Saying hi and taking ownership of a 1980 Mazda Rx-7
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Saying hi and taking ownership of a 1980 Mazda Rx-7
Hello all. Going to try introducing myself again but this time as an owner.
My father passed away back in July, leaving a 1980 Mazda Rx-7 where he was the original owner.
It is heavily modified and needs some love.
I’ve decided she’s conning home with me to Florida and I’m going to bring her back to life and keep “most” of the modifications.
I made a public Facebook album of the photos now. (hope these are permitted)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.7611495025531297&type=3&mibextid=ncKXMA
and a YouTube channel of some videos I took this week after doing minimal repairs to get her running.
https://youtube.com/@frankn7713?si=OA3TyrsazivEQC7n
Im working on transportation from Wyoming to Florida now.
my plans once she arrives are:
- rebuild the carbs and go through her as best I can.
- fix the rust, dent, and fiberglass issues.
- Remove the gold paint and pin stripes and have her repainted high gloss black.
- ceramic coat her
- considering replacing the gold rims with something better and not gold. Or paint them.
- Reupholster the carpet and interior as needed and replace the seats
- Clean up the engine bay and dress up the hoses and cables
- Replace the window tint.
- fix the stereo and controls inside
- And then maybe show her.
but not sell her.
I’ll be looking through the build threads for first gens for ideas
ill start a build thread once things get moving.
My father passed away back in July, leaving a 1980 Mazda Rx-7 where he was the original owner.
It is heavily modified and needs some love.
I’ve decided she’s conning home with me to Florida and I’m going to bring her back to life and keep “most” of the modifications.
I made a public Facebook album of the photos now. (hope these are permitted)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.7611495025531297&type=3&mibextid=ncKXMA
and a YouTube channel of some videos I took this week after doing minimal repairs to get her running.
https://youtube.com/@frankn7713?si=OA3TyrsazivEQC7n
Im working on transportation from Wyoming to Florida now.
my plans once she arrives are:
- rebuild the carbs and go through her as best I can.
- fix the rust, dent, and fiberglass issues.
- Remove the gold paint and pin stripes and have her repainted high gloss black.
- ceramic coat her
- considering replacing the gold rims with something better and not gold. Or paint them.
- Reupholster the carpet and interior as needed and replace the seats
- Clean up the engine bay and dress up the hoses and cables
- Replace the window tint.
- fix the stereo and controls inside
- And then maybe show her.
but not sell her.
I’ll be looking through the build threads for first gens for ideas
ill start a build thread once things get moving.
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mazdaverx713b (10-03-23)
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first, welcome to the board.
second, i'm sorry to hear about your dad.
honestly, the body mods are interesting, but not my cup of tea. that said, i respect it though, and despite my difference in taste, i can say the car looks really nice. sort of 928-ish at the front. post some more photos when you get a chance.
i'm definitely interested in coming along for your journey of getting the car together. you mentioned "carbs", so if that means what i think it does, then i'm interested that much more.
good luck, and you've come to the right place for help and camaraderie.
second, i'm sorry to hear about your dad.
honestly, the body mods are interesting, but not my cup of tea. that said, i respect it though, and despite my difference in taste, i can say the car looks really nice. sort of 928-ish at the front. post some more photos when you get a chance.
i'm definitely interested in coming along for your journey of getting the car together. you mentioned "carbs", so if that means what i think it does, then i'm interested that much more.
good luck, and you've come to the right place for help and camaraderie.
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cool looking front end!
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With all of the modifications, and since your father was the original owner. I would say 10k +. While someone might not pay that much for it you couldn't replace it for that price.
Your father's car is very cool. That 13b with twin carbs intrigues me, and I really love the look of those seats.
Your father's car is very cool. That 13b with twin carbs intrigues me, and I really love the look of those seats.
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With all of the modifications, and since your father was the original owner. I would say 10k +. While someone might not pay that much for it you couldn't replace it for that price.
Your father's car is very cool. That 13b with twin carbs intrigues me, and I really love the look of those seats.
Your father's car is very cool. That 13b with twin carbs intrigues me, and I really love the look of those seats.
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Insurance has been discussed on here before, you may want to do a search on the topic. You might want to consider an agreed value type of policy. (maybe thats what you did). As mentioned, you should use a replacement cost as a value. Regular policies will total the car out for even minor damage. $15K is a good amount.
Any seat can be re-covered. Or, there are cars out there being parted out, plus stock seats come up for sale. Shipping is the costly part.
Any seat can be re-covered. Or, there are cars out there being parted out, plus stock seats come up for sale. Shipping is the costly part.
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Insurance has been discussed on here before, you may want to do a search on the topic. You might want to consider an agreed value type of policy. (maybe thats what you did). As mentioned, you should use a replacement cost as a value. Regular policies will total the car out for even minor damage. $15K is a good amount.
Any seat can be re-covered. Or, there are cars out there being parted out, plus stock seats come up for sale. Shipping is the costly part.
Any seat can be re-covered. Or, there are cars out there being parted out, plus stock seats come up for sale. Shipping is the costly part.
thanks for the info. Yeah I saw some of the insurance discussions. I put the car on an antique policy. In Florida, the car doesn’t have to be registered antique with DMV to get that insurance. I’m looking into if I should get classic plates or not. I think the car meets all of the requirements but I’m not sure the value of it just yet. I’m sure I’ll find something on here about it once I have time to look.
As almost none of the car is original, I don’t plan on putting original seats back. The rollers and leg extensions work well, so I may just get them reupholstered.
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Unique looking car, Your Dad spent a bit of time and love on this vintage beast.
https://www.riggsvintagemazda.com/
If you were wanting to replace some parts to be more as it left Hiroshima the above bunch of people might have what you seeking.
https://www.riggsvintagemazda.com/
If you were wanting to replace some parts to be more as it left Hiroshima the above bunch of people might have what you seeking.
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