Who wants to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 11-20-2008, 03:09 PM

I have acquired a complete set of 1973 dealer promo/salesman film, used to train the salesmen of the time about the new lineup of Chevrolet trucks. It may have been used in the showrooms, but I cannot say for sure..perhaps Joe (elgracho) or Ken (kiilew) can chime in and confirm or clarify.

Anyhow, The dealerships had a special "mini theatre" they used to play these. I do not have this, and they seem to be real hard to find...and in working condition.

I found a local company who claim they can convert these to DVD, but it is a little on the xpensive side. Over the phone estimate is about $150 (plus add'l charges to break open each tape and put them on their own reel for them to convert) for a 1 hour DVD. I will get a more accurate quote once the tapes are in their possesion and when we know how long they really are.

This leads me to my question.

Would anyone be willing to go in on this with me, to help alleviate the cost AND to offer something to the rest of the enthusiast out there (like yourself)? Not looking to MAKE money on this, just looking to spend not quite so much. The more who want in the less money will be required. You financial support will get you a DVD obviously.

Reply here if you are interested, details will follow once we have a decent sized group and I know more about the cost. (EDIT: see page #2)

"donaters" thus far

Joe (ELGracho)
Chris (Captkaos)
James (cjracing15)
Bill (73CheyenneSuper20)
Bryan (S10Fan)
Frank (f.monroe)
Drew (Twisted78SS)
Jon (Johnboy)
Joe (ChaseDale3and8)
Robert (Restorob)
Zachary (75sierraclassic)
Tom (factorystock)
Ben (boatpuller)
86 Silverado Short

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-20-2008, 03:29 PM

Looks very interesting Jeff! If you can get enough people to go in on it so that the cost for each of us would be around $10 or so I'd be willing to chip in on that piece of Chevrolet history! Find out and let us know. Surely there are enough people on this board that would want a copy of it that it could be done at a low cost for us all. ...Joe

vern350 · 11-20-2008, 03:34 PM

What he said ^

Dooley · 11-20-2008, 03:39 PM

What they said. ^

cjracing15 · 11-20-2008, 03:43 PM

I am in!

Jonboy · 11-20-2008, 03:48 PM

Put me in at $10, too.

S10Fan · 11-20-2008, 07:43 PM

I'm In!

**Captkaos** · 11-20-2008, 07:57 PM

I am not even remotely interested.

Tell me how much you need...

84 400 · 11-20-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

Looks very interesting Jeff! If you can get enough people to go in on it so that the cost for each of us would be around $10 or so I'd be willing to chip in on that piece of Chevrolet history! Find out and let us know. Surely there are enough people on this board that would want a copy of it that it could be done at a low cost for us all. ...Joe

I agree. that would be some interesting footage.

f.monroe · 11-20-2008, 10:35 PM

Let me know what the cost would be . If it ends up at $10 per person , let us know what the total would be with the shipping added to get teh DVD mailed to us . I am in if it comes in between $10-$20 per person . Just let me know .
Frank

ElGracho · 11-20-2008, 10:42 PM

I'm in.

I also have the 79 set we can get converted too.

If it turns out to be cost prohibitive to do all the tapes, maybe we can pick the ones we really want. I'd love to see them all, but the pickups would be first on my list. It looks like all of them added up might not be too much time so maybe it won't matter.

bigblock73 · 11-20-2008, 10:49 PM

That would be cool Joe!

I agree, I am most interested in the pickups and 4wd tapes...I could live without the vans, Luv, and Elcamino...but we'll see what it cost.

I am going to see if they can convert the van tape first...and just in case they can't and end up ruining the tape...I won't be heart broken and will still have the ones I want to keep intact.

I don't see any of us having to spend more than $10 on these if we get enough people together.

bigblock73 · 11-20-2008, 10:51 PM

Digging thru my stuff, I still have the third and final laser disc converted to DVD to mail out for those who were in on that, I believe it was the 85 model disc. I'll send those out soon, or with these if it all works out.

79GMC_OLDS · 11-20-2008, 11:44 PM

count me in too!

*72lb4x4* · 11-21-2008, 12:40 AM

I'm not sure its a great idea to ruin the existing format to get to DVD... Ok, I'm a lover of old crap.

