I received my score sheet from the Nats. Out of a possible 200 point I scored 177. It was the typical areas. I was shocked I lost so many points int he engine compartment and interior. I'll run through them and the list might get ya'll a better idea what they are looking for. I'll post my scores after the number possible.
I'll just quote this part.
judges are to consider quality and cleanliness for the following areas. No points can be awarded for convertble top, trunk, windows, or engine if not available for inspection. Full points are to be given for spare tire on 3rd and 4th gen (cover does not have to be removed) Non GM maintanance items are allowed. Three minor changes are allowed in stock classes before deductions. ( My muffler and exhaust tips but i did make sure to install the factory radio before going up) To assist owner, please underline any items deducted for dirt, and circle those which were deducted for quailty, fit , finish. Use blank lines for addition comments.
Exterior
Body: straightness, alignment, fit 15pts 15
Paint: quality, chips,match 15pts 13
Trim: bumpers, moldings,emblems
grill, headights,markers,tail-lights 10pts 7
Roof: vinyl,paint,conv. 5pts 3
Glass: chipped, scratched 5pts 4
Sub Total 50pts 42
Undercarriage
Front: suspension,oil pan,transmission
brake and fuel lines 10pts 7
Rear: tank,springs,lines,rear brake
and fuel lines 10pts 7
Sub Total 20pts 14
Trunk
Floor: paint, mat carpet, underseats 10pts 10
Lid: hinges tail light housings, wiring 5pts 5
Accessories: jack spare, clamp 5pts 5
Sub Total 20pts 20
Hmmm. the judges found no junk in My trunk. LOL
Engine Compartment
Block,valve covers, air cleaner, coils, carbs/injectors
dist. plugs, wires 20pts 19
Firewall,washer motor, heater box 5pts 5
Belts, hoses, clamps, wiring harness 5pts 5
Exhaust manifolds, headers, AC 5pts 3
Rad support, rad, horns, rear of grill 5pts 4
Inner fenders, battery, underside of hood 5 pts 3
Sub Total 45pts 39
Interior
Seats & Upholstery, console, shifter 20 pts 18
Floor:carpet,mats,under dash pedals 5pts 3
Doors: door panels, sills, hinges, jambs, kick panels, quarter trim uphoulstery 10pts 7
Dash:Pad,panels,radio,controls, lighter 5 pts 5
Headliner, conv bows, package tray 5pts 5
Sub Total 45 pts 38
Wheels
Wheels, caps,trim rings, mags 10 pts 9
Tires 8 pts 8
Inner fenders 2pts 2
Sub Total 20pts 19
Wow after looking at this closely, I have discovered a problem. Maybe I really wasn't a 1st place winner at the Nats. It seems they added my points wrong. I actually only scored a 172. Now if this was like a lot of other shows I've gone to ( the NMCA events at the Redmen's where they have a lot of "ties" for 1st, 2nd place etc.) the judges sometime seem to believe that two cars even if they didn't score the same number of point, are too close to determine. I'd like to think that. Or maybe i shouldn't have gotten a trophy at all. Hmmmmm.
