Mazdas247 Mazda of the Month | May

Antoine

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Congratulations to Chuyler1!



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Chris Huyler
1975 Mazda REPU


OVERVIEW
Frame off restoration (mostly) completed by previous owner in 2006
One of only a handful of immaculate examples left on the road today

INTERIOR
Custom orange/white upholstery
Chrome handles and knobs
RetroSound AM/FM/USB radio replaces factory AM radio
Tekonsha Electronic Brake Controller (for towing duh!)
Mazda Banjo Wood Steering Wheel

EXTERIOR
Chrome plated center grill
Chrome plated windshield wipers
Chrome tailgate chains, nuts, bolts, and trim pieces
14x6" Steelies with BF Goodrich A/T tires
Ford Courier Front Springs and KYB shocks
OEM Rear Leaf Springs and Monroe air-adjustible shocks
Class III custom hitch

PERFORMANCE
Original (but not matching numbers) 4-port 13B 1.3 Wankel
Original 4 speed manual transmission
Original 4.375 rear diff
Emissions delete
Racing Beat Street Header
Racing Beat 2.5" Pre-Silencer
Racing Beat 2.5" Muffler
MSD Coils
Drilled Slotted Front Rotors
Original Rear Drum Brakes


Thanks again to IMSA.com for their support and fantastic prize this month!​
 
A few more photos (since only 5 were allowed before)...


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RetroSound radio installed and the factory bezels restored with silver paint. At first glance people think its original...but note the 1/8" aux input jack.
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The underside is just as clean...
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Congrats Chris!!!! A well deserved win, the Repu is a beauty!
 
Well deserved. This truck is immaculate and a lot of work was put in after the fact!
 
This thing is pure sex! labor of love at its best. nuff said(breakn)
 
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