C3 Judging Guide confusion

[Gregg Plapas]

Sorry guy's,

I am in a quandry of what to think about two (2) items in my JG 73-74.

1A. PAGE 34, VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL-States that, "beginning in at least January of 1972, all labels have axle loading and gross weight. It then refers you to figure I 6.0 or I 6.1.

I've been informed on this site that the only numbers I need to place on my repro VCL is VIN# and month and year of production.

My question here is 1A. which is correct? and 2A. where is figure I 6.0 & I 6.1?

2B. Page 79, Radiator Cap-States that, "The cap has very small raised ears".

My question here is, when I had my car Flight Judged, I received a 100% deduct for this cap as through conversation with the judge, he pointed out that his guide say's "small raised ears". I tried to point out that my guide uses the adjective of "very small". His response was that his 72 doesn't have that small of ears, etc... you get my drift here as I did not want to argue the point further this being my first time out.

So, my question is 1B. Which is correct small or very small. My cap is oringinal, not a repro.

If these are error's or typo's within the JG I hope they are addressed.

Thanks,
Gregg

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 Judging Guide confusion

Greg-----

The Judging Guide is correct and I was previously incorrect. The 1973 label did include a line with the GVWR information. Also, the term "passenger car" was added below the VIN. The configuration of the label can be found in the 1973 AIM in UPC 0, sheet B2.

For 1973, I believe that the original radiator cap had no ears, at all. I think that it was completely round. I think that this was a feature instituted to dicourage folks from attempting to remove the cap while hot and getting scalded. Later PRODUCTION and SERVICE caps had the small ears.

[Gregg Plapas]

Re: C3 Judging Guide confusion

thanks JOE

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3 Judging Guide confusion

Gregg Your label needs this info. typed in.

To the right of CORP. MM/YY Month and year

Second line all typed in uses all the space side to side.

Example 73 coupe A/C Automatic

GVWR 4050 GAWR FRT 1923 REAR 2127

On the bottom centered 2 lines

1Z37T3S4XXXXX

PASSENGER CAR

4 Lines typed in.

As for the radiator cap you need a RC-33 with the number in the center a 73 only part to be totally correct if you have this their was an error in judgement . No other cap has the number in the center that I know of. Not like a 72.

The weights in the example are( Not Correct) for your 4 speed but I may be able to get them from an NCRS member who has a coupe with Air and 4 speed. Lyle

[Michael W.]

Re: C3 Judging comment

If the only deviation on your cap was with respect to the presence/lack of small ears, then a 100% deduct seems rather harsh. You would also automatically lose all your condition points as a result too.Sounds severe to me.

Lyle gave the correct description of the cap that you should have..

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3 Judging comment

Mike I agrre with your comment and the TIJG says ( A minor deduction (10%) is to be made for the current service replacement stainlees steel cap. On the current sheets their is four points originalty and four condition. The comment about 72 usally means a judge has been ask to fill in an area he is not used to and is doing his best at a chapter meet which can be short on judges.I think Gregg is going to Pittsburg and at the regional some items may get better and others worse as the judges are usally in the area they know best.

[Gregg Plapas]

Re: C3 Judging Guide confusion

Thanks to all respondents. It's still a mystery to me !

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3 Judging Guide confusion

Gregg Figure I 6.0 is on page 24 and near the bottom of the TIJG shows the certification label and where to put the information on the label on a 1973 Corvette. It is a copy of a 1973 AIM page. As for the cap if the RC-33 is in the center by the brass rivet it is correct for a 1973 Corvette. I hope this clears up the mystery. I sent an E-mail to get you the right weights from another NCRS member.

[Gregg Plapas]

Re: C3 Judging Guide confusion

Thanks Lyle.