September COTM **Voting**
 

Ok guys! Again I got hung up over the weekend and didn't get this up on time, sorry.

So this month we have some amazing examples of stock/restored/survivor third gens. We had a couple cars not fit the description of what this months "theme" was, so please remember these guys for a future month. That being said for the cars that fit, we had an even 10 nominated and they are all going in for the vote.

Here we go!

motobooks

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/.../russtta01.jpg


ev305tpi

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...ps9aed5542.jpg


Scottmoyer

http://i40.tinypic.com/34y302v.jpg


Chazman

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...33178162_n.jpg


Drjewalton

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps547a7800.jpg


1985blktransam

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/pict...ictureid=41897


PUMA1552

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...d1110c7b_b.jpg


Russelcronk

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/pict...&dl=1374458721


Joel

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...s-000_0050.jpg


Tkerniroc

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...87011431_n.jpg


Good luck to everyone! Glad to see the large amount of participation this month.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Good luck too all nominated!

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Thanks for the nomination, KMK!


I special ordered this car new in 1989, with a G92 performance package which included, LB9 (L98 cam), MK6 T5, 3.45 ratio 9 bolt posi, KC4 engine oil cooler and N10 dual cats. It's also a DX3 decal delete. I bought this car to be my daily driver, but things didn't exactly work out that way. :D

The car, currently has about 11K miles on it.

Thanks, again!

Here's a few more pics.



http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2023/img2084l.jpg

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/126/img2085z.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1847/img2086yy.jpg


http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4001/vyqh.jpg

https://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8007/k865.jpg

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8224/1dqu.jpg


http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/119/390d.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5061/bzhq.jpg


Below are original factory gray tire valve caps. You'd think someone would have reproduced these darned things by now:
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3801/56ow.jpg

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Hey everyone, thanks for the nomination! I'm very proud of my 86 IROC and she gets a lot of attention everywhere she goes! The car has 53K original miles and was a barn find in Maryland. I've done a lot of work to this car to get her up to show quality! Thanks again and please vote for my super clean amazing car hahaha! Much better pics for you guys!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...88302645_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...03996183_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...29610055_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...69052613_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/h...59342621_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/h...68402444_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...98887181_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/h...58593483_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/h...93792495_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...98735274_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/h...69872839_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...52705902_n.jpg

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Here's an interior pic. For some reason it wouldn't let me post more than one picture at a time.

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Here's another exterior shot.

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Thank you for the nomination.

This is a 1987 5.7 IROC-Z with 5,000 original miles. I purchased the car in April 2013 from the original owner after it sat up on jack stands in a garage for 18 years. The car is in excellent condition and is original down to the goodyear gatorbacks. See additional pictures.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/pict...&dl=1374458721
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/pict...&dl=1374458721
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/pict...&dl=1374583122
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/pict...&dl=1374583122

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Hi Everyone,

It is really awesome to have been nominated, thank you so much, i'm really excited!! A big thumbs up to blackgloves and 86TA355SR, thank you so much for the nomination!! Also a big congrats to everyone else who was nominated, you all have gorgeous cars!!!

I bought my first IROC 18 years ago now, an 86 that I fully restored. Car was very nice, but a few of my friends got me into the low mile stuff. After 2 years of searching the country, I bought this 87. Car currently has about 10,800+ miles on it and is completely original including the tires, floor mats, etc... everything but the battery, hood struts, and fluids. Like anything, it's not perfect, but it's an all original honest car. I have spent a bunch of time detailing it up. Love driving it to cruise nights and car shows, have had lots of fun with it so far and I have met so many nice people in the hobby with it. Car is loaded, listed for almost $22k new. I plan to spend more time this winter really detailing the heck out of it, but cant wait to take it on a few NE fall foliage cruises this September / October in the meantime. :D

Thank you all again! Here are a few more pics. Take Care, Erik

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps7f359777.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...psf8b327e8.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps18db73bc.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps382db7e9.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps93123e5e.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps802246d8.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps87d948cd.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps72f46b56.jpg

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I think I need to post some better pics, yup, better pics posted!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Thanks everyone for considering my 1984 High Output Z-28 for COTM! I am the proud second owner of this car and have had it now for almost 5 years. It wears it's original 29 year old acrylic enamel and decal stripes and sports a 5-speed manual transmission with 3.73 gears. Mileage is now at 35,000.

A pleasure to drive and a blast from my past, as this is the SECOND blue 84 Z-28 that I've owned. My first one I drove while in high school in 1993 and sold soon after graduation. Since then I swore I'd get another, but never dreamed I'd find it's identical twin more than 15 years later.

Enjoy the pics, especially the last two! Same girl, (almost) same car....20 years later!



http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3830/9...9bbe333d_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8...b2a7d96c_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2894/9...6ba6af64_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7448/9...0748db7d_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/9...209260f1_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2882/9...ddd86b6a_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7292/9...229329e2_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2874/9...8683f036_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/9...5f461860_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2833/9...33df2a76_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5498/9...71f1dd9e_b.jpg


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/9...840c0690_b.jpg

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Those last 2 pics are so cool, love it!!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Hey voters! Here's a quick walk around video of my car! Enjoy!

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A few added pics. These have been seen before, but it's all I have available.
All original with 19,700 miles. The HRPT really hurts the low miles thing!! Every available option in 1987, including leather, Bose, L98 350 and it all still works!

