[stangblue]

Judging has a lot of variables. I built my car, according to the production date of the vehicle and it is verified by service letters issued by Ford and conversations with others. (IE Deluxe Roadster 1933 starting 04/17/33 Interior to have Copra Drab interior to 06/07/34 then changed to Taupe color interior). Now in order to have Taupe interior your car by reference to the serial # would have to be built in June of 1934 (or even better yet not the first low production cars produced in June) now that is splitting hairs. But I believe this is not taken into consideration at all when judging (probably a good thing). They basically say don't kill the cars. Well, I understand that as well because the hobby is supposed to be fun and being with people that share the same interest. But there are some that, probably including me, that share in the sport of "Upmanship". Now before I get criticized, this is my thing. I guess I like order and semblance and research. I also feel that when you do most of the work on the restoration yourself that should hold more credence and accomplishment, then opening up your wallet for someone elses labor. In my case, such as painting of the body, rebuilding shocks, recoring a radiator, etc... Am I going to allow myself to ruin or learn that part of the project without the proper training and equipment? You just have to remember what points are deducted at one meet and are corrected before the next. You can be sure there will more deducted at the next one for something else! :-)