Video Log Of The Restomodding Of My '76 RX-5 Cosmo (New Vid New Vid Jul 10/2024)
That's actually as very valuable resource as I haven't been able to find detailed pictures of certain parts of the interior. Ah ha, so that's what that weird trim is...rear seat bottoms. Sadly that car seems to have the wrong engine.
I really like the overhead console with the diagnostic lights. It almost has an LCARS type feel and is right at home in the 80s. I kind of like the idea of recreating the entire thing in the same spot with an LCD screen. I had already decided to implement TPMS and of course signals to the ECU will be available for the status of every door and window. For the life of me I can't imagine how they monitored the rear brake linings. Perhaps just a mile counter.
Some of those functions will definitely be on the Nextion screen.
Haha! That wins quote of the day.
I really like the overhead console with the diagnostic lights. It almost has an LCARS type feel and is right at home in the 80s. I kind of like the idea of recreating the entire thing in the same spot with an LCD screen. I had already decided to implement TPMS and of course signals to the ECU will be available for the status of every door and window. For the life of me I can't imagine how they monitored the rear brake linings. Perhaps just a mile counter.
Some of those functions will definitely be on the Nextion screen.
Haha! That wins quote of the day.
I'll check when I can get a break from this.
Let's face it, this is not the worst thing you've caught me doing...
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Part 56: Air Suspension 2 - Front Air Struts and Brackets
At long last, episode 56 of my '76 Mazda Cosmo Restoration is here! In this episode, I experience a rare phenomenon; a part that almost bolts on! Very few modifications are needed to fit the Air Dynamiks air struts, meant for a 2nd gen RX-7, into the Cosmo shock towers. Though I freely admit the way I went about those modifications was a little weird. Next up, I start on the brackets to mount all the support hardware in the trunk. Because an air suspension needs a compressor, tank and solenoids, right?
On a personal note, I know it has been a while. In January I ended up sick with COVID-19. It took me out for nearly a month and 6 months later, I am still constantly tired. So work on the Cosmo has been slow.
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Part 57: Air Suspension 3 - Compressor, Solenoids and Tank Brackets
Episode 57 of my '76 Mazda Cosmo Restoration picks up exactly where episode 56 ended: fabricating the brackets to mount all the air suspension support components. Here I complete fabrication of the tank, solenoid and compressor brackets. The idea was to create a compact and almost modular installation tucked into the inside of the rear quarter and I am happy with the result.
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Part 58: Air Suspension 4 - Plumbing, Finishing and Demo
It has been a while, but finally it is time to finish the air suspension! And what does that mean? Plumbing, wiring, plumbing, and more plumbing. In episode 58 of my '76 Mazda Cosmo restoration, I wire up the compressor, pressure switch and control relay. Then I plumb the entire system including the compressor, tank, solenoids and the air springs themselves. A little fabrication is thrown in along the way, all leading to a reasonably satisfying payoff at the end. I know it has been a long wait since the last episode so let's make this one a long one and go until it's done!
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