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...dsc_0342_1.jpg

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...r-side-012.jpg

Broken alternator on the Hot Rod Power Tour 2011

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...-hrpt_alt2.jpg

http://www.users.qwest.net/~nscamaro/HRPT/DSC_0467.jpg

http://www.users.qwest.net/~smoyer/i...oc/engine2.jpg

http://www.users.qwest.net/~smoyer/i.../interior2.jpg

http://www.users.qwest.net/~smoyer/i.../interior3.jpg

http://www.users.qwest.net/~nscamaro...iverfloor2.JPG

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Hard to make a decision. All these cars are incredible. Being forced to choose one, I have to give it to Russel, beautiful car, low mileage,flawless interior.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

This is turning into a very cool thread! So many gorgeous 3rd gens! If anyone was ever going to do a Concours D'Elegance for 3rd gens, lots of good choices right here.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Way too tough to pick this time around. I narrowed it down to drjewalton and Scott's cars finally. ScottMoyer, I love the color of your car... it's probably tied for my favorite on these cars.

But I gotta give it to drjewalton, beautiful car and he's fairly local. :goodjob: guys! all of you!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

All these cars are absolutely beautiful! I love seeing the original OEM cars that haven't been too over done, and stay true to the way they came from the factory! Good luck to all my fellow nominees! You all have great cars!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I went with Joel and his 92 1LE. Its an awesome ride and I hope he gets on here to see he got nominated.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Very very very hard decision this month... Going with Chazman! Love the T5/G92 Combo!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Joel is a great guy!! His car gives me goosebumps, LOVE that car!!!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Thanks, appreciate it!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Keep the voting up people! Close race as it is now

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Agreed Brandon. This is great, and very exciting. Everyone on here has fantastic cars!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I have to say that ev305tpi's car looks magnificent to me. Scott's perfectly detailed IROC-Z is always a given. And drjewalton's is such a pristine example of an early 3rd gen.


I wish I had more votes to cast! :D


We have so many REALLY nice factory correct 3rd gens on this site - and honestly, I don't think that they always get the attention which they deserve. Another one which comes to mind is KMK454's B4C, ( not just saying that because he nomnated me, either :) ).

The COTM is a cool thing, but maybe as a site and a community, we should historically document these cars in a specific section on the site. These low mile, pristine examples aren't just everywhere. That way, any future restorers can use that as a resource. I'd volunteer to help pick those cars if this were to ever happen. :D

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I totally agree what chazman is saying! These cars are beautiful! Everyone of them in their own way! It's an honor for us to be nominated for the stock theme cars of the month, and we should all feel proud that we own these fantastic cars! I think making a specific section based on originality would be a great idea! Thanks to those who nominated me and all of those that have voted for me! This is a close race! We are all winners anyway for being nominated!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I don't know if it needs it's own section or not, maybe the History/Originality forum would be a good home.

What I'm saying is, that there are specific details of these cars which can be documented from the original and unrestored cars on this site. That documentation could be a valuable future resource for our community.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Absolutely agree with you chazman!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I'm new here, why can't I vote on this? These cars are amazing! I can't believe I just found this page! So much information in one place!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Hey, glad to have you aboard! This place is pretty amazing. I'm not sure why you can't vote. Brandon might have an answer for you. Any other questions feel free to ask me. There's a lot of great information on this page!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Just talked to Brandon aka badnblk, and he said its 30 days. You will be able to vote for next months COTM. Thanks tho! Still glad to have you aboard! Feel free to add me as a friend and I'll help you out as much as I can!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Took my IROC for a little casual spin this afternoon just to get her fluids moving! Next car show is next week, and I won't get to drive her till then.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

This has to be one of the most difficult COTM's ever. I hope i can make a decision!!:huh:

welcome!! This forum is AWESOME! Best one I've ever seen. Just about anything you can think of, the info is on here somewhere. Get acquainted with the search engine and you will find anything.:search:

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

We need multiple choice voting. It's just impossible to pick one in this. Such a fantastic crop.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I agree completely! All of the cars in here are amazing! This is a tough one, neck in neck!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

WOW spectacular cars..these may be better then new lol

Voted for Joel

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

this is my Baby:

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Your welcome to post pics of your baby in almost any other thread, but this is for the COTM nominees who are being voted on. We don't need any confusion on who is being voted on. Nice car BTW ;)

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

althought i think stock thirdgens are pretty lame i voted for the 5.0 HO of walton's

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Why are so many complaining about how hard this is? It's really EASY folks. Vote for me!!! See, really easy.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

I beg to differ Scott! Lol vote for me! Hahaha! Your car is beautiful though man!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Whaaaaaat? :D


I love stock, factory preserved 3rd gens. Actually, any car.

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EVERY one of these could have been a dealer add!!
DOWN RIGHT GORGEOUS!!
Abso-freakin-lutely....
Just....
WOW!!!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Here's a few more....

...help the underdog out! LOL

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8...447f2fed_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8355/8...cc1bc6b5_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8...9ec18129_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8...8e761e58_c.jpg

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8...672a1748_c.jpg

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Car is awesome drjewalton! How many miles on that bad boy?

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35,500 and counting.

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Drjewalton....wow...that's a clean one! It's really getting hard to find clean original 82-84 Zs anymore! Yours is a prime example!

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Thanks! Appreciate the comments. I've said it before on this site, my next favorite third gen besides my own are the earlier blue IROC's.....pretty much like yours! Nice car yourself!

It's too bad we all aren't within closer proximity...we could put on one hell of a display at a car show/cruise!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Haha yeah a concourse d'elegance of Third Gens! That would be awesome!
Thanks, I've put a lot of time and money into restoring my IROC. Still more to do, but there always will be.

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

Stunning car!!! Detailed so nicely too!!

Better part of 20 years ago, my friend had the identical car to yours, just a white exterior. So many good times with that car, it was quick in its day too, I loved driving it!

Re: September COTM **Voting**
 

How do I get people to vote for mine?
:huh: