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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Well guys, this is my first honda that I am building with a buddy of mine that also is into honda's. I bought it for $200. It had a blown head gasket, the guy thought the motor was blown up. The original plans was to replaced the drivers door(backed into) and just drive it.
That plan FAILED. Kid-honda convinced me into doing other things with it. Oh by the way, it is an automatic DX civic. The roof looks like someone jumped on it. Hood was creased. Both bumpers are cracked. Pass side quarter panel had little rust. Pass fender crushed in. All new OEM parts plus some JDM/EDM parts. So let the build begin. The pictures may be out of order. Will be updated frequently. Dont pay attention to the date on the pics. Let me know what you think. Engine bay is painted.


new door

new quarter welded/filled

Seibon hood/EDM headlights/fenders

dents filled

old roof cut out

new roof installed

the motor

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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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nice...makes me want another hatch.
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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What are your plans for it?

I'm Sub'd.
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by brsteinbach
What are your plans for it?
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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Complete color change with a LS/Vtec. Going to be a DD/track car
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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Looks fun. I need another hatch to work on.
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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some more parts
16 inch Black RPF 1

tanabe sustec pro 2

audio console

thin side moldings

all new OEM gaskets/moldings/clips for every window and door

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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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The latest is done. I had to do an auto to manual conversion

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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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bay looks good!
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Looks like it's going to be an excellent build

Is the front bumper a new oem bumper or replacement bumper? JW bc fit looks great either way!
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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everything is all OEM
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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ordered my under hood bolts from bolt boys today
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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looking good.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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damn looks awesome, my hatch needs a new roof skin , any idea where to get a new one, i seen you got one was that new or cut from a wrecked car?
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by EGcivic_95
damn looks awesome, my hatch needs a new roof skin , any idea where to get a new one, i seen you got one was that new or cut from a wrecked car?
My roof is new from Honda
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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Looks good.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Nice project!
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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how much did you spend for the roof?
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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this will be fresh. good luck G.
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by H.I CTR
how much did you spend for the roof?
I believe about 375 shipped
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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majestic honda?
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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from our local dealership, i asked them if they would price match majestic and they did
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Heres the latest. Alot of work done, but more to go. Let me know what you think. Everything green inside is going to be painted black since I gathered a complete black interior

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Nice build!
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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cant wait to see this one done.
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