Archangel3090

Hi Everyone,

As of 3 days ago I am the proud owner of a silver 1985 mazda rx-7 gs with 200,000 kms. Body is in great shape, minimal rust. It came from an estate, through a local guy that didn't have the time to work on it. It seems to have been well taken care of, but it sat awhile and it's currently running like crap haha. A local rotary genius took a look at it and seems to think the issues are minor (carb?). I think he'll be a godsend throughout this project. I'm sure i'll have a thousand questions for everyone as I try to learn all the ins and outs so please be patient.

All I can say about myself is i'm 34. I bought my first car when I was 15 and worked on it until I had my license haha. It was a 1993 mazda mx-3, which was a great car. I imported a japanese v6 called a klze and that car really moved by the time it died on me in University. Anyway since then its been practical and boring so i'm beyond excited to have a project car to play with again

Archangel3090

WJM ROTARIES

Welcome to forum .Nice series 3 you have there

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

Welcome!! Thank you for sharing the pics and back story of your car!! It looks like it has been well cared for! How's the interior? Are your plans to restore and drive the car?

Archangel3090

Exactly! I want it stock and restored with some tasteful improvements. I have the stock rims that I need to get refinished and the engine needs a really good tuneup. Interior is pretty great, except the floor carpet has a lot of stains so I may need to replace that.

In spring I want to deal with the rust and repaint it (its been repainted once before and they did a realllly amateur job). Then get the most out of the engine with some tasteful exhaust as it has a fart can right now haha. If the engine goes at some point i'd cross that bridge when I get there.

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

Sounds like a great plan overall!! Feel free to start a build thread in the 1st gen section and post more pictures of the car. We would all lkve to see them!