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mrsprite said:
... Seems a little ridiculous to lose points in a show because you didn't bring a fire extinguisher...
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Agreed. I think concours judging sets the high bar for judging "standards" (oxymoron) and there if you carry a fire extinguisher AND THE CAR DIDN'T LEAVE THE FACTORY WITH IT or it is not a DEALER INSTALLED option, you have to remove it to be judged.

Read the fine print...next time you may have to have an obscure particular type of fire extinguisher...available from a single source...the show chairman.

Ray
 
Fire Extinguishers are a safety item and are required at a lot of shows sponsored by clubs with a national affiliation. This is what the judging rules for the AACA (Antique Automobile Association of America) Judging Rules Say:

"4. FAILURE TO HAVE AN APPROVED
FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESULTS IN DIS-
QUALIFICATION. The fire extinguisher
must be UL approved or equivalent
and fully charged. The minimum for all
vehicles is a UL Type 1-A: 5-B:C. The
extinguisher need not be permanently
mounted, but must be clearly visible
and readily available."

Few if any shows deduct for safety items (seat belts for instance).

Marv J
 
Well, if they're gonna deduct for not having a fire extinguisher then they damned well better decuct for having MGB/C chromed wire wheels on an MG TF!
 
The point I was trying to make is that fire extinguishers are a safety item, not a show item. It's unusual to lose points instead of being disqualified. I wouldn't be surprised if it's an insurance company requirement.

Marv J
 
Well they were not hard over but next time I will not take the chance and funny thing. They did ask were the trunk was. Hehe.
 
I painted mine with Rustoleum hammertone paint; they came out pretty nice. I sanded them down, primed, masked off the grille, and sprayed them. I then painted the grille with an artist's brush and aluminum paint.
 
jlaird said:
Well they were not hard over but next time I will not take the chance and funny thing. They did ask were the trunk was. Hehe.
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Jack, you shoulda said the extinguisher was way back in the trunk...way back...wanna crawl in and look? :devilgrin:
 
He might have to bring one of them home if they got stuck looking for it.
 
Steve, those air filters are lovely, you did a super job. Hope I can do as well.

They look just as I remember from years ago.
 
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