Woodinville WA on Saturday

[Richard G.]

Just had my 63 judged at Woodinville WA on Saturday.
I hoped to thank everyone there, but I am sure I missed some.
Special thanks to Dan for sharing his home for this event.
Hard to believe all the time and effort the judges donated to this event and to Corvette Preservation in general.
Truly dedicated bunch....

I surely know my car much better now. (an understatement for sure)
My 63 made "Second Flight" exactly where the car should be.

Judges were there to educate and inform and did an outstanding job.

So many items need attention.
I will share one item that I completely missed. So obvious it becomes laughable in the end.

I purchased an aftermarket upper radiator hose for my 63 SHP.
It has the correct font, the correct part number and the required stripe.

Pictured below:

I completely missed the embossed "Made in Mexico" in the top of the hose.
So obvious;



You can bet the vendor left the description, of the embossing, off the catalog description.
I went through a pile of paperwork to identify the vendor but no joy.
The lower hose, which passed judging, was a Paragon part # 1733 Lower Radiator Hose-LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
I will likely order the replacement upper from them also.

And to everyone at the show; Thanks again for the experience.
I have wanted to do this for over 30 years.
Having my car judged at an NCRS event is officially off my bucket list. Top Flight Certification is now on the list!
I had a Great day.
Thank you!
Rick

[Perry M.]

Re: Woodinville WA on Saturday

I would have been there if I knew about the event.

[Stewart L.]

Re: Woodinville WA on Saturday

Perry,
Join the Northwest Chapter. You can do it thru the NCRS membership page. You will then be put on the NW Chapter email list and be informed of our events. We have several events during the year including judging meets, judging schools, collection tours (we toured John Shirleys incredible collection last winter) and social events. We would like to have you involved.
Rich, It was great meeting you and seeing you car. The car did well for it's first time out. With you great attitude and hard work there is no reason why you can't earn the Duntov award with it.

[Perry M.]

Re: Woodinville WA on Saturday

Thank you for the explanation as to why I didn't know of this event in my own backyard. I was a member of the NW chapter years ago and should consider rejoining.

[Edward J.]

Re: Woodinville WA on Saturday

Rich, that's a first for me seeing a reproduction hose with the embossing like that, that's a shame that someone would produce a hose like that, you could have just went to you local parts store and brought a hose and likely got the same scoring. the vender should be a shame to sell such a product.

[John S.]

Re: Woodinville WA on Saturday

Richard, great car and thank you for bringing it to Woodinville for Judging. It was a pleasure to judge and I hope the feedback we gave you will enable you to take it to the next level.

[Loren L.]

Re: Woodinville WA on Saturday

Go for the overspray black on the staples next time around.