Old school national concours, When women had long legs & judges actually touched cars! |
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Old school national concours, When women had long legs & judges actually touched cars! |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 9 2012, 08:35 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Found these pics today from the Reston Parade (1989). Remember fondly when the longest/skinny fingers helped prep the car & the longer fingers of the judges ruled. Judges were actually encouraged to dig in & find filth! Though not in these pics, Jon Lowe had the fingers of a pianist & could reach into places that no one else could even get close to.
We did terribly at this event, finishing 0.3 points behind the winner (Cole Scrogham). Shouldn't have worn A008R's for the autocross. I loved those forms of competition & really wish PCA would come back to earth. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Tom_T |
Dec 9 2012, 08:42 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice!
Long skinny fingers still rule in Zone 8, but the tires won't get you gigged anymore since originality is gone at region & zone levels. With all my traveling this year, I could only judge 4 or 5 CdEs in Z8. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) PS - lots more 914s back then too. We're lucky to get 2-3 now. Merry & Happy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Tom /////// |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 9 2012, 08:54 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Nice! Long skinny fingers still rule in Zone 8, but the tires won't get you gigged anymore since originality is gone at region & zone levels. With all my traveling this year, I could only judge 4 or 5 CdEs in Z8. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) PS - lots more 914s back then too. We're lucky to get 2-3 now. Merry & Happy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Tom /////// Tom. The best to you & yours! |
tod914 |
Dec 9 2012, 10:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Great photos Pat! Car looks fantastic. Same thoughts as Tom. Look at all those teeners participating. They all look equally as nice. Question; were you asked to turn the wheels durning judging?
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Tom_T |
Dec 10 2012, 04:21 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanx Pat!
Guy in lower left in Pat's pic below - this where I usually get assigned on Full Concours - undercarriage engine or opposite - if not Engine Compartment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-5765-1355107085_thumb.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 10 2012, 07:46 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Great photos Pat! Car looks fantastic. Same thoughts as Tom. Look at all those teeners participating. They all look equally as nice. Question; were you asked to turn the wheels durning judging? As I recall, yes. To make it easier for the front suspension judge. This was a really tough concours. All the cars on the line were prepped amd ready - toughest one I've been in! My recollection is that 0.9 points separated first from fourth! The good old days! |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 10 2012, 07:48 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Thanx Pat! Guy in lower left in Pat's pic below - this where I usually get assigned on Full Concours - undercarriage engine or opposite - if not Engine Compartment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-5765-1355107085_thumb.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) That's tough duty. I can get down still, but getting back up requires grunts, scream and GD's. I hate getting old. |
JawjaPorsche |
Dec 11 2012, 09:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Amen to that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Thanx Pat! Guy in lower left in Pat's pic below - this where I usually get assigned on Full Concours - undercarriage engine or opposite - if not Engine Compartment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-5765-1355107085_thumb.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) That's tough duty. I can get down still, but getting back up requires grunts, scream and GD's. I hate getting old. |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 11 2012, 07:30 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Those headlight motors look like chrome... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Pat Garvey |
Dec 11 2012, 09:22 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Yeah, went a little overgoard with Simichrome. Didn't hurt me but I've left them go back to the oxidized pot metal since then. Simichrome is great stuff for removing crud from any metal....in moderation. |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Dec 18 2012, 07:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Found these pics today from the Reston Parade (1989). Uh, Pat, in the interests of accuracy, didn't the 1989 Parade occur in Traverse City Michigan and the Reston (Va.) Parade happened way back in 1979? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Paul |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Dec 18 2012, 07:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Here is Pat's car in 1979 at the Reston Parade Concours with his "entourage" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Pat Garvey |
Dec 18 2012, 08:47 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
You are correct about the venue.
I sometimes get them all mixed up. Regardless, the numerus ladies surrounding me got a kick out of my donkey impression. For good reason. You will pay for this!!!!!! |
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