Hello

I'm new, obviously, and was just given a 1979 rx7 from my dad. He bought it new in 1978, was on a waiting list to get it, I was 12. It needs moderate work to get it up and running, then off to the body shop hopefully. I drove this car as a teenager, wrecked it twice and dad kept it running. He's put $5K into the engine and suspension and interior over the past few years. I'm an Engineer but not a mechanic so I'll be looking for some help from this site. My 18 year old son wants to help me with it too... pretty cool.

cliff austin

 

I just bought an 85 rx7 with a 12a. That is an awesome story and hope that your son appreciates what was handed down. These cars are timeless as they still look nice 30 years later.

My first car show that I went to in 1990, I saw 2 of my dream cars, at the time.... I saw an rx7 but was always partial to the 1g. I saw the first TEL (talon, eclipse, and lasers) 23 years later, I now have a talon, laser, rx7 and rx8. I gave the talon to my daughter and my other daughter turned 16 and will try to get her a talon as well. They love rx's too.

I am a 'shade tree' mechanic and have learned a lot over the last 3 years tinkering with my laser as it is my race car but, the rotary is somewhat new to me. I understand how it works but, never worked on one and not used to carb cars in general. I may be able to help you out some on your car but if not, I know someone who can. Congrats on the car and keeping a piece of timeless art.

Cliff Kemp

 

Always good to see another engineer! This build sounds like a good time. Good luck and welcome.