Yesterday, me and one of my friends went on a 14 hour trip to rescue this, it was offered for sale by a banger racer as being too good to race, so thought i\'d best take it upon myself to save it :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/mike_d_esquire/maz3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/mike_d_esquire/maz4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/mike_d_esquire/maz5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/mike_d_esquire/maz6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/mike_d_esquire/maz7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/mike_d_esquire/maz8.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/mike_d_esquire/maz9.jpg)
It needs the rear arches sorting, and a few little bits, and the interior sorting, but overall its good n solid :D
Mike :)
fantastic job for saving it! ... love the pilarless coupe look. Its so muscle car :) superb
did you get a motor sorted for the pickup ?
Hi Mike,
I got the engine off Ray for the pickup :) just got to get my finger out and sort the rest of it now :)
Superb looking car!
Very similar to the Mitsubishi colt/Galant GTO of the same era..
Piccies Here (http://t-racing.com/mitsubishi_colt_gto.htm)
Thats really cool, and unusual. Presumably not rotary engined?? Well done for saving her.
Your a bloody legend!!!! those chrome strips on the bonnet are worth a fortune in oz. Such a good save.
cheers, michael.
good news about the pickup :Thumbs-up
is it missing a motor ? looks a little high in the front ?
Excellant - just love the look of these cars.
How about this : :cool :cool :cool
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/effazef/BlackRX4.jpg)
Aaaargh c\'mon, dont start getting us aussies all homesick by posting up pictures awesome photos of RX4 coupes in black in oz! just not fair that....
But must agree, awesome looking cars.
Top donors for a 13b turbo.
cheers,michael.
Quote from: Ricco_04Excellant - just love the look of these cars.
How about this : :cool :cool :cool
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/effazef/BlackRX4.jpg)
That\'s the sexiest thing i\'ve ever seen. What is it with the Aussies and Simmons wheels though LOL :Laugh (apart from the fact they look awesome! LOLOLOL)
I wanted an RX-4 / 929 based on this photo alone! :D
Quote from: Ricco_04I wanted an RX-4 / 929 based on this photo alone! :D
Putting the whole \'being biased towards Mazda\' thing aside, I think that shape is absolutely gorgeous and a truly classic design. It has the lines of an American Muscle car but without the weight/train-like handling/sportshall size interior. It is in your face but in a subtle kind of way. Love the pointy bonnet too. Can just imagine one brapping away on a big carb. I want one badly.......... :mmmm
I will watch this project with interest. Please keep us updated and PLEEEEEASE paint it BLACK and put a bridgy in it with a Weber 48.....
:cheers
Not really got into the whole Oldskool thing, but seeing that you can make a car like that look as good as the second one...then I\'m in ha ha
Its likeOverhaulin\'. The Before and After.If only you could do it in 7 days :)
Adam
Wow !!!!!!
Great save Mike!
What are your plans for it? Not the 929 (pickup) engine I hope ;)
It looks pretty reasonable externally, what\'s the chassis like?
See you soon.
Ray
Quote from: Mike DYesterday, me and one of my friends went on a 14 hour trip to rescue this, it was offered for sale by a banger racer as being too good to race, so thought i\'d best take it upon myself to save it :)
Mike :)
Well Saved Mike:Thumbs-up :Thumbs-up
mike when am i comin up to visit then? Next big ol night out in grimsby?:P
ill bring alaina nd the big gay yellow van
Steveo
PS nice save bro....ill come help ya fix her up!
Mike,
This might help with the project unless you\'ve got it already
http://www.hotperthcars.net/general/rx4_manual_part1_core_chapters.pdf
Appenently there are some chapters missing but soon to be included, specific info on the 929 is due later. Found the link on Ausrotary.com
Wouldn\'t try saving the file unless you\'ve got broadband though.
Dom
Cool car.....:InLove ...another old schooler on the road soon....:yes :King ..get it ready for the OLd School meet next year....:cheers
nice rescue, great to know it was saved from that fate, not like a banger racer to take pitty! the modified black one is ok but the spoiler and bonnet scoop do it no justice in my opinion. why would you want to make such a cool looking car look like a corsa!
:cool Well, i\'ve just found my inspiration!!
(http://oldschoolimports.net/images/DSC01649.JPG)
Oh My:2eek
That looks ther nuts!!!!
Awesome, just awesome.
Best one imo...
(http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/hayden/aa/p3/pix/1972tn/img3.jpg)
So Mike, how\'s the resto coming on. Any progress pics??