1983 Honda Accord LX restore/upgrade
03-03-2010, 07:46 PM
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Re: 1983 Honda Accord LX restore/upgrade
What you are doing is fantastic. I just got my 1983 Accord Hatchback 5spd in uglier condition for $650 so I feel like I got ripped off.
However, my next step is similar to yours. I am going to rip out the engine and change ALL seals and gaskets. I won't do any rebuilding because the engine runs fine. It just leaks. However, I am going to wait until I can afford a good paint job since I just bought a whole bunch of new parts---and I mean NEW (not new to me). I can't do any paint and body work, but I can do the mechanical work just fine. I figured with the engine out that would be the best time to paint.
Did you buy a generic wiring kit and doing the soldering?
What are you doing about an electrical power upgrade? Are you going to get a more powerful alternator? If so, which one? I am assuming you will go with an upgraded ignition coil and things like that.
Are you going to go with HID lights?
Have you found a place for all new weatherstripping? I tried Scott's old rubber but it does not appear they have any like they do for my '79 Civic CVCC.
However, my next step is similar to yours. I am going to rip out the engine and change ALL seals and gaskets. I won't do any rebuilding because the engine runs fine. It just leaks. However, I am going to wait until I can afford a good paint job since I just bought a whole bunch of new parts---and I mean NEW (not new to me). I can't do any paint and body work, but I can do the mechanical work just fine. I figured with the engine out that would be the best time to paint.
Did you buy a generic wiring kit and doing the soldering?
What are you doing about an electrical power upgrade? Are you going to get a more powerful alternator? If so, which one? I am assuming you will go with an upgraded ignition coil and things like that.
Are you going to go with HID lights?
Have you found a place for all new weatherstripping? I tried Scott's old rubber but it does not appear they have any like they do for my '79 Civic CVCC.
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04-07-2010, 04:35 AM
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Re: 1983 Honda Accord LX restore/upgrade
Awesome thread. I'm particularly interested since my car has the same EK1.
I'm thinking a Weber is in order along with a much needed freshening come this winter!
I'm thinking a Weber is in order along with a much needed freshening come this winter!
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