Area 1- ENGINE COMPARTMENT- (40 points) Includes: Engine, fuel system, underside of hood, cowl and radiator lacings, engine pans, engine supports (mounts)-- correctness, finishes A) Fuel System (10 points) Deduction Code: Carburetor 45 Authenticity---one-half Gas line to sediment bowl 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Gas line to carburetor 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Vacuum line, fittings 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Shut off valve 15 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Fuel filter (sediment bowl) 10 (PM) Parts Missing subtotal: 100 Quality---One-half B) Firewall area (10 points) (OR) Over Restored Firewall & inside hood finish 30 (PW) Poor Workmanship Patent plate/body plate & hardware 10 Radiator support rods, nuts & washers 10 Speedometer cable, grommet, & clips 10 Cowl lacing and attaching hardware 10 Radiator lacing and attach hardware 15 Starter push-rod grommet 10 Firewall stamped date (28-29 only) 5 subtotal: 100 C) Engine (10 points) Deduction Code: Block: color, correct date & numerals 15 Authenticity---one-half Engine gaskets & nuts/bolts/washers, etc 20 (RP) Reproduction Part Cylinder head 15 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Intake manifold 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Distributor lockscrew & nut 5 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Flywheel housing shims 5 (PM) Parts Missing Oil pan & drain plug 10 Oil breather pipe & cap 5 Quality---One-half Dip stick 3 (OR) Over Restored Oil return pipe, valve cover, fasteners 5 (PW) Poor Workmanship Timing pin & cover 2 Crankshaft pulley 5 subtotal: 100 D) Engine mounts, pans & controls (10 points) Front engine mount & attaching hardware 20 Rear engine mount & attaching hardware 20 Engine (splash) pans 40 Throttle control assembly and linkages 20 subtotal: 100 5000 point total 400 500 point total* (decimal score) 40
Area 2- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM- (25 points) Includes: Battery, cable, starter, starter switch & rod, generator, cutout, terminal box, distributor, spark plugs, coil, ignition cable, all wiring and electrical connectors--correctness, finishes, etc. A) Wiring & light switches ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Front wiring harness & connectors 35 Authenticity---one-half Rear wiring harness & connectors 15 (RP) Reproduction Part Terminal box, cover, & nuts 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Terminal box conduit (metal or loom) 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Cowl light wiring (if applicable) 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Light switch 10 (PM) Parts Missing Stop light switch 10 subtotal: 100 Quality---One-half (OR) Over Restored (PW) Poor Workmanship B) Starter--Battery--Generator ( 8 points) Starter 20 Starter switch & rod 15 Battery cable & grommet 10 Battery ground strap 10 Generator & pulley 15 Generator cutout 10 subtotal: 80 C) Ignition system ( 7 points) Distributor 10 Distributor body and spark plug wires 15 Spark plugs 20 Coil 15 Ignition cable 10 subtotal: 70 5000 point total 250 500 point total* (decimal score) 25
Area 3- COOLING SYSTEM- (15 points) Includes: radiator, shroud (if any) hoses and clamps, water pump, fan, fan belt, water inlet and outlet castings Cooling System (15 points) Deduction Code: Radiator & shroud (if applicable) 40 Authenticity---one-half Mounting hardware & pads 5 (RP) Reproduction Part Inlet/outlet castings 5 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Casting gaskets & mounting hardware 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Water pump 15 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Pump gaskets & mounting hardware 5 (PM) Parts Missing Fan, nut, and cotter pin 20 Fan belt 20 Quality---One-half Hoses and clamps 20 (OR) Over Restored Water return pipe & petcock 10 (PW) Poor Workmanship 5000 point total 150 500 point total* 15
Area 4- UNDERCARRIAGE- (35 points) Includes: Frame assembly, running board brackets, fender brackets, axles, springs, radius rods, steering linkage, battery support assembly (box), torque tube, bumper arms and cross brace, underside of body-- correctness of finishes, etc. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Wheels, brake drums, backing plates, brake rods, brake cross shafts, spring hangers (shackles), shocks, exhaust system, running boards, or bumpers. A) "Walk around" section (5 points) Deduction Code: Front bumper arms & fastners 10 Authenticity---one-half Front fender braces & fastners 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Rear fender braces & fastners 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Rear bumper arms, crossbrace/fastners 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish "general appearance" vehicle leans? 