New project: 1976 Cosmo RX-5

diabolical1 · 01-06-2011, 05:53 PM

well, i don't know you, but i'm thinking i'll hate you, too.

on a serious note, i'm anxious to see this lump of coal turn to a diamond in the coming months. good luck.

FerociousP · 01-06-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by diabolical1

well, i don't know you, but i'm thinking i'll hate you, too.

on a serious note, i'm anxious to see this lump of coal turn to a diamond in the coming months. good luck.

and what a lump of coal it is... I can't help but think of Ferris Bueller at a time like this.

djmtsu · 01-06-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FerociousP

and what a lump of coal it is... I can't help but think of Ferris Bueller at a time like this.

You go take your hair dresser's rotary to the nail salon.

Speaking of which.......just picked this up today. For a limited time only, then for sale.

Buggy · 01-06-2011, 09:39 PM

Welcome to the world of owning one of the obscure old school rotaries. Getting good info is tough. You shouldn't have a problem swapping the GSL-SE front struts in. Just need some of Billy's camber plates and you're good to go. The rear axle is a different story. I know te cosmo's have a 4 link coil spring setup with rear disks. I'd just keep with that setup. Try to hit up some of the aussies for aftermarket parts. I got front coil springs for my Rx-4 from Pedders suspension. They have a lot of products for the old school rotaries. Good luck man. Coming from experience, you'll need it..... But you'll be happy when it's done.

FerociousP · 01-07-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

You go take your hair dresser's rotary to the nail salon.

weren't you about to buy a non-turbo vert? and what showed up in your driveway again? Oh yes, a cat-printed silver car of salon personnel that only caters to blond hair, blue eyed people and hates jews? This is AMERICA (fuck yeah)... we buy asian cars.

one320fc · 01-07-2011, 11:32 AM

Good find with the cosmo, I will see what info I can get from my dad..he has 4 of them in his back yard!

djmtsu · 01-07-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FerociousP

weren't you about to buy a non-turbo vert? and what showed up in your driveway again? Oh yes, a cat-printed silver car of salon personnel that only caters to blond hair, blue eyed people and hates jews? This is AMERICA (fuck yeah)... we buy asian cars.

Hey now rapist...the Z3 is only in my driveway for a limited time (like 2 weeks) until it is resold! And you know that!

Yes, yes I admit I was going to buy a stock vert, but then I found my penis and changed directions. You should look into it.

FerociousP · 01-07-2011, 01:31 PM

I am not a rapist. That's My5ABaby's job.

My5ABaby · 01-07-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FerociousP

I am not a rapist. That's My5ABaby's job.

djmtsu · 01-08-2011, 09:47 PM

Car is in Chatt right now. Got a late start today, and didn't want to take it all the way home tonight. So it is still strapped to the trailer, and taking it home in the morning. I will get some pics of the way it sits. I can't friggin believe all the extra stuff that came with it. I even have the original price sticker!

Oh, I never said what I paid for all this goodness........$200.00

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-08-2011, 09:52 PM

You will rot in hell for that

djmtsu · 01-09-2011, 06:15 PM

Car is home, and safe in the garage. Time to take stock on what all I have. Here is a little list:
-3 sets of tail light assemblies
-3 front grills
-2 rear bumpers
-2 rear panel between the lights
-2 front lower facias
-2 radiator panels

Some new parts from Mazda
-dome lens
-side glass
-radiator panel
-window trim (with the rubber gasket)
-new door seals
-new random trim pieces
-rear pads
-rear bearings and seals

The engine is complete. It has an aftermarket cruise control set-up. Not sure what carb it is running, I haven't removed the air cleaner yet. I have a ton of receipts, including the receipt for the new engine...in 1987. Back then, a 12a only cost $675. The entire bill was only $1034, labor was $300!!

Oh how times have changed. The original price was $6699.00, with the very few options installed, it came to $6874.00

Lol.