You didn't mention the current format. What is it? They look like VCR tapes, but I'm not sure even Betamax (or whatever lost to VHS) was around back then.

I'd think if a player can be found, the output can be sent to a PC pretty easily. I could be wrong.

ElGracho · 11-21-2008, 12:44 AM

The current format is a proprietary 8mm film with magnetic audio that GM used in the 70's. We're talking about film. The cartridges themselves are like a 4x size 8 track tape. The players are nearly impossible to find at all and even more rare working. If we can get the media on these cartridges out of the hands of two people and put it into the hands of a few hundred, isn't that better? There's also no saying that they will necessarily be ruined.

*72lb4x4* · 11-21-2008, 12:51 AM

Don't get miffed because I suggested looking for a cheaper and less invasive alternative... Maybe you should have mentioned the format in the beginning. If that's the only way it works for me.

I'd love to see what's on the film and would likely contribute...

*72lb4x4* · 11-21-2008, 12:55 AM

Doh!. The last pic clearly shows its not a VCR format. I wasn't paying attention...

ElGracho · 11-21-2008, 12:57 AM

I'm not miffed, I'm just trying to explain what we're working with here.

Here's a pic of the player I ripped off from another forum. Anybody have one of these?

blue74chevy · 11-21-2008, 01:07 AM

Im in when I know the price per person

80SPORT · 11-21-2008, 09:41 AM

I would think $25.00 would be a reasonable target that you could sell them for ....most snowmobile/truck race/rally dvds sell in this range ....I would be very interested in the 79 or 80 models ....

bigblock73 · 11-21-2008, 09:47 AM

Just to clarify, not looking to make money on these, just get as many as we can converted without having to spend it all out of my own pocket.

I don't want to get into any trouble re-selling these for copywrite reasons...besides, I am an enthusiast before I am a business man.

I didn't make a dime on the laserdisc conversions, but was thrilled to know those who participated enjoyed the final product.

If the 73 set can be converted, I'll get Joes 79 set somehow and we can do those too.

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-21-2008, 10:03 AM

I'm with you guys on the truck and 4x4 being the ones that I would most be interested in, but would love to see them all if they can be converted to DVD. Keep us updated. Hope we get enough people to do this because it would be a really cool DVD to have! ...Joe

Dooley · 11-21-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

I'm with you guys on the truck and 4x4 being the ones that I would most be interested in, but would love to see them all if they can be converted to DVD. Keep us updated. Hope we get enough people to do this because it would be a really cool DVD to have! ...Joe

What he said^

75sierraclassic · 11-21-2008, 04:53 PM

I'll throw in 10 bucks. Sounds like a cool film.

11-20-2008, 03:09 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Who wants to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? I have acquired a complete set of 1973 dealer promo/salesman film, used to train the salesmen of the time about the new lineup of Chevrolet trucks. It may have been used in the showrooms, but I cannot say for sure..perhaps Joe (elgracho) or Ken (kiilew) can chime in and confirm or clarify. Anyhow, The dealerships had a special "mini theatre" they used to play these. I do not have this, and they seem to be real hard to find...and in working condition. I found a local company who claim they can convert these to DVD, but it is a little on the xpensive side. Over the phone estimate is about $150 (plus add'l charges to break open each tape and put them on their own reel for them to convert) for a 1 hour DVD. I will get a more accurate quote once the tapes are in their possesion and when we know how long they really are. This leads me to my question. Would anyone be willing to go in on this with me, to help alleviate the cost AND to offer something to the rest of the enthusiast out there (like yourself)? Not looking to MAKE money on this, just looking to spend not quite so much. The more who want in the less money will be required. You financial support will get you a DVD obviously. Reply here if you are interested, details will follow once we have a decent sized group and I know more about the cost. (EDIT: see page #2) "donaters" thus far Joe (ELGracho) Chris (Captkaos) James (cjracing15) Bill (73CheyenneSuper20) Bryan (S10Fan) Frank (f.monroe) Drew (Twisted78SS) Jon (Johnboy) Joe (ChaseDale3and8) Robert (Restorob) Zachary (75sierraclassic) Tom (factorystock) Ben (boatpuller) 86 Silverado Short Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by bigblock73; 02-24-2009 at 03:48 PM.

