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85 gsl
i guess i can start this even tho it will be a very very slow build lol
paid $1,600 for the car in september of 2011 car was 100% stock! so far the original exhaust was taken out and has now been replaced with just a thrush turbo muffler welded about 8" away from the factory manifold. all vacuum and emissions have been deleted. omp and acv have been blocked off and cab stripped down. https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...42176119_n.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...58422000_n.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...06645138_n.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...29125787_n.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...81400061_n.jpg old school side draft intake monifold...... $135 https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...7%20GSL/kk.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...%20GSL/kkk.jpg now i just need $400 for a side draft carb :cry: how many of you can say you have the window paper and the owners manual from 1985? Owner's Manual https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...SL/rx7book.jpg Window Paper with options https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...L/rx7paper.jpg |
interesting facts:
Dealer: Dean Patterson Mazda Location: 200 Pleasant Valley BLVD Altoona, Pennsylvania 16603 Purchase Date: August 8,1985 Purchase Price: $13,834.00 Model: RX7-GSLP Color: Ext: Sunrise Red Int: Grey Shipping Weight: 2380LBS Rated Gas Mileage: City: 14-20 Highway: 19-27 Motor: 1.1L 2 rotor 70(35x2) cubic inches Carb: 4 barrel Nikki carb |
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Well here it is.... i forgot to take pics before i took it apart, but trust me it was pretty bad!
i still have alot of parts to take apart, but this is where i'm at now https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...reenshot-4.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...reenshot-6.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...reenshot-5.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...reenshot-3.jpg there was alot of dirt floating inside https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...reenshot-2.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...reenshot-1.jpg |
i noticed that all the omp lines were leaking oil and i ended up braking 2 of them getting the carb off, but i already have a new omp block off plate so i guess it's time to throw it on. i'm also going to take out the nozzles that spray the oil into the carb and block them off as well. i'm going to try and keep the carb as clean as possible so i'll have to read up and see everything that i can leave off of it and i will paint it as well.
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i don't have the rebuild kit yet, but i was bored so i took the old carb spacer.... you know the one with the giant plastic piece running around the outside of it?
i broke off all the plastic and used my drimel and sanded down the sides so it looks like it never had it lol... i hate the big bulky look! better now :D https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...enshot-1-1.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...Screenshot.jpg it was pretty messy lol |
sense i have ample time to do this carb and i hate how cluttered it was factory i decided to eliminate everything that i don't. all vacuum and oil ports will be gone!
oil nozzles https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0711175847.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0711175900.jpg vacuum ports https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0711175918.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0711180914.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0711180143.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0711180922.jpg all holes will be filled with jb weld and smoothed out. |
holes filled and carb taped off...
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rebuild kit.... doesn't come with the two filters that go in the carb! might have to go without them :x
https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911203742.jpg 1st coat of duplicolor cast coat iron https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911190519.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911190535.jpg duplicolor metalcast ground coat silver flake https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911213908.jpg |
been a long night! i worked on the carb for about 4hrs. been taking my time on this as i'm in no hurry to drive my car with bald tires :oops:
3 coats... https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911224143.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911224208.jpg assembly... https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911231613.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911235615.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011010837.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011010940.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0911235634.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011002835.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011005453.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011005525.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011005909.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011005947.jpg |
https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011010220.jpg
https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011013959.jpg didn't like the look... https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011014727.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011015238.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011015655.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1011015958.jpg |
it's go time :twisted:
parts had alot of black flakey crap on them https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111172842.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111172850.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111172900.jpg finally all clean as well as base plate https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111180628.jpg |
back together...
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SHIT!...... the carb is back together, but i have all these extra parts :o
https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111215325.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111215336.jpg how did i keep track of where all the screws and other stuff went? BAM! https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111215729.jpg |
started cleaning.... very hard to get off!
https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1211162616.jpg omp/acv block off plates https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1211162804.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111235708.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1111235841.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1211000705.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1211171242.jpg rebuilt carb https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1211163752.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1211163736.jpg |
alt replaced and working.
https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1012170153.jpg un-needed wires gone https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1012172431.jpg fuel filter installed https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1012170942.jpg tanks removed https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1012170138.jpg eliminating possible air leaks https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1012165358.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1012172444.jpg |
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not even close to being done, but here it is so far...
