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Reumster · 02-22-2003, 11:00 PM

Ok I'm assuming this is the biggest and best board for 67-72s right? How can we get more members, and get more action here on the board? Has this board ever put adds in Classic Trucks? Custom Classic trucks? I know theres thousands of 67-72 members with nice trucks that aren't on this board. What can we do to get them here?

mtdave2 · 02-22-2003, 11:07 PM

well, thats kind of up to josh (webmaster) not sure if he is set up for lots more traffic. might crash everything! but its a great idea if josh ok's it

personaly i just carry some biz cars with info on the board. just give it to people you talk to with trucks. i think most find this place with a search though.

**70cst** · 02-22-2003, 11:08 PM

Maybe business cards could be printed up and sell them to us so we can hand out or put on trucks as we have opportunies?
Also adds in various magazines is a possiblity. How about advertising at various truck shows such as Pigeon Forge, Columbus ,Oh, or Carlise, Pa.
Just food for thought.... etc

**Canadian694x4** · 02-23-2003, 02:40 AM

How many Members are there? I'm even curious to know when I came in.

Thanks

Brian

Alexis · 02-23-2003, 02:47 AM

i know a few members hand out business card(67-72chevytrucks.com ones).....

Capitol68 · 02-23-2003, 03:08 AM

home page says 7,226 members

Hotrod70C10 · 02-23-2003, 05:20 AM

I ususally give word of the board to people I talk to around the city. It's usually the older guys that stop me at the gas pump or car wash that are restoring their truck or wanting to talk about the truck they used to have.

72c10 · 02-23-2003, 09:00 AM

I never came across this site through any search i found a link on another board that someone posted. I just found out yesterday that vboard wasnt the main page

*Gee_Emm* · 02-23-2003, 11:36 AM

How many more members are needed? This board is fairly well known on the net. I can't keep up with all the topics as it is.

weasel29gm · 02-23-2003, 11:59 AM

I think the the count was around 4,500 when I joined last Feb. N ow its over 7,200 thats a good increase. But notice some join and never post or a very few times. So that proves numbers don't mean alot.

Dreaminator · 02-23-2003, 12:16 PM

I spent a year reading this board as a guest before I formally registered. I have had a simple web site since 1994 (old Mosaic UI browser and gopher from UM) and find this a really informative board. Advertising in Classic Trucks would be a good idea. If not already done, it would also be a good idea to get regularly listed on Google.

*Shane* · 02-23-2003, 01:26 PM

Advertising cost money & normally used to increase revenue ... there is NO revenue to be made here ... its a FREE site funded by Josh's personal money and donations from board members... so why spent the $$$ on advertising when Josh/"The Board" can't recoup the costs ... and better yet, who is gonna pay for this advertising ... the magazines don't give that space away for FREE.

I think Josh has done a great job funding this project out of his pocket and the donations... why ask him to spent more money with no way to get it back?

Don't get me wrong ... i think "the more the merrier" too ... I love to see new members and the knowledge & information that they bring to "The Board."

Dreaminator · 02-23-2003, 01:35 PM

Shane,
I am fairly new to this board and did not mean to upset any members. But Google equals exposure and traffic. If you want to go fast you need horsepower.

Reumster · 02-23-2003, 02:26 PM

There's got to be away to raise money. From Parts distributors advertizing on the site or something. Raffles? Say 5.00 a ticket for a chance to win a part donated by.......

Yahoo you type in "67-72 Chevy Trucks" this site isn't on the first page. Key words? Etc....

Reumster · 02-23-2003, 02:36 PM

Is this the home page? www.67-72chevytrucks.com ???

If so is there a link to it on this page?

Dreaminator · 02-23-2003, 02:41 PM

I am not sure. But if you hit "board" right after "new" you are directed here. The webmaster is named "Jeff" and there are a lot of banners.

**70cst** · 02-23-2003, 04:19 PM

Not being well versed in web sights...Is it possible to overload this sight? What is the purpose of this sight? What is the goal/vision for Josh...Since this is his child and I agree he has done an excellent job and has invested his time and money that his input should be voiced. Is it possible to get to much traffic and end up with a trafic jam? I enjoy all the good info and humor this board offers. It's good to see other suppliers get on this board to give help and advice. I think it's super of those suppliers to do so. Friendly competition is good for the sellers and buyers.
This board is like a Chevy...It ROCKS! (OK...GMC Also)

71Seth · 02-23-2003, 04:50 PM

I had thought about this before too. My thought was it would be kick ass to this sites name and address mentioned during project Copperhead on trucks!!! Just didnt know how yall would feel about it and never said anything. what do you think?

