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top1usa
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posted March 16, 2011 11:04 AM |
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After few years of searching...
Hi guys, after few years of searching...finally found and bought my first Repu!! It's in transit at the moment and should be here today or tomorrow. So excited but at the same time...worry! Worry about not knowing what to do to bring this rare rig back to life. Engine starts but lots of smoke and body wise, it's pretty solid but not sure about the under chassis. Will have to inspect when it gets here.
I'm not a mechanically sound person and don't know too much about rotaries at all. It's my first one and have been online doing a lot of reading regarding rotaries. I will need all the help I can get from you fine folks here.
I reside in So-Cal area(SGV). For those of you whom lives in the area...please provide leads to a trustworthy mechanic and body shop. Like I said, not very knowledgeable and not very mechanically sound.
Thanks in advance and will be posting up pictures condition of truck when it arrives to get feedback you guys!
Thanks again...
Tim
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
14' Toyota Prius
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davesrepu
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posted March 16, 2011 11:41 AM |
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Congratulations on your find. What city in SGV do you live in because I know of a shop in Ontario that did some work for me and I was happy. Andy on this forum may know of one or two more. Here is the one in Ontario.
R Rated Motorsports
1459 E Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761-5729
Phone:
(909) 923-3414
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top1usa
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posted March 16, 2011 11:45 AM |
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Congratulations on your find. What city in SGV do you live in because I know of a shop in Ontario that did some work for me and I was happy. Andy on this forum may know of one or two more. Here is the one in Ontario.
R Rated Motorsports
1459 E Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761-5729
Phone:
(909) 923-3414
Thanks so much davesrepu! I live in City of San Gabriel...
Tim
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
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davesrepu
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posted March 16, 2011 12:08 PM |
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Your welcome,
I failed to mention that there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum that are always very helpful. Some may live near you.
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top1usa
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posted March 16, 2011 12:23 PM |
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Your welcome,
I failed to mention that there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum that are always very helpful. Some may live near you.
Thanks again Dave! I know..that's why I'm posting here so I can get the resources I need directly from the best!
tim
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
14' Toyota Prius
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repuzentn
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posted March 16, 2011 08:04 PM |
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Congrats and welcome to the fold!
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-'74 Phoenix Blue
-Daily driver ;-)
-Stock GSL-SE engine
-Stock Nikki carb.
-4-spd tranny (time for a
TII one, synchro's are
grinding)
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headers
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while it lasted!)
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top1usa
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posted March 17, 2011 12:22 AM |
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Congrats and welcome to the fold!
Thanks for the warm welcome repuzentn!!!! My Repu should be arriving tomorrow and hopefully I shall go over it this weekend and see which level the truck is in and will report back!
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
14' Toyota Prius
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spokanerxdude
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posted March 30, 2011 06:47 AM |
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How did the inspection on your repu go?
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Allen Ervin, spokanerxdude@yahoo.com
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top1usa
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posted May 05, 2011 12:40 AM |
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How did the inspection on your repu go?
Well, I kinda got cold feet after it finally arrived at my house...it looked way worst than when I first saw it online. See, I'm not a very knowledgeable nor mechanically incline with rotaries. I got scared and just let it sat in back of my house. After few weeks went by and I finally got the guts to really take a close look at my Repu and found that it isn't really all that bad so I called my buddy (whom is a rota head w/ clean RX2) and asked him to stop by this coming weekend to see what he can do for me and what his advices are.
He's going to refer his mechanic to me so we can get that 13B rebuild and everything else. After engine comes out....then will take to my friends' body shop and see what he can do to it.
I will update again as soon as I get some new news....
Wish me luck!!!
Tim
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
14' Toyota Prius
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top1usa
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posted July 02, 2011 08:29 AM |
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How did the inspection on your repu go?
Well, I kinda got cold feet after it finally arrived at my house...it looked way worst than when I first saw it online. See, I'm not a very knowledgeable nor mechanically incline with rotaries. I got scared and just let it sat in back of my house. After few weeks went by and I finally got the guts to really take a close look at my Repu and found that it isn't really all that bad so I called my buddy (whom is a rota head w/ clean RX2) and asked him to stop by this coming weekend to see what he can do for me and what his advices are.
He's going to refer his mechanic to me so we can get that 13B rebuild and everything else. After engine comes out....then will take to my friends' body shop and see what he can do to it.
I will update again as soon as I get some new news....
Wish me luck!!!
Tim
Just an update after my initial post 4 months ago....my brother in law's cousin will be performing the mechanical in his garage and he's REALLY good! He knows a lot about rotaries and has tons of rotaries sitting in his garage. He'll be pulling and installing my old and (wil be) my newly rebuild street port 13B.
Dropped off Repu at his house last Wednesday and now heading over to his house to pick up the shell of Repu(thank god for AAA) and taking it over to my buddy's body shop in ELA.
More updates to come.....
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
14' Toyota Prius
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top1usa
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posted August 25, 2011 08:38 AM |
Edited By: top1usa on 25 Aug 2011 08:59
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Hi guys.....a little updates on my 74' Mechanic finally pulled the engine out in less than 2 hours but I didn't picked up the truck til 3 days later! Dropped it off at my buddy's shop and its been sitting there ever since.
