Ok this month we had a bunch of nominations, some made the cut some didn't.

Here we go...

68strat



TPI-Formula350



Justin89Formy


evilemokid94



Andrew91Gt



mw66nova



Lonnie P



okfoz



TTOP350



texascat2



Jupiter

 

Thanks for putting me in the running for COTM. A lot of nice cars- good luck to all... here's some pics and info on my car.






Forged 385 Stroker





1989 Formula 350....4 Bolt 385, 11:1 CR, Brodix 200IK heads,Comp 280 XFI Roller Cam(230/236 .576/.571 LSA113) Double roller timing chain, Comp Beehive springs, Comp Magnum roller lifters, Comp Magnum push rods,Comp 1:6 Full Roller Rockers, CP forged pistons,Eagle forged rods,Eagle 4340 forged crank,Custom CAI,TB bypass,Holley 52mm Throttle Body,Holley AFPR,Lingenfelter SuperRam,Edelbrock high-flo intake,30lb.FMS red top injectors, Holley 255LPH Fuel pump,Comp,Ceramic coated SLP 1 3/4" Headers,Electric Cut Out,Banks Stinger 3" Catback,1LE smog/ac delete pullies, 160* thermo,Moates GP1,Hughes 4400 stall,shift kit,LS1 aluminum Drive shaft, Nitro 3:70 gears,MSD 6AL,MSD blaster coil,PowerMaster Mini Starter,March underdrive pullies,SouthSide Machine subframe,Hothchkis 1" drop springs, Hotchkis STB, TDS Wonder bar, Founders Camber/Caster plates, Founders adjustable LCAs, Founders adjustable Panhard bar, UMI A-arms, UMI adjustable torque arm/ Cross member with DS loop, UMI LCARBs, LS1 front 1LE rear brakes, Black mesh TA rims,Mickey Thompson drag radials, 91/92 nose,cowl hood,fiberglass areo wing.467FWHP-517FWTQ. 3252lbs

 

You're missing the poll.

 

No it's there... Maybe you saw it as I was typing in the poll?

 

 

whew...my car does not need to be in here with some of those cars! thanks for the nominations again though!

since last year, i've swapped out the th400 and swapped in a t56. i have the 6.0 at the machine shop getting refreshened and have a junkyard 5.3 shortblock in the car at the moment. it has not been to the track since the swap.

here's a couple updated pics

 

Tpiformula350 babeeee

 

Hey Fellas,

Appreciate the nomination, but the other cars in this thread really have it going on.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53106660@N03/8426815041/
My car has been a constant work in progress since I purchased it two years ago, and has come a long way, and is undergoing a second transformation for this season. This car for me is to have fun on the street, with the occasional trip to the strip, but mainly just a fun, and solid cruiser.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53106660@N03/8488296750/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53106660@N03/7292445268/



http://www.flickr.com/photos/53106660@N03/7004801670/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53106660@N03/7061819973/
On IROCs which I hope to go back to in 17" size, but painted VS. chrome


http://www.flickr.com/photos/53106660@N03/6437078091/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/53106660@N03/6184533595/
Before serp setup



Quick list off the top of my head:

GM Corvette replacement Target engine from the early 70s (300hp stock) .030 over running off a Holley 600 double pumper. GM Serpentine setup... Motor is being pulled however, as I have a 4 bolt 350 block to make a 383 and also a 400 block that may turn into a 434.

As it sits in these pictures for the most part:
Sunoco Hood
Hawks 5" spoiler
UMI Subframe connectors
UMI Wonder bar
Edelbrock lcas
Edelbrock adjustable Panhard bar
Eibach Pro Kit
Z28 Steering box w/ astro van steering shaft
Inland Empire Aluminum Driveshaft
10 bolt with 3.73s and a TrueTrac dif
Rebuilt T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter
Front end rebuild w/ Poly bushing all around
Running Corvette C5 wheels on 2" spacers

In progress for spring (car on lift torn apart):
Strange Engineering 12 bolt 3rd Gen rear end w/ 3.73s
1LE Brakes on all four corners
TKO-600 w/ adapter from Forte's parts connection
the list goes on, but that covers the basics.

Not expecting to make car of the month, but maybe I'll pop up again when the car is finished, and I really appreciate the nomination

 

I really appreciate the nomination, truly not worthy.







Everthing is stock except for the wheels and sound system.

 

Thank you for the nomination.

I am in the middle of a total restoration / LS3 swap.

Currently the car is in pieces & will be nicer than the photos I have currently. It will not be outside for any new photos until spring

The car is a 45,000mi 91 Formula.







