GM Restoration parts

[Joel F.]

Re: Shouldn't GM Restoration parts accepted?

Perhaps "officially licensed" GM Restoration Parts should be treated like current serivce replacements. A Delco replacement battery looks nothing like an old Tar TOP but you do get some points. A service replacement tire gets points as well Why wouldn't a GMRP Spinner get some points unless it had "FOMOCO" on it?

The problem I see with this is that it would require way too much knowledge of each GMRP part available, and what the deduct should be for it. To me, standard deduction tables presuppose that it is easy for most people on the judging field to know something is not original. That might be the DOT marking on a tire, an obviously new Delco battery, stainless exhaust, etc. Additionally, it seems like these are for things that would normally be subject to wear and tear replacement on most cars of this age.

I am sure there are many GMRP items such as emblems, etc. that would not typically warrant any deduction, whereas some items such as this wheel spinner might have a slightly different configuration than an original and therefore warrant something being deducted. To me, in these cases, I do not feel a standard deduction would be a good idea because it would be hard to detect/enforce and also difficult to keep track of due to the huge number of GMRP parts available. Better to base things on a judges knowledge and experience

[Dick W.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

Just remember what the Judging Matrix classes teach you. Finish, Installation, Configuration, Date, Completeness. Each is worth 20% of the originality points. Certain items like batteries and glass have been given standard deductions due to the complexity of trying to figure out points in each case. Most parts should be judged using the matrix.

[Chuck S.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

Just remember what the Judging Matrix classes teach you. Finish, Installation, Configuration, Date, Completeness. Each is worth 20% of the originality points. Certain items like batteries and glass have been given standard deductions due to the complexity of trying to figure out points in each case. Most parts should be judged using the matrix.

I see you changed your avatar, Mr. Whittington...I like it; more respectful for a man of your stature in this community.

Edit: You've inspired me...How do you like my efforts?

[Dick W.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

I see you changed your avatar, Mr. Whittington...I like it; more respectful for a man of your stature in this community.

But the "Great One" has always been a favorite of mine. Back to a simpler time in our lives and good clean entertainment

[Chuck S.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

But the "Great One" has always been a favorite of mine. Back to a simpler time in our lives and good clean entertainment

I didn't know "Dubya" was your hero.

[Dick W.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

I didn't know "Dubya" was your hero.

Jackie Gleason was the "Great One"

[Eric J.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

I didn't know "Dubya" was your hero.

No I think he means Wayne Greztky.....

[William C.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

May be a liitle or a lot heavy, but the time and opportunity for discussion is with the team leader during the judging process. That is one of the reasons the owner is asked to review the score sheet. I would expect a few words describing the areas of variance would be in order at least, if not from the judges than at a minimum with the team leader.

[Marc R.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

Since this thread seems to go on...........When I ordered the mirror, she said it'd ship in a week. I called to confirm today, and Paragon told me they have the 'raw' product and are sending them to be chrome plated. The guy said they manufacture this part under GM license and they would have them in 8 to 10 weeks. I believe this part is for 67 to 71, so if you need one this year, you should order soon. Paragon dropped the ball on this one as far as what they initially told me.

[Kurt B.]

Re: GM Restoration parts

I had good luck with Paragon on the few occasions I needed 'correct' parts for my 68 restoration.
A bit pricey but you get what you pay for I guuess.
Kurt