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Old 08-20-10 | 07:54 PM
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hey everybody i was recently given a 83 rx7 for a case of beer...it was not running so i threw in new plugs wires and battery and it fired right up so i took it around the block.....long story short i am hooked so i have started the restoration process and will keep you guys updated as well as asking questions as this is my first rotary and the whole engine just seems backwards but i will get it figured. i need help posting pictures so i can keep you updated. do i need to use photobucket?"
Old 08-20-10 | 08:16 PM
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Old 08-20-10 | 09:22 PM
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Old 08-20-10 | 09:47 PM
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Old 08-20-10 | 09:59 PM
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Old 08-22-10 | 08:50 PM
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kokanee 18 case bottles so-far good trade so i have been working on it for the last 2 weekends i so far made a custom sub box for 2 alpine type r subs and re carpeted it as well as most of the interior peices not too bad for the weekends work i will try to do the pictures now



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Old 08-22-10 | 10:06 PM
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Nice deal! I'll give you two cases for it right now... 100% profit for ya!
Old 08-22-10 | 10:17 PM
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Nice deal! I'll give you two cases for it right now... 100% profit for ya!
Ya..But he would "lose out" ..haha!
because US beer is like "makin love in a Canoe"!!.(Effin close to water!!!).
Good Score Canuck!..
check out www.bcrotary.com
there are guys that are most likely Local to ya,That have Rx7's and you can meet and greet,.,
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Old 08-23-10 | 11:51 AM
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Haha sweet deal man! Good luck with the restoration
Old 08-23-10 | 01:34 PM
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nice looking tender blue 84-85 S model. keep us posted on the work you do and don't hesitate to ask questions!
Old 08-23-10 | 02:14 PM
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hell of a nice car for a case off beer!
Old 08-23-10 | 02:26 PM
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Hey man I have 3 parts rx-7s so if you need anything dont hesitate to ask, I am not that far north from you so shipping wouldnt be a killer!
Old 08-23-10 | 05:45 PM
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thanks for the warm welcome everyone i went to take pictures of what i did last weekend but it is too bright right now so i will do it tonight i do have a couple questions firstly what bolt pattern are the rims and what type of exhaust will make a difference as the exhaust i have is pretty heatscore and the cops <a href="http://s973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/GenOneProject/?action=view&current=rx7011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/GenOneProject/rx7011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>+++dont like me much as is thanks for the link as well for the bcrotary

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Old 08-23-10 | 05:56 PM
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sorry i got this now
Old 08-23-10 | 06:31 PM
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Thats cool man i got a red mazda rx7 1983 GSL... If you need anything i have a guy that gives me parts for mine and my dad got another mazda same thing as mine for parts if u need anything hit me up
Old 08-23-10 | 06:38 PM
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i need the rear panel peices all of them what you see back there is without me taking anything out so the tail light cover/ back interior panel any one got one? illinios is a long way away from bc so closer the better
Old 08-23-10 | 06:46 PM
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Ill check out all my cars and see what I got I am sure 1 interior is red and 1 is black so I am assuming you want the black stuff
Do you need the carpet too?
Old 08-23-10 | 06:47 PM
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Ya I probably got that and oh man ya that is far
Old 08-23-10 | 07:07 PM
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these pictures are how the car stands note the cup holder i added as well as custom door liner the seats are also being re-upholstered in black leather and if you guys have not clued in i am serious about this car and it will be something in a couple months
Old 08-23-10 | 07:11 PM
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would you like a real 1st gen shifter **** for your car... the T handle doesnt look right
Old 08-23-10 | 07:12 PM
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no i got one and i like the handle thanks tho
Old 08-24-10 | 12:45 AM
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that shifter must be a real pain to shift. cutting the shifter that short in an FB is just not a great idea. nice job on the carpet install though. what did you do with the old gray carpet?
Old 08-24-10 | 03:17 PM
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the shifter came that length when i got it also the t handle was my dads from his first car he likes it on there and it is not a pain at all actually i like it. you dont want the old carpet it is 26 years old al sure looks like it hence the new install btw the new carpet was not a kit it was a roll of car carpet when i started and cost 100 bucks.
Old 08-24-10 | 06:29 PM
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Looks like a Hurst t-handle shifter... highly sought-after back when I was in high school and "4 on the floor" was still a performance option in most cases...
Old 08-26-10 | 12:01 PM
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Hey man I made it out to my parts cars yesterday and got the black pieces from the back, I also have the door sill plastic in black. All pieces are in excellent shape. Do you happen to need the door sill plastics?
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