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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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17 months later RX-2 Final Stages

Having some alternator problems and tunning will take place soon. Here is what I have so far. Let me know what you think.

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Some interior pictures

Interior is almost done. I just need a drivers seat. Anyone have a good on f/s or trade?









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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Engine bay

Engine. Trying to figure out wiring for alternator. Any help will be appreciated.


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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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looks good keep up the good work
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Wow, Great job so far! Body/Paint is very nice.
I can't wait until i am in the final stages!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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nice but u do know ur supposed to take the door rubber off before painting right? and even if u had plans to replace them, there wont be any paint under there.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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I love everything about it and so clean
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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bump looks like it just left the factory yesterday

good job on restoring it!!
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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looking awesome. where in KY are you? I'd like to see this thing run sometime.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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VERY NICE WORK! Great job, congrats!

Hopefully we'll see this duece at SevenStock one day!

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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Interesting.... my aussie delivered november '73 rx2 sedan doesn't have the little 'pull on / push off' words on the heater controls. And I am pretty sure our coupes and sedans didn't get a panel between the shifter console and the dash - just this annoying little shelf that runs from door to door. We also have 'Capella RE' badging on the glovebox.... probably because this model was never officially called an RX2 here, but rather a 'Capella RE'.

Looks nice though.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Nice, good to see another RX2 back on the road. whats the red switch next to the s switch next to the center panel under the dash?
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Hey man,

you did a very nice job getting that duece rebuilt. You've done your rotary community proud.
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Nice, good to see another RX2 back on the road. whats the red switch next to the s switch next to the center panel under the dash?
That's the swith for the radiator fan. I will eventullay move it elsewher.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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nice but u do know ur supposed to take the door rubber off before painting right? and even if u had plans to replace them, there wont be any paint under there.
I should have taken the rubber off. I did not have the repalcement rubber for it. The car will get sprayred again. It does have a couple of runs here and there. Orange peel also. I got what I paid for. The paint job did not come out the way I would've liked it too. My priority was to get the car road worthy.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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I like the 3B.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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thank you for restoring a rotary classic!

KEEP them rotors spinning.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Very nicely done. I have one recommendation- loose that nasty sideview mirror. Try to find a stock one or even an old BMW mirror looks good too. Great job.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Looks great. What radiator is that? I may need to upgrade mine here pretty soon. Any luck on the alternator wiring issue?
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Hey, i was looking through the pictures and i noticed that the drivers fender was a little bent along with the front bumper could use a straitening. just a few suggestions
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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Good job. car looks great....
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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hey bro keep up the good work very nice
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Nice and clean!! Good job man!

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Nice!
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