What's the story?

Out of curiosity what's the story behind your forum username? Mine is pretty obvious, as well as some other names on here. There are a few however that I feel there must be some story behind. So let's hear it.

You probably figured mine out. Last name Keiser with two 1931 Dodges.

Bleach, because I'm a stickler for things needing to be clean. It also sounds funny as a username and when you've heard it, you probably won't forget it.

For over 30 years, I worked for a law enforcement agency that referred to officers by first two initials and last name. I just dropped the periods and spaces from M.C.Hinson and came up with MCHinson.

I purchased a 1962 Cadillac to use a daily driver. I wanted to remind myself of the goal I have with the car. Dave

My name on another site is "31dodger".

People might think that Bhigdog is a self expression of importance. Not so. I used to have a 2000 Dodge 4 X 4 pick up truck. Bought it brand new. One cold winter day I was up to NY State picking up a few hundred feet of curly maple from a local. It was down hill behind his house in about 10" of powder snow. I backed on down. As we loaded the wood the guy mentioned that most locals drove Chevys or Fords. Said around there they mostly just dropped the "D" from Dodge and called them all just plain "Dogs". After we were loaded he kind of stood back and waited to see how I would do climbing up out of his yard through the snow. I never spun a wheel and drove right on out. When I got to the top he just muttered more to himself "humpf, that Big Dog climbed right on out". That struck me so funny I went right home and tried to buy Bigdog plates. There are about a half dozen variations of the spelling and Bhigdog was the only one left.

So there it is...............Bob

I liked the sticker on my valve cover. On other forums I usually use "stratosman" after my bass boat, but I wanted to use a more appropriate name here.

I also like that the "Buick Eight" letters on the front of the car.

Mine is an anagram of my initials and first two OLD tractor loves: Hart Parr and Rumely......

I am fortunate to own a 1913 Lozier touring.

Might sound smug, but I like being known as the "Lozierman".

I first found Lozier parts in 1967 and it took me more than 30 years to get a complete car.

Uh.....well, it's the hospital in Harriman, Tennessee's fault. Mom wanted my name to be Johnny, and they told her that was not a "proper" name. Never happen in today's world, would it ? On another site, I'm J.Byrd, that was the way the FAA required us to sign certain documents, first initial, last name.

Just prior to joining this forum I bought an all original 1966 Skylark convertible off the original owner. A car I do regreat selling, and a car I felt like a King driving. The rest is self explanatory.

Mine is kinda obvious too. I am a big fan of the 1934 Chevrolet. "Knee-Action" was Chevrolet's name for Dubonnet independent front suspension, introduced on the 1934 Master series cars.

Oldest of eight children, therefor First born

Ben

Jackofalltrades is what it is and born in '70

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I had a '58 Mustang when I signed on. Sold it 6-7 years ago

People might think that Bhigdog is a self expression of importance. Not so. I used to have a 2000 Dodge 4 X 4 pick up truck. Bought it brand new. One cold winter day I was up to NY State picking up a few hundred feet of curly maple from a local. It was down hill behind his house in about 10" of powder snow. I backed on down. As we loaded the wood the guy mentioned that most locals drove Chevys or Fords. Said around there they mostly just dropped the "D" from Dodge and called them all just plain "Dogs". After we were loaded he kind of stood back and waited to see how I would do climbing up out of his yard through the snow. I never spun a wheel and drove right on out. When I got to the top he just muttered more to himself "humpf, that Big Dog climbed right on out". That struck me so funny I went right home and tried to buy Bigdog plates. There are about a half dozen variations of the spelling and Bhigdog was the only one left.

So there it is...............Bob

Dodge have always been king of the 4 wheel territory..

I have nothing left to add to this thread... (where's the whistle emoticon ? )

I'm happy with a wrench in my hand whether it is putting something together or taking it apart. Just the thought of getting my tools out to go do a job brings a smile to my face.

It is supposed to be funny. At least, I thought it would be a funny name for an old mechanic.

Dodge have always been king of the 4 wheel territory..

I have nothing left to add to this thread... (where's the whistle emoticon ? )

Got rid of the Big dog. Traded it in on a 2004 Dodge Cummins diesel and kept the plates. So the new Bhigdog lives on. Best truck I ever owned...............Bob

My first car, Dad bought it new and I was with him at 8 years old and I still have it.

