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RockHQ · 05-06-2006, 08:14 PM

Hi,

A few years ago i paid for and received a DVD that contained dealer video footage of '81 chevy trucks. It was excellent and i have since viewed it countless times. At the time there were indications of -85-86 commercials being available to those who contribute. I'm just wondering who to contact and whether or not the videos are available or not. I believe Jeff Dodge organized and sent out the previous DVDs. If there's a topic concerning these "ads" i'd like to know. Also, i'd be willing to pay for a new DVD if that's possible.

Please contact me at rockhq@hotmail.com as i very rarely read this forum nowadays.

Thanks,
-Axle

bigblock73 · 05-06-2006, 11:07 PM

Axle, it was me that had these. A co-worker of mine has been helping me convert these...but they are being a PITA to convert to DVD format...mainly due to all the interactive functionality of the laserdisc.

My co-worker is trying to translate these perfectly, but IMO being overly anal about that. He did just finish converting the 84, and I watched it. His converted DVD is of similar quality to the '81...so I told him that would be fine and lets go with it. Converting the '85 should be simple since it is formatted just like the '84. One other thing, the 84 and 85 laserdisc contain TWICE as much info as the 81...because it covers the vans, El Caminos, S10's, etc.

SO...stay tuned, I still have your address, and will ship these out as soon as I get them all created.

Chevrolet4x4s · 05-07-2006, 05:44 PM

How much are those.....Incase I ever decide to get a dvd player.

Shane

apstguy · 05-10-2006, 12:21 PM

I would love to get a copy too. Let us know if you need a little $$$ to get them out.

bigblock73 · 05-10-2006, 12:38 PM

I will be taking care of the people who originally participated first (gotta be fair), then will come back and offer them to others if there is still interest.

Shane, these will play on a regular DVD player, or on your PC if it is equipped with one.

cstanley · 05-10-2006, 01:16 PM

is anything like that available for '72?

05-06-2006, 08:14 PM	#1
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	Chevy truck infomercials from the 80's Hi, A few years ago i paid for and received a DVD that contained dealer video footage of '81 chevy trucks. It was excellent and i have since viewed it countless times. At the time there were indications of -85-86 commercials being available to those who contribute. I'm just wondering who to contact and whether or not the videos are available or not. I believe Jeff Dodge organized and sent out the previous DVDs. If there's a topic concerning these "ads" i'd like to know. Also, i'd be willing to pay for a new DVD if that's possible. Please contact me at rockhq@hotmail.com as i very rarely read this forum nowadays. Thanks, -Axle __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

05-06-2006, 11:07 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Chevy truck infomercials from the 80's Axle, it was me that had these. A co-worker of mine has been helping me convert these...but they are being a PITA to convert to DVD format...mainly due to all the interactive functionality of the laserdisc. My co-worker is trying to translate these perfectly, but IMO being overly anal about that. He did just finish converting the 84, and I watched it. His converted DVD is of similar quality to the '81...so I told him that would be fine and lets go with it. Converting the '85 should be simple since it is formatted just like the '84. One other thing, the 84 and 85 laserdisc contain TWICE as much info as the 81...because it covers the vans, El Caminos, S10's, etc. SO...stay tuned, I still have your address, and will ship these out as soon as I get them all created. __________________ 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

05-07-2006, 05:44 PM	#3
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Chevy truck infomercials from the 80's How much are those.....Incase I ever decide to get a dvd player. Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327 Last edited by Chevrolet4x4s; 05-07-2006 at 05:47 PM.

05-10-2006, 12:21 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Re: Chevy truck infomercials from the 80's I would love to get a copy too. Let us know if you need a little $$$ to get them out. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

05-10-2006, 12:38 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Chevy truck infomercials from the 80's I will be taking care of the people who originally participated first (gotta be fair), then will come back and offer them to others if there is still interest. Shane, these will play on a regular DVD player, or on your PC if it is equipped with one. __________________ 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

05-10-2006, 01:16 PM	#6
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Chevy truck infomercials from the 80's is anything like that available for '72? __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/



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