The 77 RX-3 SP..Part out? or sell it complete?
11-27-06, 09:44 PM
#26
Originally Posted by fchoncho
Part it out or sell it to a good home if possible. I'm almost sure someone would be happy to make a project out of it.
As for SP's being rare... well RX-3's are rare so obviously SP's are desirable. Honestly though the RX-3 wagon is probably way more scarce nowdays. Even the RX-4's, RX-2's and any old Mazda rotary car with more than 2 doors are more rare. What about R100's? I would love a RX-3 coupe but there are probably more of them left in the States than any of the other models.
As for SP's being rare... well RX-3's are rare so obviously SP's are desirable. Honestly though the RX-3 wagon is probably way more scarce nowdays. Even the RX-4's, RX-2's and any old Mazda rotary car with more than 2 doors are more rare. What about R100's? I would love a RX-3 coupe but there are probably more of them left in the States than any of the other models.
11-28-06, 12:23 AM
#27
Originally Posted by smurfy RX3
Although I need my trunk lid... I've got to admit I would hate to see another RX3 torn to pieces. That being said I also recognize that sometimes pics often hide the extent of rust damage on a car. My advice would be to wait until you have the car in front of you so you can physically see how bad the (structural) rust really is (frame rails, strut towers, etc)... then make a realistic, educated decision.
I got a call from a local who has several RX-3 trunk lids. I will get his # for you this week. Remind me if you dont a pm from me by next Monday.
11-28-06, 04:59 PM
#30
you must be excited! hell, i'm excited and it isnt even my car!!!! i have never seen one here in ohio... i think most were sold on the west coast. i dont have any facts to support that but it does seem like there are more out that way than anywhere else.
11-30-06, 07:43 PM
#35
The nose lip chrome should bring some good $$ it looks to be pretty clean, and even with the shape of the rest of the car i didn't see a lot of damage on the hood that is always highly desireable and is the 5speed that will drop into most any other old school. I PM'd you also
11-30-06, 08:20 PM
#36
It's chess, not checkers.
PM'd you too. Need original shifter **** & handle, some trunk pieces as per my PM. Also forgot to tell you I need the lower passenger side dash piece that has the glovebox if the plastic around the vent handle isn't broken.
11-30-06, 10:38 PM
#42
I am $1900.00 into this and hope I can atleast breakeven and keep some spare parts for the RHD RX3.. oh, and the rear louver is MIA... along with the rear upper rear window stainless trim .. Truck driver thinks it probally blew off the car while it was on the top of the carrier facing backwards... I think I understand why he faced it backwards...but why he put it on the top instead of the bottom kills me...
Last edited by Japan2LA; 11-30-06 at 11:03 PM.
12-01-06, 09:07 AM
#43
oh man that sucks well if it is any hope nail the shipping company for 250 that is the high side of that type of louver and trim. Now you know why my louver is missing the same thing happend to mine as well.
IF they balk at the price tell them to replace it but make sure you give them a deadline like 2 weeks.
IF they balk at the price tell them to replace it but make sure you give them a deadline like 2 weeks.
12-01-06, 06:34 PM
#46
Originally Posted by vaughnc
Just do what I did - got get a Junk 808 and swap out the rusted panels with new ones.
LASTLY, THERE ARE NO FLOORS IN THIS CAR.. IT IS NOT REPAIRABLE..
I WILL POST PICKS OF IT ON THE LIFT..