Mine is pretty straightforward. I thought it represented me and my car when I first joined. Glad I didn't have my current brood then otherwise it might have been JohnD5669727813

My Buick is a '41. My Grandson named me TA TA when he was two, so my plate and user name has to be 41 - 4 - TA TA:)

I own a 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook(although the script reads Cambridge on the side)

When I was in high school, I picked up the nick-name "Bulldog".

I've had people that have known for some time ask "Bulldog, what is your real name?"

I live in Birmingham, Alabama. The local shorthand for Birmingham is Bham.

So, bhambulldog is my username on

three Buick forums,

two Ford forums

a Dodge forum

and Photobucket

Model # of the 1950 Eight cylinder Chryslers I own.

No guessing here - just who I am....

We have a generally decent bunch here.

I just never cared for the idea of some folks trying to "snipe" from behind a phony identity like they used to do on the CB radio in the 1970s.

You know who I am and what I stand for -- and that I'm pleased to be able to serve AACA, our members, and the old-car hobby in general.

That which is distasteful to you, do not do to another......

One day when I was thinking of a company name I heard a big pack of coyotes out in the back property howling and carrying on. Sounded like they were laughing. So that's what the company's name became to be. Laughing Coyote.

Back in the pre computer days I wrote occasional letters to Old Cars and other hobby mags, sometimes local papers. You had to give your name, address and phone # if you wanted to get published. As Email became widespread some rags were pleading with the people to at least tell their location. I still get frustrated when people ask for assistance with things and they expect you to guess where they are. When I started here I thought of a few catchy names but went with the name and state in case someone needs a Jersey boy for a favor. If I changed now I'd lose all my credits.

On the other hand, there's too many Daves here.

I'm an old fudd with old cars.

Gil Fitzhugh the Elder, Morristown, NJ

'13 Ford Model T, '12 Buick Model 35, '11 Stanley Model 63, '07 Cadillac Model K

Well, mine is fairly self explanatory, before I got back into the engineering profession I did a two year stint at a restoration shop, trimming cars..an older version of what upholstery work is called.. so to trim a car seemed liked a good name...as is true of a lot of things, thought I was the cleverest person out there and no one had ever thought of that name....Mr. Google cured me of that ego trip!

The fellow at the restoration shop under whom I apprenticed was a master trimmer, and of German descent. He was laid back in general, but had no patience with people. One day a tour was coming through the shop, and a woman stuck her head in our room and asked loudly "Is this where the seamstresses work"? He was out of his chair in an instant, abandoning the sewing machine to fuss at her that "We're not SEAMSTRESSES, we're TRIMMERS"!!

Its a Finnish pistol... tough as nails, just like the country!

I am a man of his word so I sign everything that I write.

The spell check wouldn't let me use ****** so I tried ******** and the ******** thing wouldn't take that either. Then the next three tries were already in use. Well, ***** ******* ******** the **** ****** thing. Out of desperation I typed in this name an to my surprise *** ***** *******.

And that's the honest truth.

Bernie

Mine is pretty straightforward as well, my name shortened along with the home state - and while I mostly agree with Marty's preference for actual names vs. "cute online names" I also think the Internet shennanigans in general can drive one to seek a little more privacy. I no longer display my full name here, for that reason, although I am happy to connect via PM and have done so many times here to help and be helped by a generally great crowd.

I have a couple other "handles" that are more interesting. While not real active on H.A.M.B. (not as much time for all the forums out there), but go by "FastBrass" there in hopes the Speedster lives up to that name upon completion. Also, Old World Shepherds on a couple other sites - a reference to our (down to one, unfortunately) "Old World" German Shepherd Dogs - a passion Mrs. Mack and I both share. They tend to be straight backed, larger and long haired with rich color in their coats. Truly "Full Classics" in the world of dogs!

The name kind of stuck when I purchased the 1904 Cad and a neighbor told me I needed a bigger shack to store all the old cars in. Took the advise and moved into a larger place. Plus it was one of my favorite movies.

I was named " the old guy " by members of the Gran Sport club, and I guess it stuck !! (I am 81)

20 years ago in the company I was working for your username was assigned as first letter of first name and first 7 letters of last. But since I worked with my brother and we both had the same first letter they used first two letters of first name and then the first 6 of the last name.

Old Guy, Bill Wyman from the Rolling Stones just turned 78 today, so maybe it is all relative?

The "62" in my name stands for an Impala. It's what I had when I was 16 and is what I'm planning on for my next car project. The rest is my First Name and Initial for my Last.

Bill