83 GSL COVID revival Project
Hello all:
I first posted on this site back in DEC, 2019 to introduce myself (https://www.rx7club.com/introduce-yo...-club-1140791/) with high hopes to get my 83 GSL back on the road soon thereafter. Less than a month later the world came to a complete stop, as I am sure ALL of you know, due to COVID-19. As unfortunate as this event has been for the world (millions of people dead, the world economy is trying to recover and many memories lost with our friends and family), I had to make "lemonade" out of the situation. I began my 2 year-COVID-19 journey to bring "Max" to life. After many significant delays on getting parts and a very, very steep learning curve, I have completed the best restoration I could do within my skills set and budget. Below is a very condensed picture diary of this project. DEC.2019-JUN.2020:
JUL.2020
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5a5ea71760.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9da89e2d22.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f2c9ab8f1c.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...00f1731459.jpg JUL-AUG.2020:
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SEP-OCT.2020:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...070e68d77d.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0521e9e608.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1d925d59a4.jpg NOV.2020: With all the engine parts ready for assembly put aside, I rebuilt the carburetor and cleaned the engine bay the best I could while I waited for many parts to come - the supply chain really slowed down my progress...weeks and weeks of waiting https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ab5be28b2e.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0e8c14a7b9.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3a56369592.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e67613a529.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...55f786a2b4.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...eea3056721.jpg |
DEC.2020-JAN.2021:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f29664386d.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c2b5e40989.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...020f8d896a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...580e172413.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...12b0b0357b.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0e122173ef.jpg Measuring the end play https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...24cb2bca5a.jpg Engine ready to go back in https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f26c5c5e53.jpg Engine going back in the car |
FEB.2021
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...734f22b641.jpg MAR.2021:
JUN-AUG.2021:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6621b007cb.jpg Driver side exterior https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...74b09264b4.jpg Pass side interior https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...28d2c339f7.jpg Driver side finished https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e9b58dd004.jpg Pass Side Exterior https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...02328690ee.jpg Drive Side interior https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...73f628e68f.jpg Pass side finished |
SEP-OCT.2021:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2bdd882147.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fbf1046726.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ceb50fe6ba.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...727439501d.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b34674e3cb.jpg |
NOV-DEC.2021:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3f2eb4d24f.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...39ce5c38e9.jpg reconditioned fuel pump https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...21c7961458.jpg rust proof andpainted https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...97b30c2b1b.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bddab73d75.jpg JAN.2022:
FEB.2022:
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Hey that is looking really good! :bigthumb:
I had no idea you rebuilt the engine - but those pics of the rear rotor are scary! Thanks for posting! |
Great build thread. I've been thinking about getting the sound deadening and your pics are inspirational.
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Well done....looks amazing.
I did everything you've done.... except the engine rebuild and the sound deadening . .... currently working on get her started...... hopefully will be done next weekend.... |
Originally Posted by Maxwedge
(Post 12510047)
Great build thread. I've been thinking about getting the sound deadening and your pics are inspirational.
I got the sound deadening from Amazon: KILMAT 50 mil for $62 for a 50 sqft box. I used about 1.5 boxes. Make sure you clean the surfaces well before putting the sheets on. Good luck! |
Have enjoyed reading your build. Thanks for the motivation on my own. Wife got me to do a laundry room and bathroom remodel so the GSL-SE has been neglected in the garage. Inspired!!
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Amazing work and amazing detailed documentation!!! You've done and incredible job and I could not he more impressed!!!
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I just want to eat off your floor! Soooooo clean. Oh and the car is looking great!
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Originally Posted by kiweenis
(Post 12511272)
Have enjoyed reading your build. Thanks for the motivation on my own. Wife got me to do a laundry room and bathroom remodel so the GSL-SE has been neglected in the garage. Inspired!!
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Originally Posted by mustanghammer
(Post 12511357)
I just want to eat off your floor! Soooooo clean. Oh and the car is looking great!
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Update:
I have put 100 or so *EASY* miles on the car since April 9th, 2022 and kept the car under 50 MPH. Last weekend I took it on the highway for the first time and the would not go over 65 MPH and wanted to stall at that speed. So, I would let off the accelerator pedal and the car would normalize. What could be making this happen? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. |
I could be totally off - but I would look at the secondaries to see of they are opening at higher throttle. I think they are opened with a link that's part of the mess at the rear of the carb - maybe that didn't get hooked up right?
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You've made some good improvements, car looks great. You mentioned getting new carpet and it does look pretty nice. Was wondering what brand it is?
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