braass91

Before I buy one, what common maintenance procedures should I ask or inquire whether it was done or not and any other issues I should be aware of? I am an original owner of a 1991 Tahitian Green Honda Civic DX Hatchback, bought brand new Nov 1991 and the car I traded in? It was a 1977 Honda Accord which I bought for $500 cash from a mechanic. The body was dent free, the paint was an ugly drab-looking grey which I think was sprayed from a can and the interior was as old as the year of the car. However, the engine was perfect, original and maintained by the previous owner, a mechanic. I drove that car everywhere w/o any worries about getting left somewhere. Now, it's time to get another one, not an Accord but a Civic CVCC. Thanks guys.

DA BOSS

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The 1st question you need to ask yourself is what price-range you are in. That's gonna determine what condition 1st gen you're gonna bring home. Vintage Civics is a test of spine in most cases --- and most every1 from the 1st gen boards towed them home w/ rust falling off the entire way.

Things to watch out for is the wings (fender) rust, dash condition, spare tire well -- doors and door sill (along the bottom of the car. You're gonna have to educate yourself on setting up the carb(s) - or know some1 who still has the smarts for this "lost" art.

Also you are going to have to be PATIENT b/c findsing parts is not as easy for these guys. Sure --- they have parts store parts like alternators - fuel pumps - etc that will always be there. But some of the Honda parts are harder to get and take some time to source.

Stretch7

You're in Cali, too. They are plentiful and (for the most part) rust-free. Parts seem to be plentiful out there as well.

bob78cvcc

There's a nice looking 79 civic on ebay now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...spagenameZWDVW

83 CVCC

That thing is beautiful!

leelees

Looking for a 77 Honda CVCC in the Southern states. I am in Ms. I am looking for a Honda CVCC a 73-79. I want it running but if not that's o.k too. I want it not to have bad Cancer Also. Anyone know anything.