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Ed Fernandez

01-12-2010 07:02 PM

Re: National Dragster collection

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas (Post 162552)

Danny -- As far as the Dragster collection goes I've pretty much made up my mind that the" Eastern Museum of Racing" that is located right here in York Springs , Pennsylvania will get them once I get a few volunteers together one weekend soon so we can separate them into years and bag them .That weekend my allergies are not looking forward to as they are stored in my garage attic , basement and a few assorted closets -- all great places that are just breeding dust and dust mites .

As for the magazines thats a whole another job I've got to look forward to ................

Hey Jack,are the mags hidden behind the bags stuffed with Silver Certificates?

Michael Pliska

01-12-2010 07:06 PM

Re: National Dragster collection

Jack,
If you haven't already done it, get yourself a paint respirator (the good kind that look like an old Top Fuel guy but in black), and wear it while sorting. I have lots of respiratory allergies as well as asthma, and my respirator does wonders when doing tasks like this.

That's great that you are donating them. One of these days I plan to sort out my collection (only dating back to the early 80's).

Jack Matyas

01-13-2010 09:12 AM

Re: National Dragster collection

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez (Post 162559)

Hey Jack,are the mags hidden behind the bags stuffed with Silver Certificates?

Ed -- Most of the "Silver Certificates" left during the rotten economy we've had the last two years ..........good news is there is less to move around !

Michael --Great idea but a bit bulky to keep on for hours at a time -- I think I'll just use some of those paper filters -- at least some of the stuff can't get in .

Michael Pliska

01-13-2010 03:54 PM

Re: National Dragster collection

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas (Post 162663)

Michael --Great idea but a bit bulky to keep on for hours at a time -- I think I'll just use some of those paper filters -- at least some of the stuff can't get in .

Jack,
If you get a good brand (from a paint supply place, not from Harbor Freight) they are pretty comfortable and can be worn all day (but you'll have funny lines on your face). I actually wear mine doing yardwork, including mowing my 3/4-acre yard. I'm sure it looks goofy, but it beats the asthma attack!

Mike Brogniez

01-13-2010 08:15 PM

Re: National Dragster collection

Hope you thought of a "strategy" to avoid collecting future issues.......
They are much smaller now but we are getting older.....
I also have to get stronger glasses to read the current print.....
MB

bill dedman

01-13-2010 08:36 PM

Re: National Dragster collection

If I had the money I've spent on car magazines since 1954, I could pay cash for one of those new 2008, supercharged, intercooled, 4-valve per cylinder Mustang "STOCKERS" that enjoys such a generous HP factor...

LOL!!! "Foresight..." I never was blessed with much of that. :(

mopar68

03-01-2010 07:08 PM

Re: National Dragster collection

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN (Post 161066)

Just dump them Jack unless you can get someone to come and pick them up.....I just dumped about 18 of those large plastic tote boxes jamed FULL of magazines (some old and some newer and all brands) and several full of ND and old eastern drag news, drag times. Some from as far back as 1962 &1963. After the first load it gets easy. I made 4 trips (pick up truck bed full) this past weekend because of selling my house and wanting to move to a warmer climate (?). Its a lot of weight to move. It only hurts for a little while. I didnt have time to try to sell them to a collector. They represent a life time of memories but they just turn out to be trash in the end.

What a sin. You threw away irreplacable historical literature! At least you could've shown some effort and GIVEN THEM TO SOMEONE WHO'D APPRECIATE THEM. They more than likely would've given you a C-note (or two) as a sign of appreciation; I know I would've!

Real bonehead move, X-Tech Man.

"They represent a life time of memories but they just turn out to be trash in the end."

That's pure bullsh*t.

M68

mopar68

03-01-2010 07:10 PM

Re: National Dragster collection

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Originally Posted by bill dedman (Post 162784)

Yeah, but you can't put a price on the enjoyment and education your received from them.

M68

bluegrassx

03-03-2010 12:04 AM

Re: National Dragster collection

I know you don't want to split them but I would love to have a few issues that feature events from our old track. We are having a Reunion later this year.

ALMACK

03-03-2010 09:21 AM

Re: National Dragster collection

This thread has really caught my interest.

I too have a similar dilema. My ND collection covers 1980-2007 and for years I have wondered if there was a respectable museum to donate them to.
Mine are all boxed and organized tho. (48 issues per box) so moving them would be easy.

I also would love to preserve them for future young gearheads, but with all of the new factory hot rods being built, I doubt many younger guys are interested in the old stuff.

Too bad there is not a "National Automotive Publications" museum. (or library)

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