The information below is taken
from the actual judging form used to evaluate
a vehicle entered in the Chevy/Vettefest Gold
Spinner Concours. This information is posted
to provide you with an idea of the stringent standards
a vehicle must pass in order to achieve the prestigious
"Gold Spinner Award". This information
has been modified slightly to save space. Subject
to change without notice.
The purpose of this section is to determine whether
the vehicle has remained or has been restored
to its original delivered configuration. This
section establishes the originality of the VIN
tag, engine block, heads, fuel system, transmission
and color combination. Originality is determined
by using the VIN tag to establish the vehicle
build date. The build date is compared against
the block and transmission casting dates for correctness.
Depending on the build date, the engine pad may
or may not have a VIN stamp which must correlate
with the VIN tag. The engine pad stamp also contains
an assembly stamp containing a plant code prefix,
assembly date and engine configuration suffix.
The assembly date must correlate with both the
vehicle build date and engine block casting date.
The engine configuration suffix defines the carburation
and horse power options of which the heads, fuel
system and transmission must match. The exterior
and interior colors options can be correlated
based on their availability on this particular
vehicle for this particular production year. Condition
of these items are covered in following sections.
"Correct"
Indicated item appears correct to the best of
the Judge's knowledge and in accordance with latest
data available at the time. These items must match
VIN tag and engine code as per original color,
horse power, fuel system and transmission.
"Unable to Verify"
Indicates the item is neither accepted nor rejected
due to other mechanical items blocking visible
verification. If necessary an owner may be asked
to remove his air cleaner or original shield.
A check in this column may also signify that not
enough data was available to the Judge at the
time to accurately determine whether or not the
vehicle was originally delivered from the factory
as stated on page 1 (owner's statement).
"Incorrect or Missing"
Indicates a tag or number which was installed
at the factory is either missing or does not match
the configuration stated on page 1 (owner's statement)
appears to have been altered without regard to
accurate reproduction or restoration techniques.
A check in this column requires a 40 point (4%)
deduction for this section.
Under each category, a judge will select either
"Correct", "Unable To Verify"
or "Incorrect or Missing"
TAG(S)
- Cowl/Option Tag
- Serial Number VIN Tag (check label)
ENGINE
- Casting Number
- Casting Date
- I.D. Stamping & Suffix (Configuration)
- Heads Match Configuration
- Carburetor or FI Matches Configuration
- Transmission Matches Configuration
COLOR MUST MATCH COWL TAGS
- Interior Color
- Exterior Color
Items below will be judged on originality and
condition. The point system is as follows:
Points Deducted under QUALITY
0 = Undetectable from original
1 = varies slightly from original (known repro.
but extremely close to original)
2 = easily detectable replacement or reproduction
4 = completely inaccurate or missing
Points Deducted under CONDITION
0 = Perfect condition, no defects
1 = slight wear, but almost new
2 = moderate wear, but not needing replacement
4 = heavy wear or damage, should be repaired or
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01) Engine
02) Motor Mount
03) Bell Housing
04) Intake Manifold, Water Outlet, & Temperature
Sending Unit
05) Air cleaner Housing & Filter
06) Valve Covers
07) Carburetors or F.I. & Linkage
08) Distributor & Cap
09) Generator or Alternator & Pulley
10) Water Pump & Pulley
11) Harmonic Balancer & Pulley
12) Fuel Filter, Lines & Fuel Pump
13) Voltage Regulator & Horn Relay
14) Radiator & Support (Check Date)
15) Fan Shroud, Blade & Belts
16) Horns & Horn Area
17) Decals
18) Battery, Battery Box & Cables
19) Steering Box & Column
20) Hood Hinges, Latches & Support
21) Firewall, Grommets, Cables etc.
22) Clutch Linkage
23) Master Cylinder & Vacuum Booster
24) Heater Assembly, All Hoses, Clamps, Air Ducts
& Controls
25) Spark Plugs, Wires, Supports, Coil, Shielding
etc.
