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82 GSL FB road back to old self!
Hey guys this is my proyect, 1982 GSL. Got a lot of work to do so I will be posting up updates...
As you can see the body is in pretty good shape. She needs some work on the engine bay... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b82cf52bef.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5a3b78bf99.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c7116fd52c.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a2d168499b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2fc929c951.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e0c2a70260.jpg |
Update...
Tackled the interior... Everything was brittle, the dash was cracked and the seats...well...butt ugly...
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e19dde9a07.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4ba5bd0ea7.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2c628d82ea.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9f268e4320.jpg Warpped headliner https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...117a043a56.jpg |
Update...
Took everything out fron the interior...everything but the carpet...
ps. The dash is still on the pics but as of now it's history.. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a4e864b9ca.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4b0e6c35bb.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...14607010d5.jpg |
Update...
Got some goodies in for the old girl..
Got new KYB shocks abd struts, rear sway bar links and bushings, 2 new Accel coils (the leading coil was bad), new led headlights and new steering wheel with hub and quick realease. And also bought a set of bucket seats from a friend that cane out of a 1987 TII. I already got the FB bases to switch them out.. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...12d99b96ea.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...25738c5d25.png |
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Got some other parts for the girl.
Got some screw in wheel studs, dead pedal foot rest, clutch and brake pedal rubber and a Rotor ignition key... Also bought an air compressor and some air tools to make the job easier.... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...375a44ed94.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...dda07cffde.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...05a765a79e.jpg |
Update...
Well. This past weekend I installed the headlights and the new coils..
I haven't been able to do a lot of work as I want on her because been working 6 days a week...got to take the overtime when it's available...lol... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...467533bc48.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...14f947ce8a.jpg |
Update...
Well...try to start her up.. New starter and battery. No go...
My carb it's flooding. I just bought a stripped Nikki rebuilt with everything new. Just waiting to get it next week and get it installed. Also I got in order the Watts link bushings and the whole set of bushings for the front and a replacement lower control arm that is bent. After I recouperate a little will order the brake rotors and pads.. Next weekend plans are for to take down the rear diff and get it clean, sanded and painted.. Well..that is all for now...will keep udating... |
Update...
Well...not much done this weekend. Had to work on my Altima installing new headlights assemblies and led bulbs. But I managed to meet and befriend another rotary enthusiast and a Puerto Rican and score this Racing Beat. Pro Pulse filter assembly....
Well it's all for know. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...55ee0a69c6.jpg Racing Beat Pro Pulse air filter assembly |
looks good ... great save
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Update...
Well....I took out the intake and carburator to get it rebuilt and declureted....on a side note...I knew that the motor was rebuilt sometime in the past...I found receipts on the glove box...when I took the carb and the intake out realized that the motor got new housings.... 😊
Took out the rear differential and drive shaft to get it cleaned, painted and to install new bushings, links and shocks... Thst is all for now...will keep updating.... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e528869b6.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9464f3639.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8920301817.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bf613850fb.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...93aed14260.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...533368b988.jpg |
Update...
Did some work this weekend...
Installed 3d printed bushings on the linkage od the headlight motors and the wiper motor. Cleaned and sanded the drive shaft and it's readybfir heat resistant primer and heat resistant black paint.... That is all for now.... https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3010ea9448.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bb86f7f10a.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...51486ca448.jpg |
saludos boricua
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Originally Posted by datsun1200
(Post 12344931)
saludos boricua
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Do you still have the mazdaspeed seat?
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Originally Posted by kevind915
(Post 12346428)
Do you still have the mazdaspeed seat?
Yes... I still got it....but is not in great shape.... |
Update
Well....Its been a while...working a lot and not much time to work on the 7..
After a long day dealing with the old bushings and getting them out.. I learned a truck suggested by a friend to use a drill and a drill bit... Well..It worked. I drilled a hole on where the bushing meets the metal and after it went thru the drill bit traveled all the way around the bushing and came right out... I cleaned them, sanded them and primed them... Now looking on what to paint them...POR15 or caliper paint or muffler paint... just don't want them to get chipped or the heat of the differential make a mess on the paint... This coming Friday I will be sanding the springs, calipers and rear differential to get them ready for primer.... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4f920c9636.jpg That is all I got for now.... I'lk keep posting.... |
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Well....I did some work on the suspension... Got it painted and got all the Energy Suspension bushings installed. Now this coming weekend to finish the rear differential and get it installed to then move to the front suspension...
I also installed new oil cooler bases...the factory ones were destroyed... That's all for now....I'll keep posting updates....thanks for reading. .. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3627711d5.jpeg |
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I haven't done a lot in the last couple of weeks... But I just got my hands on a 83 FB'S 130mph cluster to switch my 85 mph cluster.. This is my first 82 and I didn't like the look of only 85mph...lmao
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f0cb135567.jpg This all for now....I'll l keep updating |
Update
Well...finally did some painting....
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8d890712d0.jpg Painted cluster.... https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8da134a17e.jpg Wire wheel cleaning... https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ee84c6d2e9.jpg Cleaned...ready for primer... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e898c6c2d5.jpg Primed...ready for paint.... https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c4963b4d32.jpg Cut down rear springs 1 and 1/4 turn.... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...48ab6a57be.jpg Finished product...like the way it cane out... https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...72a8ee35de.jpg Rear calipers painted... Well...it's all for now .. |
Update
Well.... I finally installed and bolted up the rear differential.
Made some brake lines....cut, bend and flared them... Came out pretty good. Got a new water pump and a thermostat to install also... Also ordered the caliper rebuilt kit with the rubber boots for the pins... Just waiting for the delivery.. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...368ecb10dd.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...74a940c3ba.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b6d6cf8d77.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...603c13716a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4f80895efd.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...218d5931ac.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...79f01d678f.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bfe832e9e7.jpg |
Looking nice. One thing on the thermostat and, forgive me if you already know about it, but I've read on these forums that the exact part is important. I think it has a small hole to always allow some circulation even when closed.
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Originally Posted by Toruki
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Looking nice. One thing on the thermostat and, forgive me if you already know about it, but I've read on these forums that the exact part is important. I think it has a small hole to always allow some circulation even when closed.
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OE thermostat has a jiggle valve in it,i prefer Mazda thermostats. You can drill a 3/32 hole in the middle of flange on that to essentially do the same thing. Orient thermostat so drilled hole is situated at uppermost part of t stat housing,helps purge all the air,whereas installed the opposite way can allow a bubble of air to congregate under thermostat. As you're filling radiator,you can squeeze upper hose repeatedly and burp out air.
You can look on Mazdatrix or Atkins Rotary to see oe thermostat to help get a visual on where to drill burp hole. |
Originally Posted by GSLSEforme
(Post 12364556)
OE thermostat has a jiggle valve in it,i prefer Mazda thermostats. You can drill a 3/32 hole in the middle of flange on that to essentially do the same thing. Orient thermostat so drilled hole is situated at uppermost part of t stat housing,helps purge all the air,whereas installed the opposite way can allow a bubble of air to congregate under thermostat. As you're filling radiator,you can squeeze upper hose repeatedly and burp out air.
You can look on Mazdatrix or Atkins Rotary to see oe thermostat to help get a visual on where to drill burp hole. Thanks for the info. I know about the jiggle thingy but I did not knew it was needed on our cars....I will order the right one.... |
Originally Posted by raven12aFB
(Post 12364658)
Thanks for the info. I know about the jiggle thingy but I did not knew it was needed on our cars....I will order the right one....
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