79 SA Complete Restoration Thread
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79 SA Complete Restoration Thread
Hi all, I wanted to introduce myself and my 79 Rx7. I bought the car about a month ago and plan to do a total restoration and tasteful modernization for drivability. The 12a is locked up, Ive tried the ATF treatment for carbon lock to no avail. I plan to do a 13b swap anyway but I will be pulling the engine soon to do a tear down and see whats salvageable. Ive posted some pics below of the car when I got it to where it stands now. Im brand new to rotary life but I look forward to talking with everyone and learning along the way. Glad to be part of the community!
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a.burkhardt93 (08-31-19)
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Not much about it unfortunately though the guy I bought it from claims to be the second owner and to had personally know the original owner. Odometer reads 92000 and as for now I believe that to be accurate. Almost all the parts for it are still here and its bone stock original. No rot anywhere other than some small pinholes at the bottom of the rear quarter panel and a bit of rust on a couple other spots. Overall though a solid car.
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Motor Disassembled
Got the engine torn apart, rear rotor and housing looks great, front apex seals look significantly worn and the rotor housing looks even worse.
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a.burkhardt93 (09-01-19)
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Thats awesome man, the car looks fantastic. Id love to be able to get this done in 10 months, I think physically I could manage that but well have to wait and see if the paycheck is in favor lol
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a.burkhardt93 (09-19-19)
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Damn, it did start!
Subscribed. Its great to see theses cars getting the full treatment. I got some dry ice from NORCO, saved my butt in labor. My 1980 is coming home from paint this Friday. Details in my sig. Are you keeping factory color?
Dry Ice sized as Rice
Dry ice is nice
Nothing witty here.
Dry Ice sized as Rice
Dry ice is nice
Nothing witty here.
Last edited by Richard Miller; 11-04-19 at 11:42 PM.
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a.burkhardt93 (11-05-19)
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Damn, it did start!
I have done the sound reading abatement twice. once about 18 years ago on a cold January morning in the single digits. I believe I spent $20-30 for the dry ice.
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Rx7 1979
Hi A.Burk hard93, I am amaze to see your project. I have a 1979 RX7 for over 10 years, I got from a farmer in Virginia, the car needs some body work, the floor is rusted needs new floor pan. I was able to rebuild the engine (street ported) and update the alternator from a 1984 RX7. There has been work than by the previous owner on the electrical system with some flows.
I would like to get in touch with you. If you can send me an e-mail please, at vlaexp@verizon.net.
Thank you,
Ranita RX7
I would like to get in touch with you. If you can send me an e-mail please, at vlaexp@verizon.net.
Thank you,
Ranita RX7
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