My 1965 Honda SM600 Coupe
08-03-2007, 01:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ztlohmak »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well, i'm trying to get it on the road by the 25th/26th. About 10min down the road from me they are having a Classic Japanese Car Show on those days. So far out of the s-series I think there is one s800 coupe and s600 convertible going. I want mine to be the third!
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Wondering if you got it running in time? if so did you win anything?
I was also wondering if you could do me a HUGE favor. I am having trouble remembering how the wires go back onto my STARTER MAGNETIC switch. I disassembled ALL of the wires, and battery clamps to clean them, and forgot to take the right pictures of the area before. The service manual is not any kind of help. I would greatly appreciate it if you could maybe take a picture (or two)of the top connections, and how all the wires connect ie: starter black wire, negative black-and the battery red. plus those other three smaller wires. Its like 110ºF in my garage and I am losing my mind!!!!!!!
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Wondering if you got it running in time? if so did you win anything?
I was also wondering if you could do me a HUGE favor. I am having trouble remembering how the wires go back onto my STARTER MAGNETIC switch. I disassembled ALL of the wires, and battery clamps to clean them, and forgot to take the right pictures of the area before. The service manual is not any kind of help. I would greatly appreciate it if you could maybe take a picture (or two)of the top connections, and how all the wires connect ie: starter black wire, negative black-and the battery red. plus those other three smaller wires. Its like 110ºF in my garage and I am losing my mind!!!!!!!
08-05-2007, 05:26 PM
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Oh sorry, I meant 26th of August. Waiting on a muffler to be made before I can get the car tuned. I will take those pictures for you today, I got the day off work and study, just waiting for my camera to charge. 
08-05-2007, 09:47 PM
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ohhh I was thinking you meant July.
Those pictures would really help me alot. I'm about 97% of the way ready to try and start the car for the first time in 30 years, I just don't want to short out the wiring at this point.
What kind of muffler are you having made? is it a clone of the original style? I would like to see what you come up with, cause I will need to have an exhaust rigged up for myself also (way down the road) Thanks again!
Those pictures would really help me alot. I'm about 97% of the way ready to try and start the car for the first time in 30 years, I just don't want to short out the wiring at this point.
What kind of muffler are you having made? is it a clone of the original style? I would like to see what you come up with, cause I will need to have an exhaust rigged up for myself also (way down the road) Thanks again!
08-05-2007, 11:47 PM
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Yeah, its a clone of the original one. I should have it by the weekend if everything goes to plan. I will take some pictures of it when I get it.
Its the best feeling when it starts up.
Its the best feeling when it starts up.
08-07-2007, 03:49 AM
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I made alittle progress today. My goal was to change the flexible joints to reproduction ones. Removed the exhaust system, it came off pretty easy which I was surprised. I wonder what the car will sound like with no exhaust? The propeller shaft dropped down ok due to the flexible joints falling off in pieces. But getting the prop shaft back up is a different story...I'm going to have to move the motor and gearbox forward, otherwise the flex joints hits. Nothing is easy, is it. Fun though.
Exhaust system! The problem is the those two small hot dogs mufflers, its restricting airflow/gasses arnt mixing or something. Soon as we get the new original muffler on and tune the carbys it should run.
You can see the cracks in the Flex Joint. (Still attached to the diff. The other end is the same)
I thought I may aswell paint the prop shaft since I have it out. Gloss black.
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Old flex joint in pieces next to my new pretty orange one.
Exhaust system! The problem is the those two small hot dogs mufflers, its restricting airflow/gasses arnt mixing or something. Soon as we get the new original muffler on and tune the carbys it should run.
You can see the cracks in the Flex Joint. (Still attached to the diff. The other end is the same)
I thought I may aswell paint the prop shaft since I have it out. Gloss black.
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Old flex joint in pieces next to my new pretty orange one.
08-07-2007, 05:03 AM
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Lookin good 
I guess Honda should have stuck with the early S600 drive-shaft design, then you wouldn't have the problem of moving the engine/tranny forward, because the early driveshafts can actually pull and push within itself to give you more or less distance with the driveshaft, (kind of like a shock, but with no "spring" to it). Kind of neat, I'll see about taking a picture to show you one of these days. Plus, it's only got one rubber flex joint.
I guess Honda should have stuck with the early S600 drive-shaft design, then you wouldn't have the problem of moving the engine/tranny forward, because the early driveshafts can actually pull and push within itself to give you more or less distance with the driveshaft, (kind of like a shock, but with no "spring" to it). Kind of neat, I'll see about taking a picture to show you one of these days. Plus, it's only got one rubber flex joint.
08-07-2007, 09:17 AM
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Hey man, Thanks so much for those awesome pics of the magnetic switch. EXACTLY what I needed. going out to work on her right now. (fingers crossed)
I can't believe you have to move the engine/trans to get the exhaust back in. sounds like a real pain in the butt!
I can't believe you have to move the engine/trans to get the exhaust back in. sounds like a real pain in the butt!
08-15-2007, 01:33 AM
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Re: My 1965 Honda SM600 Coupe (hondatnc)
So its all happened today. Well, not really. We hired out a engine crane for the day and set out with the help of my father to get this prop shaft back in with the new flex joints. We had some fun, took a little while getting the bolts in to hold the shaft in place. BUT ITS IN!
The carbs are off, not sure what to do with them yet. One of the guys from the honda club said they would come around and help us clean them and give them a tune them up, as I have no idea what to look for, or where to start.
Air filter cover and spark plug cover zinc plated silver, maybe I will go gold next time.
New leads, I like how they come out of the cap, looks great.
