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Need HELP! My first gen Rx7 and MAJOR problems!

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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So here is the problem. I just bought a 1st generation RX7. I currently own a 1988 Rx7 Convertable. HOWEVER, the 1st gen i just bought, was VANDALIZED! They stole all four wheels and left it sitting on jacks(well at least it is not on the ground...) SO
I cannot move the car to my house without WHEELS! But it is a 4 lug with the apparently completely cursed and impossible to find 4x110mm wheel lug pattern. I personally do not want to buy new wheels. Does anyone have a set I can borrow to move the car and then I can return them? Or possibly trade some FC parts for them? I do have some good stuff, or maybe some leads as to where I can find wheels that would fit? Spares maybe? lol, just need to get her home.


ALSO,
I will post pics of my new treasure (which i found out in someone's overgrown lot with 112k miles on it and service records since new until 1998 when it was parked- which the last registration / inspection stickers both have 98 on them so hahah i think i found a peach!)

Someone please let me know, I am located in Watauga TX (near the NE mall ) and would love some help.

Thank you all in advance! Please PM ME or if you are local, pm me and leave a number and I will text you and we can work out the details.

-DallasFC1
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Congrats on the find! Was it the one that was on craigslist along with a dude that owned an MG Midget? a Friend of mine sent me a link to that and had I not been broke or in San Antonio so far away I would have loved to have possibly gotten my hands on it. What specific model is it? GSL?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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Wheels are a dime a dozen on the forums. Get someone to ship in or you can go pick up a set of "+" wheels for $10-$20 per wheel. G'luck.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Any local junkyard should have what you need...
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Yes,
It was the Craigslist Rx7 it was 5 miles from me so scooped it up the day it posted.

NO the damned junkyards near me DONT have any friggin wheels that will fit OR wheels im willing to BUY. I mean jesus christ $300.00 for rims alone? If i have to spend that much hell, I may as well just spring for Panasports secondhand.

All I need to do is move it 7 miles. Can anyone maybe loan me the spare they have ?? I will use it then return it, you can go with me if you like, I also have PLENTY of FC parts i can trade for ANY wheels that will fit...

I am sure someone has something... any help?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Duffman hooked me up and we spent all damn night gettin it up on the trailer and back to my house. Duffman FTW! Thanks all!

Will post pics and story soon.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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^^duffman is a damn good man! He is my half brother.....i think.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Duffman To The RESCUE!

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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DallasFC1
Duffman hooked me up and we spent all damn night gettin it up on the trailer and back to my house. Duffman FTW! Thanks all!

Will post pics and story soon.
Glad I could help. Like I said, lemme know if ya need a hand with anything else.

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^^duffman is a damn good man! He is my half brother.....i think.
Well, it's a complicated case. I'm still not sure if we're from the same 'John' or not, you know our mother was an active woman.

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Duffman To The RESCUE!

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