Rammo Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 First instalment here: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/43982-rammos-72-series-1-rx2/#entry1340302 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Looks like a decent find man, looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr1600 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Nice find, even nicer to see one that still has all the trims/badges............... These chicken-cooker things seem to be getting pretty popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Would totally just get it running (massive turbo) and rock around in it nana spec for lols. Otherwise good work on finding an original one, they are very very few and far between. If you restored it to stock specs it would be worth some serious coin. But they didn't come out with 18's and 13bbp churbros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammo Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 13b Big J with IDA 75 shot FC turbo 5 speed and brass button Shortened Hilux 15x10 Convo pros with Mickey T's Mini tubs Half cage, back seats removed. Racepro's and 5 points Lightweight ally dash and cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 It's a pearla! Can't wait to see it in NZ. Will have to get a rotor shed Ramo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 That rear dumpy on it is huge. I also like the front spot lights! If you ever decide you no longer want the radio, I will gladly purchase from you. Â I had an 808 Sedan that was a similar lush orange colour. The 70's had the best colours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammo Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 FRP front guards and bonnet Alloy fuel cell 1/2' braided lines 10 inch momo Coil overs and big brake set up 11k RPM monsta tacho Staggered 18 and 20 inch billet rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammo Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Btw: all the items mentioned are things that will never be attached to the car. I'm allowing myself artistic licence to re interpret the colour, wheels, improving motive power by going later model running gear and of course reducing ride height but as Elmer says "that's all folks" New pics up btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Stoked that you went Orange. Super pro bushes are great, have them all round in my coupe. Makes for a nice ride as they don't feel too stiff. I was a little worried that your list of improvements above were real. Sooo glad you have a sense of humour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Nice find, especially in the UK! I nearly bought an RX2 from Wellington back in the mid 90's, exact same model and colour as yours. It was stock condition as well but it had some rust issues around the strut towers that put me off in the end. Still the guy only wanted $800 for it at the time, seems absurd now I passed on it!  I lived in London for a couple of years, there used to be a really nice orange Datsun 1600 SSS up the road from me, surprised to see it still driving around in mint condition as well!  You shipping the RX2 back to NZ when its finished then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorollaGT Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Not the first time I've seen/heard of a car being registered so late after being built. Boss many moons ago brought a Starlet which was built in '91 but not registered till '93 or '94. It just simply sat dormant on the car lot basically. Got move around a few yards but no one wanted that particular car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotor_dude Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 howzit  a great rx2 lad keep up the work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotor_dude Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 re v5 from build   I applied for the registration documents and found out a couple things - its a 1 owner car from new - which is sweet. Second, that it was first registered in 1975, but manufactured in 1972.  So this car was hanging around for 3 years on the dealer floor (maybe as a demo?) Then sold, driven 19k miles and dropped its nuts in 1981 - after only 6 road years..   yeah ive found the uk incorrect with there documentation, me thinks you could say fraud lol  ive a rx7 series 4, according to the chassis number from mazda its a 1985, built in 1985, but according to uk its a 1989, and my mazda demio is a 1998 according to mazda, but uk has it as a 2000, go figure  uk weird, as what i can see they dont use the manufacturers production/built date, but the date it was first registered, boggles the mind some lol especially when going for parts lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammo Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Car is coming back to hit NZ shores for def.. Just want to get it going so I can enjoy it here over summer - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotor_dude Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 summer whats that 2-3 days lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkster Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Sweet engine, looks like a 'Y' block which has the biggest ports and runners of the 12as; stage 2 port it, and it'll honk : ) Did the gearbox mount up inline with the original tunnel mounts or.. ? I'm pretty sure under the cowl vents were not painted black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammo Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 If I fancy more power I'll dump my bro in laws bridge in it - but dump the weber and go FI or back to a Nikki - peak bhp isn't what I'm after and I'm kinda not confident in pulling 12a's to bits as they're unlikely to yield any housings worth putting back together. Gearbox mount lined up perfectly - no slotting of holes or anything. Well pleased with his that turned out. That means stock driveshaft went in as well. Shifter pops out the hole and everything like it was designed for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammo Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Oh - Glen - I got burnt today as it was friggen hot and sunny all day! I'm not the biggest fan of the weather here in general, but NI is prob 300 miles north of where I am so I'm pretty certain it's a whole lot better down here than up there! We get weeks, not days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I spy with my little eye... A blue 7 in the background too... I do like build threads where everything happens quickly! Seems I missed the boat in England when it comes to finding old Mazdas. I lived in London for 10 years and only chased G1 RX-7's, and now I have seen several people find nice older Mazdas.... Oh, I Like the wheels BTW, they look really good with the orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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