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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 04:50 PM
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September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

This is a Nomination Thread for cars that will compete for this month's Car of the Month honor. The most popularly nominated cars will be compiled into a Voting Thread within a couple weeks.

You can either nominate somebody else's car, or second a nomination (but not both). Cars must have a second nomination in order to make it to the Voting Thread.


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  • Nominations must be of high quality, finished state, and in working order. No unrealistic, overly processed images. Please accompany the nomination with,
    • a single large, high quality photo
    • name of TGO member (with proper caps and spaces)
    • year, make, and model of car
  • Do not nominate your own car. Your car must be nominated by another TGO member. Cars must have a second nomination in order to continue to the Voting Thread.
  • Likewise, do not ask another family member or friend to join TGO for the purpose of nominating your car. Do not use multiple member accounts to nominate your own car.
  • Do not nominate more than one car.
  • If you are nominated, please DO go out and take an abundance of good quality photos of your car (multiple angles, interior, engine) and make them publicly accessible (for example via a photo album in your public profile, or some sort of hyperlink to your photo album).

*** This month's category ***

OPEN SEASON -- Any very high quality, finished, stock or modified 82-92 Camaro or Firebird


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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 04:56 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

This month's feature car is a real Firehawk owned by t_towner. And yes, he is eligible for nomination....
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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 04:58 PM
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I nominate @Bob88GTA and his 1989 Turbo Trans Am Pace Car.






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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 05:56 PM
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I'll second that 1989 TTA of Bob's.

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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 06:01 PM
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Yep, first time nomination for that car. Bet most people didn't even know he had it.

Discovered it in one of the bait threads I lay here and there around the forum. Those bait threads work!
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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 11:20 PM
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^very nice!

would like to nominate Jupiter and his 82 trans am

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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 07:42 AM
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Id like to nominate scottmoyer. 1982 Z28 - 4spd Pace Car.
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 03:08 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by dmccain
Id like to nominate scottmoyer. 1982 Z28 - 4spd Pace Car.
Second.
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 04:34 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

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Second.
I also nominate Scott's 82 z28
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 07:09 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by QwkTrip

@t_towner
1991 Pontiac Firehawk #6



I wanna nominate the Firehawk!
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 10:29 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by dmccain

Id like to nominate scottmoyer. 1982 Z28 - 4spd Pace Car.
I vote for the Camaro, we have to support each other against the ‘Birds.
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 10:41 AM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by dmccain

Id like to nominate scottmoyer. 1982 Z28 - 4spd Pace Car.
I like it man! Crossing party lines for this nomination and a little bipartisan COTM!
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 06:20 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Thanks guys. I'll second the vote for Jupiter's '82 TA.

I'll post up details on the '82 pace car soon.
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 06:22 PM
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i second the t_towner firehawk.....
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 10:09 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Bob88GTA is going to pull his '89 Turbo TA out of the running. He's had multiple COTM wins with other cars and would prefer somebody else have fun in his place.

So everybody keep up the hunt!

@Big&BadGTA , you and I get our nominations back to use for somebody else.
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 10:30 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I would personally like to see Bob88GTA remain in the list. My opinion is the more the merrier when it comes to this. The COVID-19 virus has made this spring and summer suck, so let's make this month a great month full of nominations that give the membership something to enjoy. My opinion only.
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 10:44 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Yep, it's been 4 years since any Turbo TA was last nominated. We want to see that rare 'Bird.

Also, I don't know if t_towner will see this thread before it is over and gone, so maybe keep options alive. I've reached out to him by PM and we'll just let time decide things.

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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 10:59 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by QwkTrip



@t_towner
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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 09:00 AM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

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Yep, it's been 4 years since any Turbo TA was last nominated. We want to see that rare 'Bird.

Also, I don't know if t_towner will see this thread before it is over and gone, so maybe keep options alive. I've reached out to him by PM and we'll just let time decide things.

OK OK....Ill participate if it's not too late! Thanks for the nomination.
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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 09:13 AM
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So just to explain further, Bob thought that car had already been in COTM and was being considerate of others. We looked through COTM history and this is the first time that car has been nominated. The TTA is back in the game, baby!
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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 12:16 PM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

C'mon people. Submit some car nominations. We need at least a dozen to make this fun and challenging!
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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 01:10 PM
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I would like to nominate WS6firebird and this gorgeous 1983 Black and Gold Trans Am. Don't see many like this anymore!


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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 01:54 PM
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I'll second WS6firebird.
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I would like to nominate Reddragon88gta and his RED 88 GTA. He has been doing alot to this car and it looks really clean

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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

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I would like to nominate Reddragon88gta and his RED 88 GTA. He has been doing alot to this car and it looks really clean

I'll second that one.
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Wow, 6 cars already pushed through. That hasn't happened all year.
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Thank you to the members who nominated my GTA! I will hopefully have my car back Monday/Tuesday and I will take some more pictures and do a write up.
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Old Aug 8, 2020 | 11:52 AM
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

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Thank you to the members who nominated my GTA! I will hopefully have my car back Monday/Tuesday and I will take some more pictures and do a write up.
Awesome! Just remember to save the additional pics and write up for the voting thread. That will be open in a week or so..
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Will do, I just detailed the interior so once I wash it it should be ready for some photos
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Thank you for nominating my 83 Trans Am, it is an honor to be able to participate! I look forward to posting more photos/story when the time comes! Have a great weekend everyone!

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Glad you guys are looking forward to it. Seeing people have fun with this is what it's all about.
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by scottmoyer
Thanks guys. I'll second the vote for Jupiter's '82 TA.

I'll post up details on the '82 pace car soon.
Thanks guys. This is is indeed an honor. I've been thinking about selling lately as i'm currently dealing with stage 4 cancer and all the bills that go with it. I also have my unfinished 83 ws6 i'll probably be selling soon as bills pile up.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/cancer-invasion-2020
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I’d like to nominate a very rare 1982 MSE Trans Am owned by Kymmee!
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

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I’d like to nominate a very rare 1982 MSE Trans Am owned by Kymmee!
I'll second Kymmee with her MSE!
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Every car deserves to win!
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Thanks for the nominations everyone. Great set of cars! Large crowd this month so a few people have taken the option to advance to the next "open season" event and we'll see them in 2 months. Voting opens in a few days! See you there!
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by Jupiter
Thanks guys. This is is indeed an honor. I've been thinking about selling lately as i'm currently dealing with stage 4 cancer and all the bills that go with it. I also have my unfinished 83 ws6 i'll probably be selling soon as bills pile up.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/cancer-invasion-2020
I usually close the nomination threads after it serve its usefulness, but I'm opening this one back up for the reason above. This is an important topic and I want people to be free to respond or give words of encouragement.
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Re: September 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Originally Posted by Jupiter
Thanks guys. This is is indeed an honor. I've been thinking about selling lately as i'm currently dealing with stage 4 cancer and all the bills that go with it. I also have my unfinished 83 ws6 i'll probably be selling soon as bills pile up.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/cancer-invasion-2020
Hang in there, buddy.
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