Just picked up a 79 FB to restore
06-19-12, 01:00 PM
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Just picked up a 79 FB to restore
My name is David, and I just picked up a 1979 RX-7 rolling chassis for the rock-bottom price of $250.
The body is straight, with minor rust in the usual areas (rear fender wells, hatch surround, etc.). That will be easily resolved with a plasma torch and a MIG welder. As I mentioned... no engine, yet. Plans are to go non-rotary: Ford crate V8. Can't beat the power/weight ratio.
Now, you may be saying, "But David, why not go rotary turbo is you're looking for more power?" Because I already have a turboed Mazda (2010 Mazdaspeed 3) that is moderately modified (Cobb AccessPort, downpipe, FMIC, intake, suspension stuff, yadda yadda yadda) and I want something different. I want something that is completely mine and unique.
Sooo, that's me.
The body is straight, with minor rust in the usual areas (rear fender wells, hatch surround, etc.). That will be easily resolved with a plasma torch and a MIG welder. As I mentioned... no engine, yet. Plans are to go non-rotary: Ford crate V8. Can't beat the power/weight ratio.
Now, you may be saying, "But David, why not go rotary turbo is you're looking for more power?" Because I already have a turboed Mazda (2010 Mazdaspeed 3) that is moderately modified (Cobb AccessPort, downpipe, FMIC, intake, suspension stuff, yadda yadda yadda) and I want something different. I want something that is completely mine and unique.
Sooo, that's me.
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