Small point (and they are handed out like candy). In JCNA the rule is color is not judged because the cars could have been originally ordered in any color. (Etypes for sure) 68 Etypes often show up
I do absolutely have the standards and No don't have the pics of all these "perfect" cars. No body want to turn loose of the pics and I cant afford to travel all over the countryside to gather them s
No need to apologize to me Dave. I am aware of many of the sentiments that have been expresses by the posts. I like you, have restored mine to the best of my ability and after judging (possibly even
Actually my post wasn't to attack any particular person or persons rather it was merely my observations that I have acquired over the last eight years. Biff, Brad, Allen F, Frank C, George M, Peter C
I think you answered your own question with the last line of your post "Flame suit on and awaiting responses". I think so many of the concours types fear to answer questions because they so often co
I did go that route, and my hat is off to those guys. The work involved is overwhelming. I just could not enjoy spending all the time working on the car. Now I do it for the fun of driving and seeing
Works for me!! As long as we save the little buggers and have fun. 59 :{) 59 MGA 1500 /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listin
Hello spridgets, time for my 2" worth. i believe that it has to do with EGO. its almost as simple as that. you find those kind of people in ANY group you join or don't join, from cars to model railro
Oh , We have to have addictive personalities to love these cars, How about a resident therapist to monitor our list activities. Carl E, /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team
In defense of (most?) concours guys (I ain't one)... The -more reasonable- (silent majority? :-) :-) :-) ) of that crowd might be just hiding from guys that want to belittle them for doing something
<< Why are concours people so afraid to answer questions and assist in the correct restoration of other peoples cars? To me it is almost like there is a "resisting" of the thought of anybody else joi
Oh lordy, Jay, how right you are. And you will remember when, a few years ago, I had the temerity to wonder publicly in this forum why there was a need for two separate national organizations. Fooli
I don't know. I am not a concours guy but I do appreciate those who endevor to restore a car to concours standards. I also enjoy looking at well restored concours cars. I do find myself picking apar
I have read with great interest every single word from everyone. There have been lots and lots of excellent responses. From all aspects of these questions and I think all of them have some truth, fro
That's the point! You are enjoying your car and no one should worry about whether it is concours or not. :) You are willing to help others AND most of all enjoy the cars!! You are an example to, at l
Sure you did Frank. You just didn't realize it :) Leo /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.te
Well, you all pulled through again with the lists usual wisdom. I got a variety of opinions and also realized the strength that lies in this diverse group of people. Hopefully I will see many of you
He did what? --Original Message-- /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive/sprid
That's it Larry! Nail on the head. 8^) --David C. /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.n
The car shows I have entered where the participants like me vote for show winners? I always check the pedals and the tires for wear and vote for drivers over trailer queens. Right or wrong? I don't k