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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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New to this Mazda thing...

Where is a good resource for parts for a 1983 rx7? I'm getting one, but I need parts such as body pieces. It's a free car and something to tinker with, so I need to weld in floor pans and would like to find the pre-made aftermarket or OEM pans to make a direct replacement. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Why the Parts For Sale section at https://www.rx7club.com of course!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Thank you. I'm new to this, so I need help finding my way around. Many thanks!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Also check out VictoriaBritish (www.victoriabritish.com)....

They have tons of stuff
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Old May 13, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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when you want more power, and you will trust me also check out www.atkinsrotary.com and www.mazdatrix.com also, www.racingbeat.com will ahve alot of good components for your car as well
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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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in the FAQ section there is a huge list of vendor sites...i primarily use www.mazdatrix.com, rx7club's very own classifieds and
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Old May 13, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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Yes I have bought alot on ebay
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Old May 13, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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I don't know if you will be able to get floorpans. But then i just made my own too. Its cheaper.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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The only body work you can get is in VB. Other companies sell the same stuff but cheaper. You will NOT find a floor pan for your car anywhere. You need to just have metal cut to size and welded in which is really easy and cheap to buy yourself.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Thanks everyone! Sending the flatbed to get it tomorrow night then starting the work on it. It needs brake lines, and floor work. You say the floor is pretty easy to do?

How hard are brake lines on this? I've done them on other cars before.

Body is in good shape for having sat a while.
They said the gas tank has been bone dry a while, so there is a little trouble starting it, but when they do, it runs. I figure it's just a matter of letting the gas circulate from the tank to the carb. If you have any other ideas, let me know.

This should be a fun little project.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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By the way, what is the bolt pattern for the wheels on the '83?
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Old May 13, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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4x110 very rare
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Old May 13, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Thanks a lot! Is there any other advice people can give me for my upcoming project?

I'm such a noob to Mazda's and especially to rotaries.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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change the oil and filter regularly
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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Change the gas filter fairly regularly too--

And read through the entire FAQ that bizarro mentioned....
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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noob info:
1. check for oil on the engine block where it says "Mazda 12a"
2. check to make sure your OMP is working (do a search)
3. change oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, plugs, plug wires, rad fluid, rear diff fluid if applicable, tranny fluid...
4. brake lines??? get the ss brake lines...you'll like them
5. you may want to clean out your gas tank...

that should be good for a tune up if anyone else can chime in with other simple tune up ideas...?...

anyways, welcome to the world of 7's...fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride
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Old May 14, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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You can find junk yard RX-7's near where you live on this site http://www.valuparts.com/

Good luck!
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Old May 14, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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What size brake line is on the car? I need to buy some and my flatbed doesn't pick up the car until tonight. And couplers for it?

By the way, I'll get pictures of the entire restoration.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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As I recall, just about everybody just orders the SS lines from mazdatrix and calls it a day...
(Did I get the right place?)
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Old May 14, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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Best way to clean the gas tank?
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