turbo_dave

iTrader: (50)

I missing something?how are the frame rails shot compare to most cars.sell it to me...i offer $500 with no motor no trans lol.that's a $150. Profit for washing it lol.

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

Yeah it week probably be available. I don't think its shippable though. All heat shields are intact too.

Didn't even know there was a fb page. Thanks again!

RX2-Mazda-Fan

iTrader: (1)

Yup... those rails are fine, just surface rust.

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

i've got plenty of good used Rx2 engine parts if you need em

stevensimon

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had a lead on a bow through turbo 12a so i went and checked it out today.
kind of exciting to see but pretty disappointing too.
was the factory 12a turbo but converted to carb with an hks setup. mani, box, turbo.. anyway it looked neat but i pulled the plugs and spun it over and it had a dead face. on top of that, i was told 400$ on the phone last friday and when i got there, the price changed to 650$.

i took a pass on it.

im going to go look at a 79 SA tomorrow. if it has a good engine, im going to pick it up and part it out.

i did take the rx2 to the car wash for a spray. we flat towed it. the front brakes or bearings or something is dry and screwed up. super high rolling resistance and sounds like death. the exhaust also fell off on the way.. how embarrassing..

anyway. there is a rotary car bbq on the 16th and i think it would be a blast if this thing could chug down to the park and back by then.

chino_rx3

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Man I wish I was working on my rx3 I love working on it, I been working on my rx8 is fun but it will never compare to old school.keep us updated nice find.

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

kind of a mini mid week update.
yesterday another piece of the interior puzzle showed up; the heater/radio and shifter surround.

now i need to figure out how to hook the controls up and find out where all the missing electrical connectors are.

only have one pic and it makes the interior look shotty but thats ok i suppose. i dont have any interior screws so this weekend im going to go pilfer the junk yards and fill my pockets with them so i can start to bolt this stuff in to place. interior needs another round of cleaning too.



oh and the chrome plastic stuff is flaking off the surround. any ideas how to take care of that issue or repair it?

carlosrx3

Was that Rx3 for sale..

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

Carlos, im not sure about the details of the rx3.. it exchanged hands but thats as far as my knowledge goes


small update.. had some time to play so i decided to try and clean the plastic interior stuff a bit more..

sorry in advance for the more horrible than normal photo quality. my camera took a vacation





also dug into the trunk a bit more and this is what i found


drivers side has the harness clipped in about the same spot too.
the yard i was told that had the repu, didnt have a repu so i guess i am now on the hunt for some sockets and wiring for an rx2..

thanks for letting me share

graveltrapp

Keep it going, these cars are classy. And a four door, even better.

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

so my curious friend came by to look at the new project and he brought his camera. here are a few shots from saturday.

all of these are also available in high res so if you have interest in them for wallpaper or whatever, email me and ill send you your very own copy for free!!!!

MazdaMike02

iTrader: (4)

Sucks about the motor bro I ran into a similar issue with my s4 TII keg..was completely unusable 'cept for e-shaft, oil pump etc.

no-pistons

Nice RX-2 project you got there! What kind of wheels are those on the RX-7?

PERTANO

Those wheels are Centerline Champ 500's or that was what they were called when I got them years ago for my Torino. They had to variant's though the billet style like this and some other older ugly ones. Very cool wheels though. I haven't seen them in years!!!

Nice wheels Derek!!!

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

These are MB 72s. They are intended to be truck wheels but price point and size made an attractive option plus the atypical application gets a lot of compliments.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

yummy crusty rotors!

the one on my shelf used to look about the same before i scrubbed it shiny again.

RX2fan

Its a real shame about the RE badge on the grill =/

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

I have the other half, just need to figure out how to reattach them... or I send australia 300$i

stevensimon

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so after a few comments on the sad state of the RE badge, i decided it would be something nice to take care of on this lazy saturday afternoon where its too hot to be in the garage

first thing i did was jb it back together. i thought about trying to solder or weld it but the internet said it was possible to damage it more than not and its not a stressed part so this should hold



after it dried, i decided to get my gf involved and she painted the whole thing for me


finished product


trial fit back on the car



not bad for 20 minutes of work with materials we already had laying around

next is the M logo on the grill. i think there is some kind of resin substance that they sell at the hobby shop that will have a similar thickness and color, so ill try that out this week or next weekend


also about 5 seconds away from just buying an SA/FB for the engine and other parts. there is a complete and running 79 for $500. just worried that i dont have any more room at my place for another dilapidated car.

RX2fan

RE Badge came out great! I'm real interested to see how the Mazda Logo comes out, I've always wondered what would be agood way to paint it.

RX2-Mazda-Fan

iTrader: (1)

Great work on the RE badge!! The repair looks seamless, I have a nos center grill badge, if you need pics for reference.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

i think you have the right idea with resin, fiberglass resin with some light color mixed in might do the trick but the tricky part is not slobbering it in and just filling the pockets, that is where precision work comes in.

it's not as difficult as it may seem to restore some things, just a little time consuming.

cfamilyfix

iTrader: (15)

There is a guy on Ausrotary...or at least there was. Restoremaz...(Dave was his first name) His whole business caters around the restoration of badges and emblems. I know its australia, but to ship such a small item shouldn't be too bad.

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

started cutting the old paint to see whats under there. basically free if you have free time. so much money into home remodels and other cars, havent had much time/cash to work on this thing this summer.



i plan on going over it again. i rubbed the pass quarter by hand and it has a lot more gloss than the drivers side which i used a machine for.

used compound then over with polish.. i think it will look good enough to drive on til next winter.

7dust

iTrader: (14)

Just rolled our 24 Hours of Lemons RX2.

Will be parting the car shortly if you are interested.

I have NEW - 1 race rear struts (Miata) that fit the car and the cut rear springs that are required to fit.

I have first gen RX7 Tokicos that fit.

I have rebuilt front calipers, non rebuilt calipers, four front brake rotors, braided stainless rear brake lines, booster, new first gen 7 master cylinder, pretty much anything for brakes to get them going. Even have new unused brake pads and shoes. New rear wheel brake cylinders.

I have a lot of the dash components, stock steering wheel

original wheels

Have one fender badge and both of the ones on a coupe B-pillars

Lots of stuff from a running RX2 (keeping the REW halfbridge and 1st gen 7 transmission).

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