I thought I would get a new fuel pump, the other one I had was leaking a little bit of fuel and looked alittle sad.
The carbs are off, not sure what to do with them yet. One of the guys from the honda club said they would come around and help us clean them and give them a tune them up, as I have no idea what to look for, or where to start.
Air filter cover and spark plug cover zinc plated silver, maybe I will go gold next time.
New leads, I like how they come out of the cap, looks great.
I thought I would get a new fuel pump, the other one I had was leaking a little bit of fuel and looked alittle sad.
08-15-2007, 07:12 AM
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Re: My 1965 Honda SM600 Coupe (smithenhiven)
sweet. lookin good man. i'm surprised at the design with the "flex joint". i don't know why they wouldn't use a standard u joint? that looks like it's faulty by design! oh well.
08-27-2007, 03:23 AM
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LOOK WHAT ARRIVED IN THE MAIL TODAY!!! Hopefully can get it booked into the exhaust shop wednesday, get it installed. I got the carbys looked at and cleaned, and they seem to be fine. The floats were all different levels, one of the needles were upside down!!! All fixed now, goes back on the car when I can the muffler on.
Modified by Ztlohmak at 5:59 AM 8/27/2007
Modified by Ztlohmak at 5:59 AM 8/27/2007
09-01-2007, 02:01 PM
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I have heard the air filter cover and the spark plug cover on the s600 where zinc plated gold? Can anyone comfirm this for me. Im having a hard time deciding to go silver or gold. I think gold would look nice with the red. </TD></TR></TABLE>
First post here - stumbled across this thread while looking for S600 resources.
There was no gold coloured plating in the engine compartment. I have the S600 coupe brochure in colour, showing a silver air cleaner (though with gold highlights from the lighting). I also look after my wife's S600 convertible, which she's had from new and I've known for all that time (bar a few months). No gold zinc.
That's a nice looking car, ztlohmak, and getting nicer with each successive picture.
BTW, I'm looking for an ignition switch (with key), if any reader has a spare.
I have heard the air filter cover and the spark plug cover on the s600 where zinc plated gold? Can anyone comfirm this for me. Im having a hard time deciding to go silver or gold. I think gold would look nice with the red.
</TD></TR></TABLE>First post here - stumbled across this thread while looking for S600 resources.
There was no gold coloured plating in the engine compartment. I have the S600 coupe brochure in colour, showing a silver air cleaner (though with gold highlights from the lighting). I also look after my wife's S600 convertible, which she's had from new and I've known for all that time (bar a few months). No gold zinc.
That's a nice looking car, ztlohmak, and getting nicer with each successive picture.
BTW, I'm looking for an ignition switch (with key), if any reader has a spare.
09-02-2007, 01:58 AM
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Welcome Bobs600, and thank you for you comment.
Yeah, I couldnt find solid evidence that it was gold so I just went with silver zinc. I dont have a spare ignition switch sorry.
Just another small update on the car. I started to work on the interior to brighten it up abit. Hit abit of a wall at the moment, the throttle lever has alittle bit to much wear, and the accelerator cable is sticking, so it cant be tuned. With the new exhaust system on...it sounds sooooo good!
I was a little disappointed with how they came out, but still good none the less.
The fuel tank cover, still got the tape on across the top, the colour isnt exact but its pretty close to what was in the car.
Map holder
I used vinyl dye to do all the painting.
Yeah, I couldnt find solid evidence that it was gold so I just went with silver zinc. I dont have a spare ignition switch sorry.
Just another small update on the car. I started to work on the interior to brighten it up abit. Hit abit of a wall at the moment, the throttle lever has alittle bit to much wear, and the accelerator cable is sticking, so it cant be tuned. With the new exhaust system on...it sounds sooooo good!
I was a little disappointed with how they came out, but still good none the less.
The fuel tank cover, still got the tape on across the top, the colour isnt exact but its pretty close to what was in the car.
Map holder
I used vinyl dye to do all the painting.
09-07-2007, 07:39 PM
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Re: My 1966 Honda SM600 Coupe (phatboycrxhf)
You have a Amazing car. I'm recently in the process of purchasing a coupe from Canada. Its nowhere near the condition of your car. However I've finally found the car I've wanted for the longest time.
Just wanted to share one of my favorite Vintage Honda web site. http://www.Twincamclub.com Its very informative & has great pictures. I found this site & many other sites from Old timer Japanes magazines. Go to your local Japan town bookstore to pickup a copy.
I've been reading a article on a very early model 1963 Prototype As280 & Ak250 restoration. If I get a chance I'll scan the pages & post them.
You have a great car. Please post more pics when you have updates.
Just wanted to share one of my favorite Vintage Honda web site. http://www.Twincamclub.com Its very informative & has great pictures. I found this site & many other sites from Old timer Japanes magazines. Go to your local Japan town bookstore to pickup a copy.
I've been reading a article on a very early model 1963 Prototype As280 & Ak250 restoration. If I get a chance I'll scan the pages & post them.
You have a great car. Please post more pics when you have updates.
09-26-2007, 06:46 PM
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Re: My 1966 Honda SM600 Coupe (9KRevLimitDC2)
Borrowed one of my neighbours wheels, its 16", its almost as tall as the front! 4x4 action! The black with chrome lip does look nice with the red.
Started to pull the interior out to clean up all the panels and what not. I might get the seats re-trimed while there out.
Progress has been very slow lately hence the lack of updates.
Started to pull the interior out to clean up all the panels and what not. I might get the seats re-trimed while there out.
Progress has been very slow lately hence the lack of updates.