My 1979 RX7 build thread
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My 1979 RX7 build thread
Finally snapped some pictures to put up here to show my build that is currently in progress.
Some history first. Picked this SA up from a real good friend of mine (also a member here) for a steal. Car had all the bodywork done and finished in Velocity Red Mica. JDM style mirrors were also added. The stock 12A is not stock anymore either. Rebuilt, Peripheral port, new housings, Racing Beat intake manifold kit with Holley carb, Racing beat race header, and Racing Beat Road/Race midpipe, Mallory fuel pump to name a few parts. Still learning the rotary engine. As far as suspension, Progress springs, Tokico struts/shocks, and Racing Beat sway bars were included.
Here is when I first got it home
Here is here it sits now
As you can see I am in the process of putting it back together. Slowly tackling the engine, interior, etc as parts come in. Front suspension isn't in hence the raised look in front as I want to do that along with all the sterring components at the same time. I will make sure to update as parts get installed!
Some history first. Picked this SA up from a real good friend of mine (also a member here) for a steal. Car had all the bodywork done and finished in Velocity Red Mica. JDM style mirrors were also added. The stock 12A is not stock anymore either. Rebuilt, Peripheral port, new housings, Racing Beat intake manifold kit with Holley carb, Racing beat race header, and Racing Beat Road/Race midpipe, Mallory fuel pump to name a few parts. Still learning the rotary engine. As far as suspension, Progress springs, Tokico struts/shocks, and Racing Beat sway bars were included.
Here is when I first got it home
Here is here it sits now
As you can see I am in the process of putting it back together. Slowly tackling the engine, interior, etc as parts come in. Front suspension isn't in hence the raised look in front as I want to do that along with all the sterring components at the same time. I will make sure to update as parts get installed!
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nice start! i like the center panel, its very much like the RB bonneville car, which is a great SA...
i also like the velocity red, it still looks stock, but its not
i also like the velocity red, it still looks stock, but its not
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#9
I believe the lines are from Racing Beat. The fittings that came with them were too big for the cooler. I think they may have been ordered wrong.
Oil cooler brackets made out of some spare aluminum. Need to adjust and tighten everything.
Made a radiator panel out of some sheet metal. Needs some paint.
Oil cooler brackets made out of some spare aluminum. Need to adjust and tighten everything.
Made a radiator panel out of some sheet metal. Needs some paint.
#13
So have been doing some odds and ends.
Pulled these out of the rear. Some old Pioneers in good shape and more important completely intact!
Making new kick panels. Covering with black carpet. Updated pics later.
Pic of eBay FMOC and Racing Beat fittings/lines all connected! Made my own mounts since there were none on the car.
Pulled these out of the rear. Some old Pioneers in good shape and more important completely intact!
Making new kick panels. Covering with black carpet. Updated pics later.
Pic of eBay FMOC and Racing Beat fittings/lines all connected! Made my own mounts since there were none on the car.
#14
Been doing a lot of different things as I get time.
Finished new kick panels
Installed new rebuilt alternator with dual pulley I picked up here on the classifieds.
Removed most of the suspension and steering to replace bushings, tie rods, ball joints, sway bar, springs, and struts.
Got bored playing with rusty parts so I made myself a custom dead pedal.
Finished new kick panels
Installed new rebuilt alternator with dual pulley I picked up here on the classifieds.
Removed most of the suspension and steering to replace bushings, tie rods, ball joints, sway bar, springs, and struts.
Got bored playing with rusty parts so I made myself a custom dead pedal.
#19
Busy today. Got some gray Turbo II seats last night. Good condition but the wrong color.
I used Duplicolor fabric paint. Used this to paint my Evo's inserts and it held up and looked great. This will last me until winter when I get the seats redone.
Finally got the rest of the bushings...so much work to do!
Installed Racing Beat front sway bar too. Slowly getting there!
I used Duplicolor fabric paint. Used this to paint my Evo's inserts and it held up and looked great. This will last me until winter when I get the seats redone.
Finally got the rest of the bushings...so much work to do!
Installed Racing Beat front sway bar too. Slowly getting there!
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Driven a turbo FB lately?
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So have been doing some odds and ends.
Pulled these out of the rear. Some old Pioneers in good shape and more important completely intact!
Making new kick panels. Covering with black carpet. Updated pics later.
Pic of eBay FMOC and Racing Beat fittings/lines all connected! Made my own mounts since there were none on the car.
Pulled these out of the rear. Some old Pioneers in good shape and more important completely intact!
Making new kick panels. Covering with black carpet. Updated pics later.
Pic of eBay FMOC and Racing Beat fittings/lines all connected! Made my own mounts since there were none on the car.
Love the SA's man, my first was sunrise red 80 SA on red oxide primer. Gave it a darker deeper red look than the one I'm painting now.