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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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Do the experts on the forum think this will pass NCRS?

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What do you mean by "pass"; items are graded in two areas, originality and condition, a repro part will "pass" but take a "hit" on originality....there are more nuances to that as well...that's the basics..?

If you think a judge won't spot a repro, you're wrong...I took a hit on mine (but have the original wheel in storage).

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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 08:11 AM
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You've asked he wrong question.

There is no such thing as "Pass" in the NCRS rules. It's a matrix system. Frankie is correct. The judges will spot a reproduction from 6 yards away.

I still use my original.



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Do you guys know if anyone restores them?
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I know that Richard does C1 wheels, he may do C2 wheels:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1578958433

It ain't cheap. You seem to be a novice with the judging deal but here is a major tip to keep your sanity... You need to develop a "cost-per-point" philosophy. PURELY EXAMPLES but say you spend $650 to get an original, restored wheel when it might have only cost you a few originality points out of 4500 total; that $650 might have bought you some other original parts that impose MUCH greater point 'hits' than that...
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
I know that Richard does C1 wheels, he may do C2 wheels:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1578958433

It ain't cheap. You seem to be a novice with the judging deal but here is a major tip to keep your sanity... You need to develop a "cost-per-point" philosophy. PURELY EXAMPLES but say you spend $650 to get an original, restored wheel when it might have only cost you a few originality points out of 4500 total; that $650 might have bought you some other original parts that impose MUCH greater point 'hits' than that...
Thanks Frankie-- Good advice, I get it!!!
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