Vintage Certification MCACN 2014

[Verne_Frantz]

I would like to say that it was a privilege to be part of Steve Shauger’s team for the Vintage Certification judging at the MCACN. Everyone on the team had a positive attitude and a dedication to performing the most detailed judging criteria I’ve been exposed to in over 30 years. Steve himself was there until midnight Friday trying to finish all of the underside judging since the cars weren’t allowed to be started on Saturday or Sunday. (TWO lifts next year, Steve).
This program, in my opinion, will continue to grow because it is backed by the most qualified judges for each type of car entered. Unlike a Bloomington Survivor award, (non-Corvette) where judges are picked out of a crowd of warm willing bodies, an award given to a car in this program truly affirms something about the originality of the car. In that way, a car achieving an award through this venue will become invaluable as a reference book on wheels for future restorations.
Again, my hat’s off to Steve, his team and his program which is second to none in validating the originality of a variety of unrestored cars. And it's not only for musclecars.

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[Canuck]

Verne
Well said! I too was honoured to join the Vintage Cert team. It was a great experience not just to evaluate the Oldsmobiles but to view and learn about the other makes as well.
Working along Steve,Brent and his sons,Roger, Verne and Chris plus a few others that I cannot recall names. Chatting with the owners, who were so appreciative of the program.
Thanks Steve and Brent for establishing a fantastic program.
Paul

[Steve Shauger]

I just want to thank everyone who participated in our program. Every car had a story to tell and it was our pleasure to certify each and every car. Although our program is very intense it is very rewarding to both the owners and judges. I want to thank the judges for their tireless efforts, enthusiasm, knowledge and professionalism.

Event Judges:

Frank Badalson
Jim Bodanis
Verne Frantz
Paul Martin
Brett Merryman &amp; Sons's Forest &amp; Brett
Bill Pierce
Steve Shauger
Chris White


<span style="font-weight: bold">MCACN 2014 Vintage Certifications:</span>

1966 Chevelle SS L78 White- Jeff Helms - Awarded Legend
1966 Chevelle SS L78 Black- Jacquie Benthin - Awarded Heritage
1966 Chevelle SS L35 Black- Bill Wente - Awarded Legend
1978 Corvette Pace Car - Dominic Rossi - Awarded Time Capsule
1970 Olds W30 automatic - Mark Bednar - Awarded Legend
1970 Olds W30 4 Spd - Jason Stritesky - Awarded Reference
1969 Z28 - Tony Lucas - Awarded Reference
1963 Impala - Gil Richardson - Awarded Heritage
1969 Nova L78 - Rob Heckman - Awarded Reference
1974 Camaro Z28/LT - Ralph Nitt - Awarded Legend
1971 Cuda 440 six pack - Richard Heidbreder- Awarded Heritage
1970 Hemi Cuda 19k miles - Dave Beem - Awarded Heritage
1970 AAR Cuda - Tony Lucas - Awarded Legend
1971 Corvette - Larry Sachs - Awarded Time Capsule

Heritage Display:

1967 Chevelle SS with fact 488's, with 43 miles
1969 COPO Chevelle
1963 Impala with 11 miles
1967 L35 Pace Car
1967 GTO 400 HO Previously Awarded Heritage
1969 Z28 Burgundy with red stripes

This is an amazing show because of everyone who participates especially Bob and Vicki Ashton. I had a couple of late 12 am nights, but for Bob and Vicki every night is a 1 or 2am night, from the Tuesday before the show to the Monday after.

I've already received applications for 4 cars for next year, so if you're interested please go to the Vintage website at:
www.vintagecertification.com (http://www.vintagecertification.com) and learn more about our program and download an application.

As always what makes this hobby great is meeting new friends and reminiscing with old ones....

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas.

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[tom406]

For those wondering what the award categories signify:

Vintage Certifications are divided into five divisions:

Vintage Time Capsule - Vehicles that are 95+% unrestored in all reference areas
Vintage Legend - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in all reference areas..
Vintage Heritage - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in four reference areas.
Vintage Legacy - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in three reference areas
Vintage Reference - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in at least one reference area.

[Steve Shauger]

Vintage Certification Pictures. Pictured below is the 11.8 mile 63 Impala from the Lambrecht Auction

[Steve Shauger]

Jeff Helms Certified Legend

[Steve Shauger]

Tony Lucas Certified Legend

[Steve Shauger]

Rob Heckman Certified Reference

[Steve Shauger]

Bob Hines Certified Heritage

[Steve Shauger]

Dave Beem Certified Heritage

[Steve Shauger]

Jason Stritesky Certified Reference

[Steve Shauger]

Richard Heidbreder Certified Heritage. Pictured on the lift with Frank Badalson inspecting underbody.

[Steve Shauger]

Larry Sachs Certified Time Capsule

[Steve Shauger]

Ralph Nitt Certified Legend

[Steve Shauger]

Gil Richardson Certified Heritage

[Steve Shauger]

Bill Wente Certified Legend

[Steve Shauger]

Jacquie Benthin Certified Legacy

[Steve Shauger]

Jeff Helms Certified Legend

[Steve Shauger]

Mark Bednar Certified Legend

[Steve Shauger]

Vintage Certification area.

[Steve Shauger]

Jeff Helms 43 mile 1967 SS, L34 Race Car

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969l78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great article in Muscle Car Review today about this great program. Thanks again for all the hard work you all put in!!!! Glad to have the nova certified! </div></div>

Well thank you Rob. You have a spectacular car, but what was better was seeing you with your young son participating and enjoying the event.

As far as the article all I can say is wow the coverage is very much appreciated. The team we had at this event did an outstanding job, and the cars and owners were over the top. It kind of funny 15 + years ago Brett and I started discussing this concept and look how it has evolved and grown. What's also amazing is after 15 years it's still going and each event feels like the first. Our program has no egos, and we all do it for the passion we have for the cars and hobby. We have an exceptional team of judges that made this event the best we've had:

Event Judges:

Frank Badalson
Jim Bodanis
Verne Frantz
Paul Martin
Brett Merryman &amp; Sons's Forest &amp; Brett
Bill Pierce
Steve Shauger
Chris White

Next year is really shaping up. How about for starters: 4k mile LS6 Chevelle, 15k mile COPO, Orig owner 65 SS Impala L78, Hemi Super Bee, Boss 429, Twin time capsule 69 Z28's.

[GTO_DON]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jeff Helms 43 mile 1967 SS, L34 Race Car </div></div>
Didn't this car get bought off craigslist up in Pennsylvania?

[Hawkeye]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GTO_DON</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jeff Helms 43 mile 1967 SS, L34 Race Car </div></div>
Didn't this car get bought off craigslist up in Pennsylvania? </div></div>

Yes, out of Easton, PA.