C2 Registry

[Larry S.]

I noticed that there are only about 1,000 C2's on the registry (less than 1% of production). It would seem that NCRS members alone own more cars that. It's none of my business, but why is registration so low (or is it?)? Is there any danger with the registry?

[David D.]

Re: C2 Registry

None that I know of....I think some folks are a bit paranoid with having 'any' information posted.
In some ways I don't blame them, but in my opinion, that's why I have insurance......

I have mine listed

David

[Wayne W.]

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And, the fact that they have been used as a search technique to locate and buy cars.

[William L.]

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I have my car registered there and think I like it, but I am a little weird.
Bill

[Michael W.]

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Many of us wonder what benefits a registry offers. Many others get tired of registering for them only to find that the owner got bored and dropped it. Others still have figured out that there's dozens of them that all want to be the 'official' registry.

[Stuart F.]

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That would be my first question; which Registry are you talking about?

I have mine on two; one local and the other on the west coast; AMYS (American Midyear Society). Brian P. who ran/runs it came all the way to FL to get my (the car's) picture. Well, not really. I just tell every one that as it's cool. He was actually here on vacation and called me for directions to some shows he might go to to recruit some more midyears. We met at our local cruise in. The picture in my post header is the one he took.

Stu fox

[Ridge K.]

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Many of us wonder what benefits a registry offers. Many others get tired of registering for them only to find that the owner got bored and dropped it. Others still have figured out that there's dozens of them that all want to be the 'official' registry.

I'm in the same camp as Michael, in that, what are the benefits of registering with an internet registry site, as opposed to simply sharing valuable information with fellow NCRS members via the TDB? I mean no offense to those who generously donate their time to organizing, and maintaining the registry. It has to be a lot of work.
But,... what are the real world, significant advantages to registering one's car, or is it just simply another social network. What can be done on the registry, which can't be done on the TDB?
Has anyyone received un-solicited offer to "buy their Corvette" from sites such as the 427 registry?
Ridge.

[Larry S.]

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You folks have opened up a new world for me; I didn't know there were several registries. The one I was referring to is c2registry.com. What are the others?

[Mike M.]

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When I figure out 1 benefit to registering my car on these sites for anyone to see my information I would think about it for about 2 seconds and not do it. I don't like the idea of my information out there for anyone to see.

[Larry S.]

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It's c2registry.org, not com. Sorry.

[Michael W.]

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You folks have opened up a new world for me; I didn't know there were several registries. The one I was referring to is c2registry.com. What are the others?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Corvette+registry

I get 434,000 hits..........

[William L.]

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When I figure out 1 benefit to registering my car on these sites for anyone to see my information I would think about it for about 2 seconds and not do it. I don't like the idea of my information out there for anyone to see.

Wow if everybody on this site had your approach, the flow of info would sure come to a stand still.

[Warren F.]

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I'm not involved with the C2 Registry, but I would like to comment to those that see no benefit from enrolling their cars information. I've been involved with the survey/registry of the 1971 LS6 Corvettes since March 1987. One of the goals of this survey is to provide owners of these optioned Corvettes with information on how most of the cars were ordered, what options are most prevalent, what drivetrains were most ordered, what combinations were seldom found, etc.

I also help owners who have real verified cars with locating original, difficult to find parts and to help with identifying cars that have missing drivetrains components or incomplete documentation to make a positive verification.

There are lots of good valid reasons to participate in surveys, registrys.

[David H.]

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I've had mine registered on C2registry.org for about two years. No problems. No one has tried to break into my garage in the middle of the night and hotwire my baby. You can put what information you're comfortable with on the site. The VIN is required though.

I've been contacted once by someone doing research on my year model and that is it.

Exchange of info is a large part of the enjoyment of this hobby. The registry allows me to do this in a small way. Also it can provide an interestng chain of ownership.

[Michael W.]

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I'm not involved with the C2 Registry, but I would like to comment to those that see no benefit from enrolling their cars information. I've been involved with the survey/registry of the 1971 LS6 Corvettes since March 1987. One of the goals of this survey is to provide owners of these optioned Corvettes with information on how most of the cars were ordered, what options are most prevalent, what drivetrains were most ordered, what combinations were seldom found, etc.

I also help owners who have real verified cars with locating original, difficult to find parts and to help with identifying cars that have missing drivetrains components or incomplete documentation to make a positive verification.

There are lots of good valid reasons to participate in surveys, registrys.

And there's the key differences that support my general objections.

1) you've been at it since 1987, not somebody that's here-today-gone-tomorrow

2) there's only one LS6 registry (that I know of) not dozens to get lost in

3) it's focused on one very specific, very limited type of vehicle- not several hundred thousand cars linked by a generic body style.

Don't get me wrong- I have one of my motorcycles listed in a registry based in the UK and have made contact with other owners around the world to exchange info. This registry exists for the same reasons, and serves the same purpose as yours.