History of Lateral G

[LS7 Z/28]

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.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

small world isn't it.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

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.

[camcojb]

I stumpled 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.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 (http://www.gulbransonphoto.com/).

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.

[Musclerodz]

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.

[camcojb]

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:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

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

[camcojb]

wait Mike, I thought I was #58? :getout:
You actually just beat Mike to the door, you're #57. :lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

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

[96z28ss]

How do you look up what member number you are?

[fleetus macmullitz]

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.


Mike,

Only one of the best??? :badidea:



:D

[LS7 Z/28]

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 (http://www.gulbransonphoto.com/).

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.

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:

[coolwelder62]

: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!!!!!!

[tubbed69]

: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

[DOOM]

How do you look up what member number you are?

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.

[Frankenstine]

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

[Ummgawa]

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.

[camcojb]

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

[fleetus macmullitz]

Great story Jody.

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

r5CTKlF45Ds

:D

[camcojb]

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

[camcojb]

How do you look up what member number you are?

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.
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.

[B Schein]

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

[clill]

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

[camcojb]

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
:headscratch: :peepwall:

[HEEP]

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

HEEP

[Sieg]

# 47 and I don't even like the place.
You need to go practice your C-box skills........grumpster! :D

[ccracin]

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

[clill]

Back when Scott and Jody were still pups...

[camcojb]

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

[fleetus macmullitz]

HVjbf-dHjW0

[Ricochet]

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

[KPC67]

2000 on the nose!

[glassman]

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

[MaxHarvard]

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 :)

[Hydratech®]

"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:

[MaxHarvard]

"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.

[Bowtieracing]

...

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..

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

Thank you Jody for the update.

[camcojb]

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:

[syborg tt]

Looks like I joined on 06-09-05.

Holy cow has this been a fun ride

[will69camaro]

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).

[srh3trinity]

Thanks to all that have been involved in making this such a great site. It is amazing how helpful these sites and the contributors are. Also, when you don't see any true PT rides running around your town and everybody looks at you funny when you try to explain what kind of car you are building, it is nice to be around people that "get it."

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks to all that have been involved in making this such a great site. It is amazing how helpful these sites and the contributors are. Also, when you don't see any true PT rides running around your town and everybody looks at you funny when you try to explain what kind of car you are building, it is nice to be around people that "get it."

Very well said. :thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

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).

I'm still around and I read what's going on. :thumbsup: I just lurk and enjoy.

As many probably know, I stepped back from running the site and site ownership. I was overwhelmed with trying to balance my family, career, and the demands of running this site. I can't begin to explain the volume of hours it takes to maintain every facet of this site. From the SQL, software licensing, hosting problems, server loads, members having technical problems, advertising inquiries, advertising renewals, creating/changing banners, feature cars, drama between members, vendors problems, etc, etc, etc. It's a full time job.

The site was never about me. It was always about the community. I didn't feel the need to make a big announcement when there was a transition of ownership. I stepped back and felt the weight lift. I focused on my family and other things that I love. Primarily photography, but that's another story.




Now as for the history of this site, it goes back a loooooong way. I was one of the original members of PT.com (like #180 or something). It was in it's infancy. The movement didn't even have a common name. Every magazine had a different label for us (and Frieburger hated us). There were constant flame wars about how big the wheels had to be, bitching about two tone paint jobs - all that meaningless stuff.

I finally got fed up one day, and instead of complaining to Larry, I decided to just go do my own thing. By then, I had become good friends with Jody, Jeff and Brent and asked them, hey if I start a website, would you want to hang out? I registered the specific domain name Lateral-g.net on more or less a whim in the early summer of 2004. It had the basic premise of what we were all about (anti pro-street) and it had a G in it - for Gulbranson. lol

I started with phpBB, and freeware message board that at the time was preloaded in most Cpanel webhosting accounts. It just exploded. I think we got up close to 400 members in 4 months. By Thanksgiving of '04, I knew that the phpBB wasn't going to cut it, it was complete garbage. I tried everything to port the SQL database over to vBulletin, but just coudn't make it work. So I pulled the plug and we started over from scratch. Zero members, zero posts. But I'm glad I did it.