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still need whipped down and might paint the recessed parts black for more contrast, but here is the first one!
https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1512175246.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1512175419.jpg see the difference? https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1512175516.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...1512175534.jpg pics suck, but i will get outside shots tomorrow to see them in the sunlight ;) |
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https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0112160543.jpg https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...0112160614.jpg rims done! just waiting for it to warm up so i can put them on |
just replaced the door seals and soon will replace the hatch and sunroof seals.
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Love the way your rims turned out! keep up the good work!
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Awesome looking rims and a clean project, good luck with it!!
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thanks guys! i've had alot of people wanting me to do their rims as well so i ended up making a price sheet lol
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The wheel polishing is inspirational!! The pics of all the tiny parts in the carb rebuild just gave me a headache, not looking forward to that project :(
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Originally Posted by jeremyferguson4444
(Post 10966557)
The wheel polishing is inspirational!! The pics of all the tiny parts in the carb rebuild just gave me a headache, not looking forward to that project :(
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waxed the car today and put the newly re-finished rims on the back. still need to put new valve stems on the front rims before they go on.
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...0512174143.jpg http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...12165809-1.jpg http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...0512165822.jpg |
started sanding replacement header panel. filler drying and waiting for tomorrow ;)
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spent about 15min on breaking the bead on the front wheels by hand to replace the valve stems. it was actually pretty easy! now the front wheels are on. pics tomorrow if it's nice out.
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Wheels look good, what grits did you use before hitting it with polishing compound?
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Originally Posted by lowpsi
(Post 10970280)
Wheels look good, what grits did you use before hitting it with polishing compound?
for the face i used 220, 400, 1000 and 1500 on the lip i used 100, 220, 400, 1000 and 1500 i posted a thread in the lounge with other rims and the process i used on them |
Cool I'll check it out. I need to repolish the lips of my wheels.
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Originally Posted by lowpsi
(Post 10971198)
Cool I'll check it out. I need to repolish the lips of my wheels.
well good luck to ya and post pics when you do them! |
sweet build. nice and clean. looks great!
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Originally Posted by rask40
(Post 10977923)
sweet build. nice and clean. looks great!
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Nice looking ride! I have basically the same car...LOL I found mine near me and got it cheap. I have it running, but all stock now. Gonna have to get my carb issues worked out or get another and clean out the unwanted crap. I am not well versed in these cars and hope I can get it done before I run out of cash. Mine has 218,000 on it and the motor seems to be in good shape. I just need to get it running right!
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Originally Posted by lawless1
(Post 11003205)
Nice looking ride! I have basically the same car...LOL I found mine near me and got it cheap. I have it running, but all stock now. Gonna have to get my carb issues worked out or get another and clean out the unwanted crap. I am not well versed in these cars and hope I can get it done before I run out of cash. Mine has 218,000 on it and the motor seems to be in good shape. I just need to get it running right!
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buffed the car today...
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after i was done playing i replaced the hatch glass
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nice pics Mike!! i like the mill pics!
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
(Post 11008920)
nice pics Mike!! i like the mill pics!
thanks man! they came out better than i thought they would. the sun started to dim as i was taking pics, but still not bad |
not too happy with my car right now!
i've replaced my carb twice (both rebuilt) and replaced all the intake gaskets and sealed everything, but i still have a stutter when the peddle is first pushed as if there is a vacuum leak....... that i cannot find |
drip rails, door trim, windshield trim, mirrors and wiper arms painted
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video i took of it at idle.... sounds better in person!
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nice work! keep it up.
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Originally Posted by craaaazzy
(Post 11017304)
nice work! keep it up.
thanks bud... i just need to figure out a few issues so i can actually drive it |
having a lot of trouble with the car today... i was having some stuttering issues and i finally fixed them today, but now the car is back to idling at around 2000rpms. this is my daily driver and it's not easy to drive it all the time at 2k idle
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found an 85 fb in the junkyard so i got some much needed parts out f it.
ashtray mount https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...2512162707.jpg non-broken vent fins....... all in good working condiion now https://i648.photobucket.com/albums/...2512171203.jpg also replaced the broken rear marker lens, dimmer switch, hood release cable and rear trim piece on drivers side. going back tomorrow to pick up the rear tail lights, clutch slave and a few other random pieces. |
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