My first gen rx7 project
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Think I've been putting my updates in wrong place as be clicking on reply rather than new topics hey ho been doing another of prepping stuff I'm painting myself such as window rails seat reclining mechanisms handbrake ashtray and other bits and bobs refurbished headlight motors and painted and beadblasted myself being very careful to mask up Key barrells rear boot rollers came up nice bought autoglym black dye to black some of the interior plastics seats booked into upholsterers in December so hope 2 have her complete by March 25 bit worried bodywork will mess up my cunning plan but am making sure I do something every day
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WOW! Awesome collection of stuff there
Have fun getting those installed.
Sorry to hear about your paintshop saga though

Have fun getting those installed.
Sorry to hear about your paintshop saga though

KIMI 1 : 1st Gen, "hybrid" 1983 silver S2 running gear in a 1985 S3 shell, SORN'd, long term resto project
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
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Re: My first gen rx7 project
Hi all
Decided to tackle the front suspension next.Much like the rest of this car it needs a complete overhaul so a complete strip.down and off 2 the powdercoaters meanwhile cracking on with all the other bits and bobs

Decided to tackle the front suspension next.Much like the rest of this car it needs a complete overhaul so a complete strip.down and off 2 the powdercoaters meanwhile cracking on with all the other bits and bobs
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Tonight's fun is I made some chrome reflectors from.a.chrome numberplate I bought on ebay for£8 should do the job and I've made a couple.of spares for my black series 3 which is next on my list.As I sort out my blue Elford series 2 parts I'm sorting bits for that one as well 2 give me a head start on it when the time comes
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Here's the photos
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Some great progress there Adrian. It's the small things that all add up 

KIMI 1 : 1st Gen, "hybrid" 1983 silver S2 running gear in a 1985 S3 shell, SORN'd, long term resto project
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
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Hi all been cracking on suspension dismantled.All parts at the powdercoaters now and a few other bits such as windscreen wiper assembly.More bolts and brackets being electroplated. Picked up rad and fuel tank today. Very pleased with them


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Oh an the photos
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