*Shane* · 02-23-2003, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by Dreaminator
Shane,
I am fairly new to this board and did not mean to upset any members. But Google equals exposure and traffic. If you want to go fast you need horsepower.

Dreaminator - My post wasn't directed at you specifically ... sorry if you took it that way. I just wanted to make the point to everyone that "You can't get something for nothing." No one is upset ... its all good.

Just sounded to me like folks are asking Josh to advertise more ... but no one is willing to "foot the bill." Josh doesn't charge anyone to use this board ... it's Free, so my question was how is Josh gonna recoup his costs for advertising.

Reumster - You have a great idea there ... and since you sell your LED kits on here, then that makes you a vendor. Why don't you do the first raffle, for a set of your LED's ... and then maybe some of the other vendors will follow suit. I know I would rather see a raffle as opposed to Ads, that way the cash goes back to the board. But if Josh is willing to have ads, then Reumster you could be the first here as well with an ad for your LED kits ... maybe that is something you should ask about.

Everyone should also note that this site has no Ads or Pop-Ups. I'm sure all os us can appreciate that fact ... especially after visiting some of the other message boards out there. What alot of folks don't realize on the other boards is the ad's help pay for the server time used on the host computer ... something that is not done here. It is paid from donations and out of Josh's pocket.

Just me thoughts on the subject ....

Reumster · 02-23-2003, 08:43 PM

I was thinking that myself Shane. I'm going to talk it over with Joel. I'll see what I can do.

Don't get me wrong I love this board. I've been a member for a long time. No pop-ups is a very good thing. But with more traffic, and more members it does many things, it will encourage Vendors to pay money to be feature here, and encourage them to spend money in advertizement here.

sevenwonder · 02-24-2003, 02:19 AM

No Ads or Pop-Ups I like that. Adds would be ok if kepted small and/or on a seperate page. and now my thinking on this

Is Josh ok with this?
Will the site handle say twice the amount of traffic?
All vendors using this site could show the 67-72chevytrucks.com address in their advertizements.
Both vendors and personal web pages could have a link to this site.
Josh could make up lic. plates with logo on them to sell ( if you do this Josh I'll take the first two) Then not only could you have one on your other rides but the ones at the shows could mount on their trucks or at less hang over their state lic.plate so everyone who looked at their truck would see the logo also.

OK I'll shut-up now. Josh great site Job well done keep it up.

02-22-2003, 11:00 PM	#1
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Advertizement for this board/more members needed. Ok I'm assuming this is the biggest and best board for 67-72s right? How can we get more members, and get more action here on the board? Has this board ever put adds in Classic Trucks? Custom Classic trucks? I know theres thousands of 67-72 members with nice trucks that aren't on this board. What can we do to get them here? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-22-2003, 11:07 PM	#2
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,520	well, thats kind of up to josh (webmaster) not sure if he is set up for lots more traffic. might crash everything! but its a great idea if josh ok's it personaly i just carry some biz cars with info on the board. just give it to people you talk to with trucks. i think most find this place with a search though. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

02-22-2003, 11:08 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Business Cards Maybe business cards could be printed up and sell them to us so we can hand out or put on trucks as we have opportunies? Also adds in various magazines is a possiblity. How about advertising at various truck shows such as Pigeon Forge, Columbus ,Oh, or Carlise, Pa. Just food for thought.... etc

02-23-2003, 03:08 AM	#6
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	home page says 7,226 members __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

02-23-2003, 05:20 AM	#7
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I ususally give word of the board to people I talk to around the city. It's usually the older guys that stop me at the gas pump or car wash that are restoring their truck or wanting to talk about the truck they used to have. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-23-2003, 02:40 AM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	How many Members are there? I'm even curious to know when I came in. Thanks Brian

02-23-2003, 02:47 AM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	i know a few members hand out business card(67-72chevytrucks.com ones).....

02-23-2003, 09:00 AM	#8
72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: burlington KY Posts: 175	I never came across this site through any search i found a link on another board that someone posted. I just found out yesterday that vboard wasnt the main page

02-23-2003, 11:36 AM	#9
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	How many more members are needed? This board is fairly well known on the net. I can't keep up with all the topics as it is.

