My first gen rx7 project

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Can’t wait to see the finished product fella! Love seeing the attention to detail
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Thankyou i guess part of my question was that i need some material for my seat upholstery and had no response Anyway on a good note ive cracked on rear axles done now im working on the rear glass As usual all coroded and the Rx7 badge needs repainting so im going 2 need the rx7 decal which i need 2 find the right one therea a few on the net but different to the original font
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Just loving your attention to detail :clap:
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
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Thanks Malcolm
Im allright at most things so far but a bit aprehensive when it comes to the engine It will be the last thing on my list It was running okay but im omming round 2 thinki ng ive gone this far i might as well rebuild it or get someone to who knows what there doing im defo out of my depth lol😒😒😒 Anyway ive treated myself to a Automotech 2 post lift got a friend of a friend to install it for £25 and it cost £1350 plus vat brand new Ordered it thursday delivered following monday guy called steve was super helpful There based in stafford £160 to deliver would highly recomend them👍👍👍
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Missed out the 3 lol£325
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Nice buy there! That will make a huge difference in working on a car aye. I think Ian and Keith have those lifts too?
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WOW! I wish I had room for one of those. Life would be so much easier!
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
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Thanks lads you would be supried whats out there i was anyway you can get lifts for low garage roofs fortunately i built my garage with a normal roof so i got the height by putting the lifts in the right place im really pleased getting to old 2 be crawling around lol My interior is now at the trimmers going 2 use the old material although its faded in places as its still in good condition apart from that i got a strange shrinking problem with the door cards weird as stored in adry garage see pics
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First part of the interior renewed/restored
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Re: My first gen rx7 project

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Hi Adrian,
Not sure if this is any good for you, but the cloth and carpet are in good shape.
Yours if you want it mate.
Cheers Steve.
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1983 Stardust blue Elford. Being recommissioned after 20+ years off the road.
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