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Old 07-24-06, 07:51 PM
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1980 rx7 convertible

13b peripheralport engine
55ml ports
50ml weber carb
5spd series 1 gearbox
candy pearl laser red paint with red sparkle
lowered on dobi's
17 csa scorches
s1 - s3 bodykit
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Old 07-24-06, 08:36 PM
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wow. did you do this? it looks great, but wow...does it have a top?
Old 07-24-06, 08:58 PM
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Ya know I read the post and thought "now who fucked up a nice fb by butchering off the roof". Boy did you surprise me!!!!!!!!!! That is a beautiful job! Well done! I really like the humped hood as well.
Old 07-24-06, 09:03 PM
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That looks SWEET!!!!!!! I would love to do that to my 80....and paint it to match my 88 vert i just bought......
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That is real nice. Best I've ever seen. Got a pic with the top up ?
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Have you got any details on the how to's?
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I had a black soft top similar to a mazda mx5 or eunos roadster but i am currently in the process of having a new one made! I purchased this vehicle in standard trim gold/green in colour 12inches off the 175 13inch rims already verted!It was running a 12a tallport minus bodykit it was quite a disturbing piece to look at then! Its been a year & a half project that i dont think will ever end thanks!!!

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Old 07-24-06, 10:34 PM
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Wow looks awesome. How does it look with the top up? Did you add any extra bracing?
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It has a monster chassis on it which if you imagine a rectangle with a big cross joining at both parallel ends! In an accident im pretty sure the body would rip clear of the chassis & the chassis would remain unharmed! very extreme bracing very professional conversion!
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I am not normally a fan of the modern body kits, but you have done a nice job and it looks very stylish. Does it have a trunk (alright then, boot) that opens?

I did two of them , one with a lot of RX-2 parts that had a 60s Italian flavor, then one that looked pretty stock. If you have not seen them, photos are on the 3rd page here:

www.cardomain.com/ride/646433
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yes it does have a trunk thats in perfect functioning conditon & the normal hinges from the rear window were used to brace it thanks!
I just checked your verts mad respect its good to see other conversions

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Old 07-25-06, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by stilettoman
I am not normally a fan of the modern body kits, but you have done a nice job and it looks very stylish. Does it have a trunk (alright then, boot) that opens?

I did two of them , one with a lot of RX-2 parts that had a 60s Italian flavor, then one that looked pretty stock. If you have not seen them, photos are on the 3rd page here:

www.cardomain.com/ride/646433
Yeah that one is definitely Italian inspired. Reminds me of an Alfa Romeo
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nice job more pics please
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here are some once upon a time pictures when i first invested my full attention into this vehicle
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Old 07-26-06, 07:42 AM
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thats sweet
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where did you get those parking lights
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They were already in the original bumper when it was gold i took them out & moulded them to my front kit! I honestly couldnt say what vehicle they are off but if i find out il buzz you back!
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wow that car is just simply amazing! definitly in my top 3! btw in the second pic, is that a r33 skyline?
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nice job man, I'm new to the 7's forum, but I gotta admit, its one of the best looking vintage mazdas I've ever seen! Nice job of choosing color; That kit needed to be candied.
you got any pics under the hood?
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Originally Posted by 15YearOldWitt1stGen
wow that car is just simply amazing! definitly in my top 3! btw in the second pic, is that a r33 skyline?
yes it is a R33 its not modified just a work hack
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