Going for my NCRS Duntov

[Vinnie P.]

Re: Going for my NCRS Duntov

Did you own the car when it was judged at the San Antonio Nationals last year? I don't see your name on the list.

Danny, Michael is correct, all of the qualifiers have to be under your ownership. Past awards don't count when ownership changes. You have to start over again. Only awards that transfer are the Bowtie/Star award(s) and the American Heritage Award.
Vinnie

[Rick A.]

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And, the reason the Bowtie/Star and American Heritage awards transfer with the car is they are / can only be attained ONCE

[Dick W.]

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For a PV remember that Murphy is looking over your shoulder the whole time. Have a knowledgeable judge perform your practice PV for you. Owners have a tendency to overlook small items.

[Michael J.]

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Owners have a tendency to overlook small items.

Exactly, but the team leads NEVER do..........

[Roy S.]

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For a PV remember that Murphy is looking over your shoulder the whole time. Have a knowledgeable judge perform your practice PV for you. Owners have a tendency to overlook small items.

Which brings us to O'Toole's rule! Simply stated - Murphy who claimed anything that could go wrong would, was an optimist.

[Dick W.]

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Which brings us to O'Toole's rule! Simply stated - Murphy who claimed anything that could go wrong would, was an optimist.

It is really anything that can go wrong, will, and at the worst possible time

[Michael J.]

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It is really anything that can go wrong, will, and at the worst possible time

I remember a great example of that, when John Seely had his fuelie at the Tucson Regional for PV, checked it numerous times before that morning of course and all was well, but when he started it up to start the PV, a huge stream of gasoline shot out of the engine compartment and over the right fender from a broken fuel pump diaphragm. Not enough time, or a lift, to fix that.

[James G.]

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Thank Vinnie, I thought so too you had time to fix /repair , for sure i would have to go thru the PV few times and make sure everything works , you know how things goes everything could work 100 times with no problems then you actual do the PV test then something stupit comes up, thanks Vinnie

At Texas 2014 Regional a good friend ''failed'' the key removal in the off position. He had 15 minutes to repair. Luckily , a NOS 67 only lock assembly was found and installed and all worked well. We trailered the 67 from California to Frisco and back. Thank God, we came home happy. Got the Duntov in Danver National.

[Dan A.]

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Mr. Pantuso you have received very good advice in this thread. But I highly recommend you purchase the current edition of the Corvette Judging Reference Manual and carefully read section 6, NCRS Performance Verification Judging and Awards. There are 10 bullet points there that should clear up most questions you may have. Also section 7, NCRS Duntov, McLelland or Hill Mark-of Excellence Awards.

I further recommend you purchase and read the 1963-1967 Corvette Operations Manual & Performance Verification Test Guide. It is import to understand that things don't just have to work. They have to perform like the "design intent".

[Guest]

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i understand Dan, just wasnt sure on a certain little thing on the PV side it all good now and thanks for the help on it, i know you have to be 100% pass on all items on the PV then get another 97% at a national it pretty clear , and i do have all judging manual 6 and 7 and the Duntov check sheets it all good, been restoring c2 corvette and own a few a few Top flights in my 40 years I know all about them,

[Stan E.]

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Danny, Don't let anyone scare you. I passed the first time after being told on this forum that the average attempt was 3.68 tries. I did spend 14 years getting ready and canceled twice. GOOD LUCK !

[Michael G.]

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Back in 2013, when I did a PV in my 63, the absolutely last thing that was checked was the operation of the LH vent. I pulled on it and....the handle was connected to....nothing. !!!!!! the wire loop and retainer must have rattled loose on the 500 mile trailer ride. Carlton went for a walk or a coffee or something and I had fifteen minutes to fix it....

When he came back, the interior was a disaster, tools everywhere, the vent grill hanging off....but we pulled the handle and the vent worked, PASSED...

[Guest]

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Thanks Stan and congrats on your Duntov , I been ready for a while also just going Thur the steps I hope it all works out for me also 👍

[Michael J.]

Re: Going for my NCRS Duntov

i understand Dan, just wasnt sure on a certain little thing on the PV side it all good now and thanks for the help on it, i know you have to be 100% pass on all items on the PV then get another 97% at a national it pretty clear , and i do have all judging manual 6 and 7 and the Duntov check sheets it all good, been restoring c2 corvette and own a few a few Top flights in my 40 years I know all about them,

That's great, your prior experience in all these NCRS judging areas will serve you well as you prepare, good luck!

[Guest]

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thanks Michael