MKohl_VT Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Hello, Firstly, I apologize for my ignorance in asking this question. I am on the younger side and have never been to an AACA meet, nor really anything more than local shows. With this years AACA Eastern Spring Nationals being in Saratoga, which is only ~50mi away, I can drive my '24 Model T over. Leading to the question in the title. My car is far from a perfect restoration, it's an honest car, but the paint is past its prime and it is rough around the edges. It's all stock minus the rear brakes. I have read the brochure and rules and while I think DPC is the class for me, I figured I'd ask before I actually registered. I will attempt to attach a picture Thanks 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Good honest cars are the backbone of the hobby. Nice car you have there. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarfy Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Nice car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 That's a neat T! I have a '14 that's not that nice, but I drive it everywhere. If you go for DPC, you'll be in with a large number of much more modern cars. What I have done at Hershey is to enter my car in the appropriate judging class, but elect not to have it judged. You'll be parked with other Ts (if any show up) and early cars. Most of the others will be polished to a degree never seen when new, but so what? Their owners are friendly, and you'll have the best seat in the house. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 You can register it in either DPC or Class 11. From the photos, I would guess that in DPC, your car would receive a DPC certification. In Class 11, your car would likely receive a 2nd Junior or a 3rd Junior. Either choice is fine, and up to you. I would suggest you join a local AACA Region and/or Chapter in your area and get to know some other experienced local AACA members. They would probably be happy to look at your car in person and give you their best advice based on the condition of the car and what you are looking for. No matter which class you choose, you should have a good time at the show. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, oldcarfudd said: What I have done at Hershey is to enter my car in the appropriate judging class, but elect not to have it judged. You'll be parked with other Ts (if any show up) and early cars. I like this idea, and that's what I always do with the car I take. Enter it in its class and check the registration form as "Do Not Judge." . Your Model T will be among other cars of its era, especially Model T's, so you can talk easily to other owners if you're sitting near your car. Welcome in advance to your first national meet! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Your T will be well received. Register and have fun with it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKohl_VT Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Thank you all for the advice, I believe my nearest local chapter is actually the Saratoga chapter that is hosting the meet, so reaching out to them is a fine idea. I didn't see anything regarding the possibility of Do Not Judge in the rules it, but that's what I do at the local VAE show so I don't waste their time. If I make it to the show I promise I'll take out my sons car seat before the judges arrive. 🙂 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Well see you there. I'll be instructing a class for judges on Model Ts. It should begin at 9:30 at the Model Ts. Hopefully there will be a few there. You would be welcome to sit in and observe. We might use your car to point out a few things if you agree to that. The "do not judge" option is a simple check box on the registration form. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Forget the trophy. Take your car and get the 100 year badge and have fun. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKohl_VT Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Terry you may use my car as a guinea pig as you wish. I haven't been in the game long, so there is always something to learn on my end. Although fair warning if the weather acts up I'm not quite adventurous enough to drive the T for 2.5 hrs in the rain. Is the 100 year badge given for showing up, or do you need to be judged? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 You need to " participate" in a National event. I don't know if do not judge is participating, but having your car judged and losing is. You pay the same. Let the look at your car and learn from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 The 100 year plaque will be presented by the AACA President on the field if your car is entered and present you'll receive it. Having it judged is not required. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I would recommend class judging if you are unsure of what you want to do with it. If you go with DPC, you cannot change to class judging for 10 years unless you undertake significant restoration of the car and then return your DPC grill badge to National and request a transfer to class judging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Like others have said, I believe you'll have much more fun in the regular judged class with "Do Not Judge." I used to do that with my 1940 Packard until I got stupid and started fixing it up. Now it's an AACA Senior car. Welcome to the AACA and Welcome to the AACA Forum. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 This topic gives a hint of the great friendships that can be made in the hobby, and especially in the AACA: Notice how helpful people are to a newcomer to a national meet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKohl_VT Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Once again thank you for the responses, you never know how this kind of post will go. For this meet I will likely enter it as class 11 'do not judge' and see what happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) Is HPOF another option for MKohl-VT? He mentioned it was all stock minus the rear brakes. I showed one of my cars in that class the past 2 SE Nationals and had a great time. He can still interact with the other Model T owners, although having his car shown with them does have its advantages. Note: I have interpreted stock to be the same as original, if that is not the proper interpretation, then HPOF would not be the right class To answer your question in the title. Your car is more than good enough! Good luck and have fun in Saratoga! Edited April 28 by CChinn (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsmobile 83 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 2 hours ago, 61polara said: I would recommend class judging if you are unsure of what you want to do with it. If you go with DPC, you cannot change to class judging for 10 years unless you undertake significant restoration of the car and then return your DPC grill badge to National and request a transfer to class judging. I would also recommend class judging as 61polara stated. Get the car judged. After the meet, request a copy of the judging sheet from the VP of Judging to see what areas you received deductions on. Then, if you choose, you can make improvements to try to get a higher award in the future. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I'm planning to bring my '38 Century to Saratoga (my first AACA meet) and had the same uncertainty about what class to enter. Ultimately I decided to just enter it in the appropriate judging class and see what happens. My car was cosmetically restored by the previous owner, so it looks good but it's not perfect either. I have no expectations (and may still opt-out of judging) but, I figure if I have it judged I'll at least have some idea of areas where to focus future updates to get the biggest bang for the buck... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 To MK and Emtee I would say, put them in a class and get them judged. I looked at a car that the owner had recently purchased. It was really nice but had a lot of things wrong in the engine compartment. Hoses, clamps etc. One of the judges was very knowledgeable with the make and offered a lot of advice to the owner. The owner was very happy and gave him inspiration to make it better if he so desired. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I hope you do drive over. I hope to be there. Just as a spectator but I'm always happy to see a T. There's a Capital District T club, I checked my photos from the Saratoga Automobile Museum show I saw them displayed at, but it appears I didn't photograph the sign, only the cars. I'm guessing you are based out of Vermont but it might not be a bad idea to search them up and make contact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Hipp Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 To MKohl_VT the dead line for Saratoga is May 5th, use the online Registration Form, if the weather looks bad for driving, U_Haul rents trucks and trailers at reasonable rates, done that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Hipp Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 sorry dead line is May 25th, Saratoga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 From my clock he has three more weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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