Is there a written source of data that advises what is considered original materials in a restoration project? I would very much appreciate understanding the constraints involved.
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Re: Grading of Originality
Ron, for the most part, "original" means "appears as when originall installed on the vehicle in all aspects of the configuration of the part". This topic is covered in detail at he excellent Judging Seminar presented by John Woods at most NCRS Regional events. Additional information is contained in the "NCRS Judging Reference Manual" and the specific Judging manual for the year of car you are working on. -
Re: Grading of Originality
Ron, for the most part, "original" means "appears as when originall installed on the vehicle in all aspects of the configuration of the part". This topic is covered in detail at he excellent Judging Seminar presented by John Woods at most NCRS Regional events. Additional information is contained in the "NCRS Judging Reference Manual" and the specific Judging manual for the year of car you are working on.Comment
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Re: Grading of Originality
Don't mean to 'knock' but NCRS officially discarded the term 'Judging Manual' a while back in favor of a more benign term, "Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide". The distinction was made because the process is dynamic (we're always learning new things) and there were times when folks restored according to the 'book' only to find judges had knowledge that either transcended or contradicted the 'book' resulting in that rare squabble.
The process is part science, part artform. NCRS has MANY publications in its merchandise library in Cincinnatti (top/home page). The TIM/JG or JG is a plurality of books, by Corvette model year or 'division', that are intended to assist the restorer AND the judge in their efforts. This should be your starting place.
Then, you'll want to consider other publications in building a support library for your investment in a classic Corvette. The Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) is the book GM used to educate assy line workers on how to put the car together. It too, is generic and may contain errors of commission as well as omission because running changes happened during the model year and drawings are generic (re-used) so they are not a guarantee of how this/that looked or assembled in detail.
There are other excellent publications including books by Burroughs, M.F. Dobbins, and Noland Adams. The bottom line is, if you're looking for an algorithm that if followed will guarantee no errors, IT DOES NOT EXIST. That's where the fun of this hobby/sport lies, the little details that are sometimes undefined and gossamer.
You can increase your success probability by delaying your restoration job, joining NCRS, attending a few meets, and learning via apprenticeship (observer judge status) to see how the system works. This is a club. There are no closed doors. While there are judges and owners on the judging field, we're all MEMBERS at the bottom line. So, you can see and participate in judging a car that's similar to yours to find out what is looked for on an item by item basis (originality varies quite a bit across all the components of the Corvette) and get a 'feel' for the decisions you'll be faced with in your restoration. Plus, you get some fun in the sun and widen your circle of friends/contacts!
This may have been a long winded way of answering/responding to your question, but, in my opinion, it's the truth and better to know the truth in full, up front. Unfortunately, the world is not black/white. In concours Corvettes it's a wealth of grey scale that can be like drinking from a firehose. But, you're not alone!Comment
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Re: Grading of Originality
Don't mean to 'knock' but NCRS officially discarded the term 'Judging Manual' a while back in favor of a more benign term, "Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide". The distinction was made because the process is dynamic (we're always learning new things) and there were times when folks restored according to the 'book' only to find judges had knowledge that either transcended or contradicted the 'book' resulting in that rare squabble.
The process is part science, part artform. NCRS has MANY publications in its merchandise library in Cincinnatti (top/home page). The TIM/JG or JG is a plurality of books, by Corvette model year or 'division', that are intended to assist the restorer AND the judge in their efforts. This should be your starting place.
Then, you'll want to consider other publications in building a support library for your investment in a classic Corvette. The Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) is the book GM used to educate assy line workers on how to put the car together. It too, is generic and may contain errors of commission as well as omission because running changes happened during the model year and drawings are generic (re-used) so they are not a guarantee of how this/that looked or assembled in detail.
There are other excellent publications including books by Burroughs, M.F. Dobbins, and Noland Adams. The bottom line is, if you're looking for an algorithm that if followed will guarantee no errors, IT DOES NOT EXIST. That's where the fun of this hobby/sport lies, the little details that are sometimes undefined and gossamer.
You can increase your success probability by delaying your restoration job, joining NCRS, attending a few meets, and learning via apprenticeship (observer judge status) to see how the system works. This is a club. There are no closed doors. While there are judges and owners on the judging field, we're all MEMBERS at the bottom line. So, you can see and participate in judging a car that's similar to yours to find out what is looked for on an item by item basis (originality varies quite a bit across all the components of the Corvette) and get a 'feel' for the decisions you'll be faced with in your restoration. Plus, you get some fun in the sun and widen your circle of friends/contacts!
This may have been a long winded way of answering/responding to your question, but, in my opinion, it's the truth and better to know the truth in full, up front. Unfortunately, the world is not black/white. In concours Corvettes it's a wealth of grey scale that can be like drinking from a firehose. But, you're not alone!Comment
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Re: Grading of Originality
Jack, solid advice, well put, but I must admit I did a double take on your closing metaphor, interpreting "scale" as "calcium deposit formed inside conduits" (especially with reference to drinking from the firehose), as opposed to "shading or tonal spectrum", in the black and white photography sense.Comment
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Re: Grading of Originality
Jack, solid advice, well put, but I must admit I did a double take on your closing metaphor, interpreting "scale" as "calcium deposit formed inside conduits" (especially with reference to drinking from the firehose), as opposed to "shading or tonal spectrum", in the black and white photography sense.Comment
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Re: Grading of Originality
Ah, you're a good guy, Wayne. Keep me on my toes!Comment
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Re: Grading of Originality
Ah, you're a good guy, Wayne. Keep me on my toes!Comment
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