is very creative and has a great eye for what looks good. You can check out what he's doing at Gulbranson Photo.

I now handle all the day to day operations along with a great group of moderators, without whom I'd be in trouble. I've learned how to do the features and site design changes, and love the design process in web work. Most people never even knew I took over a year and a half ago, and that's a good thing. That means we're still heading the same direction that Scott invisioned. Without our members and vendors this site would not be what it is, but without Scott it never would have even existed.

I have been here I swear since day 3 or 4. Scott told me once I was member number 56 or something like that. It has grown by leaps and bounds and feel that the atmosphere and group of people that frequent this site makes it one of the best forums I participate on.

You are user #58, definitely at the beginning. :thumbsup:

wait Mike, I thought I was #58? :getout:

You actually just beat Mike to the door, you're #57. :lol:

LOL, come to think about it I might still have the first ever Lat-G tee shirt. It was a crayon iron-on but that was "the in" back then. :D

How do you look up what member number you are?

Mike,

Only one of the best??? :badidea:



:D

Awesome, it's amazing how an idea can transition into something like this. Oh and Jody I see you just hit 10,000 posts, but you've got a long way to go to catch Greg and I don't think he's slowing down. Even at his advanced age :lmao:

:thankyou: This is a wonderful site w/great people.Only good thing's have happened for me because of Lateral-G.Proud to be a member and Vendor here.Thank you Jody and Scott.I've joined alot of other site's but I alway's spend 99% of my internet time here.It's like Family!!!!!!

You said it perfect Scott,this is a great site and I am addicted to it now,if I am on the internet this is where I go to every time.:thankyou: to Jody and all moderators

Bob when you log in and put the arrow on your name it shows up on the bottom left of your screen, at least it does on mine.

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Not to hi -jak the thread, but does Scott still have his Camaro? and is he doing much/anything to it?????
:thankyou:
Keith

I've met dudes here I consider to be close friends. And we all live a foot away from each other on a globe.

Lateral-G has been a driving force behind every car decision I've made for the past ten years. Changed the way I feel about car building in every way possible.

I don't even attempt to keep up with Greg. :lol:

Great story Jody.

Too bad this fellow isn't around to narrate it.



:D

Yes, he still has his car. It's put away for the winter (Minnesota), but he still uses it as much as possible. I haven't heard of any changes in the works, it's a great car as-is.

Yes, if you put your mouse over your username in a post and look at the bottom of the screen, it will show a link to your username. At the end of the link is u= and then a number. That number is your member number.

I just checked I was the 6th member here. Which means I am some how before Jody he is #7 but his info say he joined 3 days befor me

# 47 and I don't even like the place.

:headscratch: :peepwall:

Yea, I'm #8903........:headspin:

HEEP

You need to go practice your C-box skills........grumpster! :D

Dang, at 2670 I feel like I'm late to the party! :getout:

Back when Scott and Jody were still pups...

Charleys latest "caption this pic"........... :lol:

Good pics of the 2 yout's, Charlie.
 

While were posting pics of our illustrious leader - both former & present.

2000 on the nose!

cool thread. luv this place. sure wish i knew about this 9 years ago (i couldnt even send an email 10 years ago, yet i could write code in '82). Plus just commented just to see what number i is...haha #17328, dang

I met Scott a long time ago when he first started this place. He encouraged me to sign up and we talked about forum management and implementation.

My number is 17 here, man that feels like forever ago. I had a pretty popular website back in the day I started in 1999.

I even delivered Scott a gift of a hideaway headlights from Jody/Ummgwa and a few others as a gift for the website and having a place for people to congregate, I believe :)

"I even delivered Scott a gift of a hideaway headlights from Jody/Ummgwa and a few others as a gift for the website and having a place for people to congregate, I believe"

I was part of that too - That was WAY COOL, as Scott was like a deer in headlights when that happened :thumbsup: (any chance that video still exists?)

# 32 here FWIW :cheers:

I haven't missed a day since. Hi, my name is Paul, and I have an addiction (!) :bitchslap:

Actually... yes it's somewhere when I did a site back up a few years ago.

Now i understand why the photos of hes camaro were so good.

Thank you Jody for the update.

Yep, he has the talent, I'm a "meat and potatoes" guy. I'm just trying not to embarrass myself. :lol:

Looks like I joined on 06-09-05.

Holy cow has this been a fun ride

Wow I'm user #79. Got in a lot earlier than I thought. I do remember this site coming off pro-touring.com. Always curious where Scott went to, knew he hadn't been posting.

Saw his car on power tour back in 2010 I believe but never got to meet him (just saw it parked).