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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
I don't understand all the back slapping of Vinnie...like he or his work is under attack. I've never met Vinnie, seems like a great guy. I'll be the first to admit I have no idea what it takes to put together a magazine of the caliber that the Restorer is. However it is apparent that I wasn't alone in my original gripe. As suggested I'll make my regional director aware next time. But you know what? That's exactly what I was told by a union representative once, it didn't get me far. I don't expect things to change, but thanks for listening. By the way Greg who's been a member since 1985 had some pretty great suggestions!
1973 LS-4 454 coupe owned 24 years (7 of those with a respectable front bumper)
1996 LT-4 Collector Edition coupe owned 13 months
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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
Rich,
It seemed pretty clear to me that you don't think very much at all of the current issue of the Corvette Restorer magazine. Since Vinnie puts in hundreds of uncompensated hours of his personal time shooting photographs of cars and people, coordinating articles for use in every issue, producing every issue, many of us are thankful of the job he does. If I am not mistaken, he has sought to "retire" from this thankless job, but no one has stepped up and offered to take it over. So he carries on. Many like the Restorer magazine, especially the owners of the cars showcased therein. This should partly explain all the back slapping of Vinnie. Are you volunteering to take over as Restorer editor?Comment
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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
the side flags on the 62 are too lowComment
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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
I probably should keep my mouth shut but . . . This is a "volunteer" organization and my motto is (whether it is my local Church or local Corvette Club - NCCC, etc.), unless you are willing to step up and volunteer, keep quiet. That is of course tempered with expressing your opinion to the proper people who are in leadership and can affect change if needed. The BOD has directed the Restorer to show events (as previously stated). You have a Regional Rep from your area on the National BOD. We all belong for various reasons and have different opinions - there is an old saying about pleasing all the people.
Thank you to all the people who spend many hours making this organization run. I appreciate it, maybe someday I can help more! Until then, thanks. Don H.Comment
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It has been said that the NCRS is becoming "grayer" as the years go by and that we need to try cultivate younger members. There was an article in the recent Restorer Magazine about a young boy's trip on now two NCRS road tours with his father, attending the national convention, his involvement in the youth judging program, and his request to his father for his own NCRS membership number at the age of eleven. The look on that boys face when he opened the magazine to his article was priceless! He is hooked, just like I was as a young boy when my dad bought his first Corvette and joined the NCRS back in 1974. He is already looking forward to next year's road tour & convention, and helping me get another car ready for judging. Vinnie's work to get the youth interested in this organization will hopefully keep the NCRS from getting not so gray. Great job Vinnie!
Regards,
James WestLast edited by James W.; September 26, 2014, 07:41 PM.Comment
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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
That speaks volumes James.Comment
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What bothered me the most was the arbitrary manner in which the previous thread on the topic was shut down. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed and this valuable discussion continues.Comment
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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
I have not seen if the disc of old articles has been updated. I bought mine years ago and the format was so bad that it actually crashed my computer. I thought it might be something I did, but the person repairing my computer confirmed the format of the disc was the problem.
I have never had the pleasure of reading them in fear of the same result.
AGAIN: This is a format used quite a few years ago. This has kept me from buying a number of other things as well.
When I finally did buy a new disc on a different topic, I was pleased as could be. But that old disc of articles was trashed and tucked away, as it should have been. At the time there were a number of other members with the same gripe.
I wish I had all the old articles, but I already paid for them once and refuse to pay for them again.
I would hope they fixed that mess a while back, but I would double check before dropping and cash.
MonteComment
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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
I know. I bought the old version for $150 and less than 2 weeks later they came out with the new, more complete version. I was offered $10 off if I wanted to spent another $150 to get the new one. That's total B.S. Every parts supplier I've ever dealt with would give me a heads up for any planned improvements and offered a full credit. You would think the NCRS would offer the same courtesy to their members. NOT!!!!Comment
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Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion
Truth is, the old format was so bad I think they should offer a free trade in for a new one.
When something is so crappy, they should do what they can to make it right.
I do not want to rant and start on the "we are supposed to be brothers and hopefully take care of each other" but the NCRS does need to make buck to keep the really cool thing we have going, going. But, when you produce a bad product you should try to make good on it.
Especially in a case like yours Jim. I get why I am not being taken care of, but in your case what they did was just plain WRONG.
Even after being so disappointed with that disc, I must say almost everything else I have purchased from the NCRS has been pretty close to excellent.
I really wish I felt good enough to use the disc I have because there is some great information on it. But, I am just not willing to chance it again.
Too bad the dollar is more important that doing the right thing.
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