Question about judging

[Anthony C.]

ADB46B50-3B3C-4E91-A98E-65EDB534EBA3.jpgHi getting prepared to have my 75 judged in a couple of weeks was just wondering is this hood insulation correct ? I bought the judging manual and I believe it is correct but not sure .. any input will be appreciated thanks

[Brian D.]

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Hey Anthony,
Welcome to the hobby!
Manual lists the retainers as a black phosphate finish. Yours seem pretty bright; however,
the manual's photo also shows retainers to be brighter than the "black phosphate" wording suggests.
The insulation's cut and other attributes seem to be TFP (typical factory production).

[Anthony C.]

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Hey Anthony,<br />
Welcome to the hobby!<br />
Manual lists the retainers as a black phosphate finish. Yours seem pretty bright; however,<br />
the manual's photo also shows retainers to be brighter than the &quot;black phosphate&quot; wording suggests.<br />
The insulation's cut and other attributes seem to be TFP (typical factory production).

[Leonard M.]

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Here are pictures from a 1974 survivor.
DSCF4973.jpglarry shinoda.jpg

[Jimmy P.]

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Anthony,
Yes, your hood Insulation is correct, and in great like new condition. Consider yourself very lucky to have one in that condition. These molded pads were correct for 73-75 hoods. All reproductions sold for these cars is just a flat piece of Fiberglass without the molded impressions. As for the retainers...I agree with Brian that black phosphate might not be the correct term, however, they were darker in appearance on some of the cars we looked at for the 73-74 revision and 75-77 revision and also lighter like yours. You should be fine with that pad

[Anthony C.]

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Thank you Jimmy i appreciate it ..

[Patrick H.]

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I agree with Brian that black phosphate might not be the correct term, however, they were darker in appearance on some of the cars we looked at for the 73-74 revision and 75-77 revision and also lighter like yours. You should be fine with that pad

I redid some for a 1975 in zinc phosphate, and they look very correct compared to the original finish. This would be a lighter color, like what is shown in the photos.

Earlier years might be manganese phosphate, which is darker.

[Anthony C.]

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I redid some for a 1975 in zinc phosphate, and they look very correct compared to the original finish. This would be a lighter color, like what is shown in the photos.

Earlier years might be manganese phosphate, which is darker.

thanks pat .. my build date was january of 75

[Rick C.]

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1975.jpg1975 600 mile

[Anthony C.]

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[ATTACH=CONFIG]113911[/ATTACH]1975 600 mile

wow Rick 600 miles !! From getting other opinions and seeing yours I think mine is correct .. Is your car a NCRS top-flight award winner

[Rick C.]

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wow Rick 600 miles !! From getting other opinions and seeing yours I think mine is correct .. Is your car a NCRS top-flight award winner

This is Brad Hillhouse's 1975 from the Texas Regional last weekend.

[Brian D.]

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Anthony,
Yes, Brad Hillhouse did receive a Top Flight at the TX Lonestar Regional.

[Anthony C.]

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This is Brad Hillhouse's 1975 from the Texas Regional last weekend.

Yes I have spoken to brad on a couple of other corvette websites. Beautiful car Thanks Rick

[Anthony C.]

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Anthony,
Yes, Brad Hillhouse did receive a Top Flight at the TX Lonestar Regional.

That is great he deserves it. I am going on the 6th for top flight 🤞