Brakes:
Fronts - Drilled/slotted C4HD fronts
w/ 96 Cobra Calipers (larger pistons than the Vette caliper)



Rears - 96 Trans Am rear
drilled/slotted rotors
All w/ Hawk pads



Suspension:
Front - WS6 36mm sway bar w/ urethane bushings
Global West front competition springs
Del-a-lum bushings
1/2" tall ball joints
WS6 box

Rear - 24mm sway bar w/ urethane bushings
Fays2 Watts link
Strano Springs

 

Differential - Strange 60

35 spline axles

3.54 gear

Torsen posi







Driveshaft:

Strange Engineering w/ 1350 u-joints



Transmission:

T-56 6 speed

Pro 5.0 Shifter

Hawks crossmember



Clutch:

Factory LS7

 

Engine:

2011 Camaro LS3 w/ 12 only miles

Custom comp cam 219/232 on 114lsa

Dual springs / titanium retainers

Fast 92 t-body

411 Computer w/ Custom tune

Urethane mounts

2008 Corvette Serpentine & all accessores including AC







Fuel system:

2002 Camaro Tank

Racetronix pump /hotwire kit in new module

LS3 injectors

Lonnies Performance fuel system w/ Billet Fuel rails, stainless braidedteflon lines w/ Fuelab filter & Fuelab regulator








Exhaust

Hawks 2" long tubes

3" duals into 3.5" y-pipe / exhaust



UMI frame connectors

Body:

Factory, no rust or damage

Disassembled

Stripped to bare metal

PPG Epoxy primer

Paint:

PPG urethane base/clear factory medium green

Underside black acrylic urethane

New Formula decals




Interior

Fatmat sound deadener



New headliner/carpet/factory seat covers from Hawks

All new weatherstripping

Stereo --- in progress

Double din

dual Fosgate amps - vintage punch 75 & 150

Tentative speakers - Fosgate 12" subs, Infinity Kappa 4x6 & 6x9speakers

Wiring:

Engine harness from PSI conversions

factory harness modified by myself

2002 Camaro Radiator & dual fans

 

385 Stroker on the dyno



Been working on my suspension and brakes this winter

Rebuilt 9 bolt with 3:73s/Founders PHB


Founders LCAs


UMI A-arms, Hotchkis 1" drop springs,KYB strusts, LS1 brake conversion


Founders Camber/Caster plates


LS1 Brakes

 

All i have to say is thank you guys so much, you have no idea how happy it made me to see my car nominated as there are so many better looking cars on this site and just in general. I can honestly say i never thought my car would make it into the COTM period. thank you guys again so much and good luck to all the other cars. heres a list of mods.

1986 camaro sports coupe,rust free body
originally a 2.8 v6 with auto
victory red paint
original rear 3.42 open gears
sattle bag tan interior

currently
rebuilt 350 vortec with auto
stock exhaust plus a flowmasters 80 series
z28 wheels
firebird base spoiler
new victory red paintjob
complete black interior out of a 90 RS
iroc hood
20% tint

its nothing special but its mine and iv been working on it since i was 14, im currently 18 and have come along ways from when i first got it

again i know its nothing special but its mine and im just happy i got nominated, good luck everyone and thank you guys again!!

 

Thank you for the nomination...this is quite a surprise!

I've been on the board for over 10 years now, just not with this name. I've had this particular car for about 11 years now. I got it when I was living in upstate NY. I had just sold my Sports Coupe that a friend and I built which had a 406 and th350 and other goodies in it. I felt sellers remorse so I immediately started searching for something else. I got this formula for about $2800 in very good condition, but with a blown motor. The reason I paid so much is because it was a Florida car and there was NO rust which is a huge issue in the northeast. I've had a plan in my head for a thirdgen ever since I was 15. I'm just now realizing that I'm finished my plan

I've been through about 4 different engines, 2 transmissions and 4 axles. I've also had 3 sets of wheels on the car. It's never "done"

Here is a breakdown of my car

BODY:
-Fresh "down to the metal" repaint.
-ASCD Ram Air 1 hood
-Hawks repro spoiler
-Stripe delete
-tasteful decal delete

Chassis/Suspension/Driveline
-Dana 44 with 4.11 gears
-4th Gen aluminum drive shaft
-T-56 with Pro 5.0 shifter
-MacLeod clutch
-Poly bushings throughout
-Spohn LCA, LCARB, Panhard, Subframe connector, solid strut mounts. TDS Wonderbar. Custom UMI Strut Tower Brace
-36mm WS6 front sway bar, 24mm WS6 rear sway ba4
-Bilstien AK Struts/Shocks
-Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs
-17" Ronal Firehawk wheels with 275-40-17 on all 4 corners
-LS1 Front brakes. LT1 rear brakes.

Engine/Etc.
-355 Gen1 SBC 4 bolt
-Scat forged crank (3.75")
-Polished X Beam rods
-SRP forged pistons
-AFR Eliminator 195 heads
-TPIS Miniram
-30 pound injectors
-Lloyd Elliot custom cam 223 230 .535 .535 109LSA
-OBD2 PCM swap using stock GM Electronics
-Dyno Don headers and Y Pipe. Magnaflow 3" Catalytic Converter, Magnaflow catback
-Champion 3 core aliminum Rad
-Chassis dynoed 370 RWTQ, 370 RWHP

Interior
-1983 Charcoal grey interior pulled from a NEW car that was converted into a race car. An amazing find since its pretty rare to find in good shape!
-New headliner, carpet and 4thgen cloth seats
-145 MPH speedo with MacEwen white face gauges
-Triple A-pillar gauge pod with Autometer Wide band O2, Fuel Pressure, and water temp (all electric)

Here are some videos

Idle clip: (Pre paint)

Burnout: (the day the Dana went in. Had to prove the old posi worked to the buyer of the 9 bolt )

Paint:
The teardown...so sad


Mocking up the new spoiler


Here is the car in June on the Hot Rod Power Tour

with TTOP350



Next few are in Route 66. I'd always wanted to travel route 66 in my car, and it just happened to be my birthday....it was amazing!

