Thanks to all for your response.
The day started out fine at Campbelltown where I live then as I got closer to Eastern creek the fog was as thick as pea soup.
I got there around 8am, an hour to wipe the car down.
The judges started to inspect under all the cars, inside, outside, under the bonnets, and guards. I was standing near by when they ask me a few questions about the car, they knew a lot about the old Holdens thats for sure especially DR Terry.But the other judges were not sure about my black steering box and the engine coloured fuel lines, I told the judge's that the car had only 34000 original miles on the clock and I can't believe that the first owner would pull the steering box out and paint it black because when I got it in its original condition I assured them it was black and that the fuel and vacuum lines were the same colour as the engine, I was hopping they believed me.
All of us in the concourse area had Two laps of the circuit then it was the presentations.
After the conversation with the judges I just felt it wasn't my day,
Then my name was called out for first place in the 1951 to 1960 categories, I was shocked I couldn't believe it I was shaking I went back into the crowd when my name was called out again for the overall winner,Wow
it was a good thing I had my sun glasses on, I couldn't believe it I was up against the best cars ever these cars were in top condition and my car was just a back yard job.
I'm no spray painter or mechanic I just believed in myself a lot of patience and most important a good wife.
I'm sure a lot of you out there have gone through what I've gone through, keep at it and you will have the car that you will be proud off.
A special thank you Alex, Richard, John, Craig, and others in our club for your inspiration and support.
See you all at our next meeting with the trophy's.
Regards Leon & FEE from Trundle
