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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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Name the Trans Am

Scince there was a thread for car names ,I was wondering what should I name my T/A? I call him Ta for a nickname but have always tried to think of something better. My Bird's name is Arnie which fits perfectly.I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Bubba
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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why Bubba? LOL
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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Yeah....Bubba works. That or Cleatus.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 10:07 PM
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No definable reason for 'Bubba', just saw the pic and called it :lala:
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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When I think of Bubba I think of a toothless, fat *******! LOl Why Cletus?
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 10:42 PM
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Or you can just not name it.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 11:40 PM
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Big Bird.
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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I guess I will start a new thread about this since you brought it up....
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 02:36 AM
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How about "RED" ? Simple, but it fits.
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 05:41 AM
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 05:55 AM
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how about 'bruce'

i dont know why.. but "bruce and arnie" sounds pretty fitting.
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 11:12 AM
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"birdy"
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks guys! I started this thread for fun and out of curiosity. So far I like Bruce and Red.I could never figure out a name for him.
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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i named mine "Jamie"

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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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How about Phoenix?
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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Bubba? *******? Naa Bubba is the big black dude in jail that likes to grab on the little guys. LOL! Hmm... TA .....Tuff AZZ!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 01:25 PM
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now that you mention it. Redbird, what year is your Redbird? I know it is a second gen. not a third gen.:sillylol: I love the Redbirds,Skybirds,and Yellowbirds! Do you know why Pontiac called the Skybird the Skybird instead of the Bluebird?
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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So you didn't like my idea for a name?
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 01:59 PM
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I do!!!!! It is my first choice so far!! Phoenix is a good choice. I feel weird abut naming him Bruce, because i have an uncle named Bruce.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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Really?! It's your first choice, cool. Can I ask, is your sig pic like a before and after thing?
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:03 PM
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nope! I have two 'Birds.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:06 PM
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ohhhh damn, n/m then.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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You can never have enough F-Bodies! The mods and specs are in my profile.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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Yeah I wish I could buy another 3rd gen, i'd get me a WS6 T/A or a Formula, red or black with the Firehawk rims, 350 TPI.... Man, if only I hadn't bought that damn truck.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:14 PM
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Something you could insert in your sig, something about "the phoenix rising from the ashes....." might sound kinda cool. Sorry, my imagination runs sometimes, plus work is boring and slow at the moment...
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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What kind of truck is it? I love the 70s and 80s Blazers,Suburbans and p/ups myself. you know you can always sell your truck.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:21 PM
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It's a 98 Dakota Sport V6 5Spd 53,000mi. Don't want it anymore and I owe $6900 on it and i've seen so many nice f-bod's for sale i'd kill to have. Like irocnroll's car and a couple others in the classifieds. Not sure I can get the 6900 I owe for my truck.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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Something you could insert in your sig, something about "the phoenix rising from the ashes....." might sound kinda cool. Sorry, my imagination runs sometimes, plus work is boring and slow at the moment...


That's pretty creative, EatMyDust! I like Dodge too by the way. You can't trade it in at a Pontiac or Chevy Dealer?
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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I suppose I could, but I don't think they'd give me what it's value is toward another vehicle or buying it. Guess I could try.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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F-bodies are fairly cheap. I bought my t/A for $1500.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 03:19 PM
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Unfortunately for me, I bought my car from a used car dealership, when I did not know much about engines and options. I just wanted a good looking sports car quick. In High School, it is impossible to wait to get your first car.
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