SAAC Forum

Quote from: J_Speegle on September 29, 2018, 04:38:31 PM
This is also a great time to remind owners/builders that NOS does not always mean - like original assembly line parts - since often they are not one in the same as this one example shows. Spending the extra money to purchase NOS parts is not always the easy button to success and anyone considering these parts should ask for pictures, details and compare what is offered to real assembly line parts installed on the cars originally.

Jeff, If you buy Nos Ford Parts that were produced in the same era as the car you are using them on you get assembly line date code correct parts. If you buy Ford service parts made 30 years after the car was made you may not get assembly line parts. There were thousands of Nos Ford parts made identical to the assembly line parts that Ford parts and service sold for decades after the cars were built. If the parts are in FoMoCo or Autolite box's the parts will most often  be concours correct. If the box is current look closely! I've restored 50+ Mustang & Shelby's with nos date code correct brake hoses over the past 30 years. Correct parts are available , just not in reproduction catalogs. Don't be fooled that all nos parts are not concours date code correct!

Quote from: Special Ed on September 01, 2018, 08:29:04 AM
1969 shelby fastback slop grey parts  metal package tray (if non fold down seat) battery tray,pair shock tower braces, pair outer coil spring snubber braces,hood latch support,pair small lower fender channel outer braces.  NPD sells slop paint in a can.

The above items were dipped rather than spayed for correct original appearance.

Doug , It's called the unrestored class. Original paint is a requirement! The 3rd class , the most important class. Unfortunately not many cars left with original paint. Most Clubs try to have guidelines to meet the 3 concours classes.

Quote from: Bigfoot on March 13, 2018, 05:31:25 PM

Quote from: tesgt350 on March 13, 2018, 12:35:49 PM
How can a Car that has been repainted a different color from Factory be Concours?  Even a Car that was painted back the same color from Factory but Clear Coated shouldn't be in Concours.  Concours is Cars that are 100% Factory Correct.

I don't think a clear coat on an otherwise perfect car should matter. And it never has btw.
If the judges want to deduct for that then maybe treated like non confirming exhaust or shifter boot etc. we cant go down the road or clear vs not.
Why?
I tell you...
Because take a look a the Wimbledon  white cars.
Are they all the same color?........

B/C paint is not an issue if applied in a manner to replicate factory appearing orange peel. The desired appearance can be achieved with single stage or B/C by skilled painters. Not everyone likes orange peel or concours in general, its a choice.