dub81

So from my last introduction, a few know that I inherited from my Uncle his fb rx-7 here in hawaii, that was sitting his house for a decade or so in his semi closed garage. Im pretty sure that the rust is only exterior since it was sitting in his garage. I was extremely jazzed up to rebuild it from the ground up but i think I may have bitten off more than I could chew. Would you agree based on these two pics or not. My background in automotive is I've been working on motors/suspension/brakes since I was in highschool but not on autobody. I want to rebuild it but lately been getting into a discouraging mood. So should I go ahead with the project or not. I've already sourced another 12a engine & tranny here in hawaii, both replacement fenders, headlight buckets, headlights etc. etc. to replace what i know needs to be replaced. Interior is in decent condition, just really dusty and missing a shifter boot.

boyee

iTrader: (3)

I say rebuild it since you already sourced the big parts. It will turn into an addiction I kid you not. These cars are so easy to work on and a lot of fun to drive and the payoff is exponential to the amount of work you put in. You've also come to the right place for any information/help/troubleshooting advice. Good luck, have fun, and welcome to the darkside.

bcarmack

Don't give up yet! If you have access to the parts & have the time, I say go ahead & rebuild it!

SLIDN7

sell me the rear end im on oahu too.

blackdeath647

iTrader: (2)

you've already taken care of the harder stage (gathering up the materials) all you have left to do is put it all together just be patient and don't over work or else you'll find yourself discouraged again.

lascelles

Check under the bins and rear carpet for rust.
Since there is no frame the body is the frame it needs to be solid.

Hawaii has salt in the air not on the icy roads, so you may be ok.
Here I'd say that is a great parts car, because ours rust from the inside out.

good luck

82transam

iTrader: (18)

Don't give up man, I've restored 2 from the ground up and it just takes time. I know what you are feeling though, especially on the first one, I started wondering what the hell I was doing halfway through, just take your time and you will be fine it's worth it in the end!
Good luck.

84stock

iTrader: (5)

Pull the car out of the garage, wash it top to bottom. Check the bin area, check underneath and evaluate the interior. If there is nothing for rust underneath, interior is great, and you've got parts then get rolling and find a reasonable body shop for paint. If painting can be reasonable, then get started. Part and engine swap is easy, just takes a lot of time. After being married for 20 years now, I look forward to spending time in the garage.

dub81

Thanks guys for the words of encouragement!! Really appreciate it!! My fb struggle was a hard one since it was running in my mind almost like 24/7. Even though I've downloaded all the manuals and read/re-read and researched, it still was a struggle for me. But now you guys provided me with a new sense of hope!!

thank you sir's for the tips. I will definetly be following up your great knowledge.

dub81

Hey guys and gals... Its been almost 8 months since I've last touched my 7 but I finally got to start working on it again, well at least for the brief moment in time before getting called into work. Here are some pictures i quickly took before bailing out.