I agree FWIW A person who loves the car enough to do it themselves
deserves
the prize more than any "checkbook mechanic" ever does, But then, they could
probably afford to go out and buy their own damn trophy for the mantle if they
didn't win at the local show. Brad shields up! asbestos undies on!!
Lancer7676@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 9/20/99 3:05:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kturk@ala.net
> writes:
>
> << one of the reasons I don't go to local car shows is the inability of folks
> to determine what they are looking at... >>
>
> I agree with Keith here--I have been asked to judge cars at shows as a
> participant and am always at a loss to judge one great car against another.
> Two things I like to know, and use prolifically to judge a car in my most
> amateruish way: First, I look at the tires and the pedals to determine if it
> is a driver. I give drivers higher points than trailer queens. Secondly, I
> like to know whether the work was done by the owner or whether he/she had big
> bucks and paid someone else to deliver a perfect specimen to them. Trailer
> Queens and hiring work out are great, and I wouldnt criticize either, but it
> just seems to be a premium if you drive one you built yourself.
>
> Flame shield in place!!!!!
>
> --David C.
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