As things started rolling along, the membership snowballed, and all of a sudden, the PT movement was THE place to be for magazines and television. Lateral-g.net was mentioned in countless magazines and on TV. It just mushroomed.

We made every effort to make this place a positive place. Talk to each other exactly how we would if I were standing in your garage. I never once had anyone complain to me that we're too civil and down to earth, but got constant feedback on how much people enjoyed the positive, genuine feel of our community.

I'm proud of the team that I assembled that helped guide me grow the site. In the beginning, every one of the Mods that helped me were parents. Once you have kids, life really gets put into perspective. I'm sure everyone that is reading this and has kids knows exactly what I mean. I listened to everyone's thoughts and input and never took a decision to kick anyone off here lightly. I learned to have thick skin. I learned that there are always 3 sides to every story. I learned that there are really great people everywhere - just take a moment and hear their story.

I've had so many adventures around the country because of this site. I've made so many great friends because of this community.

[Stuart Adams]

Scott , thanks for bringing me along for the ride. Great to hear from you. Hope all is well. Miss ya dude.

[fleetus macmullitz]

When you hear from the founder...that's post of the year material. :D :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

Very cool thread! Just one question, If Jody is user number 7 then who the heck is 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6?

1 XcYZ
2 jonny51
3 907rs
4 zbugger
5 pushrod 243
6 bschein
7 camcojb
8 lvcamaro
9 The Rookie
10 keith

Some are still here, others are not with us (literally) and others haven't signed on in a while. But that's the top 10 by user id.

[protour73]

Outstanding thing you did starting this site Scott!!!!.... and fantastic job Jody has done after passing the torch to him. A dynamic duo!!!

This is my favorite car website because of content, but more for the people on here. Great knowledge, but even greater people......friends!!

...and I would be remiss if I did not THANK YOU again, for choosing my car as one of the feature cars here. Besides being published in CHP, it has been one of the highlights since finishing the major part of the build on my car.

Thanks Scott and great to see back on here... I still wish I could see your car in person!!!

I'm still around and I read what's going on. :thumbsup: I just lurk and enjoy.

The site was never about me. It was always about the community. I didn't feel the need to make a big announcement when there was a transition of ownership. I stepped back and felt the weight lift. I focused on my family and other things that I love. Primarily photography, but that's another story.
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I'm proud of the team that I assembled that helped guide me grow the site. In the beginning, every one of the Mods that helped me were parents. Once you have kids, life really gets put into perspective. I'm sure everyone that is reading this and has kids knows exactly what I mean. I listened to everyone's thoughts and input and never took a decision to kick anyone off here lightly. I learned to have thick skin. I learned that there are always 3 sides to every story. I learned that there are really great people everywhere - just take a moment and hear their story.

I've had so many adventures around the country because of this site. I've made so many great friends because of this community.

[glassman]

I have to be honest. As a relative newcomer, theres probably not a day that goes by (when here) that i wish i coulda found it sooner. The 90's were very difficult for me financially, raising three kids, buying a company that was bankrupt with virtually no money. So when things begin to turn around for me in 99' ish, i began playing with cars again after being absent for 15 years. Boy, i could of used this type of info while building my stuff through the last 10 years.

But, hey, i'm here now, love it and look forward to what we have in store for the future. I've been on almost every day since joining earlier last year. Just a classy place to be with like minded people.

:thankyou: :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Well I remember when the site used to have a chat room!



Love ya Scott....


Charley? You suck. See ya at Thanksgiving.


I'm not sure what I'd do without all of you. And that's all I'm going to say.

[DaleTx]

We made every effort to make this place a positive place. Talk to each other exactly how we would if I were standing in your garage. I never once had anyone complain to me that we're too civil and down to earth, but got constant feedback on how much people enjoyed the positive, genuine feel of our community.


Mission accomplished! Thanks to you and Jody for all you're hard work on the site...past and present.

