Touring Division

Touring Division - A (Accessories)

A

Stock body as it came from the factory with full fenders, hoods, sides, etc., and a pre-1954 paint scheme: No flames, scallops, etc.  Tinted glass of the original type is acceptable in any vehicle for which it was available as an original option.  Dash and instruments will be stock.

Stock body as it came from the factory with full fenders, hoods, sides, etc., and a pre-1954 paint scheme: No flames, scallops, etc.

B

All V-8 Ford and Mercury vehicles must have flathead V-8 blocks with Ford cylinder head(s) and intake manifold.  1952 and 1953 Lincolns and six cylinder Fords may have Overhead Valve engines as originally equipped.  The suspension and drive train shall be Ford Motor Company of the type originally installed in the vehicle.  All 1932 through 1948 vehicles must have transverse springs, front and rear; solid front axles; with a torque tube to the rear axle.  Dropped front axles are not acceptable. 

All V-8 Ford and Mercury vehicles must have flathead V-8 blocks.  1952 and 1953 Lincolns and six cylinder Fords may have Overhead Valve engines as originally equipped.  The suspension and drive train shall be Ford Motor Company of the type originally installed in the vehicle.  All 1932 through 1948 vehicles must have transverse springs, front and rear; solid front axles; with a torque tube to the rear axle. 

C

Stock or factory accessory wheels.

Stock or "era" accessory wheels.

D

Classes:  32-34 Open; 32-34 Closed; 35-36 Open; 35-36 Closed; 37-40 Open; 37-40 Closed; 41-48 Open; 41-48 Closed; 49-53 Open; 49-53 Closed; 32-53 Commercial; 32-53 Wagon; 39-48 Mercury; 49-53 Mercury; 32-53 Lincoln and Lincoln Zephyr.  These are suggested classes and may be changed by the hosting group.

E

Suggested awards are First, Second, and Third in each class.

F

All Touring Division vehicles will be checked under the hood for allowed equipment.

G

Any added options must be Ford factory options for 1932-1953.

Any added options will be of the 1932-1953 era.

H

Allowable updates include dual exhausts, seat belts, turn signals, electric fuel pumps, hydraulic brakes, twelve volt systems with generators, radial tires, and added gauges.

Allowable updates include dual exhausts, seat belts, turn signals, electric fuel pumps, hydraulic brakes, twelve volt systems with generators or alternators, radial tires, and added gauges.

I

All vehicles will be inspected for operational items including:  fire extinguisher, tires, brakes, and steering.

J

All Touring Division winners will be chosen by popular vote of registered participants at the meet.  Emphasis will be on touring desirability rather than total authenticity.  Please note that there is separate voting and awards for Touring and Touring-A.