Auto Detailing and Appearance Share tips and tricks on how to make your Third Gen shine! Get opinions on products or how something tasteful looks on your Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird.

September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:19 PM
  #51  
chazman's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 9,937
Likes: 636
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: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by skinny z
How about "Project Car of the Month"?
I've always loved that idea!
Old Aug 17, 2016 | 07:00 PM
  #52  
skinny z's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 9,917
Likes: 884
From: 53.0907° N, 113.4695° W
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by chazman
I've always loved that idea!
I didn't think anyone would even consider it.
I think to be nominated your car has to be in pieces to some degree. Or at the very least unfinished.
I'd like to be first please....
Old Aug 17, 2016 | 07:14 PM
  #53  
chazman's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 9,937
Likes: 636
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: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by skinny z
I didn't think anyone would even consider it.
I think to be nominated your car has to be in pieces to some degree. Or at the very least unfinished.
I'd like to be first please....
We should develop some criteria for it. Personally, I think it should be running to qualify.
Old Aug 17, 2016 | 07:44 PM
  #54  
skinny z's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 9,917
Likes: 884
From: 53.0907° N, 113.4695° W
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by chazman
We should develop some criteria for it. Personally, I think it should be running to qualify.
Well, that excludes me then. At least for the next couple of weeks.




My lump.

Last edited by skinny z; Aug 17, 2016 at 07:48 PM.
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 10:38 AM
  #55  
dmccain's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,553
Likes: 806
From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

HA! How bout this lump of coal. Its definitely turned out to be a project. Honestly I think COTM should be high quality, finished, running cars as it is now.
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 11:11 AM
  #56  
DonW's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 706
Likes: 5
From: Tennessee
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: Carbed 305
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I see a project in that one. Has potential. When I first saw "project of the month" mentioned I must say I got a grin. Somehow "project of the month" has a bit of a comical tone to it to me lol. Considering we all have an adornment with these cars and have seen many, project of the month thread needs to go right up there next to parking lot poparatzi thread. Sounds like a little comical fun to me!
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 11:23 AM
  #57  
skinny z's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 9,917
Likes: 884
From: 53.0907° N, 113.4695° W
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

It was with tongue firmly planted in cheek that the suggestion was made however it may be gaining traction here.
Running or otherwise, there are plenty of candidates here.
Some cars have been together and apart so many times that they could be COTM and POTM in consecutive months.
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 01:19 PM
  #58  
dmccain's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,553
Likes: 806
From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Yea as a project may be my only chance! LOL
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 03:46 PM
  #59  
Tibo's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,028
Likes: 78
From: Desert
Car: 1991 Z28 Vert
Engine: 383 single plane efi
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 with 3.73s
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I thought that project of the month was brought up a while back and it received a firm NO from higher up. Not sure if it was JT or not. Thought that part of the reason was to show what these cars can be and not further the stigma that some attach to these cars. although, don't they do that over at LS1.com?
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 04:29 PM
  #60  
KMK454's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 48
From: CA
Car: 1991 Camaro B4C
Engine: 305
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Isn't the whole point of COTM to showcase the best in our community? These cars suffer from a terrible stigma. If it brings forth some great cars every month for people to see and somebody wins, mission success. The last few months, I could have voted at random and picked a phenomenal car.

Originally Posted by DonW
Exactly. Thats why this is not the first time I've nominated Gaspeddler's 15,000 mile car. This will be the third time ive nominated it or at least seconded it. Its a stunning car that deserves a win, but has never been COTM to my knowledge, but Ive seen cars this year win that didnt even run at the time they won and had sub-par paint jobs!
I've noticed that too, and I think it comes down to two things:

1. People want cars they think deserve a win to win! This is a good thing.

2. The organization of this forum is not conducive to learning about what cars are out there. We have Members Camaros/Firebirds where people post their cars. However, these forums are oddly sub-forumed under Auto Detailing and Appearance. Then, people post their car threads in Fabrication, the Racing forum, the Engine Swap Forum (and its LSx subform), and now History/Originality is getting its own car build threads. There may be others, too. When I finally made a thread for my car, I seriously had to think about where it should go.

Then there's no logical photo showroom or general discussion area, unless you have your own car thread. But, as mentioned, where do you put your thread, and who will see it? This is why Auto Detailing and Appearance has so few threads about, well... Auto Detailing and Appearance. It somehow grew into the semi-general discussion/photography/showroom/misc forum for TGO.

COTM is attempting to fix #2, but I think some forum reorganization would really help.
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 04:43 PM
  #61  
scottmoyer's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 8,460
Likes: 215
From: Florida
Car: 87 IROC-Z, 82 Pace Car
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Can we get this back on topic and get more cars nominated? Another thread should be opened for the discussion of COTM guidelines.

Linson, any way you can move all of the communication into a new thread to keep this uncluttered and for nominations?
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 09:25 PM
  #62  
WTR388's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 746
Likes: 24
From: Atlantic Canada
Car: 87 Trans Am
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by kymmee
I would like to nominate 86WS6's 1986 Trans Am. Found in the low mile reference car section. I hope he still owns it-don't know??

Originally Posted by maks10
Since 86ws6 has another seconded nomination was hoping to maybe add in Stuart's 87 ta
These cars are gorgeous!
Old Aug 19, 2016 | 10:41 PM
  #63  
83Z28406's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 50
Likes: 1
From: Cape Girardeau Missouri
Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 400
Transmission: Th 350
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by 88gtadan
yea cmon ppl great car here needs a 2nd nomination
I would like to third the nomination for 88gtadan this is a beautifully kept car inside and out
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:04 AM
  #64  
TylerSteez's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,494
Likes: 99
From: CT
Car: 86 Trans Am WS6
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Torsen 3.70
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I'll also nominate 86WS6's 1986 Trans Am.

His car is exactly what my car was when it left the factory. the only difference between my car and his is that the years have been great to his car while mine looks like it was pulled out of a swamp.
Old Aug 21, 2016 | 07:03 PM
  #65  
Linson's Avatar
Thread Starter
COTM Editor (Retired)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,884
Likes: 83
From: Washington
Car: 89 Formula 350, TTA
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

i will get the **Voting Thread** up tomorrow.


and I second Roblen91GTA.
Old Aug 22, 2016 | 03:29 PM
  #66  
Linson's Avatar
Thread Starter
COTM Editor (Retired)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,884
Likes: 83
From: Washington
Car: 89 Formula 350, TTA
Re: September 2016 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by 88gtadan
yea cmon ppl great car here needs a 2nd nomination
i hope you can come up with some better pictures. this one is blurry.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:54 AM.