NCRS Judging Question

[David F.]

I have an early 1970 Corvette that was built on Feb 25th 1970. I don't have a jack for it, but found one that is dated January 1970. Because these things aren't cheap, would this work if I were to have it judged or would I need to find a Feb 1970??

Thanks in advance
David

[Chris H.]

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David, the general rule of thumb for dates is if it falls within the previous 6 month's of the car's build date, it's acceptable. I have an early '70 also, Jan 9 build and the jack date is Sep '69.

[David F.]

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Thanks so much for the info. The jack I found is kinda rusty in spots. Do I leave it or restore it? My car is very original and am thinking of having it judged next year for survivor.

[Michael W.]

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'Survivor' is the Bloomington Gold event. Bowtie is the NCRS event for unrestored cars but you're not supposed to build one by assembling parts from here and there. This defeats the purpose.

[Dave S.]

Re: NCRS Judging Question

I have an early 1970 Corvette that was built on Feb 25th 1970. I don't have a jack for it, but found one that is dated January 1970. Because these things aren't cheap, would this work if I were to have it judged or would I need to find a Feb 1970??

Thanks in advance
David

David,
A jack with a January 1970 ( AO) would fit well with your Feb built car and should judge just fine. I just saw a very original Jan 1970 car (VIN # 08XX) and it had a December 1969 jack in it.

[Terry M.]

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My 1970 #2161, Jan 29 date on the trim tag, has a jack dated M9. December 1969. I can assure you it is the jack that came with the car when I picked it up from the selling dealer in February 1970. I believe the January 1970 dated jack would be perfect, from a date standpoint, for your car.

[Randy C.]

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My '71 has a build date on the body tag of December 14, 1970, and it has a December 1970 jack. Although I bought the car when it was almost 8 years old, I don't have any reason to believe the jack had been changed out.

Randy C.

[Alan S.]

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Hi David,
New member and fairly new to the TDB!
WELCOME!!
After looking at your other post about your car's TCS parts I see what appears to be at least the engine of a nice unrestored car. With that info in mind perhaps a jack with a little rust on it would look appropriate. It's very nice to see a car on which the condition of the parts all blend together without a few parts here and there standing out as obviously new or restored parts.
Have you gotten the 70-72 Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide? There's lots of great info in it, it's available from the 'store' on this site, AND, I think you'll find it's well worth the $.
It would be great to see a few more pictures of and hear a bit more about your car.
Regards,
Alan

PS: I just looked back at some of your other posts and see I already suggested you buy the TIM & JG a few days ago. Obviously I didn't remember that post, but the second WELCOME! still goes!

[David F.]

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Hi David,
New member and fairly new to the TDB!
WELCOME!!
After looking at your other post about your car's TCS parts I see what appears to be at least the engine of a nice unrestored car. With that info in mind perhaps a jack with a little rust on it would look appropriate. It's very nice to see a car on which the condition of the parts all blend together without a few parts here and there standing out as obviously new or restored parts.
Have you gotten the 70-72 Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide? There's lots of great info in it, it's available from the 'store' on this site, AND, I think you'll find it's well worth the $.
It would be great to see a few more pictures of and hear a bit more about your car.
Regards,
Alan

PS: I just looked back at some of your other posts and see I already suggested you buy the TIM & JG a few days ago. Obviously I didn't remember that post, but the second WELCOME! still goes!

Thanks Alan! The book is on my "list". I am currently putting together an album of my car and all of the numbers. I will post a link when it is done. Right now I'm just trying to enjoy it as much as I can before the Michigan snow hits. All of you guys have been great and are fueling my enthusiasm towards the hobby!

[Patrick H.]

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Right now I'm just trying to enjoy it as much as I can before the Michigan snow hits.

Where in Michigan?

[David F.]

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Where in Michigan?

Hudsonville. Which is just west of Grand Rapids. You close?

[Patrick H.]

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Hudsonville. Which is just west of Grand Rapids. You close?

Holland. You may have heard of it.