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ORANGESP 11-12-06 05:16 PM

he did refuse the first offer...but not the second

Aviator 902S 11-12-06 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by SouthSideSlider

that reminds me of the TR-7 i have. i found a 1970 Triump TR-7 for $50.

Uh, you meant 1980 TR7, right? Those cars were only produced from the 1977 model year to 1981. Is your a convertible? If so, it's either an '80 or an '81.

ORANGESP 11-14-06 12:25 AM

pick up the SP Tues morning.... Oops.... better hit the hay, thats tomorrow!!!!!

pineapple racing bridgeport!!!

89FCVert 11-19-06 08:15 PM

Nice Ride! Cannot wait to see it done!

alexdimen 12-03-06 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by Smeagol
Yeah I want to try preserving the paint as much as possible so I'll probably try the 3M adhesive removal stuff or goo gone. Might try lightly wetsanding it but we'll see how those adhesive removers work first.

Also, I'm curious: does anyone know if that metal strip near the bottom of the C-pillar/rear window is easily removed or is it riveted/bolted to the car? I believe only cars with vinyl tops had these.

Thanks,
Mike

You could always just cover the adhesive up with a new vinyl top :)

As far as the motor goes, I wouldn't even bother trying to get the original to run if you want the car to be half-way reliable. My latest project (FD) had around 80 on both rotors. Didn't even bother running it, just pulled and started rebuilding it.

teddyrx2 08-22-09 04:19 PM

now this is an old thread...but i do member seeing it...what ever happen to this project??

Smeagol 09-09-09 07:23 PM

Still have it, but haven't done much with it lately. I've moved 3 times since acquiring this car so it was difficult to really tear into it very far. Now that I have my own place I can get back to it, but lately I've been too busy fixing up the house, heh.

I also have 3 other RX-2s that are running drivers, so this one has kind of moved to the back burner and become a parts donor for the others unfortunately. It would really need everthing to be a reliable runner. Engine, tires, brakes are most likely shot, wheels cylinders are clogged up, suspension is like a carnival ride, several wiring harnesses need to be rebuilt, etc. The list just goes on. Even after all the work I've done, it still needs quite a bit.

One of these days I'll get around to it. I may try to swap in the streetported 12A from my 1st gen. since I haven't been able to drive it due to smog nonsense. In the RX-2 it would be fine.

Mike

DriveFast7 09-09-09 11:10 PM

Even though the rats are gone, thought I'd give a tip with the mouse traps. Mice and rats are verry adept at removing the bait w/o triggering the trap.

That is, until you Krazy Glue the peanut to the trap. Nothing like hearing 4 mouse traps snap in the attic at 3:00am.

At least this deuce is keeping others alive.

DiegoRx8 09-09-09 11:40 PM

want to sell it?? lol

cmanns 09-09-09 11:53 PM


Originally Posted by DiegoRx8 (Post 9485236)
want to sell it?? lol

So this is where all the old schools gone :lol:

DiegoRx8 09-10-09 07:29 AM

lol you know what we had a HUGE flood of old school cars in the last 2 months. Compared to when i bought mine in may its amazing. I payed a lot compared to what i can get right now. But i guess thats how it works out. And yes our goal is to have 5 by end of next year, we have 3.

Smeagol 09-10-09 07:40 PM

I have considered selling it, but only after I've swapped the parts I want. Heh, and even then I may end up keeping it for spares or to make another runner. It's not like you run across these every day. I also have about 4 people who told me they would want it. I guess it depends on what I'm offered, but as it stands right now I'm not overly motivated to sell.

RX7UP 09-12-09 10:42 AM

Hey Mike how's it going... It's kinda been a long time since we've talked. This is off topic, but when did you sell the RX3?.. Also... Congratulations on your new home, Got any pics?

RX2fan 08-12-16 01:48 PM

Bump from the grave. Anything new?

Medevack1 08-14-16 02:20 PM

great score


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