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Vintage Certification Program @ MCACN
Vintage Certification is again proud and excited to be a part of the MCACN experience. This is a must attend event. Come Join Us and have your car Vintage Certified at MCACN Nov 23rd & 24th in Chicago
Vintage Certification™ is a judging program whose sole purpose is to recognize, provide status, provenance, and promote un-restored (survivor) vehicles. We believe it is the only program that focuses on documenting and benchmarking these cars. Our core certification team consists of Brett Merryman, Chris White, John Karvonen, Frank Badalson, Roger Gibson, Steve Shauger and other marque specialists based on make and model. Each core team member possesses over 30 years experience as restorers, collectors, historians and judges in the hobby. Typically we spend 3hrs examining in detail every segment of your car including on a lift. The MCACN show http://www.mcacn.com is the perfect venue to have your vehicle certified. You will be among and exclusive group of enthusiast who participate in this new exciting event. We understand not every original car is 100% untouched, and we offer four levels of certification, based on the originality of the Vehicle. Vintage Certifications™ levels are divided into four divisions: Vintage Legend - Cars that are 85% unrestored or better in all reference areas. Vintage Heritage - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in four reference areas. Vintage Legacy - Cars that are 85% unrestored or better in three out of five reference areas. Vintage Reference - Cars that are 85% unrestored in at least one reference area. Reference Areas: Certification consists of two areas of consideration, Originality and Preservation. Reference areas are as follows: • Engine Compartment Area • Exterior Body • Interior Body • Underbody • Trunk This is Vintage Certification™ 15th year and we continuing to expand and educate enthusiast on factory standards. Below is a preliminary list of vehicles to be certified. At the moment we have two opening for certification. 2013 MCACN Vintage Certification Roster: 1954 Corvette 1965 Corvette 1973 Z28 1970 ChallengerTA 1969 Z28 1969 Chevelle SS L78 1978 Little Red Express 1970 ChallengerTA Last years 2012 MCACN Participants Vintage Certifications: K. Gibson- 65 Shelby J.Thompson- 69 Talledega Prototype B. Hiens - 67 GTO J. Boe- 70 Chevelle LS6 D. Haler- 81 Corvette R. Sitts - 71 Z28 T. Lucas- 69 Torino 428CJ T. Lucas - 69 Z28 T. Lucas - 70 AAR Cuda Vintage Heritage Display: M. Bulaw 69 Camaro Z28 G. Burch 69 SS Nova, JC Barnett 70 Camaro #2 Pilot Car D.Varner 69 Super Bee J.Tinberg 73 Mercury Comet GT Some Past Participants: The following is a listing of cars we have certified at the last few shows: 1970 Dick Harrell 454 Conversion, 69 Yenko Camaro 19K mile (Don Stowers), 69 RS/SS L78,14K mile (Joe Demesey), 70.5 RS/Z281100mile (Charley Lillard), RS/SS L4815Kmile (Rick George), 70.5 Z28 22k mile (Jack Seymore), 67 Z28 (Chris Piscitello), 69 COPO (Grady Burch), 67 RS/SS 40Kmiles (Jeff Helms), 70 LS6 Chevelle(Joe Demesey), 69 SS Chevelle L35 (Phil Wojnarowski), 1973 Z28 35k miles(Ed Lis), 1972 ZR1 290 miles (Al Wagner), 1967 SS Chevelle (Jaquie Benthin), 1968 RS/SS L78 14k miles (Jason A.), 1970 LS6 4K miles (Tony Lucas), 1970 LS6 14K miles (Jared Hausfeld), 1969 L89 Elcamino (Chris Short), 1970 Yenko Deuce (Tom Kusmeisz), 1969 ZL1 (Tony Lucas), 1973 Trans am SD 1700 miles (Tony Lucas), 1968 RS/SS 9500 miles (Fred Remite), 1981 Camaro Z28 5000 miles (Scott Dunlap), 1966 Chevelle SS (Jeff Helms), 1983 Camaro Z28 6000 miles( Stuart Goldman),1970 T/A Challenger 173 miles ( Jason A.) Just a note, your car need not be rare or low mileage, just original. VINTAGE CERTIFICATION™ PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: • Encourages the preservation, status, recognition and appreciation of the unrestored vehicle. • Offers the hobbyist the opportunity to have their Vehicle certified objectively, fairly and provides provenance and pedigree. • Promotes and adheres to the philosophy that the original car showing wear is preferable to one that is improperly restored • Vintage Certification™ represents a repository of factory correct standards by which the hobby and serious restorers can all benefit • Vintage Certification™ identifies a Vehicle as having completed a thorough exhausting inspection process, which references factory standards, and at a level as established by Vintage Certification Group. Again we have only two certification opening available, so to ensure your Vintage Certification participationcertifiplease contact us ASAP because we only accept a maximum of 9 cars per event. For those who have unrestored cars and want to display their cars we have a display only area (non judged) exclusively for unrestored cars "Vintage Heritage Collection". Having a display area for unrestored cars allows owners of like cars to be displayed together and recognized collectively. Visit our webpage http://www.mcacn.com/vintagecert.htm for more information such as our Mission Statement http://www.mcacn.com/VintageLegendMissionStatement.pdf and Application http://www.mcacn.com/VintageCertific...pplication.pdf If you have any questions email us at [email protected] or call me, Steve Shauger @(631) 514-9765. It is truly amazing the jewels of information that can be learned from these benchmark cars. Again space is limited due to the amount of time required to verify and certify all reference areas, so apply early. Steve Shauger Vintage Certification™ |
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Very cool Steve. You guys work HARD! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
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Impressive service. So good for the hobby and the promoting the preservation of these incredible original cars. Nice job Steve. Sounds like a killer line up!
