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bigblock73 · 08-30-2005, 01:06 PM

Just wanted to post an update for those of you involved in the video research. A co-worker of mine has just finished helping me successfully convert the 1981 laserdisc to DVD!! I just watched it in DVD format, and the quality is excellent! We will be converting the 1984 & 1985 discs this week, once those are finished, I will watch them as well to ensure everything worked. If all systems are a go, I will start making copies for everyone who has participated.

I know it has been a while, but believe me...the wait will be worth it...these are really freakin cool! There are some very neat action shots of our trucks (and a pre-runner too!), some funny skits, and TONS of good information in them. I am sure you will all be thrilled!

Anyhow, just wanted to update everyone and let you know I havent forgotten about you.

***Liz*** · 08-30-2005, 01:37 PM

Thats awesome Jeff. I'm glad you were able to get somewhere with all the work you put into this.

**76sierraclassic** · 08-30-2005, 02:06 PM

Sweet!!! Looking forward to watching the videos.....

Mike W.

hobbz · 08-30-2005, 02:30 PM

are you going to be selling them as well?

Prerunner1982 · 08-30-2005, 04:05 PM

Jeff, how much would it cost to get a copy of these? since i know you put that prerunner part in there to entice (sp) me...

ElGracho · 08-30-2005, 07:01 PM

Thanks for the update and all the work Jeff! I can't wait to see them.

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2005, 07:41 PM

Congrats on your success Jeff. I know you have put a lot of frustrating effort in to the R&D of these. Let us know when they are ready for the consumer....

milehightoyz · 08-30-2005, 11:07 PM

sounds cool.....i wanna see

bigblock73 · 08-30-2005, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the supportive words guys, means a lot to me. Had I known these would be such a PITA, I would have never took this journey!

But all in all, I think it will be worth it, and if I find anymore laserdisc, I now have the abilty to convert them.

For those of you who want copies, I will travel down that path once I get copies to those who have already chipped in on this effort (since they have been waiting quite some time). When that time does come though, I will more than likely GIVE you a copy of each, providing you make a small donation to the board. I don't want to get into any kind of trouble by selling them, so I think this method would be best...and will basically benefit everyone while doing so. Moderators, if you have any input into this matter/idea, please PM me and we can work it out.

useRc10 · 08-31-2005, 02:15 AM

I think i gave you some money (or maybe you said to hold off when you were having a hard time getting them), but either way I'd like to get a hold of one when they are ready

-Nick

JustOneTruck · 08-31-2005, 12:29 PM

I`m just stepping in here .What is in the movie ? I cant help but ask. you have my attention. I know truck stuff but let me know.

Steve.

bigblock73 · 08-31-2005, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustOneTruck

I`m just stepping in here .What is in the movie ? I cant help but ask. you have my attention. I know truck stuff but let me know.

Steve.

Check this out, it should explain things a little better.

79BIG10 · 08-31-2005, 10:25 PM

Awesome work Jeff

Glad to hear it paying off for us.

BTW: I'm still looking for a pic for you.

Russell · 09-01-2005, 12:48 AM

Sweet deal! I've already got the DVD player's tray open, just waiting on the disk(s) now

bigblock73 · 09-02-2005, 10:12 AM

OK, everything appears to be working just fine with the conversions, however, we had to play around with the format on the DVD itself and try a couple different DVD formats...DVD+R and DVD-R. What I need from the people who have contributed thus far is the NAME & MODEL NUMBER of your DVD player...this will help us get the DVD's created and make them playable with your DVD player (we will use videohelp.com to help us determine what will play in your player). SO, please PM me that information...thank you.

**76sierraclassic** · 09-02-2005, 10:51 AM

Mine is a Sanyo DRW-1000. It should support any format you want to make. According to Sanyo's website, it is compatible with CD, CD-R/-RW, DVD Video, DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW.

Thanks,
Mike W.

PHOENIX · 09-02-2005, 03:25 PM

JVC XV-N55

SanitysBane · 09-02-2005, 06:44 PM

Mine is a PlayStation 2....good thing to hear about these disk, I havn't been very active recently...got my eyes on a 2nd gen camaro project...

MylilBowTie · 09-02-2005, 08:14 PM

Umm I dunno what I got, just says DVD ROM. The computer is emachines T2042 tho.

JustOneTruck · 09-06-2005, 08:34 AM

Whos taking the donations I`d like to throw some your way. I can play any type of media.Im pretty up to date .....but if al else fails my kid will figure it out.

Thanks.

**swervin ervin** · 09-06-2005, 10:33 PM

Great news. Sorry for getting to this late. I can play any format - or +. Only thing I ask is to be sure to use some quality discs. If you use cheap stuff, they won't last and will go bad after a few months or year. I highly recommend either Fuji or Sony in the +R 8x but be sure it says they are made in Japan on the package. These discs are made by a company named Taiyo Yuden. None better. You can find these discs on sale at Bestbuy for around 40 cents each or 20 bucks for 50 and 40 bucks for 100. Stay as far away from Memorex discs as you can. Them things are nothing short of being junk. If you need more help with this stuff, I know quite a bit about it and will be glad to help.

