Semi OT: Should I care?

Seems like a lot of local car shows have their unique interpretations of what "stock" actually means. You need to read the rule book, and make sure other cars in your class follow the rules - just like you did. If you have a question about it, be sure and bring it up early on in the game. For now, just chalk it up as a lesson learned.

Yeah your right. All the other cars in the class were stock. There was a sweet 71 w/ a 429 (real) which took 2nd, a stunning 73 351C 2V Mach 1 (first) and then that "other" car. So much for my Q-code meaning anything. The thing I don't get is that only people showing cars can vote you think they would know what their looking at.

That's a lot of the problem. Car shows are more of a popularity contest than anything else when the contestants vote. Everyone votes for their buddy not the best car. For example I have a friend with a 4x4 Ranger with a 302 that he has built for showing. A few years back he went to a show and lost to an S-10 with rust and miss matched wheels and tires. Of course my friend was from out of town and the other guy was a local in Chevy country.

MadDAWG

The thing I don't get is that is was their first time showing the car! They never owned a Mustang until about three weeks before the show.

Learned my lesson REAL good about local car shows a couple of years ago. I entered my '65 Shelby in a show sponsored by a local Mustang club that I am not a member of. My car finished third, behind cars owned by club members, one a 66 convert and the other a 66 coupe. It wasn't really a surprise as I was told by a friend who was a member that that would most likely happen. At least I had the satisfaction of knowing that my car was worth more than the combined value of most of the cars in the show.

The bitch of it is I am a member. Here's a pic of my car for those who care.