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We just snuck in another gem to be certified, a 1967 Chevelle SS with only 30k orig miles. Hey Bruce and Sam, we appreciate your support. Thanks!
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Hi Steve,
Any details on the survivor L78 69 Chevelle? Sounds interesting, can't wait to see it in November. Ryan |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Steve,
Any details on the survivor <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">L78 69 Chevelle</span></span></span>? Sounds interesting, can't wait to see it in November. Ryan </div></div> <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'">Yeah, what Ryan said!!!</span> </span>[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif[/img]</span> |
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Yeah what he said, that I said.
Ryan [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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Well its dusk blue, m22, 373 gears, with 47K miles. Oh btw we just registered a 64 GTO tripower with 8k miles. We are actually over booked (long days and nights certifying), but I just couldn't turn down this iconic muscle car that started it all. This is going to be one heck of a show, and those interested in our program or any specific car, stop by the Vintage Certification section. We are easy to spot since we have the only lift at the show.
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Wow - what a great line-up of muscle!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bergy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow - what a great line-up of muscle! </div></div>
Thanks Bruce. Looks like we may have another surprise, an ultra low mileage(43 miles) 67 Chevelle SS in our Heritage display. BTW anyone who has an unrestored car and would like to bring their car we have a few slots open in our Heritage Display but they are filling up quickly. |
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Thanks Steve. Love D. Blue on a '69!!
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Sounds real cool, 300 Deluxe or not?
Ryan |
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Is it Sam's old one? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]
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This will be our most diverse lineup in Vintage to date. Ranges from 1954 and 1965 Corvettes to several Chevelles to a Challenger T/A to a Little Red Express Truck to...well, you get the idea!
Whew! Bashton MCACN Managing Member |
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Looks like we will be hosting our largest and most diversified group of Vintage Certification candidates ever at MCACN this year.
Hat's off to Steve Shauger and the team for making this one of the most popular, educational and interesting features of the show. Bashton MCACN Managing Member |
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Just updating the Vintage program roster.
Vintage Certification Entries MCACN 2013: 1954 Corvette 1965 Corvette 1973 Z28 1970 Challenger TA 1970 Hemi Cuda 19k miles 1969 Chevelle SS L78 1978 Little Red Express 1972 Trans Am 1979 Little Red Express 1964 GTO Tri-Power 1967 Chevelle SS with fact 488's Heritage Display 1969 L89 Camaro 1969 Z28 (previously Vintage Certified) 1969 Z28 1968 Chevelle SS L78 A few more display spots available. |
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If anyone feels generous while at the show, bring these guys some sandwiches...they won't have any time to leave! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]
Bashton MCACN Managing Member |
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Well Bob it gets better. I forgot to update the list, but we also have a 1970 Hemi Cuda vitamin C orange, white interior, 4spd with 19K miles for Vintage Certification. This car even has the original spark plug wires.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well Bob it gets better. I forgot to update the list, but we also have a 1970 Hemi Cuda vitamin C orange, white interior, 4spd with 19K miles for Vintage Certification. This car even has the original spark plug wires. </div></div>
Wow, I am so looking forward to seeing this process. Ryan |
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sounds like its going to be fun. i hope to see Howie and the copo local there
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<span style="font-weight: bold">But wait..it gets even better, yet again!
