Cdcif

[Martin M.]

Since I got my black hat and since I am currently stuck in a wheelchair I have not paid much attention to the CDCIF judging matrix.

Can someone give me a brief explanation of what that stands for?

Thanks

[Reba W.]

Re: Cdcif

Here it is direct from the 8th Edition of the Judging Reference Manual:

All originality deductions for items not covered in the Judging Reference Manual, Section 4, Standard deduction will be made as designated under originality guidelines below--because of discernible differences from original as defined by CDCIF.

CDCIF shall be recognized as the process for determining the extent to which a component being judged conforms to our judging standard of Originality in the following ways.

C Configuration - manner in which components are shaped, molded, cast or machined; part number, casting mark/logo should be considered part of the configuration
D Date - degree to which the component date conforms to the logical sequence of manufacture and typically observed GM supply sourcing intervals. The date may be distinguished by means other than being stamped, cast, etc., into a component
C Completeness - degree to which the component is totally present
I Installation - degree to which the component is installed correctly
F Finish - degree to which the component finish, gloss, texture, color, tint and type conform to our judging standard

Once this difference has been noted, originality deductions are to be made based not on the fact that is a GM service replacement, a GM-licensed reproduction or an aftermarket reproduction component. The item must be judged based on the overall degree of correctness as installed on a given car.

[Martin M.]

Re: Cdcif

Thanks Reba, just what I wanted. How is Dick

Marty