<VV> New Owner/Member Networking/Technical advice

[Louis Armer]

Is this the epiphany of Hank or Dr. Jekyl??? Excellent well thought out post.

Chuck Armer
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At 03:25 PM 9/6/2009, you wrote:
>Mark and I agree more often than some realize.  If you're not into the
>social side of a club, but need technical advice and networking for parts or
>services, CORSA membership is very worthwhile for the new owner/enthusiast.
>
>In my work selling specialty Automotive parts, I am amazed with the number
>of people who will buy a car to drive or restore, and have no clue about it
>at all.   I recommend to them that they find a club site online and see if
>they have a message board---most do.  Some, like BCA and Cadillac-La Salle
>club have a feature that CORSA has never apparently looked into, though VV
>usually gives enough experience opinions to do the job.
>
>Online Club Certified Technical Advisors.  They can be set up either by year
>(in our case EM or LM or FC), or by specialty---Electrical, engine,
>body/paint, interior, etc.   An example of the latter can be found on
>www.layitlow.com.  My company sponsors the Paint and Interior Forum, and I
>monitor the list for questions about weatherstrips, gaskets/bumpers, body
>plugs and body mounting pads.
>
>A prime example was the throwout bearing/pilot bushing squeal question VV
>got today.  From the replies to the OP, the owner now makes their own
>decision on when and which parts to replace.
>
>To the member inqiring---This list created the Corvair Basics book, of which
>many of the questions you may ask are answered in hard print and CD-ROM
>format.  All of us who were involved did it for one reason----We know how
>much fun our cars are, and we want you to enjoy yours too. A ready reference
>for new owner questions has not only helped hundreds of owners, but has been
>a source of revenue (not a drain on resources) for the club,  accomplishing
>both of the objectives of the VV members at the time the book was proposed.
>Get the book and make it your ready reference.  The list has literally
>centuries of general knowledge, and the tinkering and innovating that is the
>nature of many of our members. If it's not in the basics book, ask---you'll
>usually get plenty of tips and opinions on just about any topic.
>
>Hank
>
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