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TommyL · 02-09-2006

If you repaint the LT-5 in the factory paint just to freshen or "restore" it, you shold not be affected by NCRS judging unless you are going for the total original "survivor class". If you were to powder coat the engine in a different color or alter it in anyway you WILL loose points.

My advise is: If you plan on having your car judged and want to maintain a so called "perfect" NCRS car, Leave it alone and keep it as original as possible...dont change anything if you dont have to. That is what NCRS is all about ORIGINALITY!

NCRS Will check parts and #s on your car you didnt even know about. They will comb through it and find alot of point deductions unless you do your homework. One item that I can see almost everyone loosing points on is the battery-very few if any of us have the original battery. This type of judging is not for everyone...it is possible for a team of judges to inspect your car for an hour +. As i said in CF you should get the newest NCRS Judging Manual 1990-1991 to get an idea of what they look for and then you will have a good idea of what an NCRS event is all about.

02-09-2006	#10
TommyL Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 204	Re: Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? If you repaint the LT-5 in the factory paint just to freshen or "restore" it, you shold not be affected by NCRS judging unless you are going for the total original "survivor class". If you were to powder coat the engine in a different color or alter it in anyway you WILL loose points. My advise is: If you plan on having your car judged and want to maintain a so called "perfect" NCRS car, Leave it alone and keep it as original as possible...dont change anything if you dont have to. That is what NCRS is all about ORIGINALITY! NCRS Will check parts and #s on your car you didnt even know about. They will comb through it and find alot of point deductions unless you do your homework. One item that I can see almost everyone loosing points on is the battery-very few if any of us have the original battery. This type of judging is not for everyone...it is possible for a team of judges to inspect your car for an hour +. As i said in CF you should get the newest NCRS Judging Manual 1990-1991 to get an idea of what they look for and then you will have a good idea of what an NCRS event is all about. Last edited by TommyL; 02-09-2006 at 12:08 PM.