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I’m beginning a life long journey, my goal is to bring as many abandoned/neglected RX-7’s back to the road and give them a new life. I’m also looking forward to meeting others who share my passion and would like to join me on this journey. I am going to *with any luck* end up with more vehicles than I can personally save. Finances and physical space being a major factor - this means I will occasionally have one or more to let go of.
I’m still learning what is acceptable to post here. I’m hopeful that i am allowed the ability to sell my extras and get the opportunity to forge friendships with those who receive the “dead” but “soon to be resurrected” engineering feats of wonder that we all love and respect with a passion that rivals that of the religious! (Though we will not kill anyone purposely!)
Although driving 45 year old cars made in Hiroshima and basically powered by an airplane engine does carry its own risks - it also brings rewards that cannot (in my opinion) otherwise be achieved.
My OG 83’ FB (front) and the first *Saved* 80’ SA (rear) Simply my favorite badge to date. The 80’ SA looking good after a rain. The clear coat is gone, so this photo is somewhat misleading visually. The second *Save* One owner 83 FB GSL 171k - still haven’t moved it. Perhaps this weekend or next week 12-1-23 OG 83’ FB currently at 52k When I find interesting vehicular art, I like to park next to it and snap a pic. OG 83’ FB at 48k driver backside. The mudflaps were the deciding factor when it came time to purchase. OG 83’ FB at 48k passenger side.
Welcome to the forum! A very nice collection of RX-7's you have! Thank you for being one of the fellow enthusiasts that saves these cars instead of parting out perfectly good restoration candidates! I've saved many over the last 24 years and will continue to do so.
I don’t have the heart to part them out, not when there is a chance of resurrection. Like a Phoenix rising from the ash - poor fuel consumption/hp ratio was a common problem with the mythic Phoenix as well, to the best of my knowledge. 😉
I’m headed out to do some front brakes and drain/fill the rear diff on my daily. Not intentionally my daily, but the buried 83 may be the daily I need. Not too worried about beating her up too bad. But she’s the only lettered one that I’ll own - come Thursday.
looking forward to that removable sunroof! Christ - any suggestions on how to deal with ants in your carburetor? I’ve vacuumed the colony out - but check this. I’ve been told just run it through - it’s cleaned out as well as possible without actual removal. Im Just worried about pebbles and **** the little monsters carried in.
tank still half full for 12 years, about to drop it and start with fresh fuel.
Depending in how long the car has sat, it may be a good idea just to remove and rebuild the carburetor now. No reason to run it on a potentially gummed up carb. Also I think it would be a lot easier to clean with the carb on a bench and apart. Its a win win with the carb off.
12-01-23, 11:32 AM
