Re: 1954 engine not original
Guy,
I'm going to drive mine to the Lone Star Regional, Oct. 22-24, at Frisco, TX and have it judged just to find out how much it is lacking in its current state of restoration. At that time my '54 will also have its rack & pinion steering installed, Dayton wire wheels, and an HEI electronic ignition. Here's the deal... I have all the correct parts to bring the car up to snuff with regard to these changes. For example, the judges will dock me for the wire wheels, but I know I have the original rims, wheel covers, and bias ply tires restore the lost points. Of course the wrong engine is never going to be replaced unless the engine fairy pays a visit.
If after judging it is within the realm of reasonable possibility for me to earn a 1st or 2nd flight award I'm going to go for it at the next opportunity. I encourage you to do the same, and best of luck to you.
Don
p.s. In a different thread I lamented my lack of a correct dual pot air intake system. With some valuable help from several NCRS members I was able to locate a complete system which I purchased. I hope the rest of the points I need do not come at the same great expense.
Guy,
I'm going to drive mine to the Lone Star Regional, Oct. 22-24, at Frisco, TX and have it judged just to find out how much it is lacking in its current state of restoration. At that time my '54 will also have its rack & pinion steering installed, Dayton wire wheels, and an HEI electronic ignition. Here's the deal... I have all the correct parts to bring the car up to snuff with regard to these changes. For example, the judges will dock me for the wire wheels, but I know I have the original rims, wheel covers, and bias ply tires restore the lost points. Of course the wrong engine is never going to be replaced unless the engine fairy pays a visit.
If after judging it is within the realm of reasonable possibility for me to earn a 1st or 2nd flight award I'm going to go for it at the next opportunity. I encourage you to do the same, and best of luck to you.
Don
p.s. In a different thread I lamented my lack of a correct dual pot air intake system. With some valuable help from several NCRS members I was able to locate a complete system which I purchased. I hope the rest of the points I need do not come at the same great expense.
The man in charge of the work being done on my car was an NCRS judge. In spite of that he is from the "if it feels good, do it" school of thought regarding modifications that are not stock. I'm somewhere in-between slavish devotion to stock and the "let's paint it candy lime over gold metal flake." Adrian once commented that he wished someone who had done some functional modifications to their Vette would do just what you suggested, bring all the correct parts and set them on the ground next to the car. Can you see me with a set of mounted stock wheels/wheel covers/bias ply tires, ignition system, and steering parts next to my car? It should be a riot. Tempting, but I think the first time at this I'll color within the lines so I don't ruffle anybody's feathers.
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