So I picked it up today. Worked out even better as I got full set of old school center lines and a cowl hood on top of what we agreed on. I have the rear lights and front lights and grill. Missing the trim around front head lights. Here are some pics of the beauty..

 

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Great project car, good luck with it.

 

That looks like HALF a cowl hood... LOL

CONGRATS... time for a new project...Good luck

 

Its off set to one side to see..

 

what happen to that project? was a abandon? how did you find it?

 

That's pretty sweet Mike.
May I ask, how much you got it for?
You've got a big head start with it being so light too.
I'm genuinely jealous.

 

I have known the guy for a bit. He goes back in rotary's-- way back. He is a good guy. I think he wants to see me get it completed so it was cheap. He also has a rx100 in very nice shape that he would sell but he isnt going to give it away. He has a few 1st gens and 2nd gens that need a new home also. When I was there today he had a rew on a roll around engine stand outside running. He runs all his motors he builds before shipping them out. Again, he has his own lapping table custom made that puts a very nice finish on the plates.

Lots of work ahead. Anyone know were I can find the front bezels and side markers?

Lots of work ahead.....

The car was started by another guy then went to him and he did a little more then just lost interest.

 

I think I am going to paint it primer grey like this...

 

Congrats, nice pickup. Looks like you're going to have alot of fun. I've never seen a rotary with a cowl hood before. I wonder if he was building an all motor or nitrous engine for this car? Either way ditch that hood.

 

nice car ..

 

He was doing a blow thru carb-methanol setup--strickly old school. The hood stays for now as its the least of my worries! Hell its the only part that doesnt have rust


So whats the best route for finding accesories-trim, etc...

 

Big Congrats! You need help, just holler!

You might want to call around and get prices on getting it blasted or ask your local bodyshops what they recommend. Let them know you're on a budget.

First things first, get that sucker sealed up.

For budget rearend parts, check out corral.net. You can usually find some great deals there.

I think that will work out just fine.

 

Thanks man! and trust me I will be asking LOTS of question.. So lexan or glass for the back? Its going in the garage on dollies so it will not see weather for along time. Going to take your advice and get all the rust and such blasted off. That way I can see what I am dealing with. Next I will adress the cage and rear suspension. That should keep me busy for the next few months.

 

Jeez, I have a running car and it feels like too much work, props to you for the ambition! If I was ever to build a drag car, RX3's would be top on my list. Congrats dude, looking forward to seeing a build thread.

 

I here ya. I was thinking that on the way down to pick it up.. "what the hell am i thinking...turn around"

LOOOOOOOOONG term project coming.

 

Here is a little better picture for you.



First thing you need to do is get AIM and hit me up. I am sure you have lots of questions and i will help you out any way i can. I think you would have a hard time imagining something i have not already tried

 

congrats..

 

did the neon lights and fuzzy dice help your 60'?

 

Lights no, dice yes!

 

Nice project, good luck!

 

Nice find, Best of Luck!!!

 

3 months and I just started blasting the car. I set up a booth in my garage-bought a big compressor and a sand blasting tank. Using aluminum oxide to blast 100% of the car. Once done I will prime , chassis coat then take the car to the chassis shop. I am not sure if I am having the complete 4 link clip cut out and new one added or just rework whats in there.

 

Any new pics

 

Lets hope it doesn't fall apart when you start blasting