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April 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:56 PM
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April 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

We had three really nice third gens from around the world this month. After the final voting which was very competitive by all three, maxpain and his beautiful 1986 Formula emerged as the victor! Congratulations!!!
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maxpain | 1986 Firebird Formula


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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 06:13 PM
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Thanks alot for the nomination and for the votes!!
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 06:21 PM
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Congratulations. You got my vote.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 10:30 PM
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Congratulations!!! Awesome car!!!
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 10:43 PM
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Awesome car! Congrats.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:25 PM
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I am digging your car.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 12:11 AM
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Congratulations! 🏆
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 12:13 AM
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Very unique car you put together. Great job!
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 08:45 AM
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Re: April 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Congrats! I really need to replace my locking round hood pins with the ones you have, they look so much nicer
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 09:02 AM
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Re: April 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Originally Posted by topduarte
Congratulations. You got my vote.
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Originally Posted by dagwood
Congratulations!!! Awesome car!!!
Originally Posted by dmccain
Awesome car! Congrats.
Originally Posted by NoEmissions84TA
I am digging your car.
Originally Posted by KR81
Congratulations! 🏆
Originally Posted by Jenkins
Very unique car you put together. Great job!
Thanks, guys!

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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 09:03 AM
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Re: April 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Originally Posted by StevenK
Congrats! I really need to replace my locking round hood pins with the ones you have, they look so much nicer
Thanks!
I also wanted to paint them to match, but paint probably will chip off when using them...
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 10:15 AM
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Re: April 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Amazing craftsmanship on display here. Congrats!
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 08:27 PM
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congratulations !
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 12:47 PM
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Congratulations!
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 12:50 PM
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Re: April 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Originally Posted by stron3
Amazing craftsmanship on display here. Congrats!
Originally Posted by IROCZman15
congratulations !
Originally Posted by DynoDave43
Congratulations!
Thanks!!
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