Blackduck30

Been slowly restoring a 79 that i saved from the bush fires.
I will post up some of the progress I have made over a couple of years

rxtasy3

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really nice looking. altho i really hate seeing those that have had the roof cut out for an afterthought sunroof.

Banzai

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This appears to be Australia. Factory sunroofs were a North America only thing I believe back then. Is that a later rear hatch glass? Don't believe any 79's had the wipers.

Blackduck30

Yes, I think here in Australia from what I have found out the dealers offered a sunroof. It was not a factory option but they were happy to have someone chop a hole in your roof for you and make a profit.
Yes Banzai, It does indeed have a later rear glass. Ay some point will probably find a early one or delete it.

Blackduck30

What I got to start with


Day 1 engine bay

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What was left of dealer sunroof

What was left of dealer sunroof

What was left of dealer sunroof

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Replacing old cards

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Starting to remove the old bitumen

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Starting to put some of the puzzle together and a bit of sanding starts

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New light arm bushes and powder coated light motor frames and cleaned up motors all done

rxtasy3

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u found new bushes for the arms?

Blackduck30

Yes, there is a company here that makes replacements

mazdaverx713b

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Very cool project! It looks pretty clean and straight. Are you planning on restoring the car to its original condition? Do you know any of the car's history?

Blackduck30

Thanks,

Yeah I was pretty surprised once I got it home.
The plan has been to restore it how I would have liked Mazda to release it so nothing over the top.
To look at it you go ohhh stock RX7 with wheels. Then you look further and go ohhhhhhh

Blackduck30

Thanks,

Yeah I was pretty surprised once I got it home.
The plan has been to restore it how I would have liked Mazda to release it so nothing over the top.
To look at it you go ohhh stock RX7 with wheels. Then you look further and go ohhhhhhh