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Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: aussie34 on April 07, 2005, 08:38:14 PM
I have purchased a Ford 34 glass bodied 3w coupe chassis and body and I have my daughters old 86 323 as a donor if I can use any bits
Question is what is really useable on a rod running a stock 302
323 is complete Any assistance appreciated Been a long time since last rod (38 chev) and times have changed
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Cragar on April 07, 2005, 09:00:04 PM
I know you can use the door locks I plan to use them on my 32
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: TJ's Dad on April 07, 2005, 09:26:57 PM
You'll be surprised as you get into it what bits you can use ..

From memory the 323 steering column has ignition horn,indicator, light and wiper switches attached ,you may or may not wanna use it.

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Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Pep on April 07, 2005, 09:44:37 PM
I think you should join the Aussie forum and keep this to ourselves. I don't think our US brothers have much interset in this :wink:  You probably don't know it exists cause you won't see the directory until you are signed up.
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: cyberrodder on April 07, 2005, 09:46:08 PM
yes I am waiting for the daught to give here 323 up. (wont be long now)

look at the seats they are certainly small enough (front and rear)

it all depends on how you look at it.

cyber
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Devilrod on April 07, 2005, 10:02:04 PM
Using a Mazda column allows the use of their Banjo lookalike wheel, the wiring loom always handy especially if you have the wiring diagram for the 323, seats, switches and anything else salvageable.
Title: directions please
Post by: aussie34 on April 07, 2005, 10:31:30 PM
Quote from: "Pep"I think you should join the Aussie forum and keep this to ourselves. I don't think our US brothers have much interset in this :wink:  You probably don't know it exists cause you won't see the directory until you are signed up.

Thanks for this If you would point me in the direction of the Aussie forum I would appreciate it  Only discovered this site yesterday
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Pep on April 07, 2005, 10:44:38 PM
I think I know you Col...I read in your profile you are also into Fender guitars..so you can't be to bad. If someone else can vouch for you, then we will give FatCat the nod. :wink:
Title: Re: directions please
Post by: grazza on April 07, 2005, 11:31:37 PM
Quote from: "aussie34
Thanks for this If you would point me in the direction of the Aussie forum I would appreciate it  Only discovered this site yesterday[/quote


Introductions all round, dont want no bad people round here :wink:
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: aussie34 on April 08, 2005, 12:22:33 AM
Quote from: "Pep"I think I know you Col...I read in your profile you are also into Fender guitars..so you can't be to bad. If someone else can vouch for you, then we will give FatCat the nod. :wink:


Like cars , guitars are better the older they are eg. L series strat
not lucky enough to own one but got a 70 tele that cuts it still
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Pep on April 08, 2005, 12:37:34 AM
Quote from: "aussie34"
Quote from: "Pep"I think I know you Col...I read in your profile you are also into Fender guitars..so you can't be to bad. If someone else can vouch for you, then we will give FatCat the nod. :wink:


Like cars , guitars are better the older they are eg. L series strat
not lucky enough to own one but got a 70 tele that cuts it still


I had an L....sold it back in 1981. The geeky guy in INXS ended up with it ( candy apple red with rosewood neck )....Wish I had it now :(
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: aussie34 on April 08, 2005, 12:58:18 AM
Quote from: "Pep"
Quote from: "aussie34"
Quote from: "Pep"I think I know you Col...I read in your profile you are also into Fender guitars..so you can't be to bad. If someone else can vouch for you, then we will give FatCat the nod. :wink:


Like cars , guitars are better the older they are eg. L series strat
not lucky enough to own one but got a 70 tele that cuts it still


I had an L....sold it back in 1981. The geeky guy in INXS ended up with it ( candy apple red with rosewood neck )....Wish I had it now :(

yeah a friend of mine had one in the 80s sold it and bought himself a cargill  handmade strat shape awsome unit one piece
I have a G&L asat in a cupboard somewhere not bad but not the leo signature model
play for fun thats all How about yourself ??
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Mr34 on April 08, 2005, 06:19:24 AM
THe Mazdas in 83 were rear wheel drive yes? if that is the case they go really really well with a 13B turbo in them...really good at donuts. Where is Spoolin 20B when I need back up!!!!????
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: btrc on April 08, 2005, 06:58:54 AM
I don't know much about the Mazda 323 but I've got a few RX3 and RX7 parts on my 427 Cobra and my '37 Ford sedan has MX6 seats.  


