1st Gen General Discussion The place for non-technical discussion about 1st Gen RX-7s or if there's no better place for your topic

Guess what came today?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:44 PM
  #1  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA Guess what came today?

Its here!I have a few pics for now.Its a work n progress,still not bad for a 79.
Attached Thumbnails Guess what came today?-pict0001.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0002.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0003.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0004.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0005.jpg  

Guess what came today?-pict0006.jpg  
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:54 PM
  #2  
Chuck Norris FB's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
From: Chicago,IL
Thumbs up

Good Find,looks like a solid foundation Good luck with the project..

Oh and if you don't mind me asking,how much did it cost you??
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:56 PM
  #3  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by vj226966
Its here!I have a few pics for now.Its a work n progress,still not bad for a 79.
Here is some more.
Attached Thumbnails Guess what came today?-pict0007.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0008.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0010.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0011.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0013.jpg  

Guess what came today?-pict0015.jpg  
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:58 PM
  #4  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by Chuck Norris FB
Good Find,looks like a solid foundation Good luck with the project..

Oh and if you don't mind me asking,how much did it cost you??
2400.00shipped from N.J to my door
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:55 PM
  #5  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by vj226966
2400.00shipped from N.J to my door
few more pics
Attached Thumbnails Guess what came today?-pict0017.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0011.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0018.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0022.jpg  
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:55 PM
  #6  
Jibaro 12A's Avatar
searching...
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 1
From: Chicago
Nice! I love SA's I have one myself. If you decide to part with that air dam please let me know I'd be more than happy to buy it from you! Goodluck with your project.
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:16 PM
  #7  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
Originally Posted by vj226966
2400.00shipped from N.J to my door
Originally Posted by Jibaro 12A
Nice! I love SA's I have one myself. If you decide to part with that air dam please let me know I'd be more than happy to buy it from you! Goodluck with your project.
I do want to part with it.It has 2 cracks on it though,it can be fixed with no prob.I would like to trade for stock.
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:59 PM
  #8  
Hyper4mance2k's Avatar
The Shadetree Project
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 7,301
Likes: 3
From: District of Columbia
wow $$$2400. I've seen 79's in better shape sell for $800 here.
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:12 PM
  #9  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
wow $$$2400. I've seen 79's in better shape sell for $800 here.
it came with carb and intake new tires and rims spare motor,extra tranny,boxes of extra parts
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:18 PM
  #10  
duffman692002's Avatar
I am Me. I am special.
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,027
Likes: 5
From: Quinlan, TX
Plaid seats! I love plaid seats!
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:24 PM
  #11  
rotarydude's Avatar
Back in the saddle again
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 7,051
Likes: 1
From: San Antonio Texas
although i wanted to pick them up there are some of those plaid seat covers on ebay right now NOS.

Also the dashboard and door panels tell me she is an early SA what is the build month from the door plate on the drivers side.

Good luck if you need some info don't be afraid to ask
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:36 PM
  #12  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
Thumbs up

Originally Posted by rotarydude
although i wanted to pick them up there are some of those plaid seat covers on ebay right now NOS.

Also the dashboard and door panels tell me she is an early SA what is the build month from the door plate on the drivers side.

Good luck if you need some info don't be afraid to ask
its dark now and started drinking ill give you the info tomorrow.Yes i need help with this also.Thanks in advance
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:28 PM
  #13  
mazdaverx713b's Avatar
Have RX-7, will restore
Veteran: Army
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (91)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 22,596
Likes: 1,276
From: Ohio
looke like a nice starting point. what are your plans for the car? do you know any history on the car?
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:30 PM
  #14  
jshiz's Avatar
Actin Like I'm Drunk
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,663
Likes: 0
From: Charleston, South Carolina
plaid seats = straight balla
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:49 PM
  #15  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
looke like a nice starting point. what are your plans for the car? do you know any history on the car?
im the second owner of the car.Person before started replacing alot of stuff on it then quit.The person i bought it from was going to do a twin turbo setup cause the body was so strait.Thats about all i know about it.My plans are to clean it up,put my header on redo the inside,just a project for me and my son.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:27 AM
  #16  
bad 83's Avatar
PSHH! PSHH! HEAR ME NOW?
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,132
Likes: 4
From: Statesville NC
Always glad to see another first gen being saved. Good luck with restoring her.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 10:53 AM
  #17  
mazdaverx713b's Avatar
Have RX-7, will restore
Veteran: Army
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (91)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 22,596
Likes: 1,276
From: Ohio
thats good to hear! it is a nice father and son project. looks like it was originally sunrise red!
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:36 AM
  #18  
ourxseven's Avatar
1/1 scale Hot Wheels
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,660
Likes: 6
From: winnipeg, Manitoba
the kamei air dam on it is pretty rare and sought after . definately an added bonus to the find
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 05:20 PM
  #19  
Rotary Powah's Avatar
Full Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham
Aww man! Extra engine and trans too! Lucky
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:17 AM
  #20  
Banzai's Avatar
Happy Rotoring!
Tenured Member: 15 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,634
Likes: 573
From: Iowa
You finially got it home! congrats. Yes it looks like an early build 79, probablly actually built in 78. Looks the the missing hood prop rod should be on the right side. Is the VIN stamped on the left (Drivers) side of the fire wall? What is the vin and build date?
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:57 AM
  #21  
OneRotor's Avatar
RAWR
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,860
Likes: 2
From: 90024
that needs some serious help. G'luck.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:01 AM
  #22  
Easy_E1's Avatar
GoodBox MotorSports
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue WA.
Guess what came today?
I was going to say, your wife. JK

Nice find and good luck.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:16 AM
  #23  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by whitey85mtu
that needs some serious help. G'luck.
yes it needs help but its mostly complete.It needs stuff here and there,but its a project.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:23 AM
  #24  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by Banzai
You finially got it home! congrats. Yes it looks like an early build 79, probablly actually built in 78. Looks the the missing hood prop rod should be on the right side. Is the VIN stamped on the left (Drivers) side of the fire wall? What is the vin and build date?
The build date is 10/78.
Attached Thumbnails Guess what came today?-pict0069.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0070.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0071.jpg   Guess what came today?-pict0072.jpg  
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:26 AM
  #25  
vj226966's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Waycross Ga
GA

Originally Posted by Easy_E1
I was going to say, your wife. JK

Nice find and good luck.
Funny,my wife hates it she says its a piece of poop,but i love it.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:44 PM.