Not new to rotary but new member

[Rotarydave]

Many of you probably know of me, how many of you really know me that is different. I have several different names depending on which one has been previously taken in other locations. My user names in other locations.

Rotarydude - ebay, vintage rotaries, Rx3 registry and another un-named club
Rotarydave - My original name and the first one I take when able
Rotarydave@aol.com - My email and AOL IM account
Sgt Dave - Thanks to Bernie, and Atkins Rotary
Daddy - Thanks to my 2 kids, Rachel and Nicole
Honey - Thanks to my wife, Lisa, who no offense to any of your signifcant others is the greatest woman in the whole world(if you think I am kidding you need to really read this whole post)
SFC David Meditz - My real name.

Who am I,

I am a Soldier in the US Army at least for a couple more years, I am a father, a husband, a son, a friend and yes a confirmed absolute Rotary Nutcase. I purchased my first Rx7 in 1991 while stationed in Germany, my next one came in 1992 while stationed in KS (I still have it although it has seen better days and has 300K+ miles on it). Since then I have do not know how many rotaries I have owned. I currently do not know how many I own and trying to remember them is near impossible. I will do my best to list them and point out the cool ones. I do not usually sell my cars as I collect them instead, however I do try to help the community with parts and I am not a vendor maybe someday but not right now.

Where am I,

Currently I am at Ft Riley Kansas on TDY, but home is near San Antonio Texas, Near my Rotary Ranch the wayward home for the abused and abandoned. Rotary rescues, interventions and exorcisms performed daily

What I got,

The List (Old School)
R100, 70,71(x3),1200 wagon, 1000 pickup
Rx2, 72 Crapped out racecar awaiting restoration
Rx3 Coupe 73(crappy), 74, 75, 76, 77 racecar, 78
Rx3 Sedan 72
Rx3 Wagon 73,74,75
Rx4 Coupe 74 (x3, the 64th and 74th US spec cars and a supercharged one)
Rx4 Wagon 75,76,78
Rx5/Cosmo 76(J-spec RHD), 76 (x I don't know over 6), 77, 78 (x2)
REPU 74,75,76,77 (don't know how many but it is at least 8)

The List Rx7 (just the significant ones)
Savanna 79 RHD (three of them one with 2 vin numbers, don't ask I don't know)
1978 SA22C 500033 - Earliest known US Spec Rx7, I will post the details
1978 SA22C 500088 - build date 2/78 Mazda official production started 3/78
1978 4/78 build date Widebody IMSA Mk I kit under going bebuild
1979 Limited edition (one for resto, one for parts)
1980 Custom Roadster topless
1980 LS - Gold (one for resto, one for parts)
1980 Anniversary Edition
1983 Pacific Avatar
1985 GSL-SE Convertible
1988 10th AE (One collectible 2nd owner, one parts car, one vert being AE cloned)

Those are the significantly cool ones but there are about 10 or so more.

Not listed is the stash of NOS and hard to find parts cataloged and purchased for the restoration of specific cars within our collection.

In addition is the priceless collection of Models, Die-casts, Toys, Books, Owners Manuals, Sales Lit, Parts Books, FSMs, Wiring Diagrams, Posters and Artwork related to the Mazda Rotary

Now why is my wife the coolest thing in the world, she lets me have the cars, a 12k sq foot shop and gets dirtier and greasier than I do working on them. She also gave me 2 daughters that although they like to stay clean help too because they think the cars are cool. As one of my daughters would say while riding in a open top unmuffled SP vert go faster daddy make it really LOUD

As a collector I see myself as preserving the Mazda Rotary Heritage and as such I do not limit myself to one place but go everywhere I can to try to consolidate the information and grow the community I hope that I will be accepted here to do the same, without being censored elsewhere. I believe that we as a community need to support the members and the businesses without hate and malice. I have already seen too much hate and malice in my current JOB and multiple depolyments including one upcoming.

Thank you for offering a community of like minded individuals and look for more posts soon.