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly subtotal: 50 (PM) Parts Missing B) Front undercarriage section (10 points) Quality---One-half Front axle 10 (OR) Over Restored Spring perches & nuts 5 (PW) Poor Workmanship King pins, bearings, & assembly hdwr 5 Front crossmember (frame) 5 Front springs 10 Front spring clamps & bolts or rivets 10 Front "U" bolts assembly 5 Spindle arms (steering knuckles) 5 Front radius rod & assembly hdwr 15 Tie rod and tie rod ends & grease fittings 10 Pitman arm 5 Drag link & grease retainers 5 Flywheel housing 10 subtotal: 100 C) Mid undercarriage section (10 points) Deduction Code: Running board brackets 10 Authenticity---one-half Transmission case 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Transmission gear shift housing 5 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Battery box & attaching hardware 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Center cross member (frame) 5 (IA) Incorrect Assembly "U" joint housing 5 (PM) Parts Missing Speedometer gear cap 5 Body bolts 10 Quality---One-half Body underside (blocks, panels, color) 25 (OR) Over Restored Chassis component finish (paint/plating) 15 (PW) Poor Workmanship subtotal: 100 D) Rear undercarriage section (10 points) Rear spring & "U" bolt assembly 20 Rear spring clamps & bolts or rivets 10 Torque tube & safety wire 10 Rear radius rods 10 Brake rod return spring brackets 10 Rear axle housings & spring perch balls 25 Rear differential housing 15 subtotal: 100 5000 point total 350 500 point total* (decimal score) 35
Area 5- EXHAUST SYSTEM- (10 points) Includes: Exhaust manifold, gasket, muffler with integral inlet and tail pipe, muffler inlet clamp, and muffler tail pipe bracket. points code: ** Exhaust system ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Exhaust manifold, studs, clamps/nuts 35 Authenticity---one-half Exhaust manifold gasket 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Muffler 35 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Muffler clamp & assembly hardware 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Muffler tail pipe bracket, nut & bolt 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly (PM) Parts Missing 5000 point total 100 500 point total* (decimal score) 10 Quality---One-half (OR) Over Restored (PW) Poor Workmanship
Area 6- INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- (15 points) Includes: Instrument panel, gas gauge, gas tank (inside vehicle), ammeter, ignition switch and keys, speedometer, dash light, gear shift and knob, emergency brake handle, choke rod--correctness, plating, finishes, working order. A) Instruments ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Instrument panel 20 Authenticity---one-half Ammeter 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Speedometer 15 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Dash light 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Ignition switch face ("popout") & keys 25 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Gas gauge 10 (PM) Parts Missing Gas tank (inside vehicle) 10 subtotal: 100 Quality---One-half (OR) Over Restored B) Controls ( 5 points) (PW) Poor Workmanship Choke rod, sleeve, spring & washers 15 Gear shift lever and knob 20 Emergency brake handle 15 subtotal: 50 5000 point total 150 500 point total* (decimal score) 15
Area 7- BRAKE SYSTEM- (15 points) Includes: Brake and clutch pedals, service and emergency brake cross shafts, backing plates, brake rods, actuating levers, drums, reinforcing bands (if any)--correctness, working order. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Emergency brake handle, stop light switch or light(s). Brake system ( 15 points) Deduction Code: Front & Rear backing plates 20 Authenticity---one-half Front & Rear brake drums 20 (RP) Reproduction Part Front brake actuating levers (arms) 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Clutch and brake pedals 15 (PM) Parts Missing Brake pedal to service brake rod 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Service brake cross shaft & hdwr 15 (IF) Incorrect Finish Emergency brake cross shaft & hdwr 10 Brake rods & emergency brake rods 20 Quality---One-half Rear brake actuating lever 10 (OR) Over Restored Rear emergency brake actuating lever 10 (PW) Poor Workmanship Clevis pins 10 5000 point total 150 500 point total* (decimal score) 15
Area 8- STEERING COLUMN- (10 points) Includes: Steering housing, column, steering wheel, support bracket, light switch handle and horn button, throttle and spark rods--correctness, quality of plating. Steering column ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Steering housing ("lower end" casting) 15 Authenticity---one-half Steering column assembly (2 or 7 tooth) 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Steering column shaft bushing 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Steering wheel 25 (IF) Incorrect Finish Steering column support bracket & hdwr 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Spark & throttle rods 15 (PM) Parts Missing Light switch 10 Horn button and bezel 5 Quality---One-half (OR) Over Restored 5000 point total 100 (PW) Poor Workmanship 500 point total* (decimal score) 10 Please note that the working order and condition of each component is very important and the "quality" in this area should be determined accordingly.
