Built Not Bought article LOL!

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I dont post much here as I started over at PT. That place seems to have attracted quite of bit of trolls that bring nothing to the table lately. Perhaps LatG is a better place to put my stick in the mud and fling some ****.

That being said. The article by Tim King is weapons grade derp!
https://lateral-g.net/is-built-not-bo...ing-the-hobby/

There is a lot of work, waisted money, efforts, pride even relationships put into most if not all of these cars we’re building. I’m not saying a “Buyer" is a lesser man because he didn’t build it himself but there is a special category for those who have the skill set or learned it then execute.

The analogies in the article are not relevant.

Most of the best music is made by novices early on in their career when they are creative on the outside looking in. Generally if people like what they put out their intellectual property (Music) has a monetary value. Just like our cars. Are you a poser if you listen to it? No! Are you a poser if you dress and act like like Billy Joe from Green Day because you bought the album. Yes! Are you a poser if you bought a car at Barrett Jackson and act like you built it? Yes!

Beer is made by Brewers. I’m a beer snob and prefer German Bier. Spaten Oktoberfest is my favorite brew. I appreciate their efforts and trade my hard earned currency for their craft. Not much more to say here....

Jay Leno. I’ve got no reason to dislike the guy other than he’s a liberal. He’s a rich guy with a bunch of toys that he has paid staff to build or rebuild for him. Not in the same category as a “Built” guy.

My cousin built his 64 Nova while he was a Sophomore in High school. It was tubbed by him and my Uncle and set up as a pro street car. 1990’s. The car was stolen from the school parking lot while he was in class. 15 years go by and he notices the car with new paint at a local car show swap meet. He looks in the trunk and sees his craftsmanship. It’s his car that was stolen. He calls the cops, they seize the car and find the hidden VIN returning the car to his ownership. That’s what “Built” is all about.

At the end of the day if you “Built” there is a different level of respect. Much like The Clash > Backstreet boys.