He took the whole truck apart, got all the rust out of the truck, welded on few plates to the floor board due to heavy rust penetration but its all good now. Sprayed on heavy duty protective under coating on chassis and tub, body work throughout, primed and spray painted engine bay and interior! I originally wanted the orange color but settled with OEM yellow.
I'm still sourcing front and rear weather seals, windshield and back slider window, door jab seals, rear tail lights chrome surrounds and etc....
Engine issues is another story....
Its going to be a long ride...
Fingers crossed!
Tim
PS....I uploaded few pics in the photo gallery under "top1usa"
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
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top1usa
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posted September 25, 2011 10:09 AM |
Edited By: top1usa on 25 Sep 2011 10:14
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Body shop...
Here are few pics of my 74'...everything were striped, sanded, patched, welded, more sanding, out with dings and scratches, primed and painted!! Bed will be sprayed with spray on bedliner as well!
Front and rear windshield w/weather seal will be installed and bed will be re-installed then its off to mechanic it goes!
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top1usa
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posted October 02, 2011 02:09 AM |
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Almost there....
***Updates as of 10-1-2011***
Stop by the shop today and checked out how my truck is doing. Everything are in except I need to get the bumper straighten out and get it re-chrome. Front and rear glass are both installed and looked great! Spray on liner are done and need to place an order for both door deals at Mazda dealership on Monday. Most likely will be picking up the truck in few weeks and get it to my mechanic. Notice the shade of yellow is a bit different from the previous pics, that's because the sun were really bright and strong today. Anyway, check out pics below.....
 
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
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davesrepu
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posted October 02, 2011 09:54 AM |
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Looking really nice, keep those pictures coming.
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TimPA136
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posted October 02, 2011 10:40 AM |
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body updates
Almost there....
***Updates as of 10-1-2011***
Front and rear glass are both installed and looked great!
Spray on liner are done and need to place an order for both door deals at Mazda dealership on Monday.
Most likely will be picking up the truck in few weeks and get it to my mechanic. Anyway, check out pics below.....
Looking real good Tim.
Just a thought, if you haven't started on the engine yet, I hope you might bring it to SEVENSTOCK this year.
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top1usa
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posted October 02, 2011 11:18 AM |
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7stock...
@davesrepu.....thanks a lot! Still have a long road ahead but its getting there slowly but surely. For sure...pics will be posted up as the progress proceeds forward!
@Tim(PA1360)...that's actually what I'm aiming for(7stock) but I really doubt the engine will be up and running by then. But you never know...I'll definitely do my best. Don't think they(7stock) will allow us to tow it there and display it on a trailer?
Can't wait til 7stock tho....love to meet you and other Repu'ers in person and get some knowledge and advises from the very best in this field! I'll be there regardless if the Repu is done or not.
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
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top1usa
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posted December 25, 2011 09:59 AM |
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*****updates as of Dec. 25, 2011*****
Merry X'mas everyone! Been absent for a little bit but all is good now! My bumble bee color scheme rebuild engine is finally in!!!!!!! It's been a long road since I purchased it but everything is coming together but still long ways to go to be complete. I'll keep at it! Next obstacle is...once we get it fire up, off to the muffler shop it goes for some new pipings, resonators and exhaust! Photos will be follow when this happens. Mean time...need to save more money for this project!!!
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kansei
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posted January 20, 2012 07:01 AM |
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Looking Very Good...
Looking great, Tim! Can't wait to see more updates and pictures! Keep 'em coming.
Neal.
PS- Very happy you stuck with her original color. If you did it because of Frank's wishes, I sincerely thank you.
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Neal A.E. Swigert
Greenville, Michigan
1974 REPU Resto Project
1976 808 Wagon
1977 Cosmo
1978 Savanna RX-7 GT
1980 Leather Sport RX-7
1980 Petty Targa RX-7 #11
1985 GSL-SE RX-7
1988 RX-7 10th Ann
1993 RX-7 VR Touring
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top1usa
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posted January 20, 2012 07:44 AM |
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Looking great, Tim! Can't wait to see more updates and pictures! Keep 'em coming.
Neal.
PS- Very happy you stuck with her original color. If you did it because of Frank's wishes, I sincerely thank you.
Thanks Neal! I'm trying my best. Sticking to its OEM color was my intention from the start and I'm sure that's what Frank wanted as well!
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
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top1usa
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posted April 07, 2012 02:53 PM |
Edited By: top1usa on 7 Apr 2012 14:58
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Streetport 13B w/Weber 48 IDF downdraft...
Hey guys, haven't been here for a while! Little update on my Repu....engine went in, started it and my mechanic just couldn't get it to tuned right but found out the rear housing had a hair line crack and wouldn't compression, So, new housing were purchased and just dropped it off at mechanic's place.
Photo below were taken this morning before he tears it down and rebuild it again! Hopefully this time around will be a good one! Fingers crossed!
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
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85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
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