Model "A" FORD FINAL Judging Sheet Area 9 - TOP- (20 points) Includes: Top or roof of cars (open and closed), covered visors, top bows, top irons, landau irons, fasteners, hardware, mouldings, - correctness, materials, workmansh plating, - DOES NOT INCLUDE: Side curtains, painted visors. Assigned Deduct SCORE Deduction Code: points Code:* Authenticity---one-half A) Closed Top 200 (RP) Reproduction Part General appearance & symmetry 80 (IP) Incorrect Part/Mater Top material 50 (IF) Incorrect Finish Exterior visor 20 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Roof mouldings & drip rails 50 (PM) Parts Missing OR Quality---One-half B) Soft Top 200 (OR) Over Restored General appearance & symmetry 60 (PW) Poor Workmanship Top material 60 Trim & edge binding 20 Exterior visor 20 Interlining 10 Landau irons 10 Prop hardware 10 Fasteners 10 OR C) Open Top 200 General appearance & symmetry 60 Top material 60 Top irons & bows (outside) 15 Trim & edge binding 15 Prop hardware 15 Top hold-down straps 15 Fasteners 10 Top boots 10 5000 point total 200 500 point total* (decimal score) 20
Area 10- GLASS and SIDE CURTAINS- (10 points) Includes: Windshield glass, door glass, quarter glass, rear windows (including the frame on open cars), window regulators, glass runs (channels) windwing glass, rear view mirror (brackets and glass), side curtains and fastners--condition, operation, and correctness. A) Closed vehicles ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Windshield 20 Authenticity---one-half Windshield trademark/date 15 (RP) Reproduction Part Inside rear view mirror & bracket 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Window glass (sides & rear) 25 (IF) Incorrect Finish Fixed glass setting material (rubber/cork) 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Window regulators 10 (PM) Parts Missing Window channels (runs) 10 Quality---One-half OR... (OR) Over Restored (PW) Poor Workmanship B) Open vehicles ( 10 points) Windshield 20 Windshield glass setting material 5 Windshield trademark/date 15 Windshield "windwings" 10 Inside rear view mirror & bracket 10 Side curtains 25 Curtain rods 5 Rear window (curtain light) 5 Outside mirror & bracket 5 5000 point total 100 500 point total* (decimal score) 10
Area 11- CARPETS and MATS- (10 points) Includes: Carpets or mats in front and rear (if applicable), wood floorboards, and door sills. Carpets & mats ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Front carpet or rubber mat & fastners 20 Authenticity---one-half Rear carpet or rubber mat & fastners 20 (RP) Reproduction Part Floorboards, iron straps, welt & fastners 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Floorboard plates (battery & gearshift) 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Floorboard to steering column plates 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Starter,gas, & accelerator foot-rest pedals 20 (PM) Parts Missing Door sills & hardware 10 Quality---One-half 5000 point total 100 (OR) Over Restored 500 point total* (decimal score) 10 (PW) Poor Workmanship
