Verbal opinion of the owner may be accepted or rejected at the team captain's discretion. Auxiliary assist devices for handicapped drivers will be accepted. Turn signals and battery shut-off switches are accepted as safety items, so long as the installation is done in a manner in keeping with the design of the vehicle, workmanlike, using authentic wiring, and in good taste. Seat belts will be accepted if neatly installed. There will be no deduction for the use of aluminum paint or stainless steel to simulate cadmium plating as long as the final finish actually simulates the appearance of cadmium plating.
Exceptions are subject to documentation.
First use of metallic paint November 1, 1927. A vehicle may be painted any authentic color available for the model year of that vehicle. Lacquer may be used in place of enamel and enamel may be used in place of lacquer, if final finish appears as it did originally. Repairs which incorporate the use of lead, plastic, or other substances for surface repairs, will be judged on workmanship only. No testing will take place to determine the type of repair.