Should We Get Or Do We Need A Tech Fourm? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RipMeyer · 07-03-2002, 01:06 PM

I was wondering if we could start a Tech fourm with HOW-TO stuff. Members could submit detailed instructions on the repairs or modifactions they have made.

What do ya think?

72BACK2NU · 07-03-2002, 03:04 PM

There's pretty good info on the board now. These guys are pretty good about sharing their know-how.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-03-2002, 03:16 PM

If you go to the main starting page where it gives a full listing of the available boards, rather than just you see above, there is a FAQ board that may be what you are thinking about. It is not the easiest board to find so it doesn't get much traffic.
It's address is
http://64.246.42.114/vboard/forumdis...?s=&forumid=28

Since it doesn't get much traffic, set it to show at least 100 days of topics.

The basic idea of having a howto board is great.

RipMeyer · 07-03-2002, 03:58 PM

Ihave seen that section. However it seems VERY basic and more like, this is what i did and not how i did it.

HvyChevy454 · 07-03-2002, 04:32 PM

if you go to the website it has a tech articles section and a tech tips section
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com

RipMeyer · 07-03-2002, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HvyChevy454
if you go to the website it has a tech articles section and a tech tips section
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com

Have you read any of them? its kinda lame IMHO. I would like to see a section with lots more details.

TheMattMan · 07-03-2002, 07:06 PM

It seems to me the whole board is really a tech forum... I don't see the need for a seperate one..

72Lester · 07-03-2002, 07:45 PM

Keep the board as is, I like being able to see other peoples rides and learn a thing or two at the same time. If you add a tech section, I'll never look at it unless I need to do something in particular.

ebfabman · 07-03-2002, 08:03 PM

I vote for a tech section because the same questions keep getting asked over and over.

And besides, a tech section won't keep people from posting progress pics on their rides, will it?

Longhorn Man · 07-03-2002, 09:20 PM

The trouble is, a FNG comes in, asks how to do a mod, we still respond by going to the page in the FAQ, and getting the url, then putting the URL in the thread responce.
Your still answering the question, and it may not be the same as the question poses.
I say keep going.

RipMeyer · 07-03-2002, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 72Lester
I'll never look at it unless I need to do something in particular.

Thats exactly my point. no chit chat would be in there just raw hard detail approved by the mods.

72Lester · 07-04-2002, 12:12 AM

Once again almost everythiing in here is tech related somehow or another, sorry if a little humor or chat annoys some of you.

RipMeyer · 07-04-2002, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 72Lester
sorry if a little humor or chat annoys some of you.

Not sure how you came to that conclusion.

I was simply suggesting a way to make it eaiser to find the most requested info.

Maybe the FAQ room is the place afterall. I just posted a few over there.

72Lester · 07-04-2002, 12:39 AM

Rip,

Sorry if I'm a little jumpy today, bad day battling with salvage yards. I can certainly see the frustration that some folks have when they need to get a tech answer, and have to weed through other stuff. My experience with forums has been that each one breeds its own level of insanity, and that you'll still have the same FNG's (like me) who are too lazy to search through the past, so we just ask the question again. Maybe I'm just lazy, but I like my one stop shopping...plus, I think I get more answers at a forum that has more people browsing. But that's just me, and I'm weird. So have a good night

chevyman 68 C/10 · 07-04-2002, 08:51 PM

A place to get basic info, like disc brack conversion, what 5 hole axles and what power steering will work on mine would be like a refrence to check out the basics, would be very useful. -
.my 2 cents worth

TERRYP · 07-04-2002, 11:58 PM

stovebolt page has a tech section, most all your answers are there. stovebolt.com

View Poll Results: Start a tech Fourm?
Yes its a GREAT idea , I cant wait to submit one	24	61.54%
No , Not enough people will submit aritcles	15	38.46%
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07-03-2002, 01:06 PM	#1
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	Should We Get Or Do We Need A Tech Fourm? I was wondering if we could start a Tech fourm with HOW-TO stuff. Members could submit detailed instructions on the repairs or modifactions they have made. What do ya think?

07-03-2002, 03:04 PM	#2
72BACK2NU Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: White City, OR Posts: 52	There's pretty good info on the board now. These guys are pretty good about sharing their know-how. __________________ 72 GMC C1500 2WD LWB White City, OR As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord. Looking for Oregon 72 GMC donor w/PS & column-shift auto

07-03-2002, 03:16 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	If you go to the main starting page where it gives a full listing of the available boards, rather than just you see above, there is a FAQ board that may be what you are thinking about. It is not the easiest board to find so it doesn't get much traffic. It's address is http://64.246.42.114/vboard/forumdis...?s=&forumid=28 Since it doesn't get much traffic, set it to show at least 100 days of topics. The basic idea of having a howto board is great. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-03-2002, 04:32 PM	#5
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	if you go to the website it has a tech articles section and a tech tips section http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

07-03-2002, 03:58 PM	#4
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	Ihave seen that section. However it seems VERY basic and more like, this is what i did and not how i did it.

07-03-2002, 07:06 PM	#7
TheMattMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lumberton, TX , USA Posts: 71	It seems to me the whole board is really a tech forum... I don't see the need for a seperate one..

07-03-2002, 07:45 PM	#8
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Keep the board as is, I like being able to see other peoples rides and learn a thing or two at the same time. If you add a tech section, I'll never look at it unless I need to do something in particular. __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-03-2002, 08:03 PM	#9
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	I vote for a tech section because the same questions keep getting asked over and over. And besides, a tech section won't keep people from posting progress pics on their rides, will it?

07-03-2002, 09:20 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The trouble is, a FNG comes in, asks how to do a mod, we still respond by going to the page in the FAQ, and getting the url, then putting the URL in the thread responce. Your still answering the question, and it may not be the same as the question poses. I say keep going.

07-04-2002, 12:12 AM	#12
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Once again almost everythiing in here is tech related somehow or another, sorry if a little humor or chat annoys some of you. __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-04-2002, 12:39 AM	#14
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Rip, Sorry if I'm a little jumpy today, bad day battling with salvage yards. I can certainly see the frustration that some folks have when they need to get a tech answer, and have to weed through other stuff. My experience with forums has been that each one breeds its own level of insanity, and that you'll still have the same FNG's (like me) who are too lazy to search through the past, so we just ask the question again. Maybe I'm just lazy, but I like my one stop shopping...plus, I think I get more answers at a forum that has more people browsing. But that's just me, and I'm weird. So have a good night __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-04-2002, 08:51 PM	#15
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	A place to get basic info, like disc brack conversion, what 5 hole axles and what power steering will work on mine would be like a refrence to check out the basics, would be very useful. - .my 2 cents worth __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

07-04-2002, 11:58 PM	#16
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	stovebolt page has a tech section, most all your answers are there. stovebolt.com __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB



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