Area 12- INTERIOR TRIM- (65 points) Includes: Front seat(s), and one of the following--a rear seat, or a rumble seat, or a trunk compartment, or a cargo/bed area for commercial vehicles. Also includes: headliner, soft top interior, window shades, door cowl and quarter panels, door check straps, wind lace, rumble seat panels, interior window frames, sill and garnish moldings, windshield slide arms, door and window handles, escutcheons, and dome lights--correctness, fit, workmanship, materials. A) Front seat section ( 16 points) Deduction Code: Front seat 50 Authenticity---one-half Seat riser 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Seat mechanism 20 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Authenticity 80 (IF) Incorrect Finish subtotal: 160 (IA) Incorrect Assembly (PM) Parts Missing B) Rear seat section ( 15 points) Quality---One-half Rear seat 50 (OR) Over Restored Fit of seat cushions 20 (PW) Poor Workmanship Correct welt trim 10 Authenticity 70 subtotal: 150 Parts Code: OR... 1 Front seat B) Rear trunk section ( 15 points) 2 Riser Trunk interior paint 50 3 Seat mechanism Rivets, hole plugs, etc. 30 4 Rear seat/ Authenticity 70 trunk area subtotal: 150 5 Interior paint 6 Rivets, hole plug OR... 7 Rumble seat 8 Fit of backrest B) Rear rumble seat section ( 15 points) 9 Welt trim Rumble seat 35 10 Seat cushion fit Fit of back rest 15 11 Headliner Correct welt trim 10 12 Shades/brkts Rumble seat quarter panels 20 13 Dome light Authenticity 70 14 Soft top int. subtotal: 150 15 Pnt/Plt/covering 16 Interior panels OR... 17 Wind lace 18 Door ck straps B) Rear bed/cargo section ( 15 points) 19 Handles/Esc. Bed floor finish 20 20 Trim moldings Bed floor boards 30 21 Slide arms/pulls Bed metal strips & cover plate 20 Permanent mounted equipment 10 Authenticity 70 subtotal: 150
C) Closed car Headliner section ( 8 points) Deduction Code: Headliner 30 Authenticity---one-half Window shades & brackets 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Dome light 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Authenticity 30 (IF) Incorrect Finish subtotal: 80 (IA) Incorrect Assembly (PM) Parts Missing OR... C) Soft Top car Headliner section ( 8 points) Quality---One-half Soft top interior 30 (OR) Over Restored Paint, plating, & bow covering 20 (PW) Poor Workmanship Authenticity 30 subtotal: 80 OR C) Open top car "Headliner" section (80 points) Open top interior/top inside 20 Top Irons & bows 20 Paint, plating & bow covering 10 Authenticity 30 subtotal: 80 Parts Code: D) Interior door & windshield section ( 20 points) 1 Front seat Interior panels (door, cowl, & quarter) 50 2 Riser Wind lace 20 3 Seat mechanism Door check straps 10 4 Rear seat/ Interior window frames 20 trunk area Sill & garnish moldings 20 5 Interior paint Interior handles & escutcheons 30 6 Rivets, hole plug Authenticity 50 7 Rumble seat subtotal: 200 8 Fit of backrest 9 Welt trim 10 Seat cushion fit E) Window trim-windshield section ( 6 points) 11 Headliner Window trim molding 20 12 Shades/brkts Windshield slide arms/finger pulls 10 13 Dome light Correctness 30 14 Soft top int. subtotal: 60 15 Pnt/Plt/covering 16 Interior panels 17 Wind lace 18 Door ck straps 5000 point total 650 19 Handles/Esc. 500 point total* (decimal score) 65 20 Trim moldings 21 Slide arms/pulls Please note that authenticity is the prime objective. The fabric or substitute material must have similar characteristics & appearance. The construction, fit, and workmanship is very important, and the "quality" in this area should be determined accordingly.