Oh, one more thing, if you use +R's and your burner supports it, booktype them to DVD-ROM and they should play in anyone's player no matter what format they're player supports. What burner and software are you using to burn with?

Russell · 09-07-2005, 12:39 AM

I've got me a typical DVD player in my computer

08-30-2005, 01:06 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	video research...GOOD NEWS! Just wanted to post an update for those of you involved in the video research. A co-worker of mine has just finished helping me successfully convert the 1981 laserdisc to DVD!! I just watched it in DVD format, and the quality is excellent! We will be converting the 1984 & 1985 discs this week, once those are finished, I will watch them as well to ensure everything worked. If all systems are a go, I will start making copies for everyone who has participated. I know it has been a while, but believe me...the wait will be worth it...these are really freakin cool! There are some very neat action shots of our trucks (and a pre-runner too!), some funny skits, and TONS of good information in them. I am sure you will all be thrilled! Anyhow, just wanted to update everyone and let you know I havent forgotten about you. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-30-2005, 02:30 PM	#4
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	are you going to be selling them as well? __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

08-30-2005, 04:05 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Jeff, how much would it cost to get a copy of these? since i know you put that prerunner part in there to entice (sp) me... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-30-2005, 07:01 PM	#6
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Thanks for the update and all the work Jeff! I can't wait to see them. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

08-30-2005, 11:21 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Thanks for the supportive words guys, means a lot to me. Had I known these would be such a PITA, I would have never took this journey! But all in all, I think it will be worth it, and if I find anymore laserdisc, I now have the abilty to convert them. For those of you who want copies, I will travel down that path once I get copies to those who have already chipped in on this effort (since they have been waiting quite some time). When that time does come though, I will more than likely GIVE you a copy of each, providing you make a small donation to the board. I don't want to get into any kind of trouble by selling them, so I think this method would be best...and will basically benefit everyone while doing so. Moderators, if you have any input into this matter/idea, please PM me and we can work it out. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-30-2005, 01:37 PM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Thats awesome Jeff. I'm glad you were able to get somewhere with all the work you put into this.

08-30-2005, 02:06 PM	#3
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Sweet!!! Looking forward to watching the videos..... Mike W.

08-30-2005, 07:41 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Congrats on your success Jeff. I know you have put a lot of frustrating effort in to the R&D of these. Let us know when they are ready for the consumer....

08-30-2005, 11:07 PM	#8
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	sounds cool.....i wanna see

08-31-2005, 02:15 AM	#10
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	I think i gave you some money (or maybe you said to hold off when you were having a hard time getting them), but either way I'd like to get a hold of one when they are ready -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

08-31-2005, 12:29 PM	#11
JustOneTruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 88	I`m just stepping in here .What is in the movie ? I cant help but ask. you have my attention. I know truck stuff but let me know. Steve.

08-31-2005, 10:25 PM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Awesome work Jeff Glad to hear it paying off for us. BTW: I'm still looking for a pic for you. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-01-2005, 12:48 AM	#14
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Sweet deal! I've already got the DVD player's tray open, just waiting on the disk(s) now __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-02-2005, 10:12 AM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	OK, everything appears to be working just fine with the conversions, however, we had to play around with the format on the DVD itself and try a couple different DVD formats...DVD+R and DVD-R. What I need from the people who have contributed thus far is the NAME & MODEL NUMBER of your DVD player...this will help us get the DVD's created and make them playable with your DVD player (we will use videohelp.com to help us determine what will play in your player). SO, please PM me that information...thank you. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-02-2005, 10:51 AM	#16
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Mine is a Sanyo DRW-1000. It should support any format you want to make. According to Sanyo's website, it is compatible with CD, CD-R/-RW, DVD Video, DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW. Thanks, Mike W.



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09-02-2005, 03:25 PM	#17
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	JVC XV-N55 __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 09-02-2005 at 03:26 PM.

09-02-2005, 06:44 PM	#18
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Mine is a PlayStation 2....good thing to hear about these disk, I havn't been very active recently...got my eyes on a 2nd gen camaro project... __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

09-02-2005, 08:14 PM	#19
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Umm I dunno what I got, just says DVD ROM. The computer is emachines T2042 tho. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-06-2005, 08:34 AM	#20
JustOneTruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 88	Whos taking the donations I`d like to throw some your way. I can play any type of media.Im pretty up to date .....but if al else fails my kid will figure it out. Thanks.

09-06-2005, 10:33 PM	#21
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Great news. Sorry for getting to this late. I can play any format - or +. Only thing I ask is to be sure to use some quality discs. If you use cheap stuff, they won't last and will go bad after a few months or year. I highly recommend either Fuji or Sony in the +R 8x but be sure it says they are made in Japan on the package. These discs are made by a company named Taiyo Yuden. None better. You can find these discs on sale at Bestbuy for around 40 cents each or 20 bucks for 50 and 40 bucks for 100. Stay as far away from Memorex discs as you can. Them things are nothing short of being junk. If you need more help with this stuff, I know quite a bit about it and will be glad to help. Oh, one more thing, if you use +R's and your burner supports it, booktype them to DVD-ROM and they should play in anyone's player no matter what format they're player supports. What burner and software are you using to burn with? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

09-07-2005, 12:39 AM	#22
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I've got me a typical DVD player in my computer __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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