having had rx7's [2nd,3rd gens] for the past 10 yrs. after seeing so many 1st gens during this time, I ended up buying one. I am impressed so far.

It is a 82 GSL with a streetport, sidedraft mikuni/s, rb intake, rb header and exhuast, rb springs, tokico blue struts/shocks, short shifter, aftermarket clutch pack?, and some other.

my question is the body is a little rough and where can i find what year parts fit this car? 79-85? some of them? all of them?
mostly concerned with body panels and interior stuff right now.
thanx

 

Interior parts are mostly interchangable on years, being 79+80, 81-83 and 84+85 for some stuff. Body parts are the same for 79+80 and 81=85. The main differences are bumpers.

 

81-83 for interior stuff and 81-85 for the body. *some* 79 and 80 body panels may work but it depends on what. Welcome to the simple side of the darkside LOL

 

welcome to the world of 1st gens, now you're playing w/ the most pure, true to form Rx-7. as said in earlier posts, 79-80 doors and fenders are a little different. they will still bolt on the 81-85 body but the side moulding are a little different. as for interior pieces the main difference between each years design is mostly with the center consol, shifter suround and guage cluster, and 79-80's had different door panels.

 

Walking into the company at management level. Smart move.

 

Use mazdatrix.com and blackdragon.com for reference when it comes to parts.

 

wow that was easy
1st gen group seems easier to get info than others imo
thanx
Rob

CentralFloridaRotaryAssociation- Founder
CenFlaRXClub - former v.p
DSR[DownSouthRotary]- member
Rotor7ven- member
RotaryAlliance - member
BMS.org [BrevardMotorsports] member
FloridaKartingAssociation - driver/mechanic
NHRA - driver

 

There are a lot of good people Rob. Enjoy your 1st gen!!