The other POC thread got too long! I won!!

[1949P17BC]

Thats right, I won Second Place at Maryland with a modfied Car. What Changes, dual carbs, dual exhaust, radial tires, a couple of wrong knobs, tinted windows, carpet, no engine decals, some wrong engine paint, OD, Disc brakes, Dash wood graining a little darker and a terrible oil leak. A point here, a 1/2 point there, 2 here and there. What did I get right, paint, body work, fit, chrome, stainless, options (thats plus 5 points) interior material/colors, wiring etc. The challenge started way back in Charlotte (second annual tale gate party) ( also Gregs 46 and my 49 Coupes with duals is waht got us the three hour private tour of Richard Petty Race Shop) after staying up way too late, BBQ, Bench racing and lying the next morning I was a Judge with Earl Buton. Now he is a purist, but he does appreciate good work and fast plymouths. So as we talked I would play what if I did this how many points would I loose. Game ON! What do the members of the POC and this forum have in common? A strong interest in preserving, talking about and in some cases driving their old mopars. Greg and I have been to all four Tailgate Parties (I need my wing man for Portland, so put some pressure on him) and quite frankly that is the highlight for me. The list of guest is a long one Earl Buton, Bobbi & Merrill Berkheimer, Dave Geise, Wild Bill Eye, Don Coatney, Bloody Knuckles, Tim Adams, The Buskirks, Clif Middleton, Steve Gray, Jim Blackmore just to mention a few. As others have said, you don't have to agree with everything thats done. I guarantee you this, if you pay your money you can get in the show, if you want it judged, you play by the POC rules. If you have your Bulletin On page 31 is my car, third place a pretty stock car, but the tires, exterior paint and interior are clearly not, (both he and I were shocked when we won) page 33 second place had a home made split manifold and some other engine mods and he got second. Thanks for listening

[greg g]

Mark was he the local guy that had the Subaru Blue on his car??? That was a sweety.

[randroid]

1949P17BC,

I don't ever intend to enter my '48 P-15 in any contests and with that said if I ever were to receive some tangible recognition for the work I've put into it I would be pretty happy. My congratulations to you on your win, and may there be many more!

-Randy

[adam_knox]

Congrats! One day I will no longer work weekends and I'll get to enter into shows. Hope you find a good place to hang that silver ribbon!

[P15Mike]

Congrad's Mark ! .... and here i was thinking me showing up brought you your good luck . Also if i didnt tell ya at the show , you do have one nice ride ! Well done and very deserved .

Mike