Area 13- SHEET METAL- (50 points) Includes: All exterior, painted metal panels including hood, visor, doors, body sections, fenders, running boards, splash shields, etc. and the welting, fastners, markings, finishes, and workmanship on the panels. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Plated parts, firewall, underside of hood, underside of body, paint or striping, inside cargo area or bed (including mounted equipment) of commercial vehicles. A) Fender section ( 15 points) Deduction Code: Radiator apron & mounting hardware 15 Authenticity---one-half Fender alignment & fit 40 (RP) Reproduction Part Fender attaching hardware 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Fender welt 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Splash aprons & fit 20 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Hood shelves (if applicable) 15 (PM) Parts Missing Hood hooks & mounting hardware 15 Rear apron 15 Quality---One-half Tail lamp bracket & mounting hardware 10 (OR) Over Restored subtotal: 150 (WS) Workmanship B) Running board section ( 15 points) Running boards 40 Running board matting (or paint) 40 Running board trim 40 Running board mounting hardware 30 subtotal: 150 C) Body section ( 20 points) Body sheetmetal 70 Body rear fender wells 15 Doors & decklid/hinges (if applicable) 35 Hood, hinge pins, & leather corners 35 Frame webbing 10 Welting between body panels 20 Visor (if applicable) 15 subtotal: 200 5000 point total 500 500 point total* (decimal score) 50 Condition and correctness for the above components are the primary emphasis.
Area 14- PAINT and STRIPING- (30 points) Includes: Exterior paint on body, fenders, splash aprons, visors and any other exterior painted parts such as running boards, and radiator shells of some commercial models, finish on wood on Station Wagons and other wooden bodies; striping-- quality, correctness. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Wheels, undercarriage, firewall or underside of body on all vehicles, bed or cargo area of comercial vehicles. A) Fender section ( 12 points) Deduction Code: Fenders (both sides) 70 Authenticity---one-half Hood shelves (top side) 20 (RP) Reproduction Part Splash aprons (both sides) 30 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material subtotal: 120 (IF) Incorrect Finish (IA) Incorrect Assembly B) Body & hood section ( 12 points) (PM) Parts Missing Body--primary outside color and finish 45 Body--second (trim) color and finish 20 Quality---One-half Reveal trim scheme (if applicable) 10 (OR) Over Restored Rear fender well areas 5 (PW) Poor Workmanship Windshield frame (painted ones only) 5 Wood body sections (if applicable) 10 Visor (if applicable) 5 Hood (top side only) 15 Radiator shell insert(s) 5 subtotal: 120 C) Pinstripe section ( 6 points) Correct location 20 Correct line width 15 Correct color for vehicle 15 Gas tank stripe (if applicable) 10 Vehicles without optional stripe--full credit subtotal: 60 5000 point total 300 500 point total* (decimal score) 30 Quality of finish and color correctness for the above components are the primary emphasis.
