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Nov 13, 2011 | 08:51 AM

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Since it is ridiculously difficult to start a new thread on this forum anymore!!!!!
I really need this trim piece between the drivers door glass and the passenger glass. It is plastic and angled to cover the blue strip shown in the pic. I have stuff i could trade, or tell me your price. I could use both sides if you have them in really good condition. If not just the drivers side will work... thanks in advance for anyone who can help!!!

That piece would be easy to forge. It is just a charcoal colored piece of plastic angle stuck on with double sided tape. I can measure the dimensions off mine is you are interested.

Nov 13, 2011 | 11:05 AM

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Went down and measured mine. It measures 0.60" x 0.60" x 14.5" L. There is a 0.14" lip on one side that makes the L shape to actually be a J.

Nov 13, 2011 | 01:15 PM

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Went down and measured mine. It measures 0.60" x 0.60" x 14.5" L. There is a 0.14" lip on one side that makes the L shape to actually be a J.

I sent you a PM... thanks for the help man... That is always an option, I just wanna see if i can find one 1st... I dont have to have it today, it just bugs me to look at it like it is

Nov 24, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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hey 73rx313b Ive been reading and enjoying your work on your rx3 very nice i have a question on your steering wheel what hub adapter can i use on my rx3 i have a 71 i want to change my steering wheel but i don't know if i can use the 1st gen rx7 hub adapter for a momo or nardi thanks

Nov 24, 2011 | 05:47 PM

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I used a hub from 1st generation rx7. I believe it works on Nardi,personal, as well as Momo. Good luck! You should post some pic of your 71, would love to see it.

Dec 15, 2011 | 08:49 AM

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nice job nick...I may start liking these vehicles...you know I am a gsl-se fan but I appreciate the quality job you are doing on that beauty..catch ya later!

chris

Dec 19, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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Thanks Chris... let me know if you find out any news

Feb 12, 2012 | 12:48 PM

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Its been a while

Here is whats going on with my project. I finally got some parts back from the chrome shop. They turned out pretty good

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Feb 12, 2012 | 12:53 PM

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little more

I made a final choice on my engine. I had a nice street ported done my 13b. The porting and motor assembly was done by Estus White at Espeed Racing in Kannapolis NC.

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Feb 12, 2012 | 12:59 PM

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and finally

I installed my new shifter boot. This boot was hand made out of leather by a member of this forum(with the help of his wife). I was very pleased with how it turned out. This is how it looks with the new short throw shifter.
Hope you guys like it

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Feb 12, 2012 | 03:48 PM

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Very nice Nick. I need one also LMK ty

Feb 24, 2012 | 09:32 PM

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i have to stop by your place one of this days so i can see this awesome car in person.. i love the progress keep it up

Feb 25, 2012 | 05:14 PM

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yeah man, just call me... I would be glad to let you have a look

Mar 8, 2012 | 07:18 PM

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I am taking the entire week off next week and spending it in my garage!!!! I am hoping to drive this thing for the 1st time in over 3 yearr!!! im very excited!!!

Mar 8, 2012 | 09:35 PM

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I am taking the entire week off next week and spending it in my garage!!!! I am hoping to drive this thing for the 1st time in over 3 yearr!!! im very excited!!!

Nice!! Best of luck getting it going.

Mar 8, 2012 | 09:58 PM

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Nice chrome!
Whats the other bumper bar in the pic for?
Looking great.

Mar 9, 2012 | 10:01 AM

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Thanks. The other bumper was for an old Chevy I think?? That pic was taken at the Chrome shop when i went to pick my stuff up. It belongs to another customer of the shop.

Mar 14, 2012 | 08:29 PM

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Hmmmmm.

Did I see your car on Car Domain? Looks familar?

My 72 808 (RX3) had a bare metal restor as well .

Can't wait to get the rotor in it ; ]

Mar 14, 2012 | 08:33 PM

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Ive got a Momo adapter with a Classic Nardi wood steering wheel on my 72 if that helps.

Mar 14, 2012 | 08:35 PM

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Haha,..same as me Lol

I am missing one side as well ; [

Ive found alot of stuff on Ebay from AUS, shipping isn't too bad on small light items Ive found.

Mar 17, 2012 | 06:34 PM

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Hmmmmm.

Did I see your car on Car Domain? Looks familar?

My 72 808 (RX3) had a bare metal restor as well .

Can't wait to get the rotor in it ; ]

not me... Im not on car domain

Mar 17, 2012 | 06:42 PM

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Its alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!

started it up for the 1st time yesterday!!! It runs really well. I still have some wiring demons to sort out, finish the brakes, and im ready for a road test!!!!

I took a video on my cell phone but cannot get it to load on here...