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Old Oct 26, 2020 | 09:10 PM
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In a relatively small show using outside judges, does a display of an 1981 original owners manual, an original 1981 Corvette specific GM service manual, an original bill of sale and a 1981 AIM manual displayed under the back glass of an '81 coupe affect judges decisions in any way?
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Old Oct 26, 2020 | 10:51 PM
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In a relatively small show using outside judges, does a display of an 1981 original owners manual, an original 1981 Corvette specific GM service manual, an original bill of sale and a 1981 AIM manual displayed under the back glass of an '81 coupe affect judges decisions in any way?
It’s up to the judge. If it were me, I’d like the original owners manual and the bill of sale shown.

I do not think the service manual or AIM would add anything to the display.

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Originally Posted by vettebuyer6369
It’s up to the judge. If it were me, I’d like the original owners manual and the bill of sale shown.

I do not think the service manual or AIM would add anything to the display.

I like to see what was shipped with the vehicle rather than what could be picked later for a price and published elsewhere. While revealing, even Dealer Invoices that can be purchased from the GM heritage center are not impressive...buildhsheets are.
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There has been more than a few cars to lose their original documents at a car show or cruise in...
To counter a loss such as this many people make high quality color photo copies of the paperwork and documentation to display with the car - LEAVING the ORIGINALS SAFE AT HOME.
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More perfume in my opinion.
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More perfume in my opinion.
lol you can dress it up but as my old man says it's still a plastic pig...
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Old Nov 2, 2020 | 02:38 PM
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Well at least HE HAS THE MANUALS! lol.

I've judged a few shows....You know what makes me take points OFF????

Trophies.... who gives a #$%^!!!!!!! (color me substantially UNIMPRESSED).

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