MAZ1986 - 1985 S3

DC_MXV · Post by **DC_MXV** » Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:12 pm

Went over to view the paint today. Re-assembly already started in some areas. Paint looks very good and has been finished to a 1980's spec as requested, thus not as hyper polished as a modern car would be. Colour looks very good under daylight bulbs. Previous images in spray booth are not so well lit so paint looks darker than it is.

Apparently the car has been attracting much attention by visitors to the restoration company. Not bad when you consider that they have various models of Aston Martin, Porsche and other interesting cars in the building.

Obviously not everyday you see a RX-7.

Hobbawobba · Post by **Hobbawobba** » Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:38 pm

That is looking spot on there aye! They have done a nice job on that

Casey · Post by **Casey** » Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:29 pm

Looking amazing

DC_MXV · Post by **DC_MXV** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:53 pm

Topside of car is now nearly complete. Just waiting delivery of new windscreen from Pilkington. Rear side windows were bonded in yesterday.

Black rubber components on bumpers have been painted with a black rubber paint which is apparently used on lorry trailers. They look really good and better than the hardened shiny look they had after 39 years. Just waiting on side bump strips to be done before they are refitted.

Inside repair was painted, probably better than how Mazda finished it!

Next work is to start on the underside of the car and get wheels refurbed.

Not long before it is completed. Hopefully just in time for better weather so it is all ready for local shows in April.

Dave

Casey · Post by **Casey** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:18 pm

Just stunning!

s(c)

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:59 pm

Looks fabulous You must be so pleased niceone

DC_MXV · Post by **DC_MXV** » Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:36 am

On the final stretch now. Underside of the car is now complete. Full set of Energy Suspension bushes fitted. Racing Beat springs fitted. We decided not to bother with doing underside between the chassis rails as all looked good. Just outside of chassis rails.

Final job is to complete the wheels. They have been stripped, now painted and polished and are currently back at the re-finishers (Pro Alloys Melksham) to have the centre diamond cut and then lacquered. Hopefully they turn out like the spare which I had done as a test a couple of years ago.

If anyone wants a passenger door seal I have 2 available. I bought a set a few years ago from Rock Auto and when we came to fit them on the car they were both for the same side. I have now bought a matching pair which are fitted.

I will get the car back once the weather improves. It will be interesting to see what the colour looks like in natural light. It looks quite silvery under strong artificial light and this was the darkest of the recipes we could find.

First show is booked for 20th April at Alice Park in Bath (my local event) and then hopefully using for the GRRC Exmoor drive out on 27th April.

Dave