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Old 12-31-09, 01:44 PM
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Its here!I have a few pics for now.Its a work n progress,still not bad for a 79.
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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??
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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.
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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
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Originally Posted by vj226966
2400.00shipped from N.J to my door
few more pics
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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.
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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.
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wow $$$2400. I've seen 79's in better shape sell for $800 here.
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wow $$$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
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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
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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
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looke like a nice starting point. what are your plans for the car? do you know any history on the car?
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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.
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Always glad to see another first gen being saved. Good luck with restoring her.
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thats good to hear! it is a nice father and son project. looks like it was originally sunrise red!
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the kamei air dam on it is pretty rare and sought after . definately an added bonus to the find
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Aww man! Extra engine and trans too! Lucky
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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?
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that needs some serious help. G'luck.
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I was going to say, your wife. JK

Nice find and good luck.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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