Ok, first thing to Chuck. One of the main goals is to NOT change forum software again.  That was painful for all of us last time! 

As to exactly when it is going away, it will be within the next two weeks.  I have been texting back and forth with Stepehn and we are working to put together a server that three of us will go in on, so the cost may actually be less than at first thought.  That will not be known for a few more days yet though, cost of hardware, tie in to the internet, etc. IF the costs are such that I can absorb them, then nothing will change, if they are too much, we may have to pass the hubcap.  Nothing is going to happen today anyway, so everyone just carry on like your webmaster had good sense!  I think that we are all committed to keeping this "crossroad" up and active, and we should have the rest of the particulars by the end of the week I hope.  I just didn't want to run up on a brick wall and have to pull things down and you guys not know what is going on.

Jim (site owner)
'56 Club Sedan - Ted Eaton built 429 hp '292/318, '54 Sunliner - stock '302

Thanks Jim for all your hard work and expenditures! I wish that I knew enough about computers to have a clue what you guys are talking about, but I don't. Bottom line this site has become part of my life and daily routine and I don't want too loose it.  Whatever it takes, just let us know and we will support you. Same thing with Ted and the EMC project, just let us know. There are enough "regulars" here that it would only be a few bucks each and I am sure that many of them fell the same as I do.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

If you want to set up a fund, I'm ready to help.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Jim,

Like all the other guys on here,I appreciate you and all you do to keep this forum going.I'm just an old farm boy that fell in love with the looks and the sound of 56 Fords when they hit the market 51 years ago,and even though I'm not interested in the racing aspect that many are,I have made this forum a regular part of my life the last couple of years and like Glen,I'd sure hate to see it go away.If and when you need to pass the hubcap,count me in.

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO

I can help a little with funds. It sounds like you have a solution, but if you still need a host, my brother runs a hosting service.

Best regards,



Paul Menten

Meridian, Idaho

Hey Jim ,

I'm good for US$25 a year ( more  if you need it ). What's that in Canadian ,about $300 ???? I 'm sure if you pass the hubcap ,the "family " will help you cover any out of pocket expenses ???

Regards Lon

yblocksdownunder

I am a new guy here,  but I have gained a lot of knowledge through the site.  I am willing to contribute what ever is necessary to keep everything going.

Jan  Urbanczyk  Major USMC Ret.

                                                                 Bowie Maryland

Jim,

You can count me in and unlike the "funny money" from down under, you can use use Canuck currency in the U.S.

Rob

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Going by the number of folks that use this website, if even half of them put $5.00-$10.00 in an envelope and send it to you that would cover the cost and leave a little shoe box money for other situations.

You have my email address, I will donate $5.00-$10.00, for me that would be one of the best automotive investments I will have ever made. Just give me a mailing address.

Marty

Marty

Count me in too. Whatever it takes. It's not like you could BUY info this valuable anywhere else!



Bruce's Y-block site probably should be converted to paid subscribtion, as the pop-ups make it unusable as is. I'm sure most of his magazine subscribers would also pay double at least (if needed) to keep the issues coming.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA