Hey kind of new here, have been reading for a quite a while however just recently registered. Anyway was wondering if some of you could give insight to Bloomington Gold. I have a 1993 convertible 30k miles all-original. Is it worthy of a Gold Cert.? What if any prep should I do? I have never attended and I’m wondering what to expect. I think it has a good shot however I am also probably very biased. It’s my car after all. Known flaws, very, very slight wear on drivers bolster, cracking vertical weather strips behind windows, and a few stone chips here and there nothing major. What do you think???

 

You are out of luck for a few years. I believe that only 1985 and older Corvettes are eligible for judging this year. Bring a camera and some cash and your credit cards. There will be lots of things to see and buy. By the way, don't even look sideways at the guy demonstrating his "absorbent cloths" Once he latches onto you it is all over!

 

Not looking at Survivor. Signed up for Gold certification. New 2005 cars are eligible.

 

No one has any information to offer?

 

Yes, any year should be eligible for Gold Certification.
If everything on your Corvette is stock and original, you should have a good chance. Here is a couple of hints:
1. Make the car look just like it came of the assembly line. Clean, Clean, Clean.
2. Take of license plates.
3. Do Not use Armor All or use other cleaners that will make the dash, tires, hoses, other black items in the interior and engine compartment look real shiny. Cars of the assembly line don't have that "Car Show" luster.
4. Glove boxes empty, except for owners manual.
5. No Chrome Valve stem caps. Use black plastic kind.
6. Make sure everything works. They will check everything.
7. Take your spare out. Clean holder and tire to look new. This area gets very dirty.
8. If you can, find out what oil filter came on the car. I'm not sure which one it is, but I believe it is black in color.
9. If you can, take off your inspection stickers on your windshield.
10. Original floor mats.
11. Remove the aftermarket rear license plate holder. I just looked at your pics and noticed this.

I know someone that has a 1987 Coupe with 28,000 miles and it scored a 99.2%.
If your Corvette has 30,000 miles on it and is in great condition, you should be able to get a Gold Certificate.
Hope this helps
Rik
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Hey, Thanks. I knew the aftermarket plate frame had to go. But are you saying the plate should go as well? Should the original black plate holder go on empty? Also in regard to the owners manual would that include the zippered black leather book with video?

 

Yes, the original license plate holder should go on empty.
Not sure of the black leather book and video. If I had to guess, this was a dealer option, not a assembly line option, so I would leave it out.
Good Luck and have fun at Bloomington Gold
Rik

 

Rik, Thanks for the info.
Anybody else? Would like to receive several opinions/tips.
Help me out please.

 

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