July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
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July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Congratulations to this month's ThirdGen.Org Car of the Month winner, 82tarecaro and his stock 1982 Recaro Edition Trans Am.
...this car brings a new meaning to the word clean.
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From: Phoenix , Arizona
Car: 1983 Z-28.. Owned since 1985
Engine: LG4 (H) Vin Code
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Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
BEAUTIFUL - CLEAN T/A !
Makes me miss my '84 T/A 5.0 H.O.
Congrats on being the JULY 2014 COTM WINNER.
Well Deserved ! ! !
Rod
83ZZZ28
Makes me miss my '84 T/A 5.0 H.O.
Congrats on being the JULY 2014 COTM WINNER.
Well Deserved ! ! !
Rod
83ZZZ28
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Car: 1982 Recaro TA, 1989 TTA#948
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Thanks guys and girls for the kind words! There were some truly beautiful cars nominated this month and I am honored to have won. I spent the last few years working on her so this means a lot to me!
Last edited by 82tarecaro; Jul 1, 2014 at 07:40 AM. Reason: grammar
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From: Chicagoland
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Congrats Vince! You put a lot of work in that car and it shows!
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Congrats !!!!
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From: MA
Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
Engine: L98, LT5
Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
had my vote, what a gorgeous car!!!! congrats!!!
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From: Luxemburg
Car: 82 Trans Am
Engine: 305 ci V8 4-bbl
Transmission: TH200C
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Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Congratulations! It was tough to choose. You both deserve it Stunning work. It also has a really cool Cross-Fire Injection engine 
Stunning work. It also has a really cool Cross-Fire Injection engine 
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From: Glenville, NY
Car: '84 Firebird
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 with kit
Axle/Gears: BW 3.73 Posi
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From: Ashmore, IL
Car: !983 Z28
Engine: 355
Transmission: rebuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: possi rear end
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Yes, congrats to you!! Probly looks better than it did when it rolled outta the factory!!! Love that you still have the CFI on her!!!! Your hard work has definately paid off!! I'm in the middle of restoringmy early third gen too!! Love the early ones!!
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From: Mississauga,Ont,Canada
Car: 89 IROC
Engine: LSX 6.0 370, TU2 Cam, Fast intake
Transmission: T56 w/ lots of goodies
Axle/Gears: 8.8, Posi, 4.10, 31 Spline
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Nice car and you never see the crossfire setups anymore
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From: Los Angeles, California
Car: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4 Overdrive Automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23:1 Positraction
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
I think the Knight Rider car had the Cross-Fire Injection, as it had 20 extra horsepower over the carbureted version 165 vs 145hp & 240 torque 
weak as hell But at the time they took what little hp they could get from Pontiac and used that to make the pilot and first few episodes then later during the 1st season as they realized this car is too weak and can't do the fast stunts then we need more power they took that 305 out and swapped in a bigger more powerful engine. I never found out what kind or from what though. Interesting Fun Facts.
weak as hell But at the time they took what little hp they could get from Pontiac and used that to make the pilot and first few episodes then later during the 1st season as they realized this car is too weak and can't do the fast stunts then we need more power they took that 305 out and swapped in a bigger more powerful engine. I never found out what kind or from what though. Interesting Fun Facts. 
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From: Dallas
Car: 1982 Trans Am KITT Replica
Engine: LU5 305 CROSSFIRE
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3:23
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Congrats Vince !!!!!!!!!!
Having seen my fair share of 1982-1984 birds in my time INCLUDING many Recaro's
...........I rate that car a 10 out of 10
The Gold N89's and BF Radial Tires really lock it in for originality !!!!!
Well done Vince !!!!!!!!
Dave
Having seen my fair share of 1982-1984 birds in my time INCLUDING many Recaro's
...........I rate that car a 10 out of 10
The Gold N89's and BF Radial Tires really lock it in for originality !!!!!
Well done Vince !!!!!!!!
Dave
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Car: 1982 Recaro TA, 1989 TTA#948
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Thanks guys!
And special thanks to Dave from 3rdgenparts who happened to have a rare radio I needed! I thought I would never get my hands on one since it was a 1 year only item!
And special thanks to Dave from 3rdgenparts who happened to have a rare radio I needed! I thought I would never get my hands on one since it was a 1 year only item!
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From: Harrisburg, PA
Car: 1986 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI L98 350
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: 10-Bolt Posi Disc 3.73s
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
Beautiful and clean T/A man!!! I love seeing the preserved and original stock cars winning COTM!!! Welcome to the COTM club, she is truly stunning!
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From: Bremen KY
Car: 1985 firebird
Engine: 360"sbc NA pump gas
Transmission: Th350 manual valve body
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 bolt 4.11:1
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
My first car was identical to his, was originally a 4 speed manual though. Rolled it on an icy road.
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Car: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta
Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**
just want to say your car looks terrific.
I love the look of your black paint.
is this Original paint and if it is do you have advise for me on how to achieve this look with my car?
I have an 84 Camaro that s black. it's has some marking in the paint and im making an attempt to restore it with out getting it repainted.
it original non clear coat very thin paint.
looking at sanding it with 3000 and buffing it back up.
anything help would be appreciated.
thanks
I love the look of your black paint.
is this Original paint and if it is do you have advise for me on how to achieve this look with my car?
I have an 84 Camaro that s black. it's has some marking in the paint and im making an attempt to restore it with out getting it repainted.
it original non clear coat very thin paint.
looking at sanding it with 3000 and buffing it back up.
anything help would be appreciated.
thanks
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