1986 RX7 base model resto-mod project

need RX7 · 06-08-2011, 05:08 PM

I've been working on the car a bit more lately, now that the weather is nice. I don't have a camera anymore (laundry accident...), but there's not much to take pictures of anyway.

- I finally got the engine bay painted, it came out really good for rattle can. I'm now starting to reassemble the bay.

- I'm working on getting the old bushings out so I can replace them with new Energy Suspension ones

- I started breaking down the rear suspension. Miraculously, my diff mount isn't broken.

I have one more batch of parts to order from Mazdatrix, and I have to pick up the parts for a 5-lug swap, then the final assembly will begin. I'm pretty sure I'll have a job soon, so things will move much faster at that point.

need RX7 · 11-15-2011, 11:15 PM

I haven't completely forgotten about this!

My camera got washed, so I don't have any new pictures, but some progress has been made.

- I'm about 90% done with the undercoating. I decided to go with the rattle can. I've used 4 or 5 cans already, it'll probably take 1 more to finish the underside, then maybe 2-3 more for the wheel wells.

- I'm also in the middle of applying Quick Roof to the interior. It's a poor man's Dynamat and supposedly works pretty good. I'm done with the hatch floor and storage bin/rear seat buckets. I still need to do the passenger compartment floor, the rear suspension area, and I'm thinking about doing the roof too (depending on how hard it is to remove the headliner

)

- I have almost everything I need to put my engine together, the only part I'm missing is a TII oil pump.

- I also painted the engine block. I just did the whole thing black, I was having a really hard time masking off the housings properly. The painted (dupli-color cast aluminum) intake manifold, water pump housing, front cover, etc, will provide enough contrast to look decent.

- Once I get a set of suspension bushings and a set of engine and trans mounts, I should be able to get it running. Not optimally, but running nonetheless.

- After that, I'll need to get 2 RPM switches so I can activate the 6pi and VDI.

- I'd also like to upgrade to an FD alternator and put in an electric fan for cleanliness' sake.

I aim to have it all done in time to go driving around on the first nice day in spring.

06-08-2011, 05:08 PM	#31
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	I've been working on the car a bit more lately, now that the weather is nice. I don't have a camera anymore (laundry accident...), but there's not much to take pictures of anyway. - I finally got the engine bay painted, it came out really good for rattle can. I'm now starting to reassemble the bay. - I'm working on getting the old bushings out so I can replace them with new Energy Suspension ones - I started breaking down the rear suspension. Miraculously, my diff mount isn't broken. I have one more batch of parts to order from Mazdatrix, and I have to pick up the parts for a 5-lug swap, then the final assembly will begin. I'm pretty sure I'll have a job soon, so things will move much faster at that point. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress. Last edited by need RX7; 06-08-2011 at 05:13 PM..

11-15-2011, 11:15 PM	#32
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	I haven't completely forgotten about this! My camera got washed, so I don't have any new pictures, but some progress has been made. - I'm about 90% done with the undercoating. I decided to go with the rattle can. I've used 4 or 5 cans already, it'll probably take 1 more to finish the underside, then maybe 2-3 more for the wheel wells. - I'm also in the middle of applying Quick Roof to the interior. It's a poor man's Dynamat and supposedly works pretty good. I'm done with the hatch floor and storage bin/rear seat buckets. I still need to do the passenger compartment floor, the rear suspension area, and I'm thinking about doing the roof too (depending on how hard it is to remove the headliner ) - I have almost everything I need to put my engine together, the only part I'm missing is a TII oil pump. - I also painted the engine block. I just did the whole thing black, I was having a really hard time masking off the housings properly. The painted (dupli-color cast aluminum) intake manifold, water pump housing, front cover, etc, will provide enough contrast to look decent. - Once I get a set of suspension bushings and a set of engine and trans mounts, I should be able to get it running. Not optimally, but running nonetheless. - After that, I'll need to get 2 RPM switches so I can activate the 6pi and VDI. - I'd also like to upgrade to an FD alternator and put in an electric fan for cleanliness' sake. I aim to have it all done in time to go driving around on the first nice day in spring. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.