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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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very impressive.. congrats..
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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I been so busy (in my spare time) polishing the spare gearbox that I have mostly neglected the car for a while so here is an update on the few things I have done on it anyway.

I got this front plate, made up a stainless steel back and brackets,also got my master brake cylinder re-conditioned, scored another seatbelt clip too (the ONLY part I was missing) , polished up my hubbies and fitted new center badges.















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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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some guys have all the luck.. nice car
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Excellent find!!!!

Absolutely immaculate!!!

i favorited all your vids with the Luce, sounds amazing..... very throaty, even with the exhaust leak.

im am in such awe, can't believe you found one and in such great condition
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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Wow, nice car man. Where abouts in NZ are you?
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Thank-you guys, yea I still cant believe I found one at all,in this condition was a bonus.
Im in the city of Hamilton Waikato North Island.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Hamilton eh. :P

Gonna be entering the 4&Rotary next month?
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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She's awesome.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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what a beautiful car!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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THANKS EVERYONE for your kind comments.

Originally Posted by JSmall
Hamilton eh. :P

Gonna be entering the 4&Rotary next month?
I have been boycotting the 4&Rotary's event with my one man silent protest since 1994 will continue to do so. I am also discouraging 2 cosmo 110 owners from showing their cars too!

So to answer your question? I Definately will NOT be entering!!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Haha, fair enough then. :P
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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thanks for preserving such a rare piece, the only real question I have is that it seems to sit a little low did a PO do something to the suspension?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Man, I just came across this thread. That is one fine, elegant piece of rotary history you have there. She is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! If you EVER want to sell her or trade for an all original mint condition 1977 RX3SP with 57K original miles let me know.

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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Thanks for your positive comments guys, markeddief thank you for your offer, I love the RX-3SP very much. There are none in NZ and I would certainly do a trade if I could locate another Luce RX-87 to replace mine.
I have done a bit of tidying up in the interior. Here a some pics.







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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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This is such a sweat ride!
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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I got her out of the garage today to give her the first wash for 2009.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Wow! Very nice. I don't get tired of looking at the pictures. Keep her rolling.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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You New Zealanders always have awesome machines, lucky! Enjoy it on those beautiful roads.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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Thank-you very much guys


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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Id rather have your car than a 787B
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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^^^^ i rather have his than my POS 2nd gen.. but knowing me it wont stay stock lol so just keep it.. i love it man!!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Thanks guys

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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by brandon davis
Id rather have your car than a 787B
WOW! Both cars are historically significant for totally different reasons.

I take that as a huge compliment.

Thank-you and everyone else for all your compliments.


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