You've got a good thing going here :thumbsup:

:lateral:

[DRJDVM's '69]

#65....wow...

I must cruise this site 4-10 times a day...its my computer Homepage

Thank you to everyone that has contributed to this site..

[Shmoov69]

:animated_bye_bye_em I remember actually meeting Scott and Jody somewhere back in time! It was either on the power tour, or at Bristol Bash or something a long time ago! They both asked me to come and play over here and I lurked for many years but didn't join till just a few ago. Actually didn't want to have another board to have to steal my time! LoL! But lurked anyway, guess I thought that was different somehow! LoL!

Anyway, good peeps, low drama and high knowledge content! Keep up the good work guys!!:thankyou:

[Ummgawa]

I think I'm number 21. I recall the "old site" when it was quite literally Jody, Scott, Brent. Trush, Stuart and a few others. It was a pot hole compared to the Grand Canyon it is now. I joined up at the old site planning to PT my 69 Camaro. The smaller site started to grow and Scott talked about transitioning to the new software and resigning up. My sign up date is prior to Jody's (somehow) but I didn't make the top ten. No matter, moderating here has been a real adventure. Met some of the finest humans I've ever known right here. The dudes running this place are first class. Well, besides Charlie, he's just "classified".

[Ricochet]

I'm still around and I read what's going on. :thumbsup: I just lurk and enjoy.

As many probably know, I stepped back from running the site and site ownership. I was overwhelmed with trying to balance my family, career, and the demands of running this site. I can't begin to explain the volume of hours it takes to maintain every facet of this site. From the SQL, software licensing, hosting problems, server loads, members having technical problems, advertising inquiries, advertising renewals, creating/changing banners, feature cars, drama between members, vendors problems, etc, etc, etc. It's a full time job.

The site was never about me. It was always about the community. I didn't feel the need to make a big announcement when there was a transition of ownership. I stepped back and felt the weight lift. I focused on my family and other things that I love. Primarily photography, but that's another story.




Now as for the history of this site, it goes back a loooooong way. I was one of the original members of PT.com (like #180 or something). It was in it's infancy. The movement didn't even have a common name. Every magazine had a different label for us (and Frieburger hated us). There were constant flame wars about how big the wheels had to be, bitching about two tone paint jobs - all that meaningless stuff.

I finally got fed up one day, and instead of complaining to Larry, I decided to just go do my own thing. By then, I had become good friends with Jody, Jeff and Brent and asked them, hey if I start a website, would you want to hang out? I registered the specific domain name Lateral-g.net on more or less a whim in the early summer of 2004. It had the basic premise of what we were all about (anti pro-street) and it had a G in it - for Gulbranson. lol

I started with phpBB, and freeware message board that at the time was preloaded in most Cpanel webhosting accounts. It just exploded. I think we got up close to 400 members in 4 months. By Thanksgiving of '04, I knew that the phpBB wasn't going to cut it, it was complete garbage. I tried everything to port the SQL database over to vBulletin, but just coudn't make it work. So I pulled the plug and we started over from scratch. Zero members, zero posts. But I'm glad I did it.

As things started rolling along, the membership snowballed, and all of a sudden, the PT movement was THE place to be for magazines and television. Lateral-g.net was mentioned in countless magazines and on TV. It just mushroomed.

We made every effort to make this place a positive place. Talk to each other exactly how we would if I were standing in your garage. I never once had anyone complain to me that we're too civil and down to earth, but got constant feedback on how much people enjoyed the positive, genuine feel of our community.

I'm proud of the team that I assembled that helped guide me grow the site. In the beginning, every one of the Mods that helped me were parents. Once you have kids, life really gets put into perspective. I'm sure everyone that is reading this and has kids knows exactly what I mean. I listened to everyone's thoughts and input and never took a decision to kick anyone off here lightly. I learned to have thick skin. I learned that there are always 3 sides to every story. I learned that there are really great people everywhere - just take a moment and hear their story.

I've had so many adventures around the country because of this site. I've made so many great friends because of this community.

