New project: 1976 Cosmo RX-5

tonka_1956 · 09-24-2014, 12:45 PM

Just picked up this RX5 76 Automatic, locked up in a house for 20 years. Body in excelent condition just need a little TLC. will post once I get it running and with new rims and tires.

djmtsu · 09-24-2014, 01:01 PM

Looks just like the 76 I just picked up as well!

djmtsu · 10-28-2014, 11:02 AM

So, here is what is going on with the Cosmos.

The White car is going to get the engine and trans from the Silver car.

The Silver car is getting an S4 engine, retaining the FI, with hopefully an SA/FB trans (for easier mounting).

My FC is being unceremoniously being evicted from its hiding place at the beginning of the year, so I'm pulling the drivetrain, and parting it out, or selling the shell. I am keeping the wheels on it though, since they are GSL-SE pattern, and I am switching to GSL-SE spindles/rear end on the Silver car.

djmtsu · 01-23-2015, 04:20 PM

Still working on these.

The white Cosmo is shelved until the silver one is running and driving.

Need. To. Make. It. To. DGRR.

Johnny_K · 01-23-2015, 07:45 PM

^ true Dat. If u don't get it running u can drive thr fb and or the fd.

djmtsu · 02-14-2015, 11:14 AM

Having a problem with the white Cosmos' title. It might be relegated to 'parts car' for the silver one, even though it is nicer.

Dammit.

djmtsu · 03-26-2015, 04:10 PM

Did some work today, with some much needed help from Charles.

-Cleaned up the engine harness. Now there is only about 5 or 6 wires left.
-Wired up the electronic dizzy and coils
-Wired up the S4 alternator
-front clip back on
-fuel pump and lines installed

We put power to it for the first time in at least 16 years. Amazingly, nearly everything works.

Here's a list of what still needs to be done.
-figure out why I have no brake lights
-figure out why the wipers/washer doesn't work
-bleed clutch
-fill rear end
-fill trans
-fill oil
-fill coolant
-clean tank (happening Sunday)
-fix oil leak at oil cooler thermostat
-figure out why driver side mirror doesn't work

Should be all buttoned up this weekend. Knock on wood.

djmtsu · 04-03-2015, 10:29 AM

POR-15 kit is on the way.
1998 Nissan Quest e-fan is here.

This weekend, I will be installing the e-fan and buttoning up the engine wiring. Also, running some tests for the wipers and brake lights. The only good thing is, everything that is wonky on the silver car can and will be stolen from the white car for the time being!

rx7 vinnie · 04-03-2015, 01:36 PM

Good thing I'm bringing a trailer......

almoststockfc · 04-03-2015, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7 vinnie

Good thing I'm bringing a trailer......

djmtsu · 04-03-2015, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7 vinnie

Good thing I'm bringing a trailer......

Says the guy who has only been once....in an RX-8.

Quote:

Originally Posted by almoststockfc

Says the guy who's never brought a rotary car. (the bikes are cool, but don't count cracka!)

rx7 vinnie · 04-03-2015, 04:34 PM

Being a newb is irrelevant..... I'm just offering to tow your car....... To the crusher.

almoststockfc · 04-03-2015, 04:35 PM

Actually I have brought a car. Once. Y don't the bikes count? Is it because they are worth more than the cars?

rx7 vinnie · 04-03-2015, 04:36 PM

It's gang up on DJ day!!!!

djmtsu · 04-03-2015, 06:34 PM

I'll gut you all.

09-24-2014, 01:01 PM	#257
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Looks just like the 76 I just picked up as well! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

10-28-2014, 11:02 AM	#258
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	So, here is what is going on with the Cosmos. The White car is going to get the engine and trans from the Silver car. The Silver car is getting an S4 engine, retaining the FI, with hopefully an SA/FB trans (for easier mounting). My FC is being unceremoniously being evicted from its hiding place at the beginning of the year, so I'm pulling the drivetrain, and parting it out, or selling the shell. I am keeping the wheels on it though, since they are GSL-SE pattern, and I am switching to GSL-SE spindles/rear end on the Silver car. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-23-2015, 04:20 PM	#259
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Still working on these. The white Cosmo is shelved until the silver one is running and driving. Need. To. Make. It. To. DGRR. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-14-2015, 11:14 AM	#261
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Having a problem with the white Cosmos' title. It might be relegated to 'parts car' for the silver one, even though it is nicer. Dammit. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-26-2015, 04:10 PM	#262
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Did some work today, with some much needed help from Charles. -Cleaned up the engine harness. Now there is only about 5 or 6 wires left. -Wired up the electronic dizzy and coils -Wired up the S4 alternator -front clip back on -fuel pump and lines installed We put power to it for the first time in at least 16 years. Amazingly, nearly everything works. Here's a list of what still needs to be done. -figure out why I have no brake lights -figure out why the wipers/washer doesn't work -bleed clutch -fill rear end -fill trans -fill oil -fill coolant -clean tank (happening Sunday) -fix oil leak at oil cooler thermostat -figure out why driver side mirror doesn't work Should be all buttoned up this weekend. Knock on wood. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-23-2015, 07:45 PM	#260
Johnny_K Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 iTrader: (0) Posts: 225 Rep Power: 12	^ true Dat. If u don't get it running u can drive thr fb and or the fd.

04-03-2015, 10:29 AM	#263
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	POR-15 kit is on the way. 1998 Nissan Quest e-fan is here. This weekend, I will be installing the e-fan and buttoning up the engine wiring. Also, running some tests for the wipers and brake lights. The only good thing is, everything that is wonky on the silver car can and will be stolen from the white car for the time being! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-03-2015, 01:36 PM	#264
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	Good thing I'm bringing a trailer...... __________________ VIN-AUTO Rotary list of Fails below: 86 mazda rx7 csp 61 N/A= because RACECAR 87 mazda rx7 t2 with 13b-re cosmo GT42= FKN RUNS!!! 03 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Vert 06 dodge ram 2500 Megacab turbo Cummins=puller 16 MB ML350

04-03-2015, 04:34 PM	#267
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	Being a newb is irrelevant..... I'm just offering to tow your car....... To the crusher. __________________ VIN-AUTO Rotary list of Fails below: 86 mazda rx7 csp 61 N/A= because RACECAR 87 mazda rx7 t2 with 13b-re cosmo GT42= FKN RUNS!!! 03 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Vert 06 dodge ram 2500 Megacab turbo Cummins=puller 16 MB ML350

04-03-2015, 04:35 PM	#268
almoststockfc ..... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 543 Rep Power: 15	Actually I have brought a car. Once. Y don't the bikes count? Is it because they are worth more than the cars? __________________ -75 RE_W_PU - -76 Hercules W2000 - DGRR 2012 3rd place Old School -75 Hercules W2000 MSO - DGRR 2011 Peoples Choice - April 2011 Rotary of the Month -Rotary snowmobile powered go kart - DGRR 2012 Peoples Choice - RIP

04-03-2015, 04:36 PM	#269
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	It's gang up on DJ day!!!! __________________ VIN-AUTO Rotary list of Fails below: 86 mazda rx7 csp 61 N/A= because RACECAR 87 mazda rx7 t2 with 13b-re cosmo GT42= FKN RUNS!!! 03 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Vert 06 dodge ram 2500 Megacab turbo Cummins=puller 16 MB ML350

04-03-2015, 06:34 PM	#270
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	I'll gut you all. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5