Mr. Frank Badalson/American Performance, LLC has signed on as the <span style="font-style: italic">Official Sponsor</span> of our Vintage Certification program! Thanks Frank for your continued support. Bashton MCACN Managing Member</span> |
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Just updating the finalized Vintage program roster.
Vintage Certification Entries MCACN 2013: 1954 Corvette 1965 Corvette 1973 Z28 1970 Challenger TA 1969 Chevelle SS L78 1978 Little Red Express 1972 Trans Am 1979 Little Red Express 1964 GTO Tri-Power 1967 Chevelle SS with fact 488's 1970 Challenger Convertible Heritage Display Collection: 1969 L89 Camaro 1969 Z28 (previously Vintage Certified) 1968 Chevelle SS L78 1969 RS/SS Camaro 396 1966 Chevelle SS L78 We are very excited about all our participating cars. Each car is truly amazing in their preservation and storied history. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show, so please stop by and say hello to our team: Frank Badalson Roger Gibson John Karvonen Brett Merryman & Sons Steve Shauger Chris White |
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WOW, a great lineup. You guys are going to be busy!
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I want to thank everyone involved for their tireless effort which makes this show successful. Although this is our fifth year it seems like the first because of all the new and exciting themes and showcases, year after year. The buzz around the whole event is intoxicating and creates energy that is contagious.This is no easy task or you would see many events like it, and its the only one that continually raises the bar. The quality of the cars is amazing and the car owners, restorers and sponsors make the event come a live.
Regarding Vintage, we were provided the perfect location to spotlight these time capsules. The participants in our program are terrific caretakers of these unrestored benchmark cars. The owners were very satisfied and appreciative of our teams thoroughness and energy, as each car was examined for 3-4 hours. <span style="font-weight: bold">Vehicle, Certification Awarded, Owner</span> 1954 Corvette- Legacy- Dominic Rossi 1965 Corvette- Legend- Larry Sachs 1973 Z28- Legend- Mark Bulaw 1970 Challenger TA- Legend- Frank Teuton 1969 Chevelle SS L78- Legacy- Jason Boe 1978 Little Red Express- Legend- Darren Nickerson 1972 Trans Am- Legend- Doug Trotter 1979 Little Red Express- Legend- Ed Bohrer 1964 GTO Tri-Power- Legend- Joe Demesey 1967 Chevelle SS with fact 488's- Legend- Jeff Helms 1970 Challenger Convertible- Legend- Richard Heidbreder <span style="font-weight: bold">Heritage Display Collection:</span> 1969 L89 Camaro 1969 Z28 (previously Vintage Certified) 1968 Chevelle SS L78 1969 RS/SS Camaro 396 1966 Chevelle SS L78 <span style="font-weight: bold">Judging Team MCACN 2013:</span> Frank Badalson Tom Ballard Roger Gibson John Karvonen Larry Kraut Brett Merryman & Sons Jim Rhinehart Alex Sahely Steve Shauger Chris White |
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HI Steve
Great to meet you and Chris at the show. I enjoyed spending time at the vintage certification lift during the show. I give you one guess which was my favorite....... Ryan https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002841.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002842.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002843.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002844.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002845.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002846.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002847.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002848.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002849.jpg |
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OK: Two guesses no more...
I think I love this L78 69 Chevelle so much because it is indigenous to my Canadian habitat, Posi Traction, Block heater and Rear Window Defrost........LIKE. Ryan https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002851.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002852.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002853.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002854.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002855.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002856.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002862.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002863.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002864.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00003149.jpg |
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I agree with Ryan.....Many thanks for all The Vintage Certification Guru`s on Steve`s Team that worked so hard to make these unique cars stand out even more.
Thanks to Jason Boe for bringing this very Special 1969 L78 Chevelle to MCACN....you too Chris [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan |
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WOW I live 15 minutes from where that old dealership building still stands (Jim King,where the 69 ss was sold).
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stritestoration</div><div class="ubbcode-body">WOW I live 15 minutes from where that old dealership building still stands (Jim King,where the 69 ss was sold). </div></div>
Please post a picture, I am sure the owner would love to add that to his files. If you have old pictures of the dealer I am sure they would bea appretiated as well. Ryan |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree with Ryan.....Many thanks for all The Vintage Certification Guru`s on Steve`s Team that worked so hard to make these unique cars stand out even more.
