My 79 Project
 

http://webpages.charter.net/patryn/79rx7.htm

Here it is. I'm finally an official member of the rx7 family instead of an outside commentary. i'm going to try to keep the page updated for those of you actually interested. not exactly mike's 13b-rew swap but hey, its entertainment.

Hey Jeremy, mines not a 13b-rew (FD3s 3rd gen motor) its from a Jspec Cosmo 13b.. Its actually the same block with a bigger intake and smaller turbos...

Your in Owensboro right? C'mon over and take a look dude. I need someone thats interested in rotary engines, cant find anyone here that even cares anymore :)

As a matter of fact that looks exactly like my rusted out 80, except mine had a whale tale and a ARE 5 stars...

The body on that car looks very good, cant beleive it isnt rusted out. By the way I seen that car a few months back on 25st by foodland, i passed it in my 88 vert... I think there was a girl driving it, but dont remember for sure... Couldnt tell it was kinda dark and raining... :)

actually, i'm in murray. i only come into owensboro to get mail from my parents house and visit every other weekend. i'm not sure who you saw but this one is in murray. the guy i bought it from bought it in 79 and just finally stopped driving it 2-3 years ago. he drove it once a month for quite a few years due to becoming a parent. there are just a few rust spots and the paint is mainly oxidized from sitting out for the last few years. hopefully a good message will brighten it up a bit. the engine bay is mostly fine covered with dirt. my friend popped the distributor open and its brand new like. sorry about the 13b-rew. i was thinking that you were putting in a third gen motor due to your thread heading. guess i should read better huh. i was going to come in sat night but i'll probably get in depth with this project tomorrow. there are a trillion things to fix and restore so i have my work cut out. luckily i'll have 3-4 people working on it tomorrow.

k, check your earlier post on starting up after a few years I gave you what Id do in the order id do them taking into account of 2 quarts in the carb :) Little bit too much but it'll be OK...

Awesome car! I like that spoiler. That's the first '79 I've seen all souped out!! :)

ok, got it here today. stripped everything except the front vinyl, top dash, and front carpet. we got it to fire up last night but by pouring fuel in the carbs. the fuel is not making it to the front. pump is working and the fuel is coming through the filter, which i'm repacing tomorrow. tore a fuel tube in the process. i should replace all the rubber bought i think that will wait a bit as money is geting shorter. washed all the plastic and, weather depending, will start to repaint with plasti-kote tomorrow. more on the site sometime tonight. thanks for the complements guys. and yes it sent up a mt saint helens for the 3 sec it ran.

quick question. electric fan mod: how much, what fan, installation instructions?

one of these days i am going to get a black magic fan. i have heard that they are fairly good, with easy instalation. not sure on the price though

ok, guys. took out the ac today. can't believe that shit weighs that much. help airflow for radiator too. bled brakes and clutch. going to pull the rotors and thermal reactor tomorrow. any suggestions on ease of removal, feel free to share. had some other things planned but i've already forgot. der..........

alright, updated my site. you can see my half stripped car now, flying on jackstands.

http://webpages.charter.net/patryn/79rx7.htm

Loooks good ! :) Imagine what you could do with a 3 car garage :) I cant wait till my parts come in, I havent been out there since my little drinking binge and working for 2 days straight :)

Keep us posted :)

haha, 3 car garage would be a dream. "oh shit, i dropped a bolt. i know its somewhere in the gravel." my gf suggested i use my roll-board. i had to laugh. roll on the gravel eh? so then i thought about getting some rc car offroad wheels to replace the metal ones but by that time the board wouldn't fit under the car, let alone with me. i'm just hoping the carb is in better shape then the fuel lines. one hurdle to the next. kind of pisses me off since the guy acted like it wouldn't take much to get it running. now i'm out of cash and it doesn't look to be in any shape to run, let alone autox. luckily kilr is bailing my out in that department by purchasing this parts car and allowing me to pull parts i need to get mine up to par, plus a set of tires that aren't from 1980.

My dad has a 79 that he is working on. We also bought it from teh original owner. it wasn't in that good of shape tho. Nice pick!! good luck with it.

Lookin good:) Wish I was there, and could help:( oh well, I got my own project goin on.............


What type of paint did you use to paint the interior???


THANX LATERZ, Andrew

i used plastikote flexible bumper spray. it really came out looking top notch. hopefully tomorrow i can get majority of the interior back together if not completely. i'll also be drying out the tank and getting ready to try and do a fire up. still has some atf residue since it has only been run for about 30 sec via fuel in the carb.

oh yeah and my friend gave me has old carbon fiber wanna be shift knob. despite my normal shun of wanna be shit, its pretty nice. its the same shape and size as the one i want, i just want suede. and a suede racing wheel, sparco seat.................

I am gonna have to pick some of that paint up:) Your car is gonna be AWESOME...... I tried some of this wax stuff, and it basically restores the paint..... I think it was some sorta turtle wax....I will find it, and tell you..... Anyways, that stuff works pretty good..... It will make that red paint look new.... But you have to rub it on, and that is tiring.....

THANX LATERZ, Andrew

my paint problem is past "fixing". the front plate on the nose is straight faded. there are multiple spots where the clear coat is gone. dime sized rust spots here and there that need tending. its going to need some patching until i can afford to get it painted. the fiberglass has faded past help as well. the airdam has a ton of rock chips. i figure i can handle repainting the molding for now and patch the red until i can afford the repaint.

Well Jeremy, when you get it sanded down. I can spray it for ya. I can paint, just gonna have to get a place I can spray it. Im painting mine in my garage, but I dont want to paint more than 1 in there... I can spray primer outside tho... :)