Re: 1954 engine not original
Guy,
I'm going to drive mine to the Lone Star Regional, Oct. 22-24, at Frisco, TX and have it judged just to find out how much it is lacking in its current state of restoration. At that time my '54 will also have its rack & pinion steering installed, Dayton wire wheels, and an HEI electronic ignition. Here's the deal... I have all the correct parts to bring the car up to snuff with regard to these changes. For example, the judges will dock me for the wire wheels, but I know I have the original rims, wheel covers, and bias ply tires restore the lost points. Of course the wrong engine is never going to be replaced unless the engine fairy pays a visit.
If after judging it is within the realm of reasonable possibility for me to earn a 1st or 2nd flight award I'm going to go for it at the next opportunity. I encourage you to do the same, and best of luck to you.
Don
p.s. In a different thread I lamented my lack of a correct dual pot air intake system. With some valuable help from several NCRS members I was able to locate a complete system which I purchased. I hope the rest of the points I need do not come at the same great expense.
Guy,
I'm going to drive mine to the Lone Star Regional, Oct. 22-24, at Frisco, TX and have it judged just to find out how much it is lacking in its current state of restoration. At that time my '54 will also have its rack & pinion steering installed, Dayton wire wheels, and an HEI electronic ignition. Here's the deal... I have all the correct parts to bring the car up to snuff with regard to these changes. For example, the judges will dock me for the wire wheels, but I know I have the original rims, wheel covers, and bias ply tires restore the lost points. Of course the wrong engine is never going to be replaced unless the engine fairy pays a visit.
If after judging it is within the realm of reasonable possibility for me to earn a 1st or 2nd flight award I'm going to go for it at the next opportunity. I encourage you to do the same, and best of luck to you.
Don
p.s. In a different thread I lamented my lack of a correct dual pot air intake system. With some valuable help from several NCRS members I was able to locate a complete system which I purchased. I hope the rest of the points I need do not come at the same great expense.
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