[iowapub]

I know there are some out there, so lets see some pictures.
Here's my 79 recently out of the paint shop.

[Don57]

Iowa, I like that color! I also prefer the black grille of the 79 over the 78. Is that a NOS nosecrest? See the latest GA on ebay?

[BR57]

Hey Iowa, looks like you might have the largest collection in the world of 78-81 GA's, I count 5, how many do you have? Any factory manual shifts?

[iowapub]

Don, the nose crest is NOS. Only one side of the grill is though. I had 2 left 78's and 2 right 79's.
Don't you have a Roman Red and Platinum 78 you're working on?

BR57, I have 3 1/2 four speed cars.
Here's a picture of the one I'd consider a 1/2. It needs buffed out.

[BR57]

Originally Posted by iowapub

BR57, I have 3 1/2 four speed cars.
Here's a picture of the one I'd consider a 1/2. It needs buffed out.

I am sure you will "Bring it Back Alive" but it is tough seeing such a rare car in state.

[Don57]

Iowa, yes I have a 78 Roman Red/Platinum that is undergoing restomod. I just recently added the doors and fenders. The car still needs bodywork and paint Question........I've got ripples in the rubber header panel.......that area above the grilles. Any of your cars have that going on? I'll try to post a picture.

[ONEFASTLEMANS]

heres my 80, hopefully

[BR57]

Ad from Motor Trend 1978. Is this like your's Don57?

[srercrcr]

So I guess floor shift cars had their own unique console?

[Tin Injun Tom]

Originally Posted by srercrcr

So I guess floor shift cars had their own unique console?

That is correct. Not really a full console, but at least they made an effort.

Here is the Roman Red GA currently on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

There are a few photos on his ad that I would call poster quality.

[Don57]

BR57, my car is like the car that is now on ebay except mine has buckets and console, a TH350 replacing the TH200, 3:08 gears in place of the 2:29, rally wheels (6" on front, 7" on rear, and a 400 Pontiac engine from a 1976 Trans Am.

[Don57]

The pictures I posted were taken in September 2002 just after I purchased the car. I'll see if I can find some restoration pictures are that are not too big.

[cooke]

Originally Posted by ONEFASTLEMANS

heres my 80, hopefully

Looks good; how fast??

[iowapub]

Originally Posted by BR57

I am sure you will "Bring it Back Alive" but it is tough seeing such a rare car in state.

BR, the only thing alive about this car will be the tree growing through the floor. There is no frame under the door jambs and the rear springs are in the trunk (and on the rear).
It does look much better since I powerwashed the interior. Ironically, the dash is crack free and soft.

Don, The ripples are on about all of my header panels. Must be due to shrinkage. I have 2 NOS and they are still smooth. We'll see later if they even fit.
What do you mean by restomod? Last picture I saw the car was gutted.
My first Grand Am was a Roman Red 78 with red cloth buckets and counsol. Tilt, cruise, A/C, slap shifter, 4 barrel and dog dish hubcaps. Really low optioned.

The 4 speed floor shift cousol is unique to these cars. The Malibu will work, but it is slightly different towards the front change pocket.
That does look like one fast Lemans........

The picture is of my first 78. Must be in 89 or 90. The color was 1989 Chevy truck red.

[Don57]

Iowapub, around these parts they consider your car to be a "restomod" if it looks restored but has modifications. I plan on having my car look stock but the 400 would be considered a "modification". I have some restoration pictures....and I lost some good ones. The sizes are too big to add here. I could send you some by PM if that's OK with you?

[ONEFASTLEMANS]

cooke, 10.30s so far and waiting for my converter to get back from tci, rans 10.30s with a 1.52-1.5460ft time,

[cooke]

Originally Posted by ONEFASTLEMANS

cooke, 10.30s so far and waiting for my converter to get back from tci, rans 10.30s with a 1.52-1.5460ft time,

That's a pretty stout E.T. for that 60' time. Low 10.20's or teens with some low 1.40's, huh?
Don't see many of these cars doing what were doing with them; they really get over-shadowed by their Malibu counterparts. Nice ride.

[Rocky Rotella]

A link to the HPP article on the '79 Grand Am a few issues back.

http://highperformancepontiac.com/fe..._am/index.html

[iowapub]

Rocky, This SD was just in my town for a show. I think you might know the owner.

[Rocky Rotella]

Yeah, that's Don Bennett.