02-23-2003, 11:59 AM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	I think the the count was around 4,500 when I joined last Feb. N ow its over 7,200 thats a good increase. But notice some join and never post or a very few times. So that proves numbers don't mean alot. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-23-2003, 12:16 PM	#11
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	I spent a year reading this board as a guest before I formally registered. I have had a simple web site since 1994 (old Mosaic UI browser and gopher from UM) and find this a really informative board. Advertising in Classic Trucks would be a good idea. If not already done, it would also be a good idea to get regularly listed on Google. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

02-23-2003, 01:26 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Advertising cost money & normally used to increase revenue ... there is NO revenue to be made here ... its a FREE site funded by Josh's personal money and donations from board members... so why spent the $$$ on advertising when Josh/"The Board" can't recoup the costs ... and better yet, who is gonna pay for this advertising ... the magazines don't give that space away for FREE. I think Josh has done a great job funding this project out of his pocket and the donations... why ask him to spent more money with no way to get it back? Don't get me wrong ... i think "the more the merrier" too ... I love to see new members and the knowledge & information that they bring to "The Board." Last edited by Shane; 02-23-2003 at 01:32 PM.

02-23-2003, 01:35 PM	#13
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Shane, I am fairly new to this board and did not mean to upset any members. But Google equals exposure and traffic. If you want to go fast you need horsepower. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

02-23-2003, 02:26 PM	#14
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	There's got to be away to raise money. From Parts distributors advertizing on the site or something. Raffles? Say 5.00 a ticket for a chance to win a part donated by....... Yahoo you type in "67-72 Chevy Trucks" this site isn't on the first page. Key words? Etc.... __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-23-2003, 02:36 PM	#15
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Is this the home page? www.67-72chevytrucks.com ??? If so is there a link to it on this page? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL



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02-23-2003, 02:41 PM	#16
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	I am not sure. But if you hit "board" right after "new" you are directed here. The webmaster is named "Jeff" and there are a lot of banners. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

02-23-2003, 04:19 PM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Can this board be overloaded? Not being well versed in web sights...Is it possible to overload this sight? What is the purpose of this sight? What is the goal/vision for Josh...Since this is his child and I agree he has done an excellent job and has invested his time and money that his input should be voiced. Is it possible to get to much traffic and end up with a trafic jam? I enjoy all the good info and humor this board offers. It's good to see other suppliers get on this board to give help and advice. I think it's super of those suppliers to do so. Friendly competition is good for the sellers and buyers. This board is like a Chevy...It ROCKS! (OK...GMC Also)

02-23-2003, 04:50 PM	#18
71Seth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: calvert city, ky Posts: 282	I had thought about this before too. My thought was it would be kick ass to this sites name and address mentioned during project Copperhead on trucks!!! Just didnt know how yall would feel about it and never said anything. what do you think? __________________ 97 ext cab 4x4 04 pontiac grand am 05 honda rancher AT (yellow) 71' C-10 swb sb400 th350 .040, 292 Mag comp cam, high rise Edelbrock w/750 duel feed Holley, Accel super coil and wires, B&M ratchet shifter

02-23-2003, 08:43 PM	#20
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I was thinking that myself Shane. I'm going to talk it over with Joel. I'll see what I can do. Don't get me wrong I love this board. I've been a member for a long time. No pop-ups is a very good thing. But with more traffic, and more members it does many things, it will encourage Vendors to pay money to be feature here, and encourage them to spend money in advertizement here. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-24-2003, 02:19 AM	#21
sevenwonder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Shady Spring,WV Posts: 37	advertizing? No Ads or Pop-Ups I like that. Adds would be ok if kepted small and/or on a seperate page. and now my thinking on this Is Josh ok with this? Will the site handle say twice the amount of traffic? All vendors using this site could show the 67-72chevytrucks.com address in their advertizements. Both vendors and personal web pages could have a link to this site. Josh could make up lic. plates with logo on them to sell ( if you do this Josh I'll take the first two) Then not only could you have one on your other rides but the ones at the shows could mount on their trucks or at less hang over their state lic.plate so everyone who looked at their truck would see the logo also. OK I'll shut-up now. Josh great site Job well done keep it up. __________________ 70 short,step on a 72 frame.

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