couple of judging questions 72 L-48

[Edward J.]

I am preparing my 72 for my regional and have a couple of questions I would like to know the details. On my themostat housing it has one stud and one long bolt, Is there a suppose to be a stud?? and the hoses to the TCS system have white stripes - are there suppose to be stripes on these hoses? The reason for these questions they where brought up at my last chapter level meet a few yeas ago. and want to correct if they are in deed wrong. The vacuum hoses are repro.s but the stud on the themostat housing I thought was original, maybe some of you L-48 guys can take a look at your cars.

[Patrick H.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

I am preparing my 72 for my regional and have a couple of questions I would like to know the details. On my themostat housing it has one stud and one long bolt, Is there a suppose to be a stud?? and the hoses to the TCS system have white stripes - are there suppose to be stripes on these hoses? The reason for these questions they where brought up at my last chapter level meet a few yeas ago. and want to correct if they are in deed wrong. The vacuum hoses are repro.s but the stud on the themostat housing I thought was original, maybe some of you L-48 guys can take a look at your cars.

Ed,

You should know by now to just look at my photos. I can't get a good look at them right now, but I believe that the judges may have been incorrect on both of these items.

Patrick

[Dave S.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

Ed,

You should know by now to just look at my photos. I can't get a good look at them right now, but I believe that the judges may have been incorrect on both of these items.

Patrick

Ed/Patrick,
I agree w/ Patrick. The stud is correct and I believe the stripes (on some or all) of the hoses is correct also. Not at home to check my photos but will do so later.

[Kurt G.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

That is correct. Reference to the TIM&JG, page 91 shows the small vacuum lines have a off-white painted stripe on them, so the TCS line is correct. Page 84 states the stud on the themostat housing on the 350 engine that is unused. Hope that helps.

[Edward J.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

Guys, Thanks for the responses.

[Terry M.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

I am preparing my 72 for my regional and have a couple of questions I would like to know the details. On my themostat housing it has one stud and one long bolt, Is there a suppose to be a stud?? and the hoses to the TCS system have white stripes - are there suppose to be stripes on these hoses? The reason for these questions they where brought up at my last chapter level meet a few yeas ago. and want to correct if they are in deed wrong. The vacuum hoses are repro.s but the stud on the themostat housing I thought was original, maybe some of you L-48 guys can take a look at your cars.

Both items are mentioned in the TIM&JG. Have your copy with you next time the car is judged and politely challenge the judges.

[Edward J.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

Terry, I have no problems with the judges and respect there opinions, it just that the JM is not always correct, so I thought these could be easy fixes if they are wrong.And we are human we all make mistakes. Restoring our cars is just a game of details. I don't mind trying to get it right. its not always easy.

[Terry M.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

Terry, I have no problems with the judges and respect there opinions, it just that the JM is not always correct, so I thought these could be easy fixes if they are wrong.And we are human we all make mistakes. Restoring our cars is just a game of details. I don't mind trying to get it right. its not always easy.

The JM is not always correct and neither are the judges. and the judges, owners & manual contributors are all human too. We all learn from the judging process -- manual contributors, owners & judges. In the best of all worlds all will have an open mind and gain from each others experiences. There was a learning moment there for those judges, but it has passed.

[Don L.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

Hi Ed. For what it's worth, my '72 L48 has the stud and the white striped TCS hoses and passed without issue at the 2011 national.

Good luck on your upcoming experience.

[Edward J.]

Re: couple of judging questions 72 L-48

Terry I agree.
Don, Thanks for your input.