Area 15- EXTERIOR PLATING- (30 points) Includes: Plating and finish of all brightwork outside the vehicle, including bumpers, luggage rack on 1930 Deluxe Roadster and 1930-31 Deluxe Phaeton, radiator shell (also painted commercial shells), door and deck handles, windshield frames on 1929 Town cars, and 1930-31 open deluxe models, gas and radiator caps, cowl band, rumble step plates, top rests, and plating on headlight and cowl lamps--correctness and condition. DOES NOT INCLUDE: landau irons (area 9), rear curtain light frame (area 10), rear view mirror brackets and glass (area 10), interior birghtwork (area 12), running board trim (area 13), accessories (area 16), wipers (area 20), hubcaps and tire valve hardwares (area 22); correctness and working order of lamps (area 18). A) Bumper section ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Front and rear bumpers,end bolts/spacers 50 Authenticity---one-half Bumper clamps 35 (RP) Reproduction Part Center bumper clamp 15 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material subtotal: 100 (IF) Incorrect Finish (IA) Incorrect Assembly B) Lights & radiator shell section ( 10 points) (PM) Parts Missing Headlamps & rims 25 Headlamp & horn conduits 15 Quality---One-half Cowl lamps (if applicable) 15 (OR) Over Restored Tail lamp & lamp door (lens cover) 15 (PW) Poor Workmanship Radiator shell 30 subtotal: 100 C) Other exterior plating section ( 10 points) Outside door handles 20 Radiator cap & gas cap 10 Cowl band (if applicable) 10 Hood hinge bracket (if applicable) 5 Windshield frame (if applicable) 15 Outside door lock(separate) (if applicable) 5 Rumble seat/deck lid handle (if applicable) 10 Rumble seat step plates (if applicable) 5 Top rest saddles (open cars only) 5 Luggage rack (if applicable) 15 subtotal: 100 5000 point total 300 500 point total* (decimal score) 30 Deduct one-half total points for an item that is chrome plated when it should be nickel plated or vice versa. Deduct for plated items that should be painted.
Area 16- ACCESSORIES- (5 points) Includes: All items on the vehicle which were not part of the "stock" production model--both Ford-authorized and Model A era accessories. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Normal variations of production models (such as fender step plates, or welled fenders) or safety items. Model A's with no accessories are to be awarded full points. A) Ford authorized accessories ( 5 points) Deduction Code: Air filter (9/29) 1 Authenticity---one-half Cigar lighter (1/29) 2 (RP) Reproduction Part Clock (12/28) 1 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Cowl lamps on std vehicles (3/29) 3 (IF) Incorrect Finish Distributor heat baffle (12/29 3 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Fender lamps (3/29) 1 (PM) Parts Missing Heater (sheet metal type) (10/28) 1 High compression head (4/31) 2 Quality---One-half Landau irons (8/28) 3 (OR) Over Restored Luggage rack (6/29) 2 (PW) Poor Workmanship Moto meter-radiator cap (7/28) 1 Pedal pads (10/28) 1 Quail radiator cap (7/28) 1 Rear bumper extension (8/30) 1 Seat covers (5/29) 2 Spare wheel & tire lock (7/28) 1 Spare wheel guard (6/30) 1 Sport light (12/28) 3 Tire cover (rear mount) (2/28) 3 Tire cover (metal) (6/30) 3 Tire pressure gauge (two types) (7/28) 1 Top boot (open cars only) (5/28) 2 Top rest saddles--std phaetons (?/?) 1 Trunk (6/29) 3 Windwings (closed cars) (7/31) 3 Windwings (open cars) (before 5/28) 3 OR... B) Non-Ford "approved" section ( 5 points) 5 Accessory lamps 5 Generator air scoop 5 Radiator ornaments (not Quail or Motomtr) 5 Radiator stone guard 5 Running board luggage rack 5 Running board step plates 5 Rumble seat canopy top 10 Starting levers & similar devices 5 Water, temp.,oil gauges 5 subtotal: 50 C) NOT ACCEPTABLE (for Blue Ribbon judging) Deduction Code: Non Model A wheels Authenticity---one-half Float-o-Moter engine mounts (RP) Reproduction Part
High performance carburetors (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Hydraulic brakes (IF) Incorrect Finish Overdrives/2 speed axles (IA) Incorrect Assembly Ovehead valve conversions (PM) Parts Missing Sealed beam/halogen head lamps Tubular shock absorbers Quality---One-half (OR) Over Restored D) "Tolerated" accessories ( 0 points) (PW) Poor Workmanship Accessory 3-door hood Accessory horns (except on firetrucks) Accessory hubcaps Alternators Headlamp visors Non-authentic ignition systems Non-Ford heater Spoke covers E) "Approved" Safety items ( 0 points-not judged) Brake reinforcing bands Cast iron brake drums Dual brake lights Electrical safety fuse/circuit breaker Emergency signals Fire extinguisher Outside mirrors & brackets (closed cars) Rear bumper on commercial vehicles rear lamp (additional with license light) Seat belts Turn signals 5000 point total 50 500 point total* (decimal score) 5 The number of Ford Authorized Accessories should be limited, and appropriate to the body type. Deduct one point for each Ford Authorized Accessory installed on a vehicle earlier than its date of availability. Non-Ford accessories are limited to two items. Deduct one point for each excess item. Not Acceptable Accessories will result in disqualification from judging. "Tolerated" accessories will receive ZERO points. Safety Items will not be judged. Safety items will not be allowed to alter the 13 basic features required for a pre-judging event. The only Safety items allowed are listed above.
