Vintage Air in 63 headed for judging

[Don H.]

Re: Vintage Air in 63 headed for judging

With that attitude, you will have wonderful time at your first Regional judging experience,
good luck

[Richard M.]

Re: Vintage Air in 63 headed for judging

Frank,

As Don just said, you're attitude will help you to have fun and learn about your car. The word is FUN. It will be a experience to learn more as well as sharing what you have learned since you found it. That mindset, along with all of the other fine assets of your car, will mean that whatever the judging outcome, YOU will WIN.

8 years ago I drove my '59 to Kissimmee for flight judging. I knew I had a disadvantage as my car had many things that were not original. I knew it was going to fail certain areas, but I went to have fun and learn. That attitude was my success. It was a great experience learning more about my car, meeting new people and overall had a great time. You will too.

Enjoy,
Rich
p.s. I have been up close and know Frank's car very well. It's a stunning example of a gorgeous design. He has been through just about every square inch of his car to learn and share his Corvette passion. The unique thing about his car is this.......he drive's the car every chance he gets. That's true passion. And here in Florida, he drives it year round including the super hot humid summers! It's a very cool car, with a VERY COOL interior space.

[Michael J.]

Re: Vintage Air in 63 headed for judging

True, and managing your expectations is important too, especially as you learn and know more and more about your car and have taken it and others through numerous judging experiences, the fun can go away.

[Frank D.]

Re: Vintage Air in 63 headed for judging

Thanks Rich.
Its been enjoyable finding out the little deviations previous owners decided to take over the years. Like using a later mid-year license plate bracket (incorrect), and, the service replacement, crimped (also incorrect) fuel pump and on and on. Now I'm finding lots of stainless fasteners where there shouldn't be any stainless. More time to correct things would have been good but it'll be fun and if you do OK at the Lakeland regional with the caliber of judges that attend - it says volumes about your car regardless of the award level.

[Joe R.]

Re: Vintage Air in 63 headed for judging

Frank,

I think it's worth while to bring this thread back to the top since it was started long before the judging. Good advise here and good advise after judging.
Love your 63 but never got the chance to meet you as you were one of the many Florida chapter members working for out enjoyment.

JR