thecody59

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Hi guys i still have my 79 original sa and i am working on it but with that one since it is so clean and original i won't be doing huge mods to it since i want to keep it original. I just saw this 81 rx7 it is rust free he claims and has a nice racing beat carb which is a $1000 upgrade if you do it yourself. The interior needs a complete overhaul but if it is rust free it would be worth it. But he doesn't give much info he doesn't say anything about if it runs or anything and i am curious if the exhaust is a racing beat as well if it is that would be huge but i just saw this and thought i would get some info on it before i call him to get your thoughts. I would need to store it during the winters since i have limited space where i live so that will cost a couple hundred a year to do that. Also has a blue 82 rx7 but says it is rusty and needs alot more work so i don't think i would get that one.

wankel=awesome

Buy car, sell carb.

Seriously though, see if hell let you drive it with that carb on it before buying anything. I'd be willing to bet body parts you wouldnt like it compared to your stock 79.

82FanTC

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Cody you should buy my car and all of your problems would be solved!

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...4-gsl-1086406/

thecody59

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Yes the carb alone would be worth buying it if it works but i am guessing this car has some kind of engine problem.

thecody59

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Yeah i have been seeing your rx7 awhile i just don't have that much to spend right now if i did it would of already been it my driveway. It is a very good deal.

KansasCityREPU

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Here's an observation from a cheap a$$ like me. There are RX-7 deals to be had if you look/wait long enough. When I say a "deal", I mean a car that is mostly already sorted out or needs very little work. The skills needed to make this type of observation only comes from many years of working on RX-7s. For the most part, I can take 10 minutes to visually inspect the car without it running. Then starting the engine up and making a decision if I "think" the engine is a good one.

Many people get what they think is a really good deal only to find out it has a bunch of hidden rust or needs major engine work. Now that $1000 bargain just tuned in to a $3000 nightmare. They could have taken that $3000-$4000 they are sinking to to this bargain to purchase a car that is already sorted out.

Now some people just love the thrill of the build without caring about what it will cost. many of us, me included, have invested more money in our cars then we could reasonably expect to sell it for.

Remember, a shrewd buyer is one that doesn't care if they walk away if the deal isn't right. There will always be another deal coming along. Now if your talking about an RX-2, RX-3, RX-4, or the like, when you find a good deal, pull the trigger. I remember last year when i had a chance to purchase a really nice non-running RX-2 for over $7000 and did not make the deal. I regret that one.

thecody59

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He only wants $1k for both rx7's

Cameron38

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Good parts car for $500

KansasCityREPU

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Need more info on the light blue one then if that's the second one you're talking about. $1000 for both might be a good deal depending on engine condition.

thecody59

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Yes it is the blue one. He says it is missing the carb and the floors are rusty he calls it a parts car so i am guessing it is not worth fixing.

j9fd3s

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like Mr Repu said, it is probably less money to fix the "good deal" than the project.

thecody59

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But i want a project i can do and make my own. And fixing stuff won't bother me i need to dig in these cars and learn if i want to get better and fixing these.

craaaazzy

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honestly, if you have no space at your place and need to pay for storage, i wouldn't buy any other cars until that is resolved.

thecody59

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I would sell the blue rx7 or take parts from it i am more interested in the red one with the racing beat carb and maybe it has the matching exhaust with it to.

KansasCityREPU

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We know the fate of the last car you could not store at home. It's your money, but I say you really need a mentor that can help inspect these vehicles in person and give an honest opinion on condition and what it would take to get either of them on the road again.

If money is no object, then knock yourself out. But if it is, do a cost/benefit analysis to determine if it's really worth it. In my humble opinion, I say save your money and buy a $3000-$4000 car that will not be a money pit.

thecody59

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The 83 i got rid of because it wasn't worth saving with all the rust i took everything i wanted off it before i sold it except the rims which i regret not taking off. These seam like good deal either way the blue rx7 i can take and take off the parts and scrap or sell as is and get half the money or more back. The red rc7 is the one i want to keep i will give the guy i call tomorrow and see what is the current condition of the engines if they both run then i say it is a really good deal for both. He is located 2 hours away so i need to figure out if i can get both rx7s home at the same time or i am looking at a couple weekends to getting these home.

KansasCityREPU

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If you can get him down to $750 and have a means to trailer them home then it might be worth it. If you have to pay to rent a trailer or someone to tow, it might not be worth it. To really be worth it, the red one needs to run. If you can put a nikki carb back on the red one and sell the holley, you might come out ok.

I just scraped a RX-7 parts car shell this last weekend. No engine, trans, steering, suspension, gas tank, just the bare shell and I only got $50. They where giving $120 per ton.

craaaazzy

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kansas probably meant the one that you bought and "worked" out a deal to store at his place until an uncertain amount of time in which he then posted up for sale.

i applaud you for wanting to learn but without a proper location to store and work on a project car, you're just wasting money and time.

but i think like every other of your posts, you've already made your decision...so i wish you luck.

thecody59

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Well the deal breaker is if it runs. I am calling today and see if these rx7s run if they do i will make the trip to go see them and see if i can make a deal.

Banzai

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Exactly, I find Cody's threads entertaining but see no constructive point in contributing. Seems like you offer advice only hear back an arguement supporting what is already decided...

t_g_farrell

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I think the problem stems from watching too many car resto hack-o-thons on the velocity channel.

thecody59

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I always listen to everybody on this forum and take everyone's opinion very seriously. Right now nobody knows anything about the car so i will call him today and ask some questions like if it runs and If both cars don't run then i will pass. The 81 rx7 for $750 is hard to go wrong with definitely with the racing beat carb. The carb alone is worth that.

t_g_farrell

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The carb alone is only worth maybe $300, its worth around $800 when new, its not new.

Quit fooling yourself.

thecody59

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$1100 new!

Holley Intake Kit for 76-85 12A Stock Port - Racing Beat

j9fd3s

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used is like half that divided by two