[TheDriver216]

Welcome!!!! That would have to be the most detailed intro thread I have ever seen. Fancy list of cars you have there..Any pics? And,

Thank you for serving in the military!!!

[Herblenny]

WOW!! VERY impressive list! Welcome to RCC and I would love to see some pics of your cars... and the dream, 12k sq garage!

[djmtsu]

Holy cow!! That is a massive collection!

I would love one of the RX-4 wagons and one of the RX-5/Cosmo's.

You make me proud sir!

[ZGN]

Wow, can't wait to see the photos (if you have time to post them :) ) !

Welcome to the largest growing rotary club online!

Thanks for your support!

-Kevin

[PercentSevenC]

Impressive collection. Still missing a Cosmo 110S, I see. Plan on picking one up if you come across one?

[Rotarydave]

Per Requests

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx7%201st%20Gen/misc2303.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx7%201st%20Gen/misc2307.jpg

Custom 80 Roadster, unfortunately it will need to be redone due to parking lot mishap don't let me find the cock$uker

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx7%201st%20Gen/misc2146.jpg

SA22C - 500088 yes it is not supposed to have a passenger mirror but it does this is not its only weird item either

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx7%201st%20Gen/Tan85GSL-SEvert1.jpg

85 SE Vert

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx7%201st%20Gen/Picture126.jpg

Savanna Row (RHD) 3 of them

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx7%202nd%20Gen/IMG_9946.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx7%202nd%20Gen/Picture053.jpg
Some FCs see the 10AE hiding in the corner in the last one top background is the shop

[Rotarydave]

Old School

R100 ex Drag car
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/R100/04140006.jpg

R100 70 35k miles on car found in barn in Washington
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/R100/R100_Engine.jpg

R100 71 Blue Bought off ebay in Austin Texas
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/R100/E-Bay286.jpg

Poor wrecked R100 from Oklahoma (see 1200 wagon to right)
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/R100/Picture038.jpg

1200 Wagon Ft (future rotary)
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/R100/Picture128.jpg

1000 P/U (future rotary) Rx3 Sedan to Left
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/R100/Picture131.jpg

A REPU or a FEW (I made a punny)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/REPU/carsandsuch233.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/REPU/Picture100.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/REPU/Picture096.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/REPU/Picture135.jpg

Rx2 ex racer
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx2/Rx2racer1.jpg

[Rotarydave]

This is soon to be Billy's new Rx3 (re-speed) (please don't mind the dirt and cob webs that is why she is covered) Oh yea i forgot please note the beautiful Model on the Left she is a 1997 Rachel Ann (LOL)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx3/IMG_0046.jpg

Left one is Rust Monster supreme, right one (yea it has a bad hood and some surface rust) 1976 with correct taillights saved from crusher literally had to find the right button while the jerks stood there laughing
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx3/IMG_0012.jpg

EX Racer 77 SP
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx3/IMG_0016.jpg

78 SP All original with AM/FM Tape, A/C and Orig Cold Air Intake (back ground is 72 Rx3 sedan)
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx3/IMG_0023.jpg

Wagons
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx3/YellowFront.jpg

Was told this was the FANTASY ISLAND CONCEPT CAR........... j/k lol, this is what happens when drunk stoned stupid owners get too close to a sawsall
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx3/Dumbass.jpg

Look hiding the brush is the rare and elusive low mileage never titled 73 Rx3 Wagon, Crikey this poor bugger is a cast off from the dealership that raided it for parts when they couldn't get none from the dealer. Finally an inglorious end she was tossed out like a piece of common gutter trash, but she is will come back I just know it.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx3/1973rx3wagon1.jpg

[Rotarydave]

Pair of 74 Rx4s (#74 and #64 respectively)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture001.jpg

Does this give away the fact she aint the little old lady's from pasadena

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture036.jpg

This was the 5 inch s/c -10 pulley on S4 NA 13b Holley 390 (old picture late 07) if you look at the snout of the s/c you will see it is covered with belt dust meaning I am not light on this baby at all, she has eaten 6 trannies just over 1 per year

