Thanks Mike for the comments. I'd be curious any details you can provide. This is/ was a driven car that I'm moving toward concours driven without taking it completely apart and off line. You should have seen the underside a couple of years ago. I'm trying to make incremental progress. I'm guessing I'll get to a point where I'll have to pull the engine and transmission but I'm not there yet.
Thanks again
David
Thanks for clarification. A lot of times these builds are full frame off endeavours which is why I was curious about your car as it did not appear to be that type of project. Are you still driving the car while doing the work?
Since your car will be a driven class car you may want to get a copy of the MCA judging class manual and use that as a guide to your restoration and adjust accordingly. IMO if that is the class you will be judged in, then build it specifically for that class and not for a thoroughbred class. The judging guide outlines what is judged in each class. Then focus on the judged items and continue to enjoy your car. In a lot of cases the cars discussed here are thoroughbred class cars, and the level of detail generally requires a full rotisserie restoration to achieve a high scoring car imo.
OCCASIONAL DRIVEN & DAILY DRIVEN MUSTANG RULES
Cars in these classes will be judged for workmanship, cleanliness and condition only. Cars in
these classes will NOT be judged on authenticity.
Undercarriages will be inspected at Classification. Occasional Driven Class and Daily
Driven Class undercarriage MAY be detailed to or near Concours Standards, so as to
encourage owners to eventually move to the Concours or Modified classes.
Engine compartments and undercarriages will be judged only on Occasional Driven cars.
Undercarriage may be clean but must show evidence of street use.
Daily Driven Class MUST have engine compartments closed. Undercarriages will NOT be
judged.
Replacement parts should be stock, OEM or similar aftermarket. Cars in these classes are
expected to have aftermarket parts. For Daily Driver Class: Tires MUST show evidence of
street use or owner must present proof of recent purchase within the last six (6) months.
Modifications: Cars with modifications will be evaluated during classification to determine if
they will be eligible for occasional / daily driven classes. Good workmanship applies when
replacing tires, hub caps, etc., Occasional Driven Class and Daily Driven Class - Spare
tire and rim are not required to match.
For Daily Driven Class only, interior must show evidence of daily use. A car with a newly
installed interior will not be disqualified from the Daily Driver Class if the rest of the
requirements are met.
For Daily Driven Class only: Exterior paint must show daily driving wear and tear (minor
chips, dings, scratches, etc.). A range of wear in the Occasional Driven Class would be to
near flawless to minimal wear; for Daily Driven Class, minimal wear to well enjoyed. A
freshly painted car will be accepted in Daily Driven Class if the rest of the requirements are
met.
Daily Driven Class classMUST be the owners primary transportation to qualify for
this class.
