1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

[Arland D.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Chuck,

You're the first person to refer to an SVDB penny since.................

Arland

[Joe R.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

As I recall, Dick, they went for about $3,500.00 for the set.



Hi JR.

Seems like nobody cares to collect real stuff anymore. I've heard the statement:

"Why bother, all the material is available on CD, or on the Internet, etc".

I guess nobody remembers going through hundreds, if not thousands of Lincoln Head pennies, looking for that elusive 1909 SVDB mint mark.

Of course, it looked like ALL the other Lincoln pennies, but to a collector, it was a real find. It was the "real deal".

I've collected magazines and original literature for decades. Shame is today nobody wants it.

Chuck

Chuck,

Florida is a good place to find pennies. Lots of old folks down there. In Destin a few years back and reached in my pocket to find a 1909 VDB. In MS shape too! Had a little glob of glue on the back side. Imagine where that came from???

JR

PS. The Cypress Gardens show back years ago would have a literature swap one evening in the host hotel (dump). Wish they still had those! Some fantastic buys including a set of "The Restorer".

[Mark S.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

The seller is a good person; and I am personally saddened to lose him from the hobby!

[Dave S.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

You guys obviously aren't collectors.

Chuck

Chuck,
These guys have no clue what collecting is................
I don't like a lot of their ideas and opinions but I don't get on the DB and put them down. People need to respect what others do in this hobby. Shame on them.
Lots of us have had much pleasure collecting paper items and I plan to continue.

[Gary C.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

JR,

Recently asked the Florida Chairman if the Chapter would start having the literature swap meet again. Ed said he'd bring it up as many members have requested it. Some of the Florida Chapter members would have a display of some very interesting and not often seen pieces.

Usually get some Canadian cones in Jan at Kissimmee.

Dave and Chuck,

I treasure my literature collection that I start in 1982 when I was laid up and needed something to stay active doing, which was buying literature from the Driveline and Hemmings.

However, I do use the CD versions of the Restorer and Parts Books to locate things. Then I dive into and use the original paper from my collection. Best of both worlds IMHO.

Gary....

[Joe R.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

JR,
However, I do use the CD versions of the Restorer and Parts Books to locate things. Then I dive into and use the original paper from my collection. Best of both worlds IMHO.

Gary....

Gary,

Where did you get CD versions of the Parts Books? Is that the P & A catalogs or what?

Thanks,
Joe

[Chuck G.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Chuck,
These guys have no clue what collecting is................
I don't like a lot of their ideas and opinions but I don't get on the DB and put them down. People need to respect what others do in this hobby. Shame on them.
Lots of us have had much pleasure collecting paper items and I plan to continue.

I always liked to find original stuff, like original sales brochures for my cars, original glove box items, etc.

Now, seems like everybody is satisfied with a repro, and doesn't want a real item.

As I said before, many feel that the INFORMATION is available online or elsewhere, and since that is the case, why bother or care about the original items that CONTAIN this information.

Maybe my previous example using a Lincoln Head penny was a poor one. Maybe a better analogy would be someone who collects "First Edition" books.


Certainly, the same stories or novels are available in paperback for 50 cents, but there's something to be said about having the real thing.

Chuck

[Dick W.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Gary,

Where did you get CD versions of the Parts Books? Is that the P & A catalogs or what?

Thanks,
Joe

Joe, theiy are available on fleabay

[Dave S.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

I always liked to find original stuff, like original sales brochures for my cars, original glove box items, etc.

Now, seems like everybody is satisfied with a repro, and doesn't want a real item.

As I said before, many feel that the INFORMATION is available online or elsewhere, and since that is the case, why bother or care about the original items that CONTAIN this information.

Maybe my previous example using a Lincoln Head penny was a poor one. Maybe a better analogy would be someone who collects "First Edition" books.

Certainly, the same stories or novels are available in paperback for 50 cents, but there's something to be said about having the real thing.

Chuck

Chuck,
Us real collectors started long before the internet when we had to chase all these unique items from friends, networking and Hemmings Ads. All by telephone. That is what made it special and I can say I have more solid friendships that way than from any other.
One of my pet pieves is the low point allocation of glovebox items in the judging of 53 to 67 cars. Original pieces get you virtually no points. 68-72 cars are a bit better in that regard. Judges are so uneducated on that stuff and they can't tell the difference between original and repro anyway so anything will do.
The internet changed things with all the exposure and uneducated buyers and sellers. One can't tell real from repro in a photo so who knows what to buy.
I still look for scarce/original items and enjoy buying them when found. For instance, how much enjoyment did we have assembling our complete Corvette News set or Restorer set back in the 80's and 90's. Someday others will appreciate seeing the the items we have as much as I enjoy owning them.
Enough of that.............

[Gary C.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Chuck and Dave,

Maybe we're just renaissance literature guys.

Gary
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[D S.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

As I recall, Dick, they went for about $3,500.00 for the set.



Hi JR.

Seems like nobody cares to collect real stuff anymore. I've heard the statement:

"Why bother, all the material is available on CD, or on the Internet, etc".

I guess nobody remembers going through hundreds, if not thousands of Lincoln Head pennies, looking for that elusive 1909 SVDB mint mark.

Of course, it looked like ALL the other Lincoln pennies, but to a collector, it was a real find. It was the "real deal".

I've collected magazines and original literature for decades. Shame is today nobody wants it.

Chuck

I'm inclined to agree with Chuck on collecting original material. It is similar with most of us when we want original, correct parts for our Corvettes and some of us pay quite a penny for the parts. It hurts the pocketbook at the time but "we gotta have it". After a year or so you're glad you got what you did and the money you spent isn't as significant.
Everyone has their niche. I like original parts and paperwork when possible. However due to the fact that production and survival of original items were limited many of us were forced to settle for reproductions. Reproductions never gave me that fully satisfied feeling though.

[Dave S.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Chuck and Dave,

Maybe we're just renaissance literature guys.

Gary
....

Chuck/Gary,
Think of getting to know Bill Lester, Howard Baker, Alan Kaplan just to name a few. Many more if I do a little research.
I'm sure you guys have a pretty good list as well.

[Arland D.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Looking at the numbers, we are closing in on 53,500 members so about 53K members have come and gone since we ran out of the 600 issues of Vol 1 #1 and probably 50K since the Best of Volume 1 was printed in 1977. For all those who came along later, it is a difficult task to find the early issues but that is where the fun and challenge comes in. For those with very few alternatives, the DVD is the next best thing. Considering many of the original issues were tossed or lined a bird cage, the potential for finding them becomes even smaller. We should all appreciate the fact that every now and then a collection or several early issues become available for those who are interested in the hard copy origins of NCRS. I still like Chuck's reference to the SVDB............................

Arland

[Joe R.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Up to $2500.00 with one bid and 3 hours to go!!

Check it out!

JR

[Joe R.]

Re: 1953, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1970 Corvette Restorer Magazines

Sold at $2500.00 and a bargain at that! Included a complete set of the "Driveline". Got that but don't have a complete set of the "Restorer". Would give a $1000.00 for the first four issues in mint condition and in the wrapper.

Hint, Hint!

JR