Hail to the Grand Pooh Bah! :king: I remember our converstaion like it was yesterday Scott. Who would have ever thought it would have grown into what it has. The friendships and knowledge I have been fortunate to capture from this site is second to none. We all have this passion (or addiction) for this hobby and it's great to have a place to come share it. Thanks to Scott for creating this & to Jody for keeping it going. :thankyou:

[WSSix]

I love this place. Thanks Scott, Jody, and everyone else for making it a great place to hang out.

[Streetking]

Looks like I joined on 06-09-05.

Holy cow has this been a fun ride

+1 Me too, I love this place and it's always been my homepage..

[JohnC]

+1 Me too, I love this place and it's always been my homepage..

+2 Still my homepage also since '05...

#1409...oh well.

:thankyou: , Scott and Jody.

[CRCRFT78]

And my lucky number is…...

[Flash68]

And my lucky number is…...

1525... not too shabby

[hifi875]

Dang I can't believe I've been a member since aug 05. Doesn't seem that long to me

[CRCRFT78]

Thanks Dave I tried to look it up.

[HAULNSS]

Member #44 here. :lostmarbles:

I still check in all the time. :thumbsup:


Randy

[BC69]

Finally someone gave me the info I was looking for! I was gone for 6-months and all of the sudden Scott was gone!

#19 here, but clearly not as active. I remember Scott's personal website he had when P-T.Com was the only place - I stole his paint color back then.

I like to take the honor in being one of the only website's Scott designed that wasn't car related. He helped a buddy and I build an investment website in college, and while it is long gone, the website 100% got my buddy a job that he is still at and was a big help in my job hunt. So when I came on last month and he was gone I was all sort of confused! Glad to hear it is working out!

:cheers:

[zbugger]

I remember this site before it had a message board. And I still remember the first version, and the change over to the new one. I didn't know I was so far up the list. I'm not that active anymore, but I lurk. I had time back then. Not anymore. All I have time for is work, and some sleep, and eating. Crap. I have to remember to breathe!!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

That's nothing special, he basically 2 number 2's LOL

[RussMurco]

Neat to hear about the history of this site! I have this as my homepage too and have made so many good friends as a result. It was friends who brought me here and I've enjoyed learning from some really talented people that just amaze me with their skills. It is so awesome to come here and "look over the shoulder" of a Mark Stielow or see the many talented fabricators build a car step by step, where else on earth can you find that?!

[XcYZ]

He helped a buddy and I build an investment website in college, and while it is long gone, the website 100% got my buddy a job that he is still at and was a big help in my job hunt.



You never told me that, that's great! Glad it was a worthwhile project.

[Rybar]

Scott, good to see you back posting. Hopefully you stick around and I know what you mean by kids I went from zero to three in a hurry and now my life revolves around them!

For some reason I can find my member # on the wifes macbook, any idea know how I can check?

[camcojb]

Scott, good to see you back posting. Hopefully you stick around and I know what you mean by kids I went from zero to three in a hurry and now my life revolves around them!

For some reason I can find my member # on the wifes macbook, any idea know how I can check?
You are #289

[MSchu]

168 here. I started reading pt.com in high school 10 years ago. Sold my Camaro a long time ago but still lurk here.

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

Did you ever finish your Camaro? That was always one of my favorite project cars from back in the day.

[rwhite692]

#51 Here.

I don't check in or post as often as I once did, Life seems to get in the way too often. I also had my photo-hosting provider go out of business, so every linked photo I've ever posted on the 'net went dark...that was a bummer.

I have made many great friends through this site and Jody and Scott, and all of the moderators, are to be commended for doing all of the hard work needed to maintain it. Thanks guys!

-Rob

[ArisESQ]

http://web.archive.org/web/20031023000207/http://www.lateral-g.net/


Stumbled onto the site when I was searching for info on the Wayne Due subframe. And now here I am, 8 years later. Trapped.

[GregWeld]

#51 Here.