FC Zach · 01-09-2011, 06:31 PM

Thats pretty cool.

djmtsu · 01-10-2011, 12:57 PM

Here are some pics of the transport and hasty stashing in my garage. A winter storm was coming, so I had to slam it in there for now.

Many, many tail lights.

Grills, that piece in the lower section of the pic is the factory lip spoiler.

Interior. Lovely Velour seats. Lol. Don't mind all the random trim pieces scattered about.

That is all for now. I will take some more with my actual camera, instead of my phone this week. Including under hood shots.

Dazed and Rotarded · 01-11-2011, 11:45 AM

Wow great find dj.. can't wait to see what you do with her.. think she will be ready for the gap?

01-06-2011, 09:39 PM	#19
Buggy I've been Wankeled! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mildmay, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Posts: 260 Rep Power: 15	Welcome to the world of owning one of the obscure old school rotaries. Getting good info is tough. You shouldn't have a problem swapping the GSL-SE front struts in. Just need some of Billy's camber plates and you're good to go. The rear axle is a different story. I know te cosmo's have a 4 link coil spring setup with rear disks. I'd just keep with that setup. Try to hit up some of the aussies for aftermarket parts. I got front coil springs for my Rx-4 from Pedders suspension. They have a lot of products for the old school rotaries. Good luck man. Coming from experience, you'll need it..... But you'll be happy when it's done. __________________ 1976 Rx-4 hardtop. Half bridge 3B 13B, S5 NA rotors, Renesis e-shaft, stat gears, and bearings, balanced rotating assembly, RE dual weber 36 DCD's 203rwhp 137ft-lbs torque DGRR 2011 3rd place 1974 Rx-4 all original 27,000 miles 1988 Rx-7 TII 320rwhp. DGRR 2012 3rd place

01-07-2011, 01:31 PM	#23
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01-08-2011, 09:47 PM	#25
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Car is in Chatt right now. Got a late start today, and didn't want to take it all the way home tonight. So it is still strapped to the trailer, and taking it home in the morning. I will get some pics of the way it sits. I can't friggin believe all the extra stuff that came with it. I even have the original price sticker! Oh, I never said what I paid for all this goodness........$200.00 __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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01-09-2011, 06:15 PM	#27
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Car is home, and safe in the garage. Time to take stock on what all I have. Here is a little list: -3 sets of tail light assemblies -3 front grills -2 rear bumpers -2 rear panel between the lights -2 front lower facias -2 radiator panels Some new parts from Mazda -dome lens -side glass -radiator panel -window trim (with the rubber gasket) -new door seals -new random trim pieces -rear pads -rear bearings and seals The engine is complete. It has an aftermarket cruise control set-up. Not sure what carb it is running, I haven't removed the air cleaner yet. I have a ton of receipts, including the receipt for the new engine...in 1987. Back then, a 12a only cost $675. The entire bill was only $1034, labor was $300!! Oh how times have changed. The original price was $6699.00, with the very few options installed, it came to $6874.00 Lol. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-06-2011, 05:53 PM	#16
diabolical1 I have radioactive semen Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a bottle of Glenfiddich iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 17	well, i don't know you, but i'm thinking i'll hate you, too. on a serious note, i'm anxious to see this lump of coal turn to a diamond in the coming months. good luck.

01-07-2011, 11:32 AM	#21
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 272 Rep Power: 17	Good find with the cosmo, I will see what info I can get from my dad..he has 4 of them in his back yard!

01-09-2011, 06:31 PM	#28
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 19	Thats pretty cool. __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

01-10-2011, 12:57 PM	#29
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Here are some pics of the transport and hasty stashing in my garage. A winter storm was coming, so I had to slam it in there for now. Many, many tail lights. Grills, that piece in the lower section of the pic is the factory lip spoiler. Interior. Lovely Velour seats. Lol. Don't mind all the random trim pieces scattered about. That is all for now. I will take some more with my actual camera, instead of my phone this week. Including under hood shots. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-11-2011, 11:45 AM	#30
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