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




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



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



85 SE Vert



Savanna Row (RHD) 3 of them



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


R100 70 35k miles on car found in barn in Washington


R100 71 Blue Bought off ebay in Austin Texas


Poor wrecked R100 from Oklahoma (see 1200 wagon to right)


1200 Wagon Ft (future rotary)


1000 P/U (future rotary) Rx3 Sedan to Left


A REPU or a FEW (I made a punny)






Rx2 ex racer

[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)



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


EX Racer 77 SP


78 SP All original with AM/FM Tape, A/C and Orig Cold Air Intake (back ground is 72 Rx3 sedan)


Wagons


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


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.

[Rotarydave]

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



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



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





Wagons, future projects pic from before shop move

[Rotarydave]

Cosmo 76



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)



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



Stuff pictures

12 NOS crate motor (yes I said NOS)




Daytona Door



Toys

[Rotarydave]

Pics of the Shop












Manuals Some of them

[RXtacy]

[Rotarydave]

[Red Dragon]

greatest collection ever