1977 CD23C RX5

Camshaft · **Posted:** Sun May 29, 2011 12:53 pm

Such a beautiful car. The RX5s are really underappreciated here in the US. I'm glad to see this time capsule is in good hands!

B1600 · **Posted:** Sat Jun 04, 2011 3:08 am

Cheers Guys,
Charlie passed away recently and I was trying hard to get the car up there for his funeral but just couldn't make it happen.
RIP Charles Dennis Lalley..
A few days before he passed he was in hospital in a bad way. the fan belt broke on its first run for ages and I thought it was weird but would like to think it was him and connected in some way but passed it off as coincidence and old age.
The day I knew there was no way i could get the car up there in time and at the exact moment I was thinking that I could not commit to going the fan belt snapped in my B1600. Hmmmmmmm.
I took Charlie down and had new shocks and springs fitted to make good on the failure to attend.
Pics to follow when the rain bugs out.

ToolZ · **Posted:** Sat Jun 04, 2011 3:39 am

RIP Charlie Dennis Lalley.
This car, as you said earlier, has been really well looked after and pampered by Charlie.
It has found a good home with you B1600 and I think Charlie probably knew that when he sold it to you.
I am always amazed how friendships can grow out of our shared passion for nostalgic cars. Friendships that bridge differences in race or creed, bypass the language barrier or span the generation gap.
Goodbye Charlie.

B1600 · **Posted:** Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:23 pm

The sun was out today so here's some shots after the new springs and shocks.
Charlie Looks heaps better and rides so much nicer at the new height.
Didn't want it too low and its come out just right I think.

Rotarydave · **Posted:** Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:33 am

Camshaft wrote:

Such a beautiful car. The RX5s are really underappreciated here in the US. I'm glad to see this time capsule is in good hands!

Depends on who you are I try to make up for their being underappreciated by saving as many as I can

Camshaft · **Posted:** Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:13 am

Rotarydave wrote:

Camshaft wrote:

Such a beautiful car. The RX5s are really underappreciated here in the US. I'm glad to see this time capsule is in good hands!

Depends on who you are I try to make up for their being underappreciated by saving as many as I can

I'd like to get one of these myself. Maybe after I sell my MGs I will seriously look for one. A RHD one would be the bee's knees but I'm not holding my breath!

zionfarm · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:55 pm

Man I can't wait to own one of these Cosmo's when I get back to the states.

Chuxa · **Posted:** Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:22 am

Looks really great hope mine will look the same soon

B1600 · **Posted:** Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:56 pm

I have recently done a Cosmo Badge change and fitted new plates to it.
I like the wifes Charlie Cosmo theme so made it a clone.
Trying to chase up a rear ap badge for it and some jap lenses.
Would like to fit my gaurd mirrors to complete it but can't bring myself to butcher the gaurds.

Chuxa · **Posted:** Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:56 pm

I already bought fender mirrors but im not sure about putting them on fenders but i will put the left one coz its just so much easier to drive with.

B1600 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:44 pm

Cosmo Gaurd badges fitted. Just waiting on the RE-130 Badge for the rear.

Chuxa · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:58 pm

Badges are expensive

and hard to find i think ive seen RE-130 on ebay for about $100

Looks good

B1600 · **Posted:** Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:48 pm

Rear Finisher Badge on.
Just need to track down some good AP Gaurd Emblems.

zionfarm · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:50 pm

Can you post some pictures with that last emblem on the car from a distance please?

beans161 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:54 am

nice, cosmo badges look so good. :lol:

my first hot lap in a rotary was an rx5, the guy drove into a dead end street did 3 donuts smoking up the inside tire and yellin "see it goes ok, I'm negotiable on price?" i didnt buy it hahaha. I know of a 121 in a wrecker same color if your hunting any tid bits. pm me.

B1600 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:49 pm

Zion,
The badges interchange on all the panels. This is the rear finisher panel where the rotary engine badge goes. I cant put pics up for a while. Just go though the thread and look at a rear shot where the old badge is visable.
Beans, What state is the 121 in?

zionfarm · **Posted:** Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:55 pm

Like this huh. The rear shot you can barely see it but it's there.

zionfarm · **Posted:** Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:07 pm

Also I know you would love to get these.

B1600 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:47 pm

There are AP badges of a similar style to the the super custom badges (those where fitted to the piston version from what I can work out).
I would give a lung for a set of the AP versions in good nick at the moment.
The AP front grill badge is impossible to get.

zionfarm · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:15 am

I know this is a old tread but is there any updates or pic's to this Cosmo/RX5?

1977 CD23C RX5

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