I don't check in or post as often as I once did, Life seems to get in the way too often. I also had my photo-hosting provider go out of business, so every linked photo I've ever posted on the 'net went dark...that was a bummer.

I have made many great friends through this site and Jody and Scott, and all of the moderators, are to be commended for doing all of the hard work needed to maintain it. Thanks guys!

-Rob




Get back on here you bum!!

[Sieg]

Thanks Rob :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

http://web.archive.org/web/20031023000207/http://www.lateral-g.net/


Stumbled onto the site when I was searching for info on the Wayne Due subframe. And now here I am, 8 years later. Trapped.



Did I post this WD C5 (sub #3) in your thread?? I went to his shop a couple times for different members on here…

Mine hangin from the shed ceiling:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/file-4.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shop%20Pix/file-4.jpg.html)

[rwhite692]

Get back on here you bum!!

Well, I posted a question today in the EFI / Forced Induction section!

[ArisESQ]

Did I post this WD C5 (sub #3) in your thread?? I went to his shop a couple times for different members on here…

Mine hangin from the shed ceiling:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/file-4.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shop%20Pix/file-4.jpg.html)

I definitely spoke to you about it! I think you actually told me about a prototype frame he had been making that utilized stock geometry control arms or something - I had my heart set on picking one up when he closed doors.

I ended up finding a C4 Wayne Due a while later.

[Payton King]

A little bit of history hanging there.

Oh, and I am number 24. Just think if I could have all of the countless hours I have spent on this site back...my effective age would be 16.

[GregWeld]

A little bit of history hanging there.

Oh, and I am number 24. Just think if I could have all of the countless hours I have spent on this site back...my effective age would be 16.




I'd be back in diapers!



NO COMMENTS FROM YOU EITHER CHARLEY!




LOL

[Ummgawa]

#51 Here.

I don't check in or post as often as I once did, Life seems to get in the way too often. I also had my photo-hosting provider go out of business, so every linked photo I've ever posted on the 'net went dark...that was a bummer.

I have made many great friends through this site and Jody and Scott, and all of the moderators, are to be commended for doing all of the hard work needed to maintain it. Thanks guys!

-Rob


Good to see you on again Rob...

[Ummgawa]

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 :)


Wow, I had forgotten about that. A bunch of us got together and bought Scott a full Hide-away set up for his 69 as a thank you for his hard work. I was a dealer for Rick's Camaro's (RIP) back then, I do remember the video, is it out there somewhere?

[pro66tour]

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.

A classy and professional source of knowledge, creativity, inspiration and an all round great group of people! Thanks to the founders and all whom keep things current...

[waynieZ]

A classy and professional source of knowledge, creativity, inspiration and an all round great group of people! Thanks to the founders and all whom keep things current...

I agree whole heartedly. I just checked I'm member 2796 and have learned so much here and enjoy every thread and post I read.

Thanks.

[awr68]

I'm #133 and have been here for a long time...a real home away from home! I've made lots of friends from all parts of the world and learned so much about not only cars but life as well! Thanks Scott for all the hard work and Jody for taking on the task of keeping a great thing going!

[lil427z]

I have been here sence the start .

[slow4dr]

#27.....WOW, I had no idea I was that low.

I don't exactly remember how Scott and I got hooked up. I was working at Gale Banks Engineering back in the day in their "Twin Turbo SBC" department. Scott wanted to "borrow" some exhaust manifolds for mock up in his car. I convinced my boss to let me send him a pair to try out in exchange for vendor ability on the forum. Scott set up my own section that I could run a muck with.

I built a couple tech pages that I used to e-mail blast potential customers. I'm pretty sure those posts are still here......somewhere. Turbo tech back then was certainly not what it is today but we made the most of it. We sold quite a few Twin turbo kits thanks to this site.

:flag2:

[raustinss]

#21610 lol ...I was a long time lurker first . joined in 2013 , join pt.com in 2010 after a few yrs lurking there too

[jwillia2]

Cool reading the history. I joined in the beginning and didn’t realize it. This site costed me a lot of sleepless nights and money lol. Love this site !


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