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture034.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture035.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture033.jpg

Wagons, future projects pic from before shop move
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture114.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture113.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Rx4/Picture112.jpg

[Rotarydave]

Cosmo 76

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Cosmo/76%20Neal/E-Bay198.jpg

Cosmo vin numbers 109 and 111 (i know they look like crap but how cool will it be when they are redone and you have sequenced pair that is only off by 1 number also they are identical cars same options everything)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Cosmo/76%20%20109%20and%20111/Picture116.jpg

76 Cosmo J-spec RHD and behind it is Lisa's 78 Cosmo

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Cosmo/76%20AP120/Picture003.jpg

Stuff pictures

12 NOS crate motor (yes I said NOS)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Engines/Early%2012a%20new/Picture030.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Engines/Early%2012a%20new/Picture029.jpg

Daytona Door

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_0040.jpg

Toys

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6072.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/Picture020.jpg

[Rotarydave]

Pics of the Shop

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/Untitled-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/Untitled-2.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/xIMG_0050.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/xIMG_0042.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/IMG_9974.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/Picture015.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/IMG_9999.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/IMG_0036.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/IMG_0032.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Shop/IMG_0001.jpg

Manuals Some of them

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6071.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6070.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6069.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6068.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6064.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6065.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg28/rotarydude/Books%20and%20Stuff/IMG_6067.jpg

[RXtacy]

:hurray::bowdown::patriot:

[Rotarydave]

:beatdeadhorse5::rofl:

[Red Dragon]

greatest collection ever

[Atkins Dan]

I like the ultra rare convertible Rx3... I could look @ that every day with no problem.. Wink Wink.. the wife is another story though..

BTW Dave Welcome to RCC

Dan

[rotorhead87]

Welcome to RCC!!!! Wow very neat collection you got there. I hope to have a garage that big one day full of goodies like your collections.

[djmtsu]

Seriously....what's for sale?!?!?!?!

[Rotarydave]

Seriously....what's for sale?!?!?!?!

Depends on what you are looking for, and if you want to pay the right amount

[djmtsu]

RX-4 wagon, maybe a coupe or one of the RX-5's/Cosmo's.

[Rotarydave]

Cosmo/Rx-5 I could probably help with depending on what condition you wanted and what kind of car. All together it is hard to say on many of the others because of the size of the collection we are trying to put together. The best example I can give of that is the R100s. Although I have a bunch of them when you look at what each of them is and its place in the collection it is hard to seperate form any of them. We have a 70 and 71 that we are restoring or preserving, I have a 71 that was a drag car that we have not decided what we are doing with it. I have a frt end collision 70 that I would love to rebuild with a tube frame frt end as a driver, then we have the 1200 wagon and 1000 p/u both of which are being converted to rotary so do I get rid of the drag car or do I hold onto it because I know I am going to need the parts for the other 5.... Kind of the same story with the Cosmos but I have a little more flexibility there and I still know where are couple more are that are decent again depending on what you are wanting to do with it to get you to the right one.

[djmtsu]

I would love to have a Cosmo/RX-5 as a daily. I would give it a few updates, some nice mesh wheels, and drive it everyday! So with that said, I am looking for one that is not perfect, but all there. Drivetrain would be optional, since I would put something a little newer and stronger under the hood.

Let me know what you have or can find. I really would appreciate it. You can PM me or send me an email with pics if you come up with anything.

djmtsu@comcast.net

Thanks Dave!

-DJ

[Rotarydave]

I may have a one now that is a possiblity it actually is supposed to have a pretty fresh engine in it basically no miles on it and the engine isn't exactly stock nor is the exhaust. 76 originally an automatic car has been converted to stick, I will have to see what kind of overall shape it is in typically the hoods and decklids are rusted really bad and they are a bitch to try to find, I know of a guy in Cali that said he can do them in either glass or CF and his looked really good at 7-stcok this year. let me see if my wife can get some decent pictures of it and make sure we have a clean title to it and we can go from there.

