Barry, VTR Judges are instructed to allow the next size up, 165 tires as stock on Spitfires since the 155's are extremely hard to find. 165's are also allowed on TR2's & TR3's for the same reason. Chrome wire wheels are considered period equipment since they were available from dealers. The wheels should have the correct number of spokes for the model with the following exception: TR2's & TR3's are allowed 60 spokes instead of 48 for safety reasons. Overdrive on a non-overdrive Triumph is allowed since one could buy an overdrive conversion kit from the dealer. The rest of the items you mentioned would receive deduction if you were showing your Spitfire in Showroom stock. If you were showing in Modified (Touring or Prepared) no deductions would be taken for originality and the items would be judged for quality only. One possible exception could be the steering wheel if you could document it as a period piece. Not sure about the Lecarra. Hope this Helps, Feel free to contact me off list for any other questions. Cheers, Darrell Floyd VTR Chief Judge 70 Spitfire MK3 Modified Prepared 76 Spitfire 1500 Showroom Stock In a message dated 3/2/2009 8:36:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
We thought we would try this venue since it would be the first time we would be able to attend. We have what we think is a fairly decent car for this year, that should do fair (at least we think), but would we be dinged for the 165/70 tires (instead of 155s) on chrome spoke (vs. painted) rims, Chrome plated air cleaner, Lecarra steering wheel, alloy valve cover, or overdrive on a car that originally didnt have one? Some of these items could be changed relatively easily but others (like the overdrive or wheels) would be expensive and require a lot of work Something I'm not really willing to do for only one judging event - So how heavy handed are the rules?? Would this be considered a modified?? Certainly many (if not all) of these things were considered period aftermarket items are those OK? **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html [email protected] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires http://www.team.net/archive
