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laundryhamperman 12-14-2004 09:28 AM

I just bought an 85 Gs thats in terrible condition. Luckily, my girlfriends dad is a master mechanic, and we are going to restore the entire car inside and out. The body is horribly rusty, and the front and rear ends need to be replaced along w/ the fenders. Basically, i've had trouble finding companies that will sell body parts (stock and Aftermarket) as well as everything else for a car this old and would like to ask you all to reply naming websites or company names that sell parts for my poor old first gen. Hopefully we can compile a list that everybody can use. thanx https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

Dysfnctnl85 12-14-2004 10:01 AM

Victoria British carries all OEM body parts. Their catalog will have everything you need. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif



Victoria British

laundryhamperman 12-18-2004 12:26 PM

I very much appreciate your reply and find the site very useful. Can we also get a list of aftermarket companies selling parts(both body and mechanical) for these cars. The link for OEM parts is very useful for anybody who will need parts and finds this thread using the search, but if we can also get a list of other companies, then the spread of information of aquiring aftermarket parts can also enjoyed by all whom have similar questions. thanx https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683473.gif

Shane.Trammell 12-18-2004 12:46 PM

unless youre wanting to rebuild it for fun or something it would probably just be better to get another car to start with

laundryhamperman 12-19-2004 02:48 PM

I understand that the car I am working on will end up wasting my time and a lot of money, however, the point is that I am working with a mechanic to learn how this stuff works and how to fix it when its broken(like my car). I intentionally bought the crappiest car i could. The car is going to be built with fun and aftermarket performance and styling in mind. I am simply asking for a list of companies and or websits where i can find parts for this amazing car from the sources that everyone else is acquiring parts from for their rides. i've seen pictures of the cars you people on this forum own and would like to build a car that looks as nice and performs well. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/BURNOUT.gif

Dysfnctnl85 12-19-2004 03:34 PM

I would love to learn how to do body work and it seems that you will be learning a lot about it!



As far as performance is concerned, there are a bunch of different directions to go in. Do you want forced induction? Or do you want to remain naturally aspirated?



After answering that question we can help you reach your goal!

laundryhamperman 12-25-2004 10:25 AM

I'm lookin to go in the direction of non-forced induction. Mabe later down the road I may look into a supercharger. For now, im looking for body parts to replace the bad pieces i have now and some performance for either less than $1500 or mabe $2000. Im lookin at the project to cost a lot of money, but it should be fun. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683329.gif

3rdfbproject 12-25-2004 10:54 AM


Originally Posted by laundryhamperman' date='Dec 25 2004, 11:25 AM
I'm lookin to go in the direction of non-forced induction. Mabe later down the road I may look into a supercharger. For now, im looking for body parts to replace the bad pieces i have now and some performance for either less than $1500 or mabe $2000. Im lookin at the project to cost a lot of money, but it should be fun. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683329.gif




Are you looking for a set wheels? I also have the whole tray that the sunroof rests in and the piece were the bottom end of the rear hatch closes. I cut them of an old fb. These places tend to collect water, due to the drains being clogged by debris. You might want to check those areas out. If your drains are clogged, blow them out with an air hose. A coathanger works fine too. You'll have another rust problem on your hands+leaking water into the interior if you don't keep an eye on those 2 spots.

laundryhamperman 12-26-2004 04:20 PM

Yea, thats on my list of things to get, wheels. I got the repairs undercontrol, i just need replacement parts for like the rear bumper and other assorted body panels. I need sites where i can view body kits (b/c one is gettin installed sooner or later). The panels of the aftermarket pieces can replace the rusted and smashed pieces already on the car.

laundryhamperman 02-02-2005 07:06 PM

Does anybody kno of frame repair kits or repair panels. The Strutrods of my frame are showing sum significant rust, and i need to repair them. If anybody knows of these kits for this make, please let me know before i look to destroy another body for the pieces or take the time to re-manufacture these pieces myself and install them.

trochoid 02-02-2005 07:45 PM

I have yet to find any after market sites that supply ANY body panels for the 1st gens, other than parts that are bolt ons. Most any any part that needs to be cut out and welded back in will either have to come from a donor car, or made (i.e. rocker panels, floors and wheel wells).

rootbeerdragon 02-02-2005 09:18 PM

you might as well throw 2000 dollars out the window if ur gunna shop at victoria british, go to Atlanta Rx-7 you will be amazed, used parts but in good condition, bought some myself. good luck on your project, you seem to be in the same possition iam fizing an old RX up, i got a 84 GS so we can relate on most things depending on ur motor 12A or 13b..later

laundryhamperman 02-08-2005 11:34 AM

Thanks for the Atlanta RX-7 site dude. Being this is gonna bump, nebody know if any frame repair panels exist? I want to double check before i go looking for a donor RX-7(i'd prefer not to destroy one) or fabricate a repair panel myself(a lotta fukin work...but i'll do it if need be)

thanks again

drifter 02-10-2005 09:35 AM

Mazda might still stock parts if you can't find them at VB, but they will cost major bling.



I took the parts list into Mazda and spent about a $1k on a new boot.

They no longer stocked the roof or any interior parts https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub..._DIR#>/dry.png , though I could get new doors if I wanted to spend $3500 for the pair.


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