Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

[Richard M.]

Over the last several years there has been much discussion about Mike's database. I had these files on my Free Comcast Website a few years ago but when Comcast Corporate decided to delete all User data it was no longer on the net.

Here is a compilation of all of the files I've acquired over the years. It all came from a Public Website so I am presenting it all here for future reference. One file exceeds our 2.86MB limit so that is not supplied. It's 5.8MB. I will try to use a compression tool to get it within the limit to include that if I can.

Rich

[Todd H.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Thanks, Rich!

[James G.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Mike Hunt was a great 56 / 57 Historian. It was a shame he was killed testing a customer vintage motorcycle when a lady pulled out in front of him in early June 2007. A bunch of us put on the 50 years of 57 Corvettes at BLOOMINGTON SPECIAL COLLECTION that year and Mike was suppose to be with us. I talked to him two weeks before.

He started his data collecting in the late 60's after he returned from service in Vietnam. All paper files in those days. He did own a very early APPLE

[Arland D.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

I still have the questionnaire and hand written letter that Mike sent from way back......................

[Dick W.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Over the last several years there has been much discussion about Mike's database. I had these files on my Free Comcast Website a few years ago but when Comcast Corporate decided to delete all User data it was no longer on the net.

Here is a compilation of all of the files I've acquired over the years. It all came from a Public Website so I am presenting it all here for future reference. One file exceeds our 2.86MB limit so that is not supplied. It's 5.8MB. I will try to use a compression tool to get it within the limit to include that if I can.

Rich

Upload it to dropbox, live, etc and then post a link. Easier than trying to compress it

[Loren L.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Weren't all of Mike's surveys and date directed to Ken Kayser, who was supposedly going to arrange their archiving at Kettering? If true, is there a reason this hasn't happened?

[Edward M.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

I personally spoke with the archivist at Kettering University a while back. They have Mike Hunt's old computer and floppy discs, Apple IIE vintage stuff.

They can, and will, retrieve the information, for a fee. I have tried multiple times to get this funded by NCRS, but so far nothing has happened. Perhaps there are things going on behind the scenes.

I do know that the longer we wait, the harder it will be to retrieve that information. Floppy discs, etc. have a shelf life.

Ya'll recall the hassles with retrieving the data from the GM microfiche for the shipping data.

These sort of things are perfect for grad level students and research assistants at the universities. They do stuff like this all of the time; they just need the funding.

And I think NCRS could package and sell the info (minus the personal owner info, of course). It is a win win, and it keeps the information (and the legacy) of Mike's tremendous research alive.

We are losing way too much historical info as our members pass on.

Here is a great reason WHY this is important...

A year or so ago a black with red interior 1957 283 hp FI, 4 speed car was sold at auction. The very same VIN appears in Mike Hunt's data as a Copper with beige interior, 250 hp FI, powerglide car.

Time is passing faster than we realize.

Could we at least request a quote from Kettering on an estimated cost to retrieve the info from the Apple format to something that a PC can read? Isn't this what NCRS is all about, saving the history of the cars.

[Loren L.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Ed, thanks. Did either the NCM or NCRS attempt to pursue this data at all? If either approached Kettering and offered a plan for its archival and processing, is Kettering able/willing to give it up?

[Gary C.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Mr. Lundberg,

I personally had negotiated with Mike Hunt several months before his untimely accident to obtain his 56-7 research project data from his attic for NCRS and the NCM.

Unfortunately, Mike Hunt had his fatal motorcycle accident before that could be accomplished.

There's a long story about why/how Mike Hunt's 56-7 research project data collection went to Kettering. As I was informed at the time, conditions of the acquisition agreement were that Kettering committed to put together a display and make Mike Hunt's 56-7 research project data available.

Several years ago I contacted Kettering and was advised the display hadn't been developed and the only way to see any of Mike Hunt's 56-7 research project data was in person by appointment at Kettering.

And that's where I left it.

Gary
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[Craig S.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Have six chapter's of Mike Hunts research data. It is mainly 1956 data and info but includes some 1957. Each chapter is in a blue binder. It appears to have VIN's collected up to Oct. 1980. Approximately when I restored a 1956 I had.
I will be glad to send them to who ever could use and share the info the best. Just send a message as to who and where.

[Richard M.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Gary, et al.....

I will volunteer to help do this. I just need server space. Last night I was also offered a 500+ MB CD of data.

Rich

[Joe R.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Might I suggest that this information and research data be forwarded to the editor of the "Restorer" so it could be shared with all members. This forum is for technical information only. Research data is shared on the pages of the "Restorer" magazine.

JR

[Edward M.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Ed, thanks. Did either the NCM or NCRS attempt to pursue this data at all? If either approached Kettering and offered a plan for its archival and processing, is Kettering able/willing to give it up?

Loren;

I have no idea where this situation is at this point.

I figure that someone in an "official NCRS" capacity should approach Kettering to negotiate the retrieval of the data, the Mike Hunt Display and Research Archive, etc.

I don't know the terms of the donation to Kettering, but I am hoping that we (NCRS) can figure out how to get access to the info and still honor the wishes of Mike Hunt.

[Richard M.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Might I suggest that this information and research data be forwarded to the editor of the "Restorer" so it could be shared with all members. This forum is for technical information only. Research data is shared on the pages of the "Restorer" magazine.

JR

JR, Inasmuch as I agree it should eventually become Paper for all, it must become Digital before becoming Paper. Vinnie must have access to digital files to turn it into Paper. We need to get to step one with this. Step one is simply acquisition, then digitizing it. Vinnie is busy enough and needs help. Plunking all of this solely on him would take a very long time to accomplish.

As far as I am concerned, Mike's Research Data is Technical Data, much like when someone posts the Technical question on a vin# on a plate or a stamp on a pad. If we need to have a Sub-Forum for this type of information, so be it. I'll suggest we leave that to the NCRS.org Administrators and their Management. But remember there are only less than a handfull of people who push the buttons at our website and their time is quite limited. For now, we just need to get the ball rolling.

As mentioned earlier, it's easy to talk about doing this. It's been going on for years. No one has stepped up to the plate to do this. I am saying I will do this, in whatever capacity I can. If it becomes controversial and ugly and frustrating and annoying, I will graciously bow out and forget all about it. If my offer to help to do this is not accepted, that's fine too. I have plenty of other stuff I can do in my retirement. If you want to head this up yourself and be the director, go for it. I'll step rearward.

Have six chapter's of Mike Hunts research data. It is mainly 1956 data and info but includes some 1957. Each chapter is in a blue binder. It appears to have VIN's collected up to Oct. 1980. Approximately when I restored a 1956 I had.
I will be glad to send them to who ever could use and share the info the best. Just send a message as to who and where.

Craig, This will be great. Somehow the organization should accommodate your tremendous offer to digitize this.

Rich

[Richard M.]

Re: Mike Hunt 1956 1957 Database

Upload it to dropbox, live, etc and then post a link. Easier than trying to compress it

Dick, I've investigated that site before and opted not to use it after reading the 178,237 pages of the User Agreement.