My 1974 Rx-4 Restoration Project
 

This is my 74 Rx-4 restoration proyect I bougth this car with no engine or tranny.I have this car for years and is been taking me some time to get it done becuase my free time is very little and my back is killing me but slowy is taking form. Well after a cervical fusion,lumbar fusion 17 screws,2 titanium plates and 2 eigth inch rods on my spinal cord I have an update of my Rx-4. Here are some pictures if my ride and how it looks back in 12/27/2006 and rigth now 10/23/2010 Brand new Paint factory color code F3 Irish Blue, Suspension,Emblems,Wheels and bumpers where sent to re-chrome hope you guys like it.
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Looking good papa, Suerte!

Thank you mi hermano:nod:

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nice choice of color. me like it. Rims??? I'm not sure if I like it. I will wait until when the engine is installed and the car is dropped to the ground

Thanks Wacky and yes the engine is not there or gas tank,sure they will add some weigth but I am waiting on the engine interiors etc to see how much I have to drop the car.

a few fingers above the tires :nod::nod:

Damn...best part of the car is that very nice windshield! Still looking for mine :)

yo fuck that car bro...even though it looks very nice and well put together with the paint and all...

but what the fuck happen to your back? Jesus christ...how did all that happen if you don't mind me asking...

what do you mean Teddy? There is a panel that goes in the back plus a bumper. you're such a noob :lol::lol::lol:

Dood I think he meant HIS back (spine), not the cars... Lol

This looks good! Really like the color you chose

El Rotary I think I can help you find a windshield for your Rx4.Teddy I don`t mind at all. Everybody thinks that I suffer a bad accident like I fall from a plane without a parachute:lol: but the true is my doctor doesn`t know the reason. I know is some kind of spinal cord Neurologic deterioration. First was my cervical I had 3 disk replace and hold it with a titanium plate and 5 screws then less than a year later I need 4 disk replace on my lumbar there is the rest of the screws (12 more) another titanium plate and 2 eigth inch rods to fusion together. My good friend Luis Gt (73 RX3) have something similar but in his case he indeed suffer an accident on the navy,anyway long story short I still walking and kicking not like Chuck Noris:lol: but I am alive.

Sounds good, pm what infor you have on the windshield please. I have been looking for some time now. Are those fender and trunk badges stock? I havent seen an rx4 with those until now.

1974 RX4 Have you had any experiance rebuilding a front floor, My little wagon looks like fred flintstones car. Bob

Mine has all the badges..... well it doesnt have the badge on the trunk lid but it did at one point. you can see the outline of it. Would love to find one

Awesome Jeff you got your project on the Forum!

Thanks Luis you know you are part of this nice proyect

more updates
 

Got some more updates on the car engine and exterior parts I will post them later.:nod:

Jeff more pics, oh and their are some post you haven't answered.

My 1974 Rx-4 Proyect Update
 

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Hope you guys like it...I know I do:nod:

Damn that looks really good, any info on the windshield that you were talking about?

amazing four!

THAT ENGINE LOOKS SO SWEET IN THERE!!! This is a great car, can't wait to see it finished!

looks fantastic.........more pic's ...

Ok got the transmission today
 

Well finally I got this nice transmission to put on the car it is original Rx4 but 5 speed yesssss :nod:. Thanks to my good friends Peyo Performance, Abel Performance :)

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Wow that unit is clean!!! Love the car. Like Wacky said....it will look great with a bit of a drop.

Looking good, looking good! Don't loose faith buddy! We'll get there!

1974rx-4 needs the driver side window regulator, does anyone hear have an extra one you'd be willing to part with. If so please pm 1974rx-4 or myself with amount including shipping to zip 32907. Thanks!

That baby is looking really nice. Have you seen Heavy Hitter mag this month. It has a spread on a rx4 but with the heart of a Toyata.

No I have not seen the magazine but I call my brother in law he live in New York and he is going to get it for me. Thanks for let me know I will check it out as soon as I get the magazine.

Ok guys got a small update on my project check it out.The transmission is in,new brake and clutch master cylinders,aluminun radiator, 16" electric fan,and I start working on the interiors. Enjoy

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looking very nce

Ah, how I wish I had that factory 5 speed..... Keep up the good work sir!

Great choice in colors.

Hopefully we'll have a video of it up and running this upcoming week!

Love this thread, That isnt the stock brake master cylinder.... is it from a FB? If it was how hard was the swap?
I have a FB with a new brake booster and mastercylinder I would like to use

Very nicely DONE!!!!!!

Thanks everybody for your nice comments,Like 1973RX3 just said we are getting ready to fire this baby next week. Hi John the master cylinder is from a Mazda GLC 77-79 HATCHBACK & WAGON it is the same to the RX4 factory specifications,Rock Auto wants $138.00 for the Rx4 replacement cylinder and this one cost me $59.99 with free shipping on Ebay :nod: the brake lines are under the master cylinder not at the side like the factory cylinder and you have to keep the banjo bolts from the old one but there was no problem to install them at the bottom and it fit perfect on the brake booster and the reservoir is on the top not separate so is not only a good deal and works perfect but it look great too! like a brand new car

My Rx-4 Interiors Update
 

Well is been long since my last update. I got pictures of the new interiors of the car done by my brother Mike aka Lolo. I am very lucky for have such many good friends thank you to all of you.


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Amazing looking car man, pictures say it all a lot of time and love has been put there and it shows...

interior is really sharp!

One word for ur engine...BLING!!!GREAT JOB IN N OUT!PLease post a vid when u get it running.

Thanks everybody for your positive comments I will post a video of the car as soon as is ready.

Beautiful project, de show!

looks good!!!!! i just bouht a 74 rx4 i need a windshield and passenger side fender.