Hi
Is there something like this for C3?

http://www.gordonkillebrew.com/pages/800739/index.htm

 

cajos,

Actually there isn't at this time. I would have suggested that you attend either the judging school for NCRS or the seminars at Bloomington Gold Corvette, that's as close as you'll get.

I see from your profile that your overseas, so my suggestions really aren't applicable for you. I'm pretty sure your probably involved with the NCRS dutch chapter in the Netherlands, a few well versed Master Level judges I believe attended one of your events, ie: Jack Humphrey? He is definitely knowledgeable on C3's especially 'early shark' such as yours. Good luck in your quest to garner more knowledge on the '70 to '72's, I've been involved with these cars since 1987. I continue to enjoy conversing with anyone who has a love for these beautiful automobiles.

 

What a great idea! If there were a one-day, "C3 Overview" class, I would imagine every new owner of a C3 would want to take it. I know that such a class would pare-down that 'C3 learning curve' a bunch.

 

Yes, I'm looking for a workshop where some major topic pass (interior, exterior, weatherstrip, engine, vacuum, electronics suspension, transmission may be a special like installing a Keisler 5 speed). Like the link except it is for C4's. I have to take a vacation anyway so if it's 1 or 2 weeks it will be fine. Preferably with veteran Vette builders (not the hot restro type), but someone showing how it used to be done "old school". This pushes the trainees towards a Quality restoration and understanding where the Vette is coming from. If someone then decides to take a short cut because modern technology changes, then at least it is done with old school in mind.

 

I used to run day classes on rebuilding the things I do; boxes, t arms, differentials, etc. I usually had 10-12 guys in and had examples of each job to go over. I've held "mini" classes at places like Carlisle and our clubs local show. Check with your local club maybe you have people near you that could help.

 

Gary, I have done that, and no luck. I have even written several corvette magazines to the Q&A and no luck there. Only name that came up is the link in the first post. The site has one working page so no info nor contact.

Gary when do we start ;-)

 

I would take it.

 

I think that the Judges Retreat that the NCRS has during the Winter in Dallas/Fort Worth is as close to what you're talking about as you'll find. It is very much geared to judging cars though, and not about restoration methods.
I attended the first one a few years and thought it was terrific. I even think it would be worth a trip from the Netherlands!!!!
Lots of great cars to study, and knowledgeable people to talk to and listen to.
Regards,
Alan

 

Hahahah Me too, makes 3. Preferably somewhere before all the winter projects. My vote for October ;-). Maybe with the name
Willcox school of Vette ;-), I'm not a pushy person hahahaha aslong as people do what I say ;-)

 

I only need halve a reason to catch a flight ;-).

 

Our club is pretty large, over 300 people. I ran the tech classes and setup car inspections with a members car on a lift. It was a good day to show guys what to look for in a C2 or C3, sorry I don't know the c4-c6 cars.

The tech classes were free classes for our members and I was able to show how to do the custom work which no one else is even doing.Even if someone wasn't going to do the work they got to see how I do them differently and could ask questions on the work. I haven't done that in about 3 years now. I spoke to folks at Carlisle as I think it would be a great attraction for the show but I haven't heard back.

 

Cajos,

Thanks for the compliment and the idea is a good one. (My mind is intact but my body restoration failed horribly). I’m afraid I would have to pass on this.

I think this forum is the best place to pick up the info you need. There are tons of people on here that specialize in different areas of each year car. You want to build a rear end you contact GTR1999, you want steering column help, Jim Shea, Carb problems, Larz, and so on.

In today’s techno-advanced world it won’t be long before there will be a U-Tube on how to repair just about anything. I watched a body drop the other day on the internet where John Hinckley and a bunch of guys taped the entire process.

The best thing about the forum is it’s Free!

 

***** *** - I just have to give you a name ;-). Thanks I regard this forum as my number one resource for info. There is however a big issue with the forum, it is an interpretation of!! Either by the writer or the reader. I would think it would be fun to have such a "Workshop", "Training" or what ever you want to call it. Where enthusiasts like me learn the correct way, before the easy way. It's just like driving or any other training first the basics, then you have the room/mental capacity for a good improvisation. Now (usually) it is all in improvisation and the you are stuck, go to the forum, read the book, etc. Read the posts they usually start with some one being stuck and then needing help.

I think a lot of members would join such a course.

Check this out http://www.ehow.com

But still not being there discussing, feeling and seeing the actual actual parts, grease and or force required. Nothing beats the real thing!!

You "Willcox" make it a point to differentiate yourself from the rest of the parts suppliers by being on Ebay, in the foray maybe this is the next step in customer service. On the other hand like in the PC world (my world ;-) there is good money to be made organizing training and workshops.

By all means I don't hold you accountable to organize such a training, it was just a suggestion. Personally from a marketing/customer perspective I would think it would be a huge factor in customer loyalty.

Unfortunately the Corvette market is to small in Europe, otherwise I would smell a business opportunity for myself. A couple of freelance specialists, garage, couple of (scrap) C3's, curriculum, small promo on the forum or meetings. Think about it if people are willing to pay $24 for a book or $70 for a training DVD, what would they pay for a week hands on?

 

I believe Bloomington used to hold tech classes for $500 a day. I could be wrong as I never attended any, just going by memory.