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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster
When judging, I take off points for PITTED parts (as opposed to very lightly rusted). The standard the car is being judged against is how it left the factory. I'm pretty sure they rolled off the assembly line without pitted parts. NOSpartsman is correct in that it is odd that relatively easy parts to find were not used on a vehicle that was assembled to be judged.
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Deuce, I am with you and Paul (nospartsman) on this one. Cars are
supposed to be judged against how they left the factory. This has NOTHING to do with whether or not an owner could find the correct parts nor does it have anything to do with the cost.
Unfortunately the Early Ford V8 Club is rapidly turning in to the Early Ford "where we ate" Club.
A guy shows up, gets his trophy and everyone is happy. No matter if he deserved it or not. Right?
Wrong!
Me? I am growing qiuite tired of this "don't kill the car" mantra we as judges hear at each and every judges meeting. "Don't kill the car" has turned in to (all too often) "don't hurt the owners feelings".
If it's wrong or poorly restored, I mark a deduction. I am more than willing to help anyone "get it right" and put them on the path to finding correct parts.
While I have been told I am strict as a judge, I have yet to hear I am unfair or incorrect.
I have said it too many times to recall "Not all of us play on the same level. Some have deeper pockets than others, some have more talent than others. That's why there are those that truly excel and those that fall a bit behind. That's life within any given subject."
I am hoping the Club gets back to the days when earning a Dearborn meant something. The days when attempting to purchase a car that had won this award and a guy knew before inspecting it, just what it was going to be.