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Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Thank you, Mike, for providing the 'broader' perspective. NCRS car preparation and judging is great for those folks who understand what it entails and know what they are doing. But, all too often, owners get enamored with the visions of $$$ resulting from an NCRS Flight Award for their car...but have no clue as to the difficulty and cost to earn that award. I appreciate your willingness to clarify that point.
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 211
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From: Moscow Mills Missouri
After reading all this stuff you guys posted I have decided to restore the car like I want to and drive it when I want to. I don't go to car shows so it won't be judged.
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
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From: Southbound
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 15,892
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After reading all this stuff you guys posted I have decided to restore the car like I want to and drive it when I want to. I don't go to car shows so it won't be judged.
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 803
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From: Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi qm.
This forum intimidates the hell out of me! It's certainly no Pre war Buick forum with regards to manners and politeness, but it's the best around. The guys sure know their stuff. Good luck with the resto!
Cheers
This forum intimidates the hell out of me! It's certainly no Pre war Buick forum with regards to manners and politeness, but it's the best around. The guys sure know their stuff. Good luck with the resto!
Cheers
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi mmg,
Again, if I've ever intimidated ANYONE it certainly wasn't my intent.
I just try to answer questions based on what I've learned from both my 71, and yes, (horrors!), from the time spent at NCRS events of all types too.
Regards,
Alan
Again, if I've ever intimidated ANYONE it certainly wasn't my intent.
I just try to answer questions based on what I've learned from both my 71, and yes, (horrors!), from the time spent at NCRS events of all types too.
Regards,
Alan
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If the OP feels 'hard done by' and abused today, compare this to an unprepared owner who bring out their personally restored pride and joy to an NCRS meet expecting to automatically get a top award- only to hear that they've gone way off course and may get no award at all. It happens- I've seen it. No use bringing a baseball bat to a hockey game.
Doing it right is a nut by nut, bolt by bolt ordeal and even owning the car since new still means researching a thousand details and asking a thousand more questions. Right Alan?
Doing it right is a nut by nut, bolt by bolt ordeal and even owning the car since new still means researching a thousand details and asking a thousand more questions. Right Alan?
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Moscow Mills Missouri
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 211
Likes: 3
From: Moscow Mills Missouri
If the OP feels 'hard done by' and abused today, compare this to an unprepared owner who bring out their personally restored pride and joy to an NCRS meet expecting to automatically get a top award- only to hear that they've gone way off course and may get no award at all. It happens- I've seen it. No use bringing a baseball bat to a hockey game.
Doing it right is a nut by nut, bolt by bolt ordeal and even owning the car since new still means researching a thousand details and asking a thousand more questions. Right Alan?
Doing it right is a nut by nut, bolt by bolt ordeal and even owning the car since new still means researching a thousand details and asking a thousand more questions. Right Alan?
When I complete my restoration on my 71 numbers match LT1 Convertible I'll post pics and you guys can pick it apart. It won't bother me at all. Many people build their cars for themselves to enjoy. Just wanted some advise on direction for the build. I got it so know I move on.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Christchurch, New Zealand
7T1vette, so it gets uncomfortable when they "disagree"!!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 2
From: Oak Ridge NC
After reading all this stuff you guys posted I have decided to restore the car like I want to and drive it when I want to. I don't go to car shows so it won't be judged.
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
Do what you want to it and enjoy!
Alan71...I always liked your strait forward answers
Drifting
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 6
From: Palos Verdes Peninsula California
After reading all this stuff you guys posted I have decided to restore the car like I want to and drive it when I want to. I don't go to car shows so it won't be judged.
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
Sorry to bother you guys, it won't happen again. I might have some questions along the way about restoring my car but I'll try not to bother you very often. Don't care for the sarcasm and put downs.
I've been restoring cars for 20 years just not as familiar with Corvettes.
I thought I could get some friendly advise from your forum.
GUESS NOT
I have several different books plus the NCRS manual to help me along. I have absolutely no interest in judging, but I am staying as close to the original finishes as possible. For example, I was able to track down the original GM paint for my engine. I am also re-plating and re-using all my original bolts, where most people will replace them.
Bottom line is do what makes you happy. Just keep in mind what makes you happy might not make NCRS happy when it comes to a factory correct resto, that's pretty much what people here have been trying to tell you.
I learned a hell of a lot as I have gone along. Don't hesiate to PM me if there is anything I can help you with.
