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Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:12 pm

Is there a registry for ovals like for pre-53 split's?

Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:00 pm

I don't think so but I think we should start one :D At least a RHD oval registry :D :D :D :D

Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:27 pm

There is one in the works. It's a side project so it's taking a little while, but I had this idea couple of months ago and have been working on it in my free time. :)

Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:12 am

Corwin wrote: There is one in the works. It's a side project so it's taking a little while, but I had this idea couple of months ago and have been working on it in my free time. :)

I like the sound of that. Keep up the work.

Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:29 am

I emailed Kevin who does the split one here on samba, we'll see what he say's. This site really has come a long way and brought us enthusiasts together across the country.

Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:42 am

I think the Oval Window registry is a great idea, it's sounds like a monumental task but it's got to start somewhere. There's a registry in place for the Barndoors and Splits...I think it's time for the Ovals. I have an Australian 1957 RHD CKD Oval. A registry for these would be cool as well.

Great job Corwin, let me know if you need any help.

ea57rhd

Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:28 am

I'm working right now to figure out what format is best.

I've got the domain name (ovalregistry.org) and design down, but you're right - it's a large job. I'm leaning towards Microsoft Sharepoint, but there are some other possible formats as well. It will be similar to a forum, but more reference-oriented.

One of the things I'm trying to figure out is the amount of info to collect vs. what to actually display on the site. Obviously people don't want their email address posted up on the web for spam reasons, but would a full VIN be okay with people? These are the things I would like some input on. Here's what I'm thinking of collecting vs. displaying. Back-end database will be secure and not shared with anyone.

Collected info:
Name
Email
Phone (optional)
City/State/Country
VIN
Color (Int/Ext)
Pictures
Any bio or car history info

What will be published online:
First name
City/State/Country
VIN (maybe all but last two digits?)
Colors
Pics
Edited bio/history

What do you guys think? It would be great to have a working record, maybe if a car is sold the new owner will update the car's profile, etc. Would lend value to not only the cars but the community as a whole (I think).

Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:35 am

This is sounding great. Just last week I found out a ton of info on mine. I found out who the original owner was and that he was a chairman of the department of physics and astronomy at the state university. Bought the car new when he was in Mainz, Germany and brought it back with him. 8) I feel smarter already. :lol:

Joey

Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:01 pm

I am down with this idea. I think it would be a lot of fun and could help bring a lot of the local oval owners together. The more Oval guys i meet the more i learn about my car and early VW's in general.

Sign me up!

Corwin,
Are you going to the XXX this weekend for the cruz thing? Unless it is heavy down rain i will be there in primer!

Micky

Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:14 pm

Corwin wrote: I'm working right now to figure out what format is best.

I've got the domain name (ovalregistry.org) and design down, but you're right - it's a large job. I'm leaning towards Microsoft Sharepoint, but there are some other possible formats as well. It will be similar to a forum, but more reference-oriented. ...
The Split Registry looks like a great way of doing things, maybe you could ask Kevin for some input:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=283587

Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:16 pm

Yeah, I'll be there. If rain then just the Ghia, but if sun both. :D

Come say hi!

Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:17 pm

Right on. I will.

Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:21 pm

V0LKSWAGENSRULE wrote:
The Split Registry looks like a great way of doing things, maybe you could ask Kevin for some input:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=283587

Thanks, that is very useful I agree. The system I'm working on is very similar but maybe a bit more images and graphics. That does help show what content people are interested in though. :)

I'll definitely ask him about it.

Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:15 pm

I'd be happy to include cars up through 57. I'm already working on barndoor buses and lowlight ghias, and I've already gotten oval verts. But its going to take me some time. I'm still working on the pre 53 stuff.

Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:45 pm

How is it coming?

Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:48 am

Its on the list. I'm still working through the improvements on the pre 53 stuff first.