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 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