'74 Peanut Resto-Mod :)

[RotaSpinna69]

Having it been suggested to me, I've decided to start a build thread on the ol' gal!!!

The car is pretty rough around the edges, but I have faith. This website and also Japanese Nostalgic Car are my new favorite sites






Underneath and the fender wells are in pretty good condition considering, but it looks like it will be more Mod than Resto

Thanks,

Andrew

[joel26]

Nice man good luck with the resto...

[dr.occa]

That dash is all gnawed on! Red clay anyone?

You've got your work cut out for you man.

[UncleTonyBerman]

do it!!!! I cant wait to see it build

[RotaSpinna69]

At first, I was just picking this up from a friend so it wouldn't get crushed. I had plans on keeping it for a long time and going daily/weekend full on restoration...BUT AS FATE WOULD HAVE IT...

After some research into this particular chassis, it isn't exactly what I thought it was. Being a "sedan" model I was under the impression it had the 3KC 1.2L engine and the T40 trans. But to my surprise ALL the 2-DOOR sedan models came with the 2TC 1.6L!!!

So without further ado, I've decided to get back into road racing with the SCCA after a 3-4 year hiatus. I ran Formula Mazdas for a couple years and ran out of steam and money.

NOW we have a full on race car project on our hands!!!!! PICS UP OF PROGRESS SOON!!!

Thanks,

Andrew

[CBR_TOY]

this is gonna be awesome... can't wait to see progress!

[RotaSpinna69]

Just noticed this is in the wrong section

Can a mod put this in the "retro" section, please?

Thanks,

Andrew

[RotaSpinna69]

Picked up CBR_Toy's spare diff and axles, pulled the drivetrain to start cleaning/modding, and threw the hood back on for good measure

Just noticed this is in the wrong section

Can a mod put this in the "retro" section, please?

Thanks,

Andrew

[RotaSpinna69]

Got my rear end!!! Now I have to do some brain storming. Might go all out and ditch the leaf springs...we will see what the SCCA rule book says...

Thanks, Trouble!

[Thomas]

I dont know how low you want the car to be, but if you want it really low, check this out...

http://csgarage.wordpress.com/2011/03/1 ... -notching/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://csgarage.wordpress.com/2011/03/0 ... clearance/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[nt66]

where did you get this car from? it looks very familiar

[RotaSpinna69]

I dont know how low you want the car to be, but if you want it really low, check this out...

http://csgarage.wordpress.com/2011/03/1 ... -notching/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://csgarage.wordpress.com/2011/03/0 ... clearance/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

WOW! Neat, but I don't plan on "dumping" the car haha





WILL! You've seen this car at The Awesome Shop USA haha

[RotaSpinna69]

One good thing about being a previous RX7 junkie, all kinds of different parts can be found after some digging around the garage. I've had about 5-6 over the years

Found a 2nd Gen. oil cooler that I will give some more TLC to later...


Also got my differential from Corey! Thanks again...


Thanks,

Andrew

[UncleTonyBerman]

keep it going... I need the motivation

[RotaSpinna69]

Just received my WEIR Parts!!!!
4.77 R&P, Solid Spacer, and New Seals/Bearings

Next is their MAX Grip rebuild kit...

Thanks,

Andrew