So, I owned a 79' and an 81' 10 years ago. It was love at first drive! A disastrous relationship cost me both and I've been dreaming of getting another ever since. I lucked into a deal on Craigslist in Feb. and picked up an 84'GS and an 83' donor car. Both non-running for $250.00! I've never acyually worked on a rotary till now. Had my work done at Atkins when I had my other 2. I've been reading, researching, and planning since Feb. Now the real work begins. At this point all I've done is pull the emissions off both motors, pulled the motors (84' was toasted and 83 needs a rebuild) and bought a 12a from an 83 from a forum member. (Thanks Joe!) Here's some pics of what I started with and where I am now. I will update pics and work as I go. Any comments, suggestions are welcome. (especially if you see I'm screwing up! LOL) Without further adew.... "Sex on wheels" my 84' project.
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Ok, so motor is back in, and I'm de-looming now. I have gained respect for all you that have attempted this as it is a THOROUGH PAIN IN THE ***! Hopefully worth it though. Meanwhile parts are coming in, and I'm trying to painy what I'm reusing and some of the new stuff too. I figure it may as well look good too right?! Heres what I got so far.....

 

Brrrrrrrrrrr .............. cutting tape and removing loom in 30 degree weather sucks!
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Lookin good! Keep it up, looming is a bitch!

 

Ok, Christmas is early! I have my one piece intake (sidedraft),DCOE 45 9 carb (early 70's new in box from italy!), 3 high performance GM HEI ignition modules, 3 new high output coils (going DLIDFIS), new clutch master and slave, new red loom and connections, 9mm plug wires, 2nd gen alternator, new Holley red fuel pump and regulator, new brake master, poly bushings, 20mm expansion plugs for housings, new aftermarket oil coolers, optima red top battery, 2nd gen fuse block, chrome weber air cleaner, power window actuators, jets for tuning, new wire for battery relocation, new tie rods, new ball joints, platinum battery terminals, weathertight wire connectors, new oil pedestal and for my sound system, I've got 4 Rockford fosgate twin drive component speakers w/dual tweeters and x-overs, 2 10" RF subs, a 4 channel 450w amp, 2 channel 250w amp and RF omnifi wireless hardrive mp3 player/head unit, eclipse pro audio cd player/control unit and RF stiffening cap. On the way are all new stainless braided lines for fuel, heater, vent, radiator and oil. That's about it I think. Just shy the exhaust and all the work now. LOL

 

Its so sad to hear the same scenerio almost every time....some way, some how, a woman took your ride

 

nice work. but please remove the double img tags.

 

Yeah, but i got another now. Karma's a bitch too, a week after she screwed me, motor in her lifted truck went south and wouldn't ya know....... her mechanic(me) was gone.

Thanks, sorry about the tags, was having mouse/keyboard issues. i'll try not to leave them in anymore.

 

Looking good. While you're making all the new parts pretty, I hope you addressed the rust in the engine bay. A little sanding/grinding, POR-15 or epoxy paint, then a coat of truck bed liner will go a long way in preserving the chassis.