Specific judging questions

[sftamx1]

I will have my freshly restored convertible coupe entered in class 20B, ('32-'33 production vehicles,excluding Ford). I have a few concerns about judging. I have it registered with an unrestored 1933 license plate, as NY won't allow an original plate to be restored to new condition. So should I remove the plate during judging so it wont affect my score? 

I also have a period correct inside mirror with a clock built in.  It's not a factory accessory, would that be a deduction? Plus an exhaust deflector with the make of the car stamped on it, , but I have no proof it was a factory accessory. These are my main concerns, thar and my car is an unusual color,  and no paint chips were provided that early, only the color name. I have photos on my phone showing the original finish. Is that allowed?

I have driven the car with the top DOWN  most of this summer. Of course there will be wrinkles when displayed up.  Are the wrinkles from use point deductions?

Thanks for any answers!

Edited September 14 by sftamx1
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[ted sweet]

mirror definately if judge notices

[Littlestown Mike]

I have been told that you are under no obligation to point out any of these items to the judges.  They MAY ask you about them, or they may not.  You should have any documentation available to show they could have been original equipment.  

[sftamx1]

30 minutes ago, Littlestown Mike said:

I have been told that you are under no obligation to point out any of these items to the judges.  They MAY ask you about them, or they may not.  You should have any documentation available to show they could have been original equipment.  

If I had documentation, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

 In 1932-33, there were no factory accessory catalog or optional equipment listings for my car. Not even a factory heater. I'm sure at the dealer level you could get aftermarket accessories installed. Were they factory approved? Who knows. Plus I thought the car was judged just as it was as it arrived at the dealership?

[MCHinson]

I would recommend that you remove the license plate for judging. I would also suggest you put the top up as early as you can and put the car out in the sun and try to get the wrinkles out as far before the show as you can. Perhaps a small handheld steamer might help get the wrinkles out. If the wrinkles are severe, it might be a deduction, but if minor, probably not. I would remove the exhaust deflector  before the show if you can do so without too much trouble and the exhaust pipe still looks as original. If you can remove the incorrect mirror without leaving any sign of it being there, you might want to do so. Otherwise, it won't be a large deduction, even if noticed. If it is a fairly uncommon car, the judges are less likely to notice a small period correct accessory is not factory correct. The car will be judged against the standard of how the dealer would have prepared it for sale, allowing any factory authorized option or accessory. 

[Terry Bond]

The

 AACA Judges Guidelines on this website should answer all your questions. Find under the Publications tab on the home page. I gather you'll be showing it at Hershey?

Terry

[sftamx1]

54 minutes ago, Terry Bond said:

The

 AACA Judges Guidelines on this website should answer all your questions. Find under the Publications tab on the home page. I gather you'll be showing it at Hershey?

Terry

Hi Terry, thanks for that info, and yes I am registered for Hershey. I was really concerned about top wrinkles. I will put it up, wash it good and put in the sun next week, that may help.