Area 17- TOOLS- (13 points) Includes: Tool kit and owners manual as supplied with the vehicle when new--correctness, markings, finish. Assigned Deduct SCORE points Code:** Tool section 130 Deduction Code: Oil can*** (if applicable) 0 Authenticity---one-half Grease gun 5 (RP) Reproduction Part Tool bag 20 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Adjustable wrench 3 (IF) Incorrect Finish Spark plug/head nut wrench 3 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Pliers 5 (PM) Parts Missing Open end wrenches (2) 4 Screwdriver 10 Quality---One-half Jack 20 (OR) Over Restored Jack handle 10 (PW) Poor Workmanship Tire iron 5 Tire pump 20 Owners manual 20 Crank 5 5000 point total 130 500 point total* (decimal score) 13 *** Deduct 1/4 point if the oil can is missing on pre-may 1928 vehicles.
Area 17A- COMMERCIAL TOOLS- (13 points) Includes: Tool kit and owners manual as supplied with the vehicle when new--correctness, markings, finish. Assigned Deduct SCORE points Code:** Tool section 130 Deduction Code: Oil can*** (if applicable) Authenticity---one-half Grease gun 5 (RP) Reproduction Part Tool bag 20 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Adjustable wrench 5 (IF) Incorrect Finish Spark plug/head nut wrench 5 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Pliers 5 (PM) Parts Missing Open end wrenches (2) 5 Screwdriver 5 Quality---One-half Jack 20 (OR) Over Restored Jack handle 5 (PW) Poor Workmanship Tire iron 5 Tire pump 20 Owners manual 20 Crank NA Wheel nut tool ( 2 piece) 3 Crank w/o lug wrench 2 5000 point total 130 500 point total* (decimal score) 13 *** Deduct 1/4 point if the oil can is missing on pre-may 1928 vehicles.
Area 18- LAMPS- (15 points) Includes: Working order, headlamps, cowl lamps, fender lamps, rear lamp, mounting bar, arms or brackets, lens condition and correctness (per chart), reflector plating and correctness, bulbs and switches. Lamps section ( 15 points) Deduction Code: Working Order: Authenticity---one-half Light switch 10 (RP) Reproduction Part Headlights 10 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Tail light, including brake light 10 (IF) Incorrect Finish Ammeter 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Instrument panel lamp 10 (PM) Parts Missing Dome light (if applicable) 10 Cowl lights (if applicable) 10 Quality---One-half Sport/fender lights (if applicable) 5 (OR) Over Restored Headlamps & attaching hardware 30 (PW) Poor Workmanship Rear (tail) light 5 Rear lamp mounting bracket 5 All lamp lenses, including taillight 10 All reflectors 10 All lamp bulbs 5 Headlight bar & attaching hardware 5 Headlight bar license plate clips 5 5000 point total 150 500 point total* (decimal score) 15 Correctness and working order is the primary objective in this area. Do not judge wiring or plating!
Area 19- HORN- (10 points) Includes: Only the horn--correctness, working order, finish. Horn section ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Working Order: "Quality of tone" 40 Authenticity---one-half Motor cover & data plate (if applicable) 10 (RP) Reproduction Part motor base 15 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Projector 15 (IF) Incorrect Finish Drain/conduit hole locations (down) 5 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Screen 5 (PM) Parts Missing Mounting bracket 5 Nuts, bolts, and washers 5 Quality---One-half (OR) Over Restored 5000 point total 100 (PW) Poor Workmanship 500 point total* (decimal score) 10 Correctness and working order is the primary objective in this area. Do not judge wiring or plating!
