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Isn't it frowned upon to list the Ford VIN?

Yes

I suspect CorvetteMike is exacting his revenge!

So I'm not the only one that thought that, or someone that was dis-invited to the party?

I can click on anything here on the SAAC forum and it takes forever for the page to show!! The little twirling circle just keeps twirling!! 

I don't have trouble any where else on any other forum or any where on the web for that fact except for here on the SAAC forum.

Is this happening to anyone else?

Rich

Me too at times.

I would like to share some comments related to this topic. This past year I had the opportunity to show my car in the SAAC Conv. concours class. I also showed the car at some other venues where it was judged by SAAC Judges. In all cases the Judges did a great job of coming around the car before the judging period and answering questions I had. During the judging they were extremely helpful in explaining details they observed about the car allowing me to make notes during the process. There were several cases where I was able to have some conversation after the judging on specific points or to clear up discussion points where I was not clear on "how" to correct a noted condition. These were not chances to fix things at the time but went a long way in allowing me to improve my car before the next show event. During the course of the year I had a sizable list of things that I was able to correct to improve my car and ended up with a much better car by the end of the show season. I am particularly grateful that these judges were willing to share their time and knowledge to help me when in all cases they had a "full" day of work judging all the cars in the shows. I would strongly suggest "listening" and taking good notes during a show event as opposed to trying to "fix" things at the last minute or debating individual points that come up during the process. From my experience: I thought I had a pretty good level of knowledge about the car category I was showing in but by the end of the season I understood I had moved from "novice" to "somewhat knowledge" about that particular car class. It is difficult and not for everyone but I do not know of another way to learn that level of detail without going through the process of showing a car at that level.
Again, I would like to say thank you to the individuals that volunteer to judge our cars and specifically the different judges that help me with my car this past season.

Tom Gilliam

Tom your summary of experience and the openness of you and your crew (Jeremy) are prime examples of how to participate and learn in the concours arena! 

Open, attentive, polite and invested participation gets the most out of the judges and moves the car and the owner/restores knowledge ahead.  Judges very quickly recognize and respect those that are there to learn and listen. 

It seems that the majority of "judging experiences" that get discussed are the few negatives ones, the majority are more like what you have summarized above but few actually put into words.

Thanks for your and your crews' participation and stating what it's like!!

...blondes never did it for me.

Car #2082, my dad (in the car) circa 1978.  Saw part of it in the scrap pile at a Auto Body shop and ended up buying the car, what was left it had been wrecked and bought buy the body shop owner with another wrecked Cobra that had already been redone, and the title and getting it made back into a car.  Yes, side vents were added at that time but the roll-hoop was not. Currently back in England and being redone...

nothing, after a double-digit '67 GT350 everything else seems less.

Jon or Craig ???

If no one else has responded, I have it in 1213 x 1603 425 KB jpg.

If someone has better, I would like it too.

Here is what I have, may not better...

I had a mold made to reproduce the '67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets that are in the back of each of the 4 headlight buckets.  On many cars these are missing or very hard and tear when taking them out for restoration.

These new parts are very accurate and even have the "69" with a line under it on the one side as well as the split, see attached image. The mold and parts were made in the USA.

2 Grommets $30.00 includes shipping in the Continental the USA.
4 Grommets $50.00 includes shipping in the Continental the USA.
Each car uses 4, one for the back of each headlight bucket (additional shipping charges for out of the Continental US). Additional grommets, over 4, at same time of order are $12.00 each.

Payment Methods:
PayPal or US Postal Money orders.

Either way, please PM (Private Message) me with your name, US postal mailing address, the quantity you want and the payment method and I'll reply with the info.

Note: The buckets used were stock Ford parts the Shelby workers punched the existing small hole on the back of each to a larger size.

Thanks,
JD

(Yes, sorry I had to repost this as I forgot to include the pricing, and the first ad was totally deleted and the other comments were also flushed.  In the past if someone forgot to include a price they were notified and given an opportunity to adjust the ad.  I responded to the persons that inquired and heard back from some so please PM me again if you did not get a reply from me - Thanks all)

On the old forum there was a few posts regarding that image and a higher-res one too.

It, as you can guess, it was from a magazine article but I don't remember off-hand which magazine.

Yes, a few items are not "correct" and I'm sure Bob G can point them out.  (sorry Bob but looks like another that you are best to address)

Gyptal paint is what I think you are looking for.  Brian on the old forum had a link and info on that maybe he can repost.

It is easy to mix up the small amount of the Testors' paints (if you have some) you need for the top of the starter solenoid.  It is an odd red, need some red, white and maybe a bit of brown.  Or you can buy some but you'll have a 10 lifetime supply.

Also, the top of the rivet shouldn't have much/any on it as that was added after the paint daub which it there to seal around the rivet.

Hope this helps,

01375:

Today, being done to MCA concours.

Many years ago:

The car was complete and in good shape when the restoration started.

"Bossbill", Great old photos and the car was in amazing condition, those wheels are great too! (I flopped two of your images so they read correctly - hope that's OK)

Great to see all these cars.

Pulled out of a barn in 2006, it had been sitting in the same spot since 1986.  Only replaced the interior, it is all original w/ 34,000 original miles.  She's a little rough, but they're original only once.

"1969RedVert" what car number is this???  Great stories on your 2 '67's!!

Ok JD, since you asked.  Here is a car I'm pretty sure you're familiar with...In case anyone here doesn't know, a few months ago I was lucky enough to purchase No. 26, an early GT350, from my very good friend JD.  He knew how much I really loved 'red light' 67's and after selling car no. 83, he offered me this beautiful car.

Here's Brian's photo...

I think there are settings in your Profile setup pages that lets you go to the post after you've made it.

Also there is a Preview button when you are creating a post/reply to proof you postings.