12-03-2018, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 67since67
If I may add my .02 to Dan's excellent summation, when referring to percentage originality, that applies to determining that a given part or assembly is original to and never having been removed from that specific Corvette. Judges are looking for telltale wrench marks on bolt heads and bolt threads on the back side of the nut indicating it has been removed. A couple examples, the interior judges will be under the car while it is on the lift to check threads on the seat hold down bolts. If it is determined that the intake manifold has been removed, even for something as simple as replacing gaskets, it may be a fail on the mechanical area. Careful cleaning to expose assembly line markings and finishes is good but "fluffing" doesn't cut it.
And as Dan said, after judges scrutiny, the judges from all areas and the team leader as a group must further determine that the Corvette is of historical and educational value.
IIRC, a total of about 325 Corvettes of all model years from 1953 to 1982 have achieved Bowtie. Also, if changes/repairs are done the Bowtie award can be forfeited.
Bill W
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Spot on Bill... thanks for that. Have you been through this before... lol...
Dan
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