updates on my 7

fc nut · 11-24-2010, 05:10 PM

it's been a while since i've been on here, so i decided to post some pics and updates on my car.it started out as an 87 base. it has the 5 lug conversion from a gxl,racing beat street header and borla dual exhaust. i've repaired the pass rocker panel and all of the dints and dings on the car. the fenders have been repaired as well and stripped to metal and primed.i've added a alluminium t2 hood. it has an electric fan from a 95 taurus. this winter i plan on replacing the trans and clutch and installing a lsd rearend. it has a rear seat that i'll be removing and installing the bins back in because my 2 sons are almost too big now to sit in the back.i'll also be installing black carpet to finish the interior. it's a work in progress.this is what it looked like when i first got it.

jerd_hambone · 11-25-2010, 07:28 AM

Glad I'm not the only one rocking the rear seats haha.

Lookin good man.

fc nut · 11-26-2010, 10:41 AM

thanks. the only regret is the hood. everyone wants to race me because they think it's a t2. i'm not gonna turbo swap it because in 2 1/2 years i'll have my wife's car paid off and i'm gonna get me an fd. the fc will be sold,my son wants an fb.

RETed · 11-26-2010, 10:43 AM

Base model
Hardtop
No sunroof
DROOL

-Ted

fc nut · 11-28-2010, 04:04 PM

i don't understand why you would drool over this car. enlighten me.

josh18_2k · 11-28-2010, 05:07 PM

hardtops are rare and desirable (by a select few of us)

ive been looking for a clean/cheap hardtop shell for quite a while now

RETed · 11-28-2010, 07:12 PM

Some of us are tired of dealing with rust problems and possible security issue - thieves pry open the sunroof to get inside the car.
I've found one locally, but he wants an insane amount for a 1986 base model with a blown transmission - he won't go less than $1700.
sheesh

-Ted

JL1RX7 · 11-28-2010, 10:57 PM

1700 for a blown tranny.... You sure you were looking in the right ads?

firzen · 11-29-2010, 05:46 PM

No sunroof is nice, but I like my glass sunroof... (^^)

RETed · 11-29-2010, 06:05 PM

Been there, done that...
Had a glass moonroof, and it's just too hot, especially here in Hawaii...
I sold that and put back my original metal one.
Sorry for the threadjack.

-Ted

fc nut · 12-08-2010, 06:15 PM

i would love to have a sunroof. i've removed the ac system. it's not that big a deal since i hardly use the a/c in my other car. not a prob with the jack, input is welcomed. i'm undecided about my car though,there is someone on another forum that wanted to trade me his 85 gsl se for it. he didn't tell me the whole truth about his car so i didn't trade him. i'm having second thoughts about my decision.

RETed · 12-09-2010, 05:36 AM

I dunno why anyone would trade down for a 1st gen (even though it's a GSL-SE), unless they were feeling nostalgic?

Rack & pinion versus recirculating ball steering
IRS versus live rear axle

Sure, the 1st gen is lighter, but the FC is just a better package overall.

The FC 13B engines were basically bulletproof versus anything that came in a 1st gen.
Mazda really worked out the kinks out of the 13B with the FC engines.

-Ted

eldercaddy · 12-10-2010, 03:11 AM

Lookin good for you 7 fc nut. Keep it up.

classicauto · 12-10-2010, 12:36 PM

where did you get your front seats?

NoDOHC · 12-11-2010, 12:38 AM

Still, the GSL-SE with a 4-port FC engine in it = a lot of fun in a rally.

11-24-2010, 05:10 PM	#1
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	updates on my 7 it's been a while since i've been on here, so i decided to post some pics and updates on my car.it started out as an 87 base. it has the 5 lug conversion from a gxl,racing beat street header and borla dual exhaust. i've repaired the pass rocker panel and all of the dints and dings on the car. the fenders have been repaired as well and stripped to metal and primed.i've added a alluminium t2 hood. it has an electric fan from a 95 taurus. this winter i plan on replacing the trans and clutch and installing a lsd rearend. it has a rear seat that i'll be removing and installing the bins back in because my 2 sons are almost too big now to sit in the back.i'll also be installing black carpet to finish the interior. it's a work in progress.this is what it looked like when i first got it. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time Last edited by TitaniumTT; 11-26-2010 at 11:18 AM. Reason: stacked the pics for easier reading/viewing

11-26-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	thanks. the only regret is the hood. everyone wants to race me because they think it's a t2. i'm not gonna turbo swap it because in 2 1/2 years i'll have my wife's car paid off and i'm gonna get me an fd. the fc will be sold,my son wants an fb. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

11-28-2010, 04:04 PM	#5
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	i don't understand why you would drool over this car. enlighten me. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

11-28-2010, 05:07 PM	#6
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	hardtops are rare and desirable (by a select few of us) ive been looking for a clean/cheap hardtop shell for quite a while now __________________

12-08-2010, 06:15 PM	#11
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	i would love to have a sunroof. i've removed the ac system. it's not that big a deal since i hardly use the a/c in my other car. not a prob with the jack, input is welcomed. i'm undecided about my car though,there is someone on another forum that wanted to trade me his 85 gsl se for it. he didn't tell me the whole truth about his car so i didn't trade him. i'm having second thoughts about my decision. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

11-28-2010, 10:57 PM	#8
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	1700 for a blown tranny.... You sure you were looking in the right ads?

11-29-2010, 05:46 PM	#9
firzen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 231 Rep Power: 18	No sunroof is nice, but I like my glass sunroof... (^^)

12-10-2010, 03:11 AM	#13
eldercaddy The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Lookin good for you 7 fc nut. Keep it up.

12-11-2010, 12:38 AM	#15
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	Still, the GSL-SE with a 4-port FC engine in it = a lot of fun in a rally. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)