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Jul 5, 2005 | 06:59 PM

Glazedham42

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Restoration DONE! Finally! *PICS*

Hey guys,

Well first off we all know that a project like this is never done. I have a few more things to work on, but I am officially calling the restoration portion of the project finished.

Here is the before and after. I deliberately re-created the original photo of my car because I thought it would be pretty cool. You can see below the two pictures that I attempted to make as identical as possible. I also have included some random shots of the car. If anyone wants wallpaper size let me know. I can post some higher res pics if anyone wants 'em. I will be posting more pics soon along with some videos, but I'm kinda in a hurry right now. I will say one thing. It feels great to finally be driving the seven...

I came, I saw, I conquered....

Jamie

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Jul 5, 2005 | 07:07 PM

BigPimpin'

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Good job! Looks great!

Jul 5, 2005 | 07:08 PM

RarisRX-7

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looks awesome!

Jul 5, 2005 | 07:23 PM

cpt_gloval

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do the lights go down?

Jul 5, 2005 | 07:29 PM

rbf41182gt

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looks great! How long did it take you? I'm almost done with my SA, I'll post pics when I'm done.

Jul 5, 2005 | 08:08 PM

darkfrost

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Congrats man, looking good.

Jul 5, 2005 | 08:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cpt_gloval

do the lights go down?

great job on the body work btw

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Jul 5, 2005 | 08:20 PM

Elysian

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its not a restoration if its not the stock color, still nice car

Jul 5, 2005 | 08:33 PM

ray green

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Perfect color, perfect tires, perfect wheels. You have been faithful to the RX-7 legend. Interior photos and what's under the hood?

Last edited by ray green; Jul 5, 2005 at 08:33 PM. Reason: forgot the question mark

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:00 PM

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Hades12

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Looking good.

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:22 PM

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northwoods

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Inspiring!

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:24 PM

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31rx7

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Very nice. Good job.

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:26 PM

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evil_motors

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hey maybe the brown wasnt the stock color.... ever think of that.. anyways .. that is beautiful.. gives us all hope

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:40 PM

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2wankel

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two thumbs, great job!

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:45 PM

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From: ALBANY, GA

Nice job. Congrats !

Jul 5, 2005 | 10:32 PM

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The_7

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From: Erie, PA

Nice Job! White isn't my favorite color, but still looks good - very clean. What have you done with the engine/drivetrain? I can't wait until the day that I make that same post...sigh...

Jul 5, 2005 | 10:36 PM

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Eriks85Rx7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The_7

Nice Job! White isn't my favorite color, but still looks good - very clean. What have you done with the engine/drivetrain? I can't wait until the day that I make that same post...sigh...

Yes im my car is a rolling restoration... I cant wait till i can post this..

Jul 5, 2005 | 10:55 PM

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Arockrx7

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Looks awesome !!! :rockon:

Jul 5, 2005 | 10:58 PM

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web777

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I love white 7's. Post some interior shots.

Jul 5, 2005 | 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by web777

I love white 7's. Post some interior shots.

Ditto.

Jul 6, 2005 | 12:28 AM

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looks damn clean, have any interior/engine shots?

Jul 6, 2005 | 12:38 AM

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right on glazedham!!!!! now get the protege back! LOL.. still got any gauge faces?
(just kidding).. dude.. you really did fix up that rex, i did'nt think you would.. good job!

Jul 6, 2005 | 01:59 AM

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Rotarx7

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thats sexy!! i remember the first day i saw my car white. It was the day i got back home from my military training. My old 7 was originally silver w dings and dents. The day i saw it white n clean was the day i appreciated my 7 a whole lot more. take care of that baby and she'll take care of you. good job!!