You misread my post. I said the members do not even get access to the
details the judges use. Only the basic guildelines unless judged, then they get thier sheet... Maybe this is incorrect, but what I have been told by numerous MCA members.
Proprietary Info (or intellectual property) is usually associated with for-profit businesses, I thought the MCA fronted itself as a non-profit, but may be wrong. They can keep it locked up, it is their choice. My point was by maintaining it as IP, and not even giving real detail to members, kinda shows no real interest in making a known standard available for use to truly support a common base for the hobby to work to. Which I would hope was their goal. One could guess they see spreading knowledge as a threat to their niche.
I recently did a comparison of the 2004 and 2013 rules for 67-68. 9 years on and the only changes are a few words on some power steering, AC and exhaust basics. And a deduction for an Autolite battery cover. Not really moving forward much for the paying member.
On tops, you again missed my point. I have more info on that topic for 65-68 than anyone. Guaranteed. My point was the MCA does not say one word about the dozens of changes year-to-year (65-68, my area of knowledge) that are known. So how do they judge thie, and other siimailr undocuemtned items?
I, as you, do my own research and enjoy it. It just drive me insane when a MCA Judge say "no, you are wrong because I say so..." and has nothing to back it up other than opinon. Especially when they are completely wrong... which I have seen or experienced on numerous occasions.
As noted, I do appreciate the attempt by the club, but find it pretty lacking in defining a clear standard of restoration for members. A view I know many share, and many disagree with.