Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion

[Rich C.]

I'm at a loss as to why threads are locked out. As long as there is no criticism directed at a individual person, what's the harm. Holy smoke, didn't we just celebrate the members who served their country...for things like freedom of speech? What could be more relevant to technical discussion...then asking for more technical articles!!! It really is astonishing!!


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
Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA-currently on tap!

[Edward B.]

Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion

I agree Rich. I didn't see a reason to lock that thread. Especially since it has some good suggestions in it. Having only been a member for a few years, I would LOVE to see some of the old restoration articles reprinted. I thought that one was a great idea. Oh well...

Ed

[Vinnie P.]

Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion

If you want to see all the old restoration articles, the complete CD of all the articles is available from the NCRS store.

https://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=105

Unless I receive a different direction from the Publications Committee and/or the Board of Directors, (which they approve of the way it is now) the magazine will continue as is...if you want changes, I suggest you contact your regional director.

[Joe R.]

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Sorry, but I just have to reply to this thread!!!!

As a member of the NCRS for a long time, I have seen editors of The Restorer struggle for articles (actually beg)!
I am only one member of approx. 50,000 plus that have joined the NCRS since it started and I have enjoyed the technical articles as well as the convention articles. Technical subjects are my favorite and I have written several BUT we have to realize that our fellow members have many tastes and deserve to enjoy a wide range of topics based on Corvettes!
I am also a Veteran of Viet Nam and the great tribute to the military men that served in the service of their country was one of the finest articles I have ever seen in The Restorer magazine. Vinnie researched that article carefully to make sure each an every Veteran featured was worthy of that tribute. They certainly were and I salute the brave men who served during that time.
We should be forever proud of The Restorer magazine and every member who has become the editor thru the years. They each have received the highest awards in the automotive industry for their efforts.
I'm gettin down off the stump now!!!!! Goodnight!

JR

[Vinnie P.]

Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion

sorry, but i just have to reply to this thread!!!!

As a member of the ncrs for a long time, i have seen editors of the restorer struggle for articles (actually beg)!
I am only one member of approx. 50,000 plus that have joined the ncrs since it started and i have enjoyed the technical articles as well as the convention articles. Technical subjects are my favorite and i have written several but we have to realize that our fellow members have many tastes and deserve to enjoy a wide range of topics based on corvettes!
I am also a veteran of viet nam and the great tribute to the military men that served in the service of their country was one of the finest articles i have ever seen in the restorer magazine. Vinnie researched that article carefully to make sure each an every veteran featured was worthy of that tribute. They certainly were and i salute the brave men who served during that time.
We should be forever proud of the restorer magazine and every member who has become the editor thru the years. They each have received the highest awards in the automotive industry for their efforts.
I'm gettin down off the stump now!!!!! Goodnight!

Jr

Sir, thank you, sir

[Edward B.]

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Thanks for that link Vinnie. I will definitely order the 68-69 CD!

Joe, I don't think ANYONE was griping about the tribute. Quite the contrary, everyone seemed to love it (myself included). The real issue was the lack of restoration articles in the last issue, and the coverage of the local meets.

Like I said above, I'm still a newbie, so this idea may not work, but why not have the "Restorer" JUST about restoration articles and stories, and have the convention stuff in the "Driveline"?

Ed

[Vinnie P.]

Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion

Thanks for that link Vinnie. I will definitely order the 68-69 CD!

Joe, I don't think ANYONE was griping about the tribute. Quite the contrary, everyone seemed to love it (myself included). The real issue was the lack of restoration articles in the last issue, and the coverage of the local meets.

Like I said above, I'm still a newbie, so this idea may not work, but why not have the "Restorer" JUST about restoration articles and stories, and have the convention stuff in the "Driveline"?

Ed

Ed...I think you're missing the point...way back when, long before me, The Driveline was established to be the commercial/advertising publication and The Restorer was created to be not just articles about restoration but human interest articles as well and also reporting results of the local meets, without any commercial advertising. As we grew as an organization, and more and more chapters came into being around the country, the reporting of chapter events in The Restorer had to go away. It was decided that regional meets and national conventions would be covered and reported in The Restorer, as well as tech and human interest articles. And like I said earlier, if you think it needs changing, then contact your regional director, as it's out of my hands. I served my time on the board of directors from 1992 thru 2003 and was Vice President and President, and I'm not part of the decision making process any longer, but I take direction from them.

[Edward B.]

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It was just a suggestion and no disrespect intended Vinnie.

I'll shut up now.

Ed

[John D.]

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One of the hardest jobs for chapters is getting a newsletter editor. Some people gripe no matter what is printed in it.
I am not into reading a lot of magazines anymore.
But when our Restorer comes I dive into it right away.
Thanks very much Vinnie for the fine job you do. Much appreciated. John D.

Trivia, You should see the professional Camera Vinnie uses. Top notch.

[Rich C.]

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I never had a problem with human interest articles. NEVER did I suggest 100% restoration articles. In fact I enjoyed the armed forces tribute! It just seems the event coverage grows and GROWS and GROWS!!!

And the last issue was the one that lit my fuse! Then to top it off the thought police put a gag order out. That simply isn't right. No disrespect was ever intended!


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
Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA-currently on tap!

[Vinnie P.]

Re: Lack of restoration articles is a technical discussion

Rich, I guess it didn't light your fuse last year or the year before, but the convention coverage was pretty much the same...just as many pages of photos and results and then there are the board meeting minutes and financials that are mandated to be printed as per the by-laws in the fall issue...like I said, if you want it changed, make your suggestions to your regional director.

[Pat M.]

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Thanks very much Vinnie for the fine job you do. Much appreciated.

This. Thanks Vinnie.

[William C.]

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Restorer Editors are special people, We all owe Vonnie and his predecessors a lot of Thanks...

[Steve B.]

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Restorer Editors are special people, We all owe Vonnie and his predecessors a lot of Thanks...

I agree! There was a time when I read many automotive publications and while that time has come and gone, I still look forward to every issue of the restorer and driveline.

[Ken A.]

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Who's Vonnie?