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Old 12-04-2009, 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 12-04-2009, 07:42 PM
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nice...makes me want another hatch.
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What are your plans for it?

I'm Sub'd.
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What are your plans for it?
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Old 12-05-2009, 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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Looks fun. I need another hatch to work on.
Old 12-05-2009, 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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The latest is done. I had to do an auto to manual conversion

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bay looks good!
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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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everything is all OEM
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ordered my under hood bolts from bolt boys today
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looking good.
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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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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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Looks good.
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Nice project!
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how much did you spend for the roof?
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this will be fresh. good luck G.
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how much did you spend for the roof?
I believe about 375 shipped
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majestic honda?
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from our local dealership, i asked them if they would price match majestic and they did
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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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Nice build!
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cant wait to see this one done.


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