Area 20 -WINDSHIELD WIPER- (10 points) Includes: Hand, electric and vacuum wipers, arms, blades, controls, wire or vacuum line to wiper-- correctness, working order, finish and plating. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Vacuum line under the hood. Windshield wiper section ( 10 points) Deduction Code: Working order: 40 Authenticity---one-half Wiper body 35 (RP) Reproduction Part Arms & switches & knobs 5 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Mounting hardware 5 (IF) Incorrect Finish Wiper blade 5 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Swing arm & "hood" (if applicable) 5 (PM) Parts Missing Wiring or vacuum line, including hose 5 Quality---One-half (OR) Over Restored 5000 point total 100 (PW) Poor Workmanship 500 point total* (decimal score) 10 Correctness and working order is the primary objective in this area. Correct original wipers are to receive no less than 7 (70) points. Reproductions receive no more than 7 (70) points.
Area 21 - START & IDLE- (12 points) Includes: Performance of the engine in starting, slow and fast idling with the spark retarded, and fast idling (1000 rpm) with spark fully advanced and generator charging rate. assigned points Start & Idle section ( 12 points) Starts promptly (3 seconds or less) 55 Slow (advanced) idle--even, no "loping" 20 NO throttle manipulation necessary 10 Check for any abnormal sounds 5 Properly adjusted fan belt 5 Crank pulley runs straight and true 5 Spark control rod action/dist.body travel 10 Fast idle--ammeter positive charge rate 10 deduct SCORE code:** 5000 point total 120 500 point total* (decimal score) 12 The primary objective is to assess working order, and to evaluate consistent, steady rpm changes with no throttle manipulation when changing from retarded spark to fully advanced spark positions.
Area 22- TIRES, WHEELS, and VALVE STEMS- (35 points) Includes: Wheels, tires, tire valve hardware, hubcaps, lug nuts, spare carrier--correctness, condition, matching, workmanship, plating, paint finish, and wheel color. A) Valve stem section ( 13 points) Deduction Code: Valve stem (correct/match--except spare) 50 Authenticity---one-half Rim nut (30-31) OR 65 (RP) Reproduction Part Rim nut bushing & dust cap (28-29) (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Valve cap 15 (IF) Incorrect Finish subtotal: 130 (IA) Incorrect Assembly (PM) Parts Missing B) Hubcap-Lug nut section ( 10 points) Hubcap style (correct, matching) 70 Quality---One-half Lug nut & locking nut (28-29)(if applicable) 30 (OR) Over Restored subtotal: 100 (PW) Poor Workmanship C) Wheels & Tires section ( 12 points) Wheels (correct, matching, and color) 70 Tires*** (correct, matching) except spare 20 Spare carrier (rear or sidemount) & hdwr 30 subtotal: 120 5000 point total 350 500 point total* (decimal score) 35 *** Deduct 20 (2) points for vehicles with whitewalls, if not authentic.
Area 23- SHOCKS and SHACKLES- (20 points) Includes: Shock absorber bodies, mounting bolts, arms, links, spring hangers (shackles) and their lubrication fittings-- correctness, working order, finish. Shocks & shackles section ( 20 points) Deduction Code: Shocks 70 Authenticity---one-half Shock mounting hardware 20 (RP) Reproduction Part Shock arms 30 (IP) Incorrect Part/Material Shock links 30 (IF) Incorrect Finish Lubrication fittings (grease zerks) 10 (IA) Incorrect Assembly Spring shackles & bars 40 (PM) Parts Missing Quality---One-half 5000 point total 200 (OR) Over Restored 500 point total* (decimal score) 20 (PW) Poor Workmanship