Bob
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Spoolin_20B on April 08, 2005, 07:01:42 AM
Quote from: "Mr34"THe Mazdas in 83 were rear wheel drive yes? if that is the case they go really really well with a 13B turbo in them...really good at donuts. Where is Spoolin 20B when I need back up!!!!????

i heard a rumor i was mention on here :D  :D  :D  OMG Im famous

yes you are correct these thing are little weapons with a 13B turbo, if you can get the power down and not brake the diff's you can set your self up one very quick car Btw if it's the model I am thinking of they have the same diff center as a 808
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: aussie34 on April 08, 2005, 07:36:01 AM
Quote from: "btrc"I don't know much about the Mazda 323 but I've got a few RX3 and RX7 parts on my 427 Cobra and my '37 Ford sedan has MX6 seats.  


Bob

Thanks Bob
The 323 is not quite as sporty as rxs it is more the type of car a Nun would drive
Col
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: aussie34 on April 08, 2005, 07:46:44 AM
Quote from: "aussie34"
Quote from: "btrc"I don't know much about the Mazda 323 but I've got a few RX3 and RX7 parts on my 427 Cobra and my '37 Ford sedan has MX6 seats.  


Bob

Thanks Bob
The 323 is not quite as sporty as rxs it is more the type of car a Nun would drive
Col

To all out there: I do see that entry to the aussie site is guarded and you need to be "known" to have access Thats cool I'll just stick around till I get known a bit Are there many aussie dudes using the site and what type of information is available? Thanks
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: rx4ord on April 08, 2005, 08:00:22 AM
Theres heaps of Aussies on the site and it's just like home.The rules are ok and you get the poo thrown at you all the time.Not allowed to swear here cause the MR,Fatcat moderator has a little machine that puts lots of xxxx when you do. We all respect this but still try to throw the Aussie colloquialism in to confuse the issue. * that was a big word after 3 cans of bourbon.
Title: What can I use from a Mazda 323
Post by: Pep on April 11, 2005, 05:44:40 AM
Quote from: "aussie34"
Quote from: "Pep"
Quote from: "aussie34"
Quote from: "Pep"I think I know you Col...I read in your profile you are also into Fender guitars..so you can't be to bad. If someone else can vouch for you, then we will give FatCat the nod. :wink:


Like cars , guitars are better the older they are eg. L series strat
not lucky enough to own one but got a 70 tele that cuts it still


I had an L....sold it back in 1981. The geeky guy in INXS ended up with it ( candy apple red with rosewood neck )....Wish I had it now :(

yeah a friend of mine had one in the 80s sold it and bought himself a cargill  handmade strat shape awsome unit one piece
I have a G&L asat in a cupboard somewhere not bad but not the leo signature model
play for fun thats all How about yourself ??

Started out trying to be Hank Mavin. Soon figured out it was not the guitar that made the musician. I practiced constantly. Music was my life for many years. Ended up in a working band. That band broke up and I retired from music and took up fishing. I knew about amps ( especially valve stuff ) and started a small business repairing everything. Set up PAs and set up guitars...especially strats. Was asked to mix for a band to teach their sound guy how to mix live. They asked if I played and if I wanted to jam some day. I had just acquired a black strat with a maple neck and was itching to try it out. We jammed, i was asked to join the band and played the same night. 5 years later I retired again. It's only been lately that I have got interested in Rockabilly and have an itching to try my hand at the picking style. I am also keen to try a Gretch..I have a friend in a Rockabilly band that has just lost their guitarist and the questions are being asked if I would be interested in playing again. The short answer is yeah..but I couldn't afford the divorce.