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Ok boys and girls here is what you will be judged on during the truck show.
CAR # - Self explanatory
CLASS - Alpha designation (A, B, G, EE, etc.)
OWNER - Owner's name
YR - Year of the truck
COLOR - Color of the truck
MODEL – F250 F350 Etc
MILES - Current odometer reading
INTERIOR (Max. 5 points each)
SEATS - Judges will be looking for wear, rips and stains in
upholstery. They will also look at the condition of the foam seat
cushions to see if they are deformed or collapsed.
CARPET/FLOOR MATS - Any significant wear, stains, dirt or debris
in the floor area will be noted
DASH/DOOR PANELS/CONSOLE - Excessive wear, cracks &
discoloration in vinyl, leather and rubber will reduce points.
CLEANLINESS - Crumbs, dust, food, etc. in crevices are big
offenders here. Grass clippings, mud, sand & dirt also cost points.
PRESENTATION - Car should be presented as if it were in a sales brochure:
Are the seats and seatbacks adjusted evenly? Dash vents and controls lined up? Steering wheel straight? Seat belts twisted up?
Coolers, jackets, and cleaning articles left inside car can cost points!
EXTERIOR (Max. 5 points each)
PAINT/DECALS -Are there any drips, runs, or thin spots in paint finish?
Finish smooth and glossy? If truck has original paint- has factory finish been well-maintained? Have the large nicks, chips and scratches been touched up? Are decals cracked or faded?
Judges will also look at decal placement and for bubbles under decals.
SHEETMETAL/URETHANE/PLASTIC/CHROME - Any dents or scrapes?
Are the facias, bumpers and spoilers cracked, chipped or faded?
Is chrome shiny and smooth? Fit and finish of body components will cost points if extremely poor.
WHEELS/TIRES - Are wheels & tires clean and in good condition?
Do either show signs of curb scrapes? Grease, brake dust, tar
and road grime in crevices cost points. Are tires in good condition and clean?
CLEANLINESS - Get the wax out of the crevices & wipe that big
greasy blob of Armor-All off of the tires!
PRESENTATION - Can the truck easily be viewed from all sides?
Is it clean throughout display so that all areas may be judged?
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (Max. 5 points each)
ENGINE: Is engine paint burned off or discolored?
Grease & oil and rusty components cost points.
BELTS/HOSES/RUBBER/WIRING: Are they clean, serviceable, and
routed well? Any evidence of cracked, frayed hoses or wiring will cost points.
ACCESSORIES: All there and serviceable?
Common problem here is missing A/C compressor.
CLEANLINESS: Does engine bay have nice appearance? If original, are the firewall, engine, accessories and steering/suspension clean and well-preserved?
If modified, were mods well-executed? Is bright metal & chrome polished -
no water spots or corrosion?
PRESENTATION: Everything under hood straight and clean?
Did the owner sweat the details?
OVERALL (Max. 25 points)
OVERALL APPEARANCE: This is a measure of the entire Truck on a
scale from 1 - 25 as opposed to it's separate sections and/or
components. The overall score should be consistent with the
scores in the prior three categories. Is the workmanship,
craftsmanship, maintenance and/or cleanliness of the truck
consistent throughout? Is the truck displayed as if it were being
photographed for the sales brochure? Has the vehicle owner
paid attention to all of the details?
CAR # - Self explanatory
CLASS - Alpha designation (A, B, G, EE, etc.)
OWNER - Owner's name
YR - Year of the truck
COLOR - Color of the truck
MODEL – F250 F350 Etc
MILES - Current odometer reading
INTERIOR (Max. 5 points each)
SEATS - Judges will be looking for wear, rips and stains in
upholstery. They will also look at the condition of the foam seat
cushions to see if they are deformed or collapsed.
CARPET/FLOOR MATS - Any significant wear, stains, dirt or debris
in the floor area will be noted
DASH/DOOR PANELS/CONSOLE - Excessive wear, cracks &
discoloration in vinyl, leather and rubber will reduce points.
CLEANLINESS - Crumbs, dust, food, etc. in crevices are big
offenders here. Grass clippings, mud, sand & dirt also cost points.
PRESENTATION - Car should be presented as if it were in a sales brochure:
Are the seats and seatbacks adjusted evenly? Dash vents and controls lined up? Steering wheel straight? Seat belts twisted up?
Coolers, jackets, and cleaning articles left inside car can cost points!
EXTERIOR (Max. 5 points each)
PAINT/DECALS -Are there any drips, runs, or thin spots in paint finish?
Finish smooth and glossy? If truck has original paint- has factory finish been well-maintained? Have the large nicks, chips and scratches been touched up? Are decals cracked or faded?
Judges will also look at decal placement and for bubbles under decals.
SHEETMETAL/URETHANE/PLASTIC/CHROME - Any dents or scrapes?
Are the facias, bumpers and spoilers cracked, chipped or faded?
Is chrome shiny and smooth? Fit and finish of body components will cost points if extremely poor.
WHEELS/TIRES - Are wheels & tires clean and in good condition?
Do either show signs of curb scrapes? Grease, brake dust, tar
and road grime in crevices cost points. Are tires in good condition and clean?
CLEANLINESS - Get the wax out of the crevices & wipe that big
greasy blob of Armor-All off of the tires!
PRESENTATION - Can the truck easily be viewed from all sides?
Is it clean throughout display so that all areas may be judged?
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (Max. 5 points each)
ENGINE: Is engine paint burned off or discolored?
Grease & oil and rusty components cost points.
BELTS/HOSES/RUBBER/WIRING: Are they clean, serviceable, and
routed well? Any evidence of cracked, frayed hoses or wiring will cost points.
ACCESSORIES: All there and serviceable?
Common problem here is missing A/C compressor.
CLEANLINESS: Does engine bay have nice appearance? If original, are the firewall, engine, accessories and steering/suspension clean and well-preserved?
If modified, were mods well-executed? Is bright metal & chrome polished -
no water spots or corrosion?
PRESENTATION: Everything under hood straight and clean?
Did the owner sweat the details?
OVERALL (Max. 25 points)
OVERALL APPEARANCE: This is a measure of the entire Truck on a
scale from 1 - 25 as opposed to it's separate sections and/or
components. The overall score should be consistent with the
scores in the prior three categories. Is the workmanship,
craftsmanship, maintenance and/or cleanliness of the truck
consistent throughout? Is the truck displayed as if it were being
photographed for the sales brochure? Has the vehicle owner
paid attention to all of the details?