Question about point deduction

[Gordon W.]

Guys, I just got my new 61 this week and I'm excited as heck about it. In a previous thread I had mentioned my intent was to judge it as I received it to get a baseline and know where the car stands. I did join my local chapter but just missed (by about 2 weeks) a local judging meet.

So I want to try to do this myself as best as I can. I bought the judging manual and guide. I've printed out the scoring sheets. My problem is that the deductions for major components are spelled out pretty well in section 4 of the judging guide but for all the little things I have no clue how to deduct. For example, and this is totally random, but suppose that my WonderBar radio works but it shows some pitting and age. Or suppose that one of the 4 headlights doesn't work (not true, but just an example), or that the tachometer bounces or that the cigarette lighter doesn't work. How do you figure out how much to deduct for the myriad of possibilities?

I'm guessing it's something that is learned over time? If that's the case it's going to be difficult for me to give the car a self-assessed score of any precision.

I appreciate any input.

[William C.]

Re: Question about point deduction

Seperate Operations (radio works, if correctly =100% for operations) from Pitting (Interior section, condition line, depends on degree of pitting in the judges eye) and you will have a better grip on the process. During the check for radio operation, the pitting is not considered. It is considered under conditon in the Interior judging section along with the possibility of fading in the dial legend and the knob backing. As you can see, it is possible to get 100% for operations and lose some condition points on the same part in the different sections. One does not effect the other.

[Rob M.]

Re: Question about point deduction

You might want to consider attend some judging school to get the hang of it, or invite one of you new chapter colleagues to walk you to the process using your car (e.g. do one of the sections with him/her in the lead and then do a section yourself confirming by the colleague). Nice way to get to know your new fellow restorer friends.