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Hello everyone
introducing myself, been into cars since i can remember, all makes and models, and somehow fate has led me to this RX2. found it in a backyard and now its time for restore. not sure of its future, but turbo sounds like a good idea. i hope you guys cut me some slack when i ask noob questions, i have worked with many cars for many years, but this will be my first rotary. i paid a decent price for it, i felt it was worth it since its was very complete. here are some pics i think you might find interesting.... http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0543.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0545.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0546.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0547.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0551.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0553.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0561.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0562.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0564.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0566.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...2/DSCN0580.jpg ill update the pics as i progress. what do you guys think, swap it or rebuild it? |
start it up, probably still runs... lol.
my '74 REPU had sat for 5 years long than yours, motor was seized, worked it loose and started it up. |
That will be a fun project.
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Awesome find!
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WOW did you pick that like the history channel show lol, i bet you did!
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Originally Posted by 2buckchuck
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WOW did you pick that like the history channel show lol, i bet you did!
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Nice! I love when people bring abandoned cars back to life.
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Originally Posted by renr
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lol ya we went through his whole backyard and even found and old honda motorcycle but the owner has a real attachment to his cars. i was lucky to get this mazda. i made a good offer on that camaro and plymouth and he still said no! lol oh well ill try again in a few months.
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Wow! The dry weather in CA is so good to cars. If that had been left outside for 20 years in NZ it would have rusted away to nothing. I say resto with minimal mods is the future for that baby!
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Nice find I had a RX-4 once it was that awesome green color with the black interior good luck on getting it fully going
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its not a cuda its a 68 camaro and he said no way he selling that hes had it since he was 16 lol now it just sits all apart.
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its hard to part with your first car.
my first was an rx7 and iv been dying to get my hands on another one! |
Originally Posted by renr
(Post 10639361)
its not a cuda its a 68 camaro and he said no way he selling that hes had it since he was 16 lol now it just sits all apart.
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Looks like you snagged the best car there :D
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Originally Posted by renr
(Post 10630866)
lol ya we went through his whole backyard and even found and old honda motorcycle but the owner has a real attachment to his cars. i was lucky to get this mazda. i made a good offer on that camaro and plymouth and he still said no! lol oh well ill try again in a few months.
you know that late 80's s-10/mid 80's corolla back there is going to wind up on Barrett Jackson one day.... :lol: right in all honesty he's lucky anyone offered him even close to $500 for the deuce, if that(not knowing what you actually paid). |
Originally Posted by Tbry Rotard
(Post 10641074)
Looks like you snagged the best car there :D
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First make sure your tetanus shot is up to date! Then replace the fluids, battery and I bet you could drive that thing!
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Nice Find!
Dont give up on bringing it back to life. |
i spent the weekend cleaning it up and sucking out all the bugs. The interior is so fragile because of the sun. i hope i can find someone to fix the dash
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Thats is a score, how the heck did you find that thing in a forrest..lol
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it was good luck i guess, this is actually a good base. rust is not as bad as it looks.
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I just got it running last night. heres a clip of the start up. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ttyDrnfklY[/youtube]
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What are your plans for it as of now? Motor wise? Good luck and keep us posted. I'm a softy for cougars.
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Great find! Good luck :)
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Wow, great find and progress, too. From BAT mode to running in 6 months. :nod: What did you do about the auto box? Did you find a manual for it. Japanese auto boxes of the day were not very impressive. I had a 71 Corolla with a two speed auto. :wallbash:
Keep the updates coming! :) |
I installed the full 84 gsl drivetrain. I still need to figure out how to hook up the overdrive but ill worry about that after i clean up the car and the mess in my garage..
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nice find
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I love seeing an old car saved
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Cleaned up the engine bay today and my wiring mess. the car is running sweet. Im just waiting on Respeed for some fittings so i can finish my brakes. IM READY TO DRIVE!
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Nice! I can't wait to see more pics
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Great find can't wait to ssee the finish product.
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seized
hey everyone just trying to figure something out... i just bought a 1980 rx7 the other day. I love it! anyways, it wont start.. i took the starter out hooked it up to external power and it runs good. pretty sure something seized since the q gear wont budge. I removed the plugs and sprayed deep penetrating lube in the carb and engine. just wondering if ive missed anything to diagnose/treat this alien-built-auto
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good luck with your project! really good car
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love the car, keep us updated!
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Nice! :)
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Nice
aw man nice work love the rx2
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Lot of work. Good luck
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sick car glad you got it up and running so fast haha have fun and good luck!
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Took her out for a spin yesterday. She looks good with the hubcaps on. Today the iginition switch decided to break to its parked again =(
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sweet deal. Thats an awesome find. Body looks great too.
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i just put 30 miles on it and its been an adventure. got it inspected, registered. Battery died at gas station, then a fuel pump fuse blew out. arrgh but after i figured it about i was rolling home again. Feels good to get this thing back on the road.
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Too cool! GL with the restoration!
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dizzzzzamm! dude that is hella kool. man keep us updated. u are keeping it right?
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Originally Posted by chemicool
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First make sure your tetanus shot is up to date! Then replace the fluids, battery and I bet you could drive that thing!
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interesting car . keep it !
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Wow that is going to look amazing when complete. Congratulations and please post more pictures.
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Lucky to be to you, that is an awesome find! That backyard reminds me of this junkyard that is a few towns over from me. It literally is in the woods and full of extremely old cars including camaros, mustangs, plymouths, oldsmobiles, and most importantly a 1st gen Rx-7. The place is closed down now and tried offering the owner cash and he refuses to sell any of the cars there. I wont give up though, I still have to explore the rest of the yard.
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did the motor drop right in?
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Pretty RX2!
We actually had one out at a local meet that was the same color! (and about the same amount of rust lol!) |
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