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May 10, 2011 7:25 a.m. Mazdax605 Dork

So for the past 2 days my 4 year old son has been bugging me to install a shifter like my REPU,and RX-7 in his little plastic car. It has been non-stop about this and also painting it orange to match my old dear departed RX-3 SP. Well this morning I figured out a way to make it happen. Here are a few pics to prove how GRM we are. My fab skills are severely lacking,but I did the best I could with what little skills and materials I have.

http://web.me.com/cdirado/Diradosite/74-RX-4.html

That is a 79/80 SA chassis RX-7 shifter mounted with wood screws. I know not the best,but he is happy. Now I have to paint it orange later when the weather gets better.

Chris
May 10, 2011 7:35 a.m. DeadSkunk HalfDork

That's great ! In another 12 years make sure he learns to use a real one.
May 10, 2011 8:25 a.m. SyntheticBlinkerFluid Reader

That's awesome
May 10, 2011 9:00 a.m. Mazdax605 Dork

He wants me to mount pedals as well. I have a pedal set from an RX-7,but I don't have a clue how to mount it when there is no floor,or firewall on the car. He will sit in either my REPU,or RX-7 for hours making engine noises,and shifting. I wonder why my transmissions wear on so often?
May 10, 2011 9:04 a.m. DoctorBlade HalfDork

Can you build a firewall out of cheap plywood?
May 10, 2011 9:11 a.m. Mazdax605 Dork

Truth be told the car is way too small for him,but he loves it. Even if I could mount the pedals I don't think he could use them as he barely fits in the thing as it is. He calls it his "Turbo" for some reason.
May 10, 2011 9:12 a.m. JtspellS Reader

Is all i can think of right now lol
May 10, 2011 9:13 a.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit Dork

That is great and kudos to you for being the "cool".
May 10, 2011 9:33 a.m. Luke SuperDork

That's awesome . A budding gearhead, for sure.
May 10, 2011 12:55 p.m. Mazdax605 Dork

Anyone want to hotlink a pic or two if possible? I don't know how to do it.

Chris
May 10, 2011 2:14 p.m. Mazdax605 Dork

Updated with pics after spray bomb paint job by 4 year old. I think he may have skipped a few steps in the prep process.

http://web.me.com/cdirado/Diradosite/74-RX-4.html

Chris
May 10, 2011 2:44 p.m. mndsm SuperDork

Better rattle can work than I usually do lol.
May 10, 2011 11:17 p.m. rob_lewis Dork

4 years old?

THIS should be in your future:

-Rob

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