81' FB restoration

t_g_farrell · 11-17-2009, 03:18 PM

Hows this going?

I know still owe you some homebrew.

BigIslandSevens · 11-17-2009, 04:09 PM

It has stalled out due to my compressor taking a nosedive.

I will have a new one in a couple weeks and then I dive back in for the finish. I have also been getting some stuff re-done on the FD and it is almost ready to run when the FB goes down. It's like a constant rotation.

Teenwolf1393 · 11-19-2009, 01:49 AM

if you ever need a spare set of hands let me know i live in mooresville. i currently have a gslse that is gonna be getting the same treatment as yours got. ill buy the beer

Jeezus · 12-11-2009, 07:41 PM

bumpo!

one320fc · 12-28-2009, 09:01 PM

Very impressive resto job thus far. I have a lot of work to get done if I plan on having my 83 LE resto turn out that well! I hope your planing on attending DGRR 2010 I would love to see this car in person. Keep up the good work!!

WE3RX7 · 12-28-2009, 10:22 PM

I'd like to see some good updates too

and Chris - where's your build thread damnit!?

one320fc · 12-29-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I'd like to see some good updates too

and Chris - where's your build thread damnit!?

Had I done any work in the past months, I would have something to write

codytheoutlaw · 12-30-2009, 04:28 AM

Nice build you have here.

BigIslandSevens · 12-30-2009, 09:05 AM

Thanks everyone. I hope to attend DGRR10 with at least 2 of our rx7's. The progress has stalled out due to buckling down with my wifes law practice to make more $$. The compressor shiting itself doesn't help things either

The latest things I have done to it though included filling in the marker light holes front and rear. Filling the antenna hole, fixing some of the minor dings and such with the exterior. I am still needing to block and smooth out the roof panel. As it seems many people at one point decided to use it as a jungle gym and there are a few big dents/deformations to fix. Then into prime for another block session and then paint. Hopefully in the next month or so it will be done externally and drivetran wise. Then onto the interior. Which won't be done by the dragon.

Pics when it is pic worthy.

Dave

BigIslandSevens · 06-26-2010, 06:06 AM

Had a intresting day on the Blue ridge parkway yesterday. Enjoy my misery. Fuel line burst, all new lines, no leaks.
here are some pics. The only 3 I snapped before phone went dead. No flames to show.Sorry, I was preoccupied at the time.

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Time to start the resto over this winter!.I was able to put out the fire with less than 2 gallons of water off a rangers water cooler.

Dave

speedjunkie · 06-26-2010, 07:20 AM

Damn man, sorry

BigIslandSevens · 06-26-2010, 09:36 AM

Thanks, It sucks but it could have been way worse considering how far from civilization we were. I still have a car to rebuild. Not usually the case in car fires.

Plus I get to make it bigger and more nasty. I am thinking turbo of some sort.

t_g_farrell · 06-26-2010, 04:26 PM

Bad luck that. Sorry to see this happen. It was such a good DD for you too.

Hope it got home okay.

BigIslandSevens · 11-22-2010, 09:00 PM

Taken from the "other place" as I am too lazy to retype it.

Taking a week to hit the FB. It was just starting to rot badly in its burnt state.

The start

Ugh!

After a couple hours with the DA sander and small scotchbrite discs. A couple more to go.
Better than the crispy look.

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BigIslandSevens · 11-22-2010, 09:10 PM

Fire sucks ass!! It destroys everything. It hit every corner of the enginebay. I thought I might be able to salvage the front half,..HAH!! Nope, it got tagged and bubbled in a few spots. Oh well, I had to take a week off from the REPU resto to stop the bleeding on this one.

Dave

11-17-2009, 03:18 PM	#91
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	Hows this going? I know still owe you some homebrew. __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00

06-26-2010, 06:06 AM	#100
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 201 Rep Power: 17	Had a intresting day on the Blue ridge parkway yesterday. Enjoy my misery. Fuel line burst, all new lines, no leaks. here are some pics. The only 3 I snapped before phone went dead. No flames to show.Sorry, I was preoccupied at the time. [/QUOTE] Time to start the resto over this winter!.I was able to put out the fire with less than 2 gallons of water off a rangers water cooler. Dave Last edited by BigIslandSevens; 06-26-2010 at 06:08 AM..

06-26-2010, 04:26 PM	#103
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	Bad luck that. Sorry to see this happen. It was such a good DD for you too. Hope it got home okay. __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00

11-17-2009, 04:09 PM	#92
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 201 Rep Power: 17	It has stalled out due to my compressor taking a nosedive. I will have a new one in a couple weeks and then I dive back in for the finish. I have also been getting some stuff re-done on the FD and it is almost ready to run when the FB goes down. It's like a constant rotation.

11-19-2009, 01:49 AM	#93
Teenwolf1393 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	if you ever need a spare set of hands let me know i live in mooresville. i currently have a gslse that is gonna be getting the same treatment as yours got. ill buy the beer

12-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#94
Jeezus The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	bumpo!

12-28-2009, 09:01 PM	#95
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 272 Rep Power: 17	Very impressive resto job thus far. I have a lot of work to get done if I plan on having my 83 LE resto turn out that well! I hope your planing on attending DGRR 2010 I would love to see this car in person. Keep up the good work!!

12-28-2009, 10:22 PM	#96
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	I'd like to see some good updates too and Chris - where's your build thread damnit!?

12-30-2009, 04:28 AM	#98
codytheoutlaw The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Nice build you have here.

12-30-2009, 09:05 AM	#99
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 201 Rep Power: 17	Thanks everyone. I hope to attend DGRR10 with at least 2 of our rx7's. The progress has stalled out due to buckling down with my wifes law practice to make more $$. The compressor shiting itself doesn't help things either The latest things I have done to it though included filling in the marker light holes front and rear. Filling the antenna hole, fixing some of the minor dings and such with the exterior. I am still needing to block and smooth out the roof panel. As it seems many people at one point decided to use it as a jungle gym and there are a few big dents/deformations to fix. Then into prime for another block session and then paint. Hopefully in the next month or so it will be done externally and drivetran wise. Then onto the interior. Which won't be done by the dragon. Pics when it is pic worthy. Dave

06-26-2010, 07:20 AM	#101
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Damn man, sorry

06-26-2010, 09:36 AM	#102
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 201 Rep Power: 17	Thanks, It sucks but it could have been way worse considering how far from civilization we were. I still have a car to rebuild. Not usually the case in car fires. Plus I get to make it bigger and more nasty. I am thinking turbo of some sort.

11-22-2010, 09:00 PM	#104
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 201 Rep Power: 17	Taken from the "other place" as I am too lazy to retype it. Taking a week to hit the FB. It was just starting to rot badly in its burnt state. The start Ugh! After a couple hours with the DA sander and small scotchbrite discs. A couple more to go. Better than the crispy look. [/

11-22-2010, 09:10 PM	#105
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 201 Rep Power: 17	Fire sucks ass!! It destroys everything. It hit every corner of the enginebay. I thought I might be able to salvage the front half,..HAH!! Nope, it got tagged and bubbled in a few spots. Oh well, I had to take a week off from the REPU resto to stop the bleeding on this one. Dave