As of January 28, 2017, we have had a change of plans. We are no longer working on the Volvo. In its place we have a 1981 Mazda RX-7. We found the frame parked in the back our Automotive instructor's shop and all the pieces stored in various locations. In a previous life, the Mazda was one of Mr. Garcia's race-cars. A couple of years ago, a crash rendered the banana shaped chassis uses-less. All the salvable parts were put into storage around the shop. Another RX-7 chassis was purchased, but, due to rust, the roof was chopped off. Other than the purchase of the chassis and a few modifications to the body, nothing has been done to repair the car since the crash. Our goal is to restore the once competitive race-car to its former glory (minus its roof!).
Over the past few Saturdays we have:
1. Moved the RX-7 into the shop
2. Removed paint and rust from the body panels and primed the vehicle
3. Located all the parts and components and cleaned most of them
4. Cut out the area for the gas-tank
5. Mocked-up front bumper and nose
6. Mocked-up rear firewall
7. Mocked-up trunk hood/cover
8. Mocked-up rear-end bumper
