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Got my paint for the under carriage and plan to hit the control arms and cross member also while I'm at it. I have been advised to use PPG's "Pitt-Gaurd" The color is a satin black in an industrial epoxy mastic direct to rust, direct to metal "POR-15 on steroids" and "It is not coming off"
So the prep work continues... I am putting old bolts into the existing holes to preserve the threads and taping off the threaded studs. A lot of taping off is needed to happen to get this ready to go. Exciting times! |
Tracked down an SA transmission, so no need to cut up the transmission tunnel. yippie.
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Originally Posted by Richard Miller
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Tracked down an SA transmission, so no need to cut up the transmission tunnel. yippie.
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Underside is DONE! |
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Nice detailing in your build. Hope to do the same one day! Stay motivated and keep us updated!
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car is upside right now. No pictures as that side hasnt changed. time to prep for paint. |
Removed the windshield today. Used some guitar string. I would suggest another option but that is what I had. This was not the original glass and the last installer really did a less than stellar job. Over glued so the drainage was blocked and I do not believe he removed the old adhesive. I will also need to clean up the cowl area also.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...97603aa72c.jpg A bit gunky, but should clean up well. |
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Things have been tight and I have been focused on the 79 of recent. Today I have made some progress on the Stardust. The fuel gauge sender was not working on the bench. I discovered a ground issue that while not permantly fixed, will be done in the bearish future. I also calibrated the unit per the FSM. Should read 7 ohms full and 95 ohms empty. I have 6.5 ohms on full and 96 ohms empty. The gauge should be accurate...I hope. Second issue was the wiper transmission was frozen. Applying heat with a heat gun I was able to tap it out. Should be able to restore the unit. The wipe motor does have one broken mounting screw. I also know that the motor did take some abuse from the wiper transmission failing. I feel I should buy a new unit that hast been overheated. |
Just a bit excited that the new windshield will be installed on October 10th. |
progress...
Dry iced the old tar inside. I wanted to remove it all to inspect the metal underneath. After removing the undercoating and now the sound deadening I have to say things went very well. there is a spot about 3x4 inches under the drivers chair that has a spot of surface rust, but that can be removed easily enough. I plan on priming and painting the over the next couple of days. I'm just going with white for protection. It will all be covered by the interior and I will get overspray when the car gets shot anyways.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3ed36c6e8.jpeg rice sized dry ice. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...538997ab48.jpg starting the process https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0db1b470ba.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8e0f07ae89.jpg now very confirmed. no rust! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c89e84bf7b.jpg pretty clean in here as well. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...025042b7f9.jpg Other side is awesome also! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...32acd03ba5.jpg just mostly clean. |
shot some primer. It's covered but not as even as I would like, but by 18 year old Harbor Freight HVLP gave its last hurrah when I did the epoxy. I am just looking for protection now. I plan on laying down some second skin spectrum to finish off the interior metalwork.
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Windshield work was done today.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a43656b949.jpg primer prep... https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ab3df489de.jpg Placement! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...56cb4cd9dd.jpg It's in! (13b lurking in the background) |
Awesome.
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Tore the SE engine apart today, very pleased. Still need to spec out and clean. No chipping and no grooves.
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nice :nod:
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Spec'ed out the apex seal grooves today and got .063mm on four grooves and .051 on two grooves. Considering that factory calls for .05mm-.09mm with a .15mm limit, I think I really lucked out. Speaking of luck I could see no bearing wear either.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b0b601f9a5.jpg Rotor one https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...24bf44daae.jpg Rotor two The stationary gears look mint as well https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9705dc1e73.jpg (I will of course clean before assembly) Oh and here is a cleaner rotor housing: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...469f011446.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b5ad7b37a0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5b242d0c66.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3fe0d97820.jpg funny how the camera seems to highlight some of the wear. In all, I don't think this was a bad $150 dollar investment at the wreckers. I would like to tape off and soda blast the aluminum and sonic clean the parts. Just need to find a place that does it... |
Roughed this little guy in. Still have a long way to go.
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The GSL-SE transmission was garbage. Which is mostly fine as I had a spare transmission out of a 84 that I will be using.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...dce5c4fa48.jpg applesauce and mashed potatoes for these teeth https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...52016c5b1f.jpg well that race housing is gone |
everything looks good but waiting on ordering some new bearings and forks as long as I have things torn this far down before assembly.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...648d604d0d.jpg 79 forks in 84 transmission. I should replace the 1-2 and 3-4 forks as they are out of spec. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9efa81e18e.jpg Replaced the linkage rods and "dogs" |
Man excellent work! we have very similar builds in terms of attention to detail! Cant wait to see more.
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Just finished this up today. Scotch bright on a rotary tool and a direct to metal clear coat. also the plastic Mazda cap got a quick buffing. |
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