Skylance

Hi all,

Just want to take this time to say "Howdy". This is my first post on rx7club.com. I just purchased my 1979 RX-7 (12A) this past saturday. I only paid $425 (<-- not a typo!) for it! Right now it is basically stock, but that will soon change. My other vehicle is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 LS. Both of these are awesome cars IMO.

Laters,

Skylance

jgrewe

iTrader: (1)

With a $425 rex this forum will become your favorite place! You might as well put it at the top of your list now. Spend time reading now so when stuff goes wrong you won't be lost. Is this your first rotory?

Rogue_Wulff

Welcome to the most adictive place on the 'net. There is a lot of info that can be found here, spend some time reading about various items, and you can learn quite a bit about these unique cars.

Skylance

It is my first rotary. When I took it to get inspected one of the mechanics asked where I got it. When I told him, he informed me it had been sitting at the used car lot for almost 2 years. I feel so lucky that it did not get snatched up! I've been doing some reading, cuz the RX-7 is in need of some serious TLC. There are several rust spots/holes ( ), the paint is horrible, somebody put a VERY crappy tint on the windows (bubbles everywhere), the dash is cracked in several places, needs a shift boot, needs new panels on both doors, both seets need to be replaced/re-upholstered, etc, etc.

Enough of the bad. I have already fixed the horn (required for our state inspection), and the passenger side pop-up headlight that was stuck. Fortunately the car is mechanically sound (for now). Had a motorswap for a rebuilt 12A less than 20k miles ago, and it runs and handles great. No problems starting (except it needs a battery).

Thanks everyone!

OtakuRX

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What color interior? I have a maroon dash sitting around.

Skylance

Do you have any pics? Interior is burgundy. You don't happen to have a guage cluster as well? My speedo doesn't work.

thanks alot!

Hades12

Dam Shelby, You would have thought that one of my Buddies would have told me about it, Expecialy if it had been sitting there for 2 years.


Any pics?

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Check to make sure the spedo cable is connected to the trans.

Skylance

I Take it you aren't to fond of Shelby (It's ok I don't mind).

The cable is connected correctly, but it appears that the spring was overwound at some time. I could also use a lock assembly for the hatch - just the part that attatches to the hatch. It is missing on mine.

Hades12

NoNo,

Shelby is fine, Just I was so close to the car and no one told me about it. I seached for a 79 for two years before getting the first one.


I Have a very good looking 79 guage Cluster I might sale. Do you have an 80mph spedo or a 120?

Skylance

No pics yet, sorry.

Its a 120

It was at Tom Fitts Automotive. Do you know where that is?

OtakuRX

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I will get pics on saturday when I go by my dads, I think I may have a 78 120speedo too, lemme look around. (We have 3 storage sheds of 1st gen parts)

bliffle

Keep it stock, man. 79s are becoming valuable, and a stock 79 is a gem for any 7 fans stable. I have my eye on a local 79 siting in a guys driveway under a tarp and I'm just waiting to get some of these other cars taken care of to make a move.

Does it have a moonroof?

What exterior color?

Original stamped wheels?

B

Skylance

OtakuRX: Interior is a Burgundy, so maroon may work.

bliffle: It has a sunroof - I think it can be fully removed, but I haven't tried yet.
Exterior color is White, but it is in horrible condition, In many places, it is peeling/rusting. It looks as if there is a red coat of paint under the white
I have no Idea about the wheels, what should I look for?

Hades12

79 wheels will look like this.





Is the sunroof Glass?
to take it out you flip it up and then rotate the little thing to release it.

Skylance

bliffle: According to Hades12's pic, I don't have the stamped wheels.

Hades12: Sunroof is not glass, and yeah I can take it out. Also, any news on the guage cluster?

Thanks people

Skylance

OtakuRx: How did the pics turn out?

Hades12

Sorry I been so Busy I forgot to look at it, I will take a look tonight. and Get pics.



Do the Wheels look like this?

Skylance

Hades12: Take your time. No, those are not the wheels on my RX-7. Thanks!

rbf41182gt

hey, it sounds like you picked up a car like mine!

mine's white with a burgundy interior, moonroof, and lots of rust!!
cost me $500 and i got an 84 parts car as well

Here's a pic in it's current state:

1985_RX-7

exactly the way mine is lol. u puttin roll cage in? i am. do they look like this?

Hades12

Well there are only three more stock wheels that it could have 79 limited, 83 limited or Steel.

they could be aftermarket. Pics and we will know for sure.

BLKTOPTRVL

Welcome...

It is kinda funny how many people are buying a 25 yo car for everyday driving.

I couldn't imagine buying a 1964 anything to use a dd back in 1979.

Hades12

We have cell phones now, So the walk home is not so bad.

Skylance

rbf41182gt : at least you have a garage to work in. I gotta tote all my stuff outside.

1985_RX-7 : not those wheels either

Hades12 : Hopefully, I'll get pics soon. I don't have a digital camera. I might get one next payday. Anyone have any suggestions?

BLKTOPTRVL : Right now mine is in the project/restore category. As for those who are buying them for daily driving, You do what you gotta do. I know all about that.