11-20-2008, 03:34 PM	#3
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11-20-2008, 03:29 PM	#2
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? Looks very interesting Jeff! If you can get enough people to go in on it so that the cost for each of us would be around $10 or so I'd be willing to chip in on that piece of Chevrolet history! Find out and let us know. Surely there are enough people on this board that would want a copy of it that it could be done at a low cost for us all. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

11-20-2008, 07:43 PM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? I'm In! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-20-2008, 07:57 PM	#8
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11-20-2008, 10:35 PM	#10
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? Let me know what the cost would be . If it ends up at $10 per person , let us know what the total would be with the shipping added to get teh DVD mailed to us . I am in if it comes in between $10-$20 per person . Just let me know . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-20-2008, 10:42 PM	#11
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? I'm in. I also have the 79 set we can get converted too. If it turns out to be cost prohibitive to do all the tapes, maybe we can pick the ones we really want. I'd love to see them all, but the pickups would be first on my list. It looks like all of them added up might not be too much time so maybe it won't matter. __________________ 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 Last edited by ElGracho; 11-20-2008 at 10:59 PM. Reason: Added pics...

11-20-2008, 10:49 PM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? That would be cool Joe! I agree, I am most interested in the pickups and 4wd tapes...I could live without the vans, Luv, and Elcamino...but we'll see what it cost. I am going to see if they can convert the van tape first...and just in case they can't and end up ruining the tape...I won't be heart broken and will still have the ones I want to keep intact. I don't see any of us having to spend more than $10 on these if we get enough people together. __________________ 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

11-20-2008, 10:51 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? Digging thru my stuff, I still have the third and final laser disc converted to DVD to mail out for those who were in on that, I believe it was the 85 model disc. I'll send those out soon, or with these if it all works 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

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79GMC_OLDS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 145	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? count me in too! __________________ 79 GMC Sierra 5.9 cummins, nv4500

11-21-2008, 12:40 AM	#15
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? I'm not sure its a great idea to ruin the existing format to get to DVD... Ok, I'm a lover of old crap. You didn't mention the current format. What is it? They look like VCR tapes, but I'm not sure even Betamax (or whatever lost to VHS) was around back then. I'd think if a player can be found, the output can be sent to a PC pretty easily. I could be wrong.

11-21-2008, 12:44 AM	#16
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? The current format is a proprietary 8mm film with magnetic audio that GM used in the 70's. We're talking about film. The cartridges themselves are like a 4x size 8 track tape. The players are nearly impossible to find at all and even more rare working. If we can get the media on these cartridges out of the hands of two people and put it into the hands of a few hundred, isn't that better? There's also no saying that they will necessarily be ruined. __________________ 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



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72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? Don't get miffed because I suggested looking for a cheaper and less invasive alternative... Maybe you should have mentioned the format in the beginning. If that's the only way it works for me. I'd love to see what's on the film and would likely contribute... Last edited by 72lb4x4; 11-21-2008 at 12:53 AM.

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ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? I'm not miffed, I'm just trying to explain what we're working with here. Here's a pic of the player I ripped off from another forum. Anybody have one of these? Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by ElGracho; 11-21-2008 at 01:03 AM.

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blue74chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 28	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? Im in when I know the price per person

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80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? I would think $25.00 would be a reasonable target that you could sell them for ....most snowmobile/truck race/rally dvds sell in this range ....I would be very interested in the 79 or 80 models ....

11-21-2008, 09:47 AM	#22
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? Just to clarify, not looking to make money on these, just get as many as we can converted without having to spend it all out of my own pocket. I don't want to get into any trouble re-selling these for copywrite reasons...besides, I am an enthusiast before I am a business man. I didn't make a dime on the laserdisc conversions, but was thrilled to know those who participated enjoyed the final product. If the 73 set can be converted, I'll get Joes 79 set somehow and we can do those too. __________________ 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 Last edited by bigblock73; 11-21-2008 at 09:48 AM.

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ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Who wantes to see 1973 dealer/promo DVD's? I'm with you guys on the truck and 4x4 being the ones that I would most be interested in, but would love to see them all if they can be converted to DVD. Keep us updated. Hope we get enough people to do this because it would be a really cool DVD to have! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

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