Judging standards for Non-original and Repaired parts

[Don B.]

I want to have my 62 Fuelie judged in about 6 mos. I cannot find correct shock absorbers and have a cracked RH 902 exhaust manifold. Tried to fix the manifold and it is now worse than when I started. Would replace them but cannot find the correct parts. What is my best solution?

[Michael W.]

Re: Judging standards for Non-original and Repaired parts

Your best solution is to learn the judging rules and standards to understand what's a huge showstopper vs. no big deal. The system is the farthest possible from an 'all or nothing' approach.

Neither of the two items you've mentioned would make a significant difference in scoring.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Judging standards for Non-original and Repaired parts

I've had a similar problem with an exhaust manifold.

Even if you end up buying the reproduction manifold and shocks from Paragon, the points loss is minimal. You can still keep looking for an original while using the reproductions, and swap if you happen to find them.

[Don B.]

Re: Judging standards for Non-original and Repaired parts

That is the direction I have been heading - buying reproductions and replacing if I find something usable. My car is all original except for some consumables along the way. Car has one repaint in 1983.
Thanks

[Don B.]

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I have read all the judging sheets but have never witnessed the process. Am trying to put everything back into original condition. Am sure I will learn a lot as I go forward.
Thanks

[Bob R.]

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Don,
Try attending a local judging event maybe even volunteer as an Observer Judge before you have your car judged. Local chapter events are a good place to learn. Then when the time arrives to have your car judged you have a much better idea of how to prepare your car and how the process works.

[Don B.]

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That's a good idea, Thanks

[Frank D.]

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There is a Judging Reference Manual which goes a long way in understanding the process, how points are handled and the appeals process.

[Don B.]

Re: Judging standards for Non-original and Repaired parts

Will look for the Judging Reference Manual. Thanks

[Gary J.]

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Send the exhaust manifold to Jerry McNeish at www.Z28camaroman@juno.com. He can repair it. I have an exhaust manifold there now that is being repair. Not cheap but at least you have your orginal.

[Christopher R.]

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Don, a 902 exhaust manifold for a fuelie is a very expensive part. If I remember correctly, the fuelie version of the 902 manifold does not have a hole drilled for the choke tube. This makes this version rare and expensive. Therefore, it is unlikely you will find a replacement at an affordable price and it's worth your while to have your old one repaired.

[Don B.]

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I will send him an email as I would like to keep my original 902 manifold. www sounds like a website. Is his email Z28......@juno.com?

[Don B.]

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You are correct, they are almost impossible at any price. Will try the repair route and let you know how it turns out.

[Gary J.]

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Yes his email address
phone #
410-781-0418
443-838-2641 (C)
this posted on his web site

[Gary J.]

Re: Judging standards for Non-original and Repaired parts

Z28camero.com