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Grizz1963 · 12-19-2021, 03:25 PM

This Mazda MX5 continues to impress me.

After a long discussion with @pauly about all sorts of things this morning, one of the things discussed was the imminent death for rebirth of the Canary.

I had already driven it up to the farm and checked all functions, finding it is as good as it promises.

68000 miles or 112000km is not a lot for one of these.

So,I started it up, again the engine fired up like a typical bit of Japanese engineering. Immediately.

I then allowed it to run for a while to get up to temperature and tested all functions.

It worked as needed.

Temperature, Oil pressure etc.

Video:

https://youtu.be/7xjSytc9uKM

One of the thoughts to consider is using the MX5 clocks as it is all matched up to the car and wiring.

And it needs to somehow replace the centre console mounted instruments and still be functional.

A conversation with @redratbike Mark resulted in this screen grab…..

So maybe it can be done, with a bit of sensibility and finesse

I think it will be an interesting challenge.

Like a lot of things.

I still had a load of things to try get done, but the chill was bone cutting with the fog thrown in.

More in a while.

12-19-2021, 03:25 PM	#5349
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,483	Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO! This Mazda MX5 continues to impress me. After a long discussion with @pauly about all sorts of things this morning, one of the things discussed was the imminent death for rebirth of the Canary. I had already driven it up to the farm and checked all functions, finding it is as good as it promises. 68000 miles or 112000km is not a lot for one of these. So,I started it up, again the engine fired up like a typical bit of Japanese engineering. Immediately. I then allowed it to run for a while to get up to temperature and tested all functions. It worked as needed. Temperature, Oil pressure etc. Video: https://youtu.be/7xjSytc9uKM One of the thoughts to consider is using the MX5 clocks as it is all matched up to the car and wiring. And it needs to somehow replace the centre console mounted instruments and still be functional. A conversation with @redratbike Mark resulted in this screen grab….. So maybe it can be done, with a bit of sensibility and finesse I think it will be an interesting challenge. Like a lot of things. I still had a load of things to try get done, but the chill was bone cutting with the fog thrown in. More in a while. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.