My car in front of an old Route 66 gas station.




Thanks again for your consideration!

 

Some amazing rides here this month! WOW!!!

okfoz has the sexiest wheels IMO

 

Wow - Lots of votes for just opening the voting.

Great cars here! Lonnie P has my vote! I can't wait to see this car finished. I love the color.

 

Man this is a toughy... I am undecided between 3 of em' .. Nice cars guys

 

Look at all the Formies!

Tough to choose between Jupiter and Andrew...

 

I'm not sure i belong on here YET but thanks. This $300 car was given to me as junk and became my daily driver from 1996-2001 after a little bit of work. It then sat in storage till 2010. It has taken me the past 3 years to do all this on a VERY thin shoe string budget.

4 bolt 383 all forged lower end
full roller lunati cam kit
trick flo 2.02 aluminum heads
performer rpm manifold + 1" spacer
demon 750
RobbMc fuel pump
k&n air filter
msd dizzy+6al
hooker shorties to 3" with no cat to flowmaster with 2.5" tips
serpentine conversion
electric cooling fan conversion
4th gen coolant bottle conversion
1996 t56
hurst competition plus shifter
ram clutch
spec billet steel flywheel
3" coleman aluminum driveshaft
10 bolt 4th gen disc rear with aftermarket auburn posi 3.42 with moser axles, c-clip eliminators and perfect launch girdle
iroc wonder bar
36MM hollow front sway bar
24mm rear sway bar
energy suspension motor mounts and bushings everywhere
custom moog springs with 1" drop
kyb agx adjustable struts/shocks
pbr brakes
granatelli lca's
founders lcarb
spohn panhard
spohn torque arm/trans mount
south side machine shop frame rails
edlbrock strut tower brace
j&m strut mounts
ram air fiberglass hood
89 gta 140mph/8k rpm dash console and converted interior from grey to black but kept the factory electric pmd seats 'recovered'
added power locks, mirrors, hatch, vanity mirror, cargo door
daytime running lights module
dakota digital sgi-5c vss converter
c5 wheels

Recently i did the t56 conversion and while i was at it i stripped the undercarriage. With the car on jack stands and me laying on the ground turning my back into hamaburger meet i scraped, sanded and, scrubbed it bare. Re-sprayed it with undercoating and painted all the bolts and brackets. I cleaned up the fuel and brake lines with a wire brush on my drill then rubbed them down with steel wool to make them shinny again. Painted the tranny and exhaust with vht flame proof header paint.

Next on the list to be done is to get some new seat belts and nicer shifter boot and **** so as to finish the interior, ls1 brakes then finally getting it painted again

So after getting it painted and cleaning it up back when it was a daily driver in the 90's



Moving on to the modern era

 

It took me a little time to vote this month becasue there are some very awesome cars and as far I am concerned they are all winners. But there can only be one COTM. Jupiter, your interior got me so I voted for you.

 

That is a very nice interior!

 

Wow! These builds are just amazing! Our 3rd gen cars are so awesome when built from ground up! Really digging Lonnie P's car!

 

Jupiter... very nice build!! You just helped me figure out what I'm gonna do on the underbody of mine.

 

Thanks guys. The undercarriage makeover was less then $100 in cleaning and paint material BUT brutal on my back, fingers, angle grinder and, killed my drill i used with wire brush... lol

 

Your car is beautiful! And is that "kevin89formula's" Car in the back?

 

Thank you SpeedDemon91, yes, that's his car. It looks great up close and sounds even better!

 

Cool! A little trick I use is flatten a large cardboard box to lay on. Much easier to slide around on!

 

Yea, i ran out of those after the degreasing process. lol
A scrapper a wire brush, a gallon of degreaser and, some thinner and i ruined my cardboard bed. In the end i didn't really mind. Sanding was easy once it was all clean.

 

Andrew has my vote!

 

Wished I could've voted for 2 or three of those cars!!

Seriously nice rides....all of them.

 

here's one from today for my car...

 

My vote is in, Some really nice non-GFX cars here.

 

TTOP350


Wow, some truly great cars here. Thanx for the nod.

 

Eric you got my vote early,

 

All nice cars this month! Love the formulas. My vote's in.

 

Well all the votes are in and the poll is closed! Congrats to TPI-Formula350

 

Congrats Eric. Nice car!

 

Congrats Eric. She is one amazing car!

 

Congrats TPI-Formula350, that is one awesome car.

 

Congrats! Car looks great.