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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 08:12 PM
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April 2018 COTM **Winner**


Congratulations, Sleeper Z!
Your outstanding '87 Z28 is TGO's April, 2018 Car of the Month.
It seems simple, but seems like it gets the job done. Great looking car that looks fun to drive.

Btw, it looks like you need two (2) center caps.




















My car is a 1987 Z28 born pretty normal but I turned it into what it was meant to be. My Z came stock with the following:


Cerebrated 305, World class T5, 323 limited slip diff, PW, PL, A/C, P Hatch,
Black & Gold with a Black interior. The only option which stood out for this car was the F-41 suspension upgrade.


It is now a different monster supporting the following Upgrades.
Gen 1 350 Lt1 4bolt main with an underrated estimated 370 HP from the builder.
2" Dual to 3" Flowmaster Exhaust
G92 3:45 posi rear end rebuilt with disc brakes
QA1 struts and shocks, QA1 LCA's and QA1 adjustable Pan Hard Bar
Eibach pro kit Lowering springs and Founders Caster camber plates.
16" restored IROC rims c/w Gforce Comp II 245/50/r16 all around.
Custom audio and video.


I have always loved the 3rd Gen and built it for my pleasure not for resale or market value. My Z is awesome to drive especially keeping the stock look while at the same time shocking those who come up beside me. Gone are the days of the ****** but the 3rd Gen is much alive in all of us.
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 08:20 PM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats! Well deserved!
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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Very nice car, Congratulations!!
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 09:11 PM
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Car: 91 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
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Axle/Gears: G92 (3.42)
Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Great looking car!!
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 09:22 PM
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Car: 1988 IROC Z Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI (LB9)
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: G80 GU2
Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats! Was a fan of the car
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 10:50 PM
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Engine: 370hp 350
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Thank you!


I'm honored and very grateful to be voted as April 2018 COTM. To have the recognition of all the hard work that went into this car makes it worth while. The support and info I got from TGO was crucial throughout this build. It is a blast to drive, nothing like cruising on a warm summers night burning a bit of rubber. LOL.


Thanks again,
Sleeper Z
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 11:05 PM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

And funny thing about those center caps. I ordered a set from Classic Industries when I had the wheels done. Was on the phone with them a few times to confirm sizes and such but to my luck when I received them they were for the later style rims for an 88 or 89 Iroc wheel so instead of spending more money to send them back and trying to get new ones, I just had custom ones made and in gold. They are in the last pic of the voting thread. Attention to detail is a must.







I got them last year.


Thanks You All
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 08:23 AM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats,I love the car and your build.
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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Congrats, beautiful car!
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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congrats
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 04:20 PM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Great looking car. Congrats on the win!
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats! Was hoping the car with the audio system would win.
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 09:41 PM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Thanks guys!
It's gotta sound as good inside as it does out and that's damn good! I'm dying to get it out of hibernation. It's been a long winter and I'm still waiting for the street sweepers to get things done. A couple weeks more yet.
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Old Apr 4, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 08:08 AM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats! I knew you had a great car as soon as I saw your first couple posts. Very clean all around. Glad to see your work pay off!
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 03:13 PM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats, great car!
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 10:35 AM
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Congrads, very clean install!
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 04:59 PM
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Car: 1987 Z28
Engine: 370hp 350
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: G92 3:45 Posi
Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Thanks guys. I'm trying to be patient with pulling it out of the shop. Still waiting on the streets to be cleaned then I get to get the detailing done. Thanks punzak9 for your nomination.
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 09:34 AM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats on the win! Very nice build!
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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Re: April 2018 COTM **Winner**

NICE!...
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