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Bob/AZ · 07-05-2010, 01:04 PM

There were two cars in our fourth parade in the "vintage car" class, my 1930 Town Sedan and a Shay replica roadster. The Shay got the prize!

Ford46 · 07-05-2010, 03:23 PM

Unfortunately that seems to be the way it goes, people vote for color or some gimmick rather than the correct vehicle., JMHO.

Jim Parker Toronto · 07-05-2010, 03:39 PM

I sure would have voted for the Town Sedan, it shows you that people don't know what they are looking at. I would protest as the Shay should be licensed as a new car, (1979?) and not as an antique. Ask them to check the registration next time.

Ray64 · 07-05-2010, 03:54 PM

Shameful SHAY if you ask me RAY

Bruce Adams · 07-05-2010, 05:39 PM

I would ask the parade organizers, AND THE SHAY OWNER, about the definition of VINTAGE particularly as pertains to a 1979-1980 car, and HOW the Shay owner would accept the prize..

wardkew · 07-05-2010, 08:23 PM

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Here, Here! The guys with the plastic cars should be in the class with the Bradley GTs and Gazelles.

Chris in WNC · 07-06-2010, 10:08 AM

agree with all the above statements, however, many Shay owners seem to truly believe they have a "Model A".

as to the "People's Choice " award, I always call that the "Red Convertible" award.

Earle · 07-06-2010, 11:59 AM

In my opinion, it's a little demeaning in "peoples' choice judging" to have to be at the mercy of a crowd of folks who just stopped by to see the "pretty cars" and don't have the slightest idea of what they're looking at.

Oh well, we like to have the public look at our cars and enjoy them. We're big enough to just swallow our pride and let them have fun and feel like ther're "participating".

The "Red Convertible Award"....well said. - or the glitziest hot rod...

A Shay over a REAL Model A?! Is there no justice in this world?...

Ron/IA · 07-06-2010, 03:06 PM

This is one of many reasons I absolutely refuse to enter my A in a car show. I know I am being very hard about this, but I would just as soon see all car judging of this type outlawed.

With that said; when a person puts long hours and skinned knuckles into a restoration, they want to have recognition for that work. And they should be recognized. I will never have the opportunity to build a fine point car, but those that do; I encourage them to enter MARC and MAFCA events. With the judging standards, and the judging procedures used; it is as near to perfect judging wise as can be had. Judging will never be perfect because of the human factor, but at least the two organizations keep trying. This is strictly my opinion only.

Old182 · 07-06-2010, 05:56 PM

You obviously have our vote, Bob. My car was restored 22 years ago by and for amateurs from a real basket case. I know what it is and other Model Aers know what it is - a piece of American history saved from the junk yard and making smiles everywhere it goes. Stick with it!

07-05-2010, 01:04 PM	#1
Bob/AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville, North Carolina Posts: 117	Fourth parade There were two cars in our fourth parade in the "vintage car" class, my 1930 Town Sedan and a Shay replica roadster. The Shay got the prize!

07-05-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
Ford46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern, MA Posts: 434	Re: Fourth parade Unfortunately that seems to be the way it goes, people vote for color or some gimmick rather than the correct vehicle., JMHO.

07-05-2010, 03:39 PM	#3
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Fourth parade I sure would have voted for the Town Sedan, it shows you that people don't know what they are looking at. I would protest as the Shay should be licensed as a new car, (1979?) and not as an antique. Ask them to check the registration next time.

07-05-2010, 03:54 PM	#4
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Re: Fourth parade Shameful SHAY if you ask me RAY

07-05-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Fourth parade I would ask the parade organizers, AND THE SHAY OWNER, about the definition of VINTAGE particularly as pertains to a 1979-1980 car, and HOW the Shay owner would accept the prize..

07-05-2010, 08:23 PM	#6
wardkew Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 78	Re: Fourth parade Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here, Here! The guys with the plastic cars should be in the class with the Bradley GTs and Gazelles.

07-06-2010, 10:08 AM	#7
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: Fourth parade agree with all the above statements, however, many Shay owners seem to truly believe they have a "Model A". as to the "People's Choice " award, I always call that the "Red Convertible" award.

07-06-2010, 11:59 AM	#8
Earle Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 240	Re: Fourth parade In my opinion, it's a little demeaning in "peoples' choice judging" to have to be at the mercy of a crowd of folks who just stopped by to see the "pretty cars" and don't have the slightest idea of what they're looking at. Oh well, we like to have the public look at our cars and enjoy them. We're big enough to just swallow our pride and let them have fun and feel like ther're "participating". The "Red Convertible Award"....well said. - or the glitziest hot rod... A Shay over a REAL Model A?! Is there no justice in this world?...

07-06-2010, 03:06 PM	#9
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: Fourth parade This is one of many reasons I absolutely refuse to enter my A in a car show. I know I am being very hard about this, but I would just as soon see all car judging of this type outlawed. With that said; when a person puts long hours and skinned knuckles into a restoration, they want to have recognition for that work. And they should be recognized. I will never have the opportunity to build a fine point car, but those that do; I encourage them to enter MARC and MAFCA events. With the judging standards, and the judging procedures used; it is as near to perfect judging wise as can be had. Judging will never be perfect because of the human factor, but at least the two organizations keep trying. This is strictly my opinion only. __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

07-06-2010, 05:56 PM	#10
Old182 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 222	Re: Fourth parade You obviously have our vote, Bob. My car was restored 22 years ago by and for amateurs from a real basket case. I know what it is and other Model Aers know what it is - a piece of American history saved from the junk yard and making smiles everywhere it goes. Stick with it!