Thanks to Jason Boe for bringing this very Special 1969 L78 Chevelle to MCACN....you too Chris [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan </div></div> Jason's car is an excellent car to look at, but is really dialed it. It runs very well... |
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We are already lining up cars for the Vintage Certification program for MCACN 2014, November 22-23.
Confirmed already are a 1966 Black Chevelle SS L78, (thanks Jacquie!) and a 1978 Corvette L82 Pace Car. We have several others pending... The judging procedures for this are so intense, and require specific marque judges, so if you are considering joining us, please contact Steve Shauger to lock in your spot asap. We completely sold out in both 2012 and 2013 and are sure to be sold out even sooner this year. Special thanks go out to Thielsen Enterprises, our <span style="font-style: italic">Official Lift Supplier</span> for their continued support. Thanks! Bashton MCACN Managing Member |
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Exciting stuff Bob. (Can't wait)
That 66 sounds mean. Ryan |
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Bob, you will love the 66. Glenn told me about it at Barrett-Jackson and Jacquie shared the pics....It's awesome! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are already lining up cars for the Vintage Certification program for MCACN 2014, November 22-23.
Confirmed already are a 1966 Black Chevelle SS L78, (thanks Jacquie!) and a 1978 Corvette L82 Pace Car. We have several others pending... The judging procedures for this are so intense, and require specific marque judges, so if you are considering joining us, please contact Steve Shauger to lock in your spot asap. We completely sold out in both 2012 and 2013 and are sure to be sold out even sooner this year. Special thanks go out to Thielsen Enterprises, our <span style="font-style: italic">Official Lift Supplier</span> for their continued support. Thanks! Bashton MCACN Managing Member </div></div> Well Bob you left out the 1970 Olds 442 W30 that is registering. Finally after years of procrastinating I built a website for the Vintage Certification program. Take a peek there is a lot more to come. http://www.vintagecertification.com/ |
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The new site looks great! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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The site is coming along very nicely Steve. It loads very slowly for me, but that might be my computer. It (and I) is/am getting slower all the time!
If you have any sign-ups for a '58-'64 full size Chevy, I'd love to be a part of the team. I have a special affection for original cars. Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] |
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OK, the list of participants for Vintage Certification is really shaping up:
1966 Chevell SS L78 1978 Pace Car L82 1970 Olds W30 automatic 1970 Olds W30 4 Spd 1969 RS/SS L78 Several Mopars and Fords will be joining us and listed soon... Just a reminder we limit our certifications due to time it take (3hrs)to certify each car. If you are interested I suggest contacting me as early as possible because we are half full already with 9 months to go. Also if you have any questions or want to learn more about our program visit our website: http://www.vintagecertification.com/ Steve |
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The list of participants for Vintage Certification is really shaping. Amazingly it looks like we will have 3 1966 Chevelle L78 survivors.
1966 Chevelle SS L78 White 1966 Chevelle SS L78 Black 1966 Chevelle SS L78 Black 1978 Pace Car L82 1970 Olds W30 automatic 1970 Olds W30 4 Spd 1969 RS/SS L78 1963 Impala Several Mopars and Fords will be joining us and listed soon... As you can see we are filling up much sooner than usual and have only few Vintage Certification openings left. I'd like to mention we have several openings for our Heritage Display area. This is an exclusive display area for unrestored cars that are not being certified. If you have any questions or want to learn more about our program visit our website: http://www.vintagecertification.com/ |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The list of participants for Vintage Certification is really shaping. Amazingly it looks like we will have 3 1966 Chevelle L78 survivors.
1966 Chevelle SS L78 White 1966 Chevelle SS L78 Black 1966 Chevelle SS L78 Black 1978 Pace Car L82 1970 Olds W30 automatic 1970 Olds W30 4 Spd 1969 RS/SS L78 1963 Impala </div></div> Amazingly is right! I know Jeff H is bringing the white one, but who is bringing the other black one? |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The list of participants for Vintage Certification is really shaping. Amazingly it looks like we will have 3 1966 Chevelle L78 survivors.
1966 Chevelle SS L78 White 1966 Chevelle SS L78 Black 1966 Chevelle SS L78 Black 1978 Pace Car L82 1970 Olds W30 automatic 1970 Olds W30 4 Spd 1969 RS/SS L78 1963 Impala </div></div> Amazingly is right! I know Jeff H is bringing the white one, but who is bringing the other black one?</div></div> Well you know the car extemely, extremely well:) |
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