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October 2016 COTM **Winner**

Old 09-30-2016, 12:27 PM
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October 2016 COTM **Winner**

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Bone Stock. White. Formula.
Some would be quick to say, "Plain Wrapper."
I reject that line of thinking. Because to some of us, Formulas have always been so much more than just "Trans Am performance in a plain wrapper." That's just something that magazine editors wrote and it stuck. To some of us, the Formula wheels are the best wheels. The Formula hood is the best hood. To me, a Formula looks meaner, nastier, more aggressive, and faster than a Trans Am. And I don't think I'm alone. I think that for too long, the Formula has been dismissed as a cheaper alternative to the Trans Am, and has not been recognized for its own unique appeal. For some of us, the Formula is "the must have" of Third Gens.

And Kymee! How did you get this car this clean? Congratulations to Kymee, who now has two white 1989 Firebirds that are TGO Car of the Month Winners. I am pleased to see such a perfectly clean, stock Formula represent what a Third Gen can be.

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I bought the car in November 2013, as an impulse BD present to myself. I saw the car advertised, looked at it a few hours later, and in a few more hours, I drove it home and it was in my driveway. I am usually more thorough with my purchases but this one was a very good opportunity.

The car has 67,200 miles on it now, 65, xxx when I got it. It is all original for the most part, has a Flowmaster exhaust with chrome tips, the rear spoiler has been replaced with the fiberglass one, and the usual mechanical things are not original (plugs, wires, hoses, some clamps, starter, etc)

Everything functions as is should, the A/C has been converted to 134a, power antennae, rear hatch pull down, windows, locks, etc all work. It still has the original radio and the cassette deck works, although I dont play tapes in it.

Paint is 90% original, when I got the car I had the front bumper repainted, minor rust around the t top repaired and opted for wrinkle paint on the rockers. I replaced the steering wheel, shifter and E brake handle with leather components to dress up the interior a bit.

I drive the car to about a dozen or so local cruise ins/shows a season, and have driven it to the Pontiac Nationals in Norwalk, OH for the last 3 years. It has placed in its class every time.

It is not a perfect car, it has a few small scratches, chips and the WS6 rims could be better. I picked up another set of rims from a 350 that was being scrapped, so my winter project is to wet sand and polish them for use next driving season.

I am very happy to own the car and be its keeper. I will continue to maintain and drive it, hopefully for many more years.
Old 09-30-2016, 12:36 PM
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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

Congratulations Kymee!
Old 09-30-2016, 12:41 PM
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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

i may have to disqualify Kymee. think i see a speck of dust on that master cylinder.

very excellent line up of Formulas this month. thanks to all for their presentations.
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congrats Kymee!!
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Congrat's ONCE AGAIN Kim!
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Congrats!!!! Beautiful car!!!
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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

Originally Posted by DynoDave43
Congratulations Kymee!
Thanks DynoDave!
Originally Posted by Linson
i may have to disqualify Kymee. think i see a speck of dust on that master cylinder.
very excellent line up of Formulas this month. thanks to all for their presentations.
LOL! To answer your question about how clean the car is, honestly it is just hours and hours over the course of many months cleaning it. I spent 20 some hours on the engine bay. Doesnt cost much, just time, which I have lots of in the winter. The trade off is, I am NOT one of those girls who has nice nails.
Originally Posted by IMissMy86TA
congrats Kymee!!
Thanks!
Originally Posted by Bob88GTA
Congrat's ONCE AGAIN Kim!
Thank you!
Originally Posted by maks10
Congrats!!!! Beautiful car!!!
Thanks!
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Congrats, Kymmee. Great looking Formula and well deserved.
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Congrats Kim, I've always admired your cars, this one the most!
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Originally Posted by kfsullivan
Congrats, Kymmee. Great looking Formula and well deserved.
Thank you!
Originally Posted by GASPEDDLER
Congrats Kim, I've always admired your cars, this one the most!
Appreciate the compliments!
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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

Awesome! Congratulation
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Congratulations! Beautiful Car!
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Kymee congratulations!!! Sweet Formula! Also great job to all nominee's
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Congrats!! Beautiful car!!
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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

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Awesome! Congratulation
Originally Posted by Faine
Congratulations! Beautiful Car!
Originally Posted by russ&dars t/a
Kymee congratulations!!! Sweet Formula! Also great job to all nominee's
Originally Posted by ev305tpi
Congrats!! Beautiful car!!
Thanks everyone!
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Beautiful car, had the same one in 1988!
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Congratulations Kim!!!
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Congrats! very nice formula
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Congratulations, kymmee... it's certainly a clean looking Formula!
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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

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Beautiful car, had the same one in 1988!
Originally Posted by PurelyPMD
Congratulations Kim!!!
Originally Posted by Roblen91GTA
Congrats! very nice formula
Originally Posted by carlos64030
Congratulations, kymmee... it's certainly a clean looking Formula!
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Congrats even if it is a whitebird!

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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

Congratulations Kim! It is a great car!
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Originally Posted by TallTim
Congrats even if it is a whitebird!

Thanks? What is wrong with white? lol
Originally Posted by w_mcvicker
Congratulations Kim! It is a great car!
Thank you Bill.
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Re: October 2016 COTM **Winner**

congrats great car always loved the Formulas
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