Wow, that was in rough shape. It looks quite a bit better after you spent some time cleaning it. My TII is in rough shape currently as well, and I know what a chore it is to try to fix something in rough shape.

Bring it back to life and keep up the good work!

 

I could probably supply a good lot of na rotors to get this done...

 

I moved the 10th AE over to my brother's house last night since my garage is full of bikes and he has a $150 86 base model that we will use for parts. It will receive plenty of love in the future. We are also planning on doing the initial buildup under the GRM challenge rules as we may make a trip all the way out to Florida with it to participate. There are usually a handful of RX-7s competing but a vast majority of them have been treated to a small block v8 transplant. This should shake up that status quo a bit. So...with that in mind...if any of you have VERY CHEAP parts to donate to the buildup I will be sure to give all credit due and be forever thankful.

Without further ramblings, here is its home for awhile.

 

SEND ME THAT WHITE TURBO II HOOD!!!!! please =D

 

Good job saving it!

Can't wait to see more pics of the build, best of luck!

 

If you want to drive all the way up to CO, I have a hatch you can have for free.

 

If it is a 10th AE hatch then I will take you up on that offer. It may be a few weeks before I will have the time to run up there but I would make that trip for one.

 

Is there any way to get the bronze windshield besides used?

 

If you ever find a way to get one, lmk I've also been after one for a while now.

 

^^don't we all wish..

 

good job on starting to bring this one back!! mine was worse when i got mine but the 10AE is the 7 that i've always longed for so i wanted to restore it to oem specs. here's my thread: https://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-294/my-10th-anniversary-project-not-56k-friendly-720132/ it may give you some ideas for your restoration. great job on rescuing it. i have all of the 10AE specific part numbers to order new dealer parts. most 10AE specifics are no longer available from the dealer...especially the glass...

 

good job so far. find the person who drilled the holes air box and kick them in the nuts.
Johny

 

I did some wrenching on this yesterday. I got the ignition replaced, pulled the seats, door panels, most everything under the hatch. Did some more cleaning of glass and pounds upon pounds of dirt. And some random other little stuff. Pics will be coming soon. It is nice that a vast majority of what I need will end up being available in the $150 parts car.

 

How can a 10 AE end up in that condition.... Good Luck on the build up

 

Good job on restoring vs. destroying.

I think that is my old base model I sold off a few years back after it was abandoned with me for years.

 

...Even better, just drill small holes in the corners of all her windows and see how long it takes to realize where her utility bill keeps going up....or just lay some nice rotor-shaped pieces of balogna on each body panel of her car while she's @ work


For real though, nice save, keep us updated on the buildup!

 

I wouldn't doubt it. It did come from lubbock. My brother and I were originally going to build it into a GRM challenge car but now it has a higher calling of donating parts to the 10th AE.

 

Just a few update pics.

The seats aren't bad. They just need a bit of attention.



I now have a proper ignition with a working key.

 

damn if my AE was as bad as yours id be well ahead of the game mine was 30 mins. from turning in to a pancake. good luck with it. it seems like a very good foundation to build from as for mine theres gona be alot of welding and cutting also good luck finding the glass i need pass door and front windsheld glass looks like im gona need to find some sort of tint

 

Nice work sir.

I'm finishing up an overhaul on a 10AE myself (for a friend). Redid every inch of wiring, new cooling system, new fuel system (front to rear), relocated battery, all bushings + camber bars + DTSS elims + diff bushings and a clutch. What a job.

Thanks for keeping another one alive!

 

I can't believe it took me this long to stumble onto this thread. (I'm the guy he traded the vert for the D21 & SVT). Time for some updates Bradley!......wait.....not until after you pick up the SVT!

 

Yeah, it has not received much love recently due to all of the other house and vehicle projects going on right now. Unfortunately once I pick up the CSVT it will be fighting with the Dart and the CSVT for project loving. Add in that with everything else that is going on and it will be a slow process. BTW, I am working on trying to figure out a way to get the time on Saturday to pick up the CSVT still I will try to give you a call soon to talk about it.