hey there guys. a few years ago before i got the subaru, and before we had 2 kids, i used to own a 1983 mazda 929. i picked it up from a blokes front lawn for a few hunded bucks. the dash was cracked, the air con didnt work, it overheated, the shocks were rooted, but it was my first car, and i loved it to bits. this is it after wheels and exhaust. after owning it for nearly 4 years, and moving to brisbane, the old girl started to get abit tired. after god knows how many k's and lowering it nearly to the ground, the gearbox and clutch finally called it quits. unfortunately i didnt have the cash to fix it, and with my partner pregnant with our oldest son, i made the stupid mistake of send it to the wreckers, for a measely $120. i have regretted it every day since. so a few weeks back i dropped a car from work down to a mechanic for a wheel alignment or something, i spotted this dirty red roof over the fence from the gate. after a bit of a nosey i found out it was a 1979 mazda 626, with the 2 litre and 4 speed manual. it has rust in the usual spots, covered in sap and leaves from the tree it was under, and the horses in the paddock were using it as a scratching post. (sounds pretty bad huh?) anyway got talking to the owner, turns out the owner had brought it to the shop for a tune up...and never came back for it. he rang the owner up to see what the go was, only to find out he had bought another car, so instead of paying for the tune he just gave him the car, which his kids decided to use to learn to drive in. he said if i wanted it i could have it for $200. so long story short jump pack+jerry can of fuel+trade plate= new project in the carport. havent got any pics at the moment but will put some before and after pics up asap.

Edited September 16, 201115 yr by madKE35coupe

Those 4 speeds have a magical 2nd gear.

 

I have done much, MUCH bashing in those rwd 626's, they're awesome.

now what exactly do you mean by bashing? because out here in hillbillyville bashing means jumping over contour banks and dirt drifting. speaking of which i need to get out to the olds and fill me lungs up with dust again......been too long =)

Your description is accurate sir :)

well played sir. unfortunately i havent done any scrub bashing in one of these, although i have done plenty in a ke70 and a datsun 120y\/\/\/

ok guys finally got some pics up, not much to look at..........ok its just not much to look at at the moment.

well things may be looking up just got in touch with a bloke i had spoken to ages ago about his turbo 929...looks like he has the engine and 5 speed up for sale. now just have to convince the other half

Win as bro! Doooo ittt

i want to luke....its just the matter of getting the money for it. the owner isnt advertising it and said he would hold onto it since he isnt rushing to sell it. only problem is it doesnt have a loom, but supposedly a ford telstar is the same?

what engine is it? FE turbo? 2.2L? if so then yes that or turbo GD 626/MX6 common as snot

Toyota Corolla KE35 Hardtop spotted! :laff:

 

Yes toyrotor.....I was wondering how long it would take for someone to comment on that. I actually sold it to my brother....but we aren't sure what to do with it. It needs alot of work.....but after selling my other coupe I kinda want to revive it :)

change of plans too much work to fix body up for road use now converted to scrub basher/stump jumper.......will keep you guys updated on progress/demolitions ;)

nice white walls...lol

 

should be a good paddock bomb...

i went abit crazy with the paint.....i guess i can just go straight black if i don't like it later. best thing about rattle can paint job ;)