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Last Sunday attended the meet for the Ausrotary Bonanza Cruise for 2008. As the first little meet this car has attended it was great to meet other Mazda fanatics and a nice range of incredible 60's and 70's classics.]]> http://www.dawnindustry.com/Familia/index.php?entry=entry081006-222143
My heartfelt thanks go out to a lot of people who made this journey possible.

Jonathan of Japanese Restorer magazine, for his kindness and unparalleled knowledge of these vehicles, advice, and help finding the rare things along the way. I recommend J Classic followers grab his backissues as they are a great testament to these old things.
http://hometown.aol.com/japaneserestorer/index.html

Dave, for support, encouragement and wonderful advice. Good luck with the Wags mate!

Paulie, for letting me see another one of the same model and letting us rescue some of her. Hope the coupe is coming along well!

Pedders St Kilda, for willingness to help out an old car and go beyond the call of duty to find components and research viable alternatives.
http://www.pedders.com.au/storeFinder/1/store59

Wakeman Automotive, for their interest, flexibility and happiness to work on her.
http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Wak ... e-Services

Jamax Auto Electrical, for being so happy to keep things old-school, and having the patience to get things back to original.
http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Jam ... Electrical

Mazda Japan, for still having some things on record!

The Austrotary Forums, for all the friends and encouragement from you guys, and the endless support!
http://www.ausrotary.com

And finally Tone, I hope your cars are going well mate, and I am in debt to you for the opportunity to work on this car, the reference material, and the willingness to help out.

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Things left to do:

* Wheel alignment front end
* Sound deadening under bonnet
* Carpet!
* Front tyres later down the track
* Sunvisor holders - find non rusty set

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Until then, she is now under cover and the rear seats go back in this weekend (were removed for access to rear shockaz).]]> http://www.dawnindustry.com/Familia/index.php?entry=entry080908-083211
Ball joints and bushes also.

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The preliminary roadworthy test went well, just need to fix some crispy brake lines and deal with the ball joints.



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