Pic of my 78 Grand Am Project

DiamondJim · 02-17-08, 09:49 AM

Now the work starts on the 455 transplant. -Jim

A.X. · 02-17-08, 01:02 PM

Sweet ride, Jim. What are the plans for this project?

CoolBlueSS · 02-18-08, 02:13 PM

Those make good race cars.

DiamondJim · 02-18-08, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by A.X.

Sweet ride, Jim. What are the plans for this project?

Around 500 hp 455, 2-4's w/ a small hydraulic roller cam, smooth street car that will run numbers similar to my 66 GTO(11.70/115). -Jim

GarageFly · 02-19-08, 08:17 PM

Sounds like it's gonna be clean, beautiful....and fast! Great looking car. Good luck.

FiredUp6975 · 02-24-08, 03:26 PM

455 huh? nice! good luck with it.

ponjohn · 03-01-08, 01:51 PM

Jim- what size tires are on the rear? What rear?

Years ago I had a 78 with 455/t400, it was fun.

DiamondJim · 03-01-08, 03:04 PM

275/60/15 rear, they wheels that are on it now don't have enough backspace, I have to keep some air in the air bags to keep it from rubbing. With the right offset they will fit. The rear that is in it now is the stock rear, I have a 12 bolt from a 70 Chevelle that is going in. I have decided to run a solid cam instead of the HR, wish me luck. -Jim

Chuck · 03-02-08, 07:10 AM

Whats cool about it is you dont see those every day. Nice Ride!

DiamondJim · 03-10-08, 07:39 AM

Thanks Chuck. -Jim

70BIGBLOCK · 04-09-08, 06:06 PM

Wow, you don't see those cars anymore!

dcjredline · 04-09-08, 10:46 PM

Dont think I have EVEA seen one before. The chebby is the one I see all the time. Nice ride man.

DiamondJim · 06-21-09, 09:13 PM

Sad to report my 78 Grand Am was stolen last week. I let my 22 year old son take his date to the movies(Newnan Ga.) in it , he parked it 4 rows from the front door. If anyone here is in Georgia or sees the car, please call the police and e-mail me at jamesthompson4@comcast.net The VIN is on the national network as stolen. Thanks -Jim

DiamondJim · 06-21-09, 09:15 PM

Here is a picture, it is black on black with Centerline Convo-Pros. Has a dash from a Lemans. Thanks -Jim

mrpontiac65 · 06-22-09, 08:36 AM

Hope you get it back! Maybe it was just taken for a joy ride and it will show up somewhere?

marks73turbota · 06-24-09, 08:53 AM

Jim, I read about your loss on another site. Can't tell you how bad I feel. If my TA disappeared not sure how I would react. I know it's a constant possibility but I very rarily park it for any length of time or out of site for long. I just don't drive it that much, but I do intend to in the future. And that's always on my mind. I sure hope it shows up and without too much missing/wrecked. Many years ago my brothers el camino was taken and found literaly destroyed from the joy ride. Keep us informed. Did you have theft? If so maybe you can get something out of it. How is your son doing? He's got to be beside himself. Take care. MArk L

Gtomonster · 09-26-09, 04:04 AM

Damn, That REALLY sucks... I guess no update, means no good news yet huh?

DiamondJim · 11-07-09, 08:09 PM

Car if found and according to the police it is in good shape! I had given up hope, it has been 5 months. I will making the 5 hour trip(one way) on Monday to trailer it back home from Savannah. How it ended up in Savannah is unknown at this time but my baby is coming home!! -Jim

mrpontiac65 · 11-07-09, 08:26 PM

Glad they found your car! Hope not too much is wrong with it.

indymanjoe · 11-07-09, 08:53 PM

sweeeet!new member here and didnt see the original post.Very glad your car is coming home!any chance we can all cane the m-fer that took it?if i cant make the trip ill donate someone the money to kick their ass