There have been a number of enquiries re our judging.

First of all, this is NOT a Concourse judging event where every nut, bolt, hose or upholstery must be as it left the Ford assembly line.  This is because there are far too many vehicle types to find experts for all the models in each category.

The judges will be looking for any defects or blemishes that can be found. No points are allocated or deducted for additional chrome or modifications, i.e. a well presented set of painted wheels with caps or trim will be rated equally with a well-presented set of mags or chrome wheels. Likewise, a painted rocker cover in good condition will receive the same points as a chrome rocker cover in similar condition. Braided wire looms receive no more points than a good set of original wiring.

As this is an open air show, NO penalty or loss of points will be given for airborne dust on day.

Judges are looking for the cleanest, straightest and best presented vehicle with the least amount of blemishes.

No judges will judge their own vehicles or the vehicles of fellow Club members because of potential & perceived bias. In reality, a judge (who may own a Falcon in the show) may be allocated to judge Model A's etc. The Chief Judge will not have any vehicle in show being judged.

We are often asked for the points results to see where a particular vehicle may have lost points. We have NEVER done this in the history of the ALL FORD DAY as this would cause more problems than one could imagine. The Committee believes that most owners know the faults in their vehicles.

The Judges will be asked to check five areas on each vehicle.

1. Externals & Paint:

Externals:   Chrome, lights, wipers, wheels, caps and trims (mags, nuts and centerpieces), bumpers grill, glass, mirrors and any modification or extras.

Paint:          Gloss, dry spots, runs, chips and crazing etc.

2. Body & Boot (Regardless of paint Condition)

Body: Dents, rippled or wavy panels, rust, under paint scratching, panel fit and alignment.

Boot: General condition of the boot area, spare wheel and everything displayed, check for any visible rust.

3. Interior & Trim:

Seats, carpets, floor mats, dash. Hood lining and door trims (looking for any blemishes inside the car)

4. Mechanical condition:

General cleanliness and any obvious mechanical defects.
(eg. Tyres, bad oil leaks, loose components exhaust and fuel Systems)

5. Engine Bay:

General condition and cleanliness, paint and chrome condition, all hoses wiring, cooling system and all fixtures  and fittings.

To assist the judging process, please open your bonnet and boot
prior to the commencement of judging.  Judging will commence at 10.00am.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL VEHICLES BEING JUDGED.
ENJOY YOUR DAY AND THANK YOU FOR COMING.

Categories for the 2012 Event


The organising committee of the ALL FORD DAY - SA are pleased to announce the Judging categories for the 2012 event.
The Categories have changed slightly from previous years.
The categories as decided by the Organising Committee of 2012 are:
1. Best ford on the Day
2. Best presented Club or Group
3. Blue Ribbon (pre 1979)
4. Blue Ribbon (1979 Onwards)
5. Crowd Pleaser (judged by the attending spectators)
Model Categories:
6. Best Falcon XK-XP
7. Best Falcon XR-XT
8. Best Falcon XW-XY
9. Best Falcon XA-XC
10. Best Falcon XD-XF
11. Best Falcon EA-EL
12. Best Falcon AU-BA-BF
13. Best Falcon FG
14. Best GT Falcon XR-XY
15. Best GT Falcon XA-XB
16. Best GT Falcon EB-EL
17. Best GT/GTP/GTE BA-FG
18. Best Tickford (non-GT)
19. Best FPV (non GT)
20. Best Falcon Coupe / Cobra / Landau
21. Best Mustang 64-66
22. Best Mustang 67-70
23. Best Mustang 71 onwardss
24. Best Thunderbird
25. Best F Series / Commercial / SUV
26. Best Fairlane / Galaxy / LTD
27. Best Customline / Victoria
28. Best Model T
29. Best Model A
30. Best Early Side Valve
31. Best 8 & 10HP Side Valve
32. Best Anglia / Prefect
33. Best Capri
34. Best Cortina
35. Best Escort
36. Best Focus / Fiesta
37. Best Sports Car - Pantera / GT40 / AC Cobra
38. Best Zephyr / Zodiac / Consul
39. Best Hot Rod - Ford Powered
40. Best Non Category (not eligible for other classification)
41. Best Original / Un-restored (pre 1979)
42. Best Ute (Pre 1979)
43. Best Ute (1979-onwards)
The organising committee encourage people to enter vehicles for judging in the 2012 event.