first flight judging event question

[Kathy K.]

My '67 will be judged shortly. One question, the delivery dealership put a small
numbered sticker on the back side of the rear view mirror. It's been left on, I think
of it as part of the car's history and feel it should be left on. Any opinions? Will
points be deducted?

Thank you,
Kathy

[Stephen L.]

Re: first flight judging event question

A possible deduction? yes. A significant amount of points in the scheme of things? probably not.

[Gary J.]

Re: first flight judging event question

As Steve said, maybe a point. There is 10 points on originality and 8 on condition. So probably a point on the originality side.

[Keith B.]

Re: first flight judging event question

If you miss top flight over one or two points caused by that sticker you have other problems I would be worried about.

[Don H.]

Re: first flight judging event question

Don't change anything you like about your car for judging. You will regret it if you do.

And, welcome to the club and the Tech Discussion Board.

[Kathy K.]

Re: first flight judging event question

Thank you, very much appreciated.

[Michael J.]

Re: first flight judging event question

Don't change anything you like about your car for judging. You will regret it if you do.

And, welcome to the club and the Tech Discussion Board.

+1, and if I were the chapter judge there is no way I would deduct anything for that.

[Leif A.]

Re: first flight judging event question

Let's look at it a bit differently. It is my understanding that if a luggage rack is installed when you get your car judged there is not deduction for the luggage rack but a minor deduct for the missing fiberglass where they drilled the holes to mount the rack. Using this logic, there was nothing removed, just a small sticker added. Can't imagine a deduction, possibly just a "dot" for mention.

[Gene M.]

Re: first flight judging event question

Seeing a sticker on a piece of chrome will be automatic alarm to me that a defect in the chrome is being covered up..........

Assuming not and you want the decal to stay, you must understand it is not TFP.

[Michael W.]

Re: first flight judging event question

If the sticker has truly been there since original delivery it can be considered to be part of that dealer's pre-delivery prep. This is the standard used for NCRS Flight Judging. Do not remove the sticker. I can't imagine any experienced judge taking a deduct for it.

[Kathy K.]

Re: first flight judging event question

I appreciate everyone's insight. I'll post the outcome.

[Dennis C.]

Re: first flight judging event question

If the sticker has truly been there since original delivery it can be considered to be part of that dealer's pre-delivery prep. This is the standard used for NCRS Flight Judging. Do not remove the sticker. I can't imagine any experienced judge taking a deduct for it.

I am not sure that this applies. The terminology is typical or normal dealer prep. If Chevrolet instructed all dealers to apply a stick, then I would agree.

This is just my opinion.

Dennis

[Kathy K.]

Re: first flight judging event question

In case you were wondering, yes a deduction, but as also mentioned,
not much in the scheme. Yes, the car got Top Flight.

[Michael J.]

Re: first flight judging event question

In case you were wondering, yes a deduction, but as also mentioned,
not much in the scheme. Yes, the car got Top Flight.

It is a very special car and a joy to judge, thanks for bringing it!

[Kathy K.]

Re: first flight judging event question

Thank you!