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1988 Mazda RX-7 Cabriolet


Chuck Most

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I actually finished this months ago, but I don't think I ever put up any pics of it. I bought the kit for the 13B rotary engine for another project. I decided to build the remainder of the kit as a curbside. I used wheels and tires from a third-gen RX-7 and added some larger tailpipes from an Aohsima hop-up set, but aside from that it's box stock. Well, aside from that and the lack of drivetrain detail, I guess. :)

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Looks cool! I have a real soft spot for old school jap stuff :)  I'm intrigued as to what you used the engine for! Got any pics? 

Not yet, but it's going into a car that was originally intended to be rotary powered. That's all I've got for now. :)

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Very nice.  I've been working on this kit, too.  I filled the hood as I've never seen a convertible with the turbo engine here Stateside.  But ... I understand people did add the Turbo II hood because it was lighter, even if they didn't have the turbo 13b engine.  I believe the Turbo II was available in the convertible in other parts of the world.   I like your build, it looks just right.

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