a griffin 8 Posted Friday at 07:28 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:28 PM How finite are the judging regulations when looking at prewar cars? I have had several other cars judged and they did very well. I know usually lights are expected to be functioning, what about functioning wiper motors, cigarette lighters? Can I expect a deduction on a car with a driver operated spotlight, mounted in the a-pillar, that appears to have been installed when the car was new? I've seen vintage photos of cars of the same manufacture and body style both with and without the spotlight. Link to post Share on other sites
ted sweet 239 Posted Saturday at 02:49 AM Share Posted Saturday at 02:49 AM if wasnt a factory option its a deduction imho Link to post Share on other sites
61polara 460 Posted Monday at 06:38 PM Share Posted Monday at 06:38 PM In AACA National judging, the function of accessories and lights is not tested, but the vehicle must drive onto the show field under it's own power. Ted is correct on the spotlight. You should find factory documentation that it is a factory accessory. These spotlights were very popular aftermarket items and many were installed new by dealers, but for judging, you will need to document it as a factory accessory, not an aftermarket item. Link to post Share on other sites
a griffin 8 Posted Monday at 07:05 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 07:05 PM (edited) 27 minutes ago, 61polara said: In AACA National judging, the function of accessories and lights is not tested, but the vehicle must drive onto the show field under it's own power. Ted is correct on the spotlight. You should find factory documentation that it is a factory accessory. These spotlights were very popular aftermarket items and many were installed new by dealers, but for judging, you will need to document it as a factory accessory, not an aftermarket item. AAAAGGGGGHHHHHHH...... Your my new friend! HAHAHAHA I was wondering if I could get a basic question answered and you've done it. Thanks. I've got a car in the works that, according to an expert has a wiper motor that is unobtainable, not repairable, etc. I was wondering the pains I was going to have to go through on laying out and machining a wiper motor to keep from loosing a few points due to operation. The spotlight would be difficult to verify as factory vs. dealer, even though it was in place when new. Edited Monday at 07:06 PM by a griffin (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
hwellens 206 Posted Monday at 07:34 PM Share Posted Monday at 07:34 PM If you are interested in AACA trophies, document the spotlight or accept the point deduction. Your choice. Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now