26) Inner Fenders & Seals
27) Underside of Hood & Seal
28) Oil Filler Tube, Cap & Filter
29) Dip Stick & Tube
30) Exhaust Manifolds & Pipes
31) Wiper Motor & Washer System
32) Power Steering & A/C System
33) Starter & Solenoid
34) All Wiring, Clips & Ground Straps
GLASS and WINDSHIELD FRAME
01) Windshield Glass
02) Windshield Frame & Seal
03) Drivers Door Glass Only
04) Passenger Door Glass Only
05) Rear Glass, Seal & Trim
FRONT
06) Grill
07) Bumpers
08) License Support
09) Headlights
10) Emblems
11) Turn Signals & Parking Lamps
12) Windshield Wipers & Washers
13) Stainless Trim Excluding Windshield Frame
REAR
14) Tail Lights & Turn Signals
15) Bumper
16) License Support & Lights
17) Emblems
18) Stainless & Trim
BODY
19) Hood
20) Hood Paint
21) Roof or Hard Top
22) Roof or Hard Top Paint
23) Passenger Front Fender
24) Passenger Stainless & Trim
25) Passenger Door(s) & Handle(s)
26) Passenger Rear View Mirror
27) Passenger Rear Fender
28) Passenger Side Paint
29) Trunk Lid
30) Trunk Lid Paint
31) Drivers Front Fender
32) Drivers Stainless & Trim
33) Drivers Door(s) & Handle(s)
34) Drivers Rear View Mirror
35) Drivers Rear Fender
36) Drivers Side Paint
37) Antenna
38) Gas Door, Cap & Filler Area
WHEELS, HUB CAPS, TIRES, VALVE STEMS & CAPS
39) Passenger Front
40) Passenger Rear
41) Drivers Front
42) Drivers Rear
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01) Frame
02) Front Suspension Breaks & Steering Control
03) Rear Suspension & Brakes
04) Front Shocks
05) Rear Shocks
06) Front & Rear Wheel Wells
07) Fuel & Brake Lines & Clips
08) Emergency Brake Cables
09) Exhaust System & Hangers
10) Fuel Tank
11) Splash Pans & Seals
12) Floor Pans & Under Body
13) Transmission
14) Drive Shaft
15) Rear End & Axle Housing
01) Door Panels & Kick Panels
02) Door Jambs, Weather Stripping, Hinges &
Latches
03) Window Whiskers, Channels, Trim & Moldings
(Not Glass)
04) Sill Plates & Step Plates
05) Seats & Seat Belts
06) Carpets
07) Storage Compartments, Package Tray & Map
Pockets
08) Interior Rear Mirror
09) Instrument Panel
10) Gauges, Knobs & Controls
11) Radio & Speaker Grill
12) Upper Dash Area
13) Interior Windshield Frame & Moldings (Not
Glass)
14) Inner Firewall & Under Dash Area Heater
Box etc.
15) Steering Wheel, Column, and Horn Button
16) Headliner or Convertible Top Frame & Latches
17) Console, Shifter Handle, Knob & Boot
18) Emergency Brake & Hood Release
19) Courtesy Lamp/Dome Lamp
01) Interior Paint
02) Weather Strip
03) Latches, Hinges & Locks
04) Spare Tire & Wheel
05) Spare Tire Cover
06) Tools, Lug Wrench, Jack Instructions
07) Trunk Mat
08) Trunk Electrical Wiring
EXTERIOR FRONT
01) Headlamps Hi & Low Beams
02) Turn Signal (Left & Right)
03) Parking Lamps
04) 4 Way Flasher
EXTERIOR REAR
05) Brake Lamps
06) Tail Lamps
07) Parking Lamps
08) Turn Signals (Left & Right)
09) License Plate Lamps
10) 4 Way Flashers
11) Back Up Lamps
INTERIOR
12) Courtesy or Dome Lamp
13) Instrument Panel Lamps
14) Windshield Wipers & Washers
15) Heater & A/C Blower
16) Radio & Antennae
17) Glove Box Lamp
18) Turn Signal Arrow (Function & Color)
19) Hi Beam Indicator (Function & Color)
20) Windows Lifts & Vent Windows
21) Seats & Adjustments
22) Gauges, Cigarette Lighter & Clock
23) Doors Open & Close Properly & Lock
with Key
24) Hood Release Mechanism & Cowl Vent Operation |