DAVE

[Banzai]

Impressive is about all I can say. I hope you find the time and means to fulfill at least half your ambitions. I'd like to acuire a 79LE someday to bring back. That one vehicle seems a major commitment. Yours is a different level altogether.

[WildBillMassey]

A few months ago I moved to Texas (my wife is in the Air Force) and we where looking for a house in Cibilo, and we passed this place. I almost wrecked the freaking car I was driving because all I saw was a sea of rotary cars! I am also a absolute rotary nut and have owned more RX7's than I can begin to remember. Anyway, I have been searching trying to find out what this place was about, there is no signage.

Dude, if you need some help with your projects, let me know, I will volunteer to help for some shop space because I am picking up a 10th AE tomorrow to restore and I need somewhere to work on it. I have my own tools.

i drove thru there today and it looks like there are more cars than what is pictured on this thread, the collection grows! LOL

[RotorDad]

Damn man you have some really great cars, I would love to see some of these get restored.

[Rotarydave]

thanks for the comments, rotordad they will get restored the big thing is me retiring from the Army so i have the time to do it.

Wild Bill, where are you getting your 10th AE from ?

Yea my shop is kind of cool although we have had some severe setbacks recently dealing with a friend of mine that used to work there. If anyone comes by the shop the only person authorized to sell anything there is my wife anything else that is sold there or from there should be considered stolen. That is the reason I am asking where you are getting your AE from as I have 3 of them. My former friend burned several people on the forums badly and hurt us as well. We can't reopen the shop until we have done several thousand dollars worth of work on it. I am currently in Iraq but if you would like to email my wife she can give you more information (kiddynrse@aol.com)

[WildBillMassey]

thanks for the comments, rotordad they will get restored the big thing is me retiring from the Army so i have the time to do it.

Wild Bill, where are you getting your 10th AE from ?

Yea my shop is kind of cool although we have had some severe setbacks recently dealing with a friend of mine that used to work there. If anyone comes by the shop the only person authorized to sell anything there is my wife anything else that is sold there or from there should be considered stolen. That is the reason I am asking where you are getting your AE from as I have 3 of them. My former friend burned several people on the forums badly and hurt us as well. We can't reopen the shop until we have done several thousand dollars worth of work on it. I am currently in Iraq but if you would like to email my wife she can give you more information (kiddynrse@aol.com)

I sent a PM. I would LOVE to help out any way I can. This would be a dream!

[Whizbang]

so your finally back eh?

[djmtsu]

You are going to have to sell me one of those wagons eventually.

I don't even care which one, any of them.

[Whizbang]

i want a wagon too! lol

[Rotarydave]

GF you should be able to find a wagon easy in ID in fact I could probably hook you up with a good friend of mine in ID that has some really cool cars including a cosmo 110s that he drives but i might be really jealous because even I haven't been to his place yet but he is a really cool friend.

DJMTSU you want a wagon, all you have to do is open a fat wallet.... LOL, man we can find you much better than what I have. You just have to decide what it is you want.

NO I AM NOT BACK FROM IRAQ YET. I did just get the oppertunity to come home on leave it was awesome. My daughters had no idea that I was coming home they were at Disney World for their National Cheerleading Championships and I met them there. They did awesome my oldest will be on ESPN probably sometime in April her team(level 4 large) finished 2nd in the nation, I know some of you are saying she only 2nd but she is 12 competing against 16-18 year olds. My youngest's team are national champions of level 2. After that we went to the Nastycar shops in North Carolina, then drove back to Texas stopping at Roger Mandeville's shop in SC, Jim Downing's shop in GA, Re-Speed and had a great meeting whit the OGTA guys and gals in Atlanta area. Finally I got to Texas for a couple of days long enough to see the disaster of my shop and happily to drive the Re-Speed Widebody around a little bit.

I won't be offically back from Iraq until at least August.

[Whizbang]

thats great you got to come home! Crazy that you have been deployed for as long as i have been in the military.

shoot me a PM about your buddy in idaho, would be cool to met him.