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Old 02-08-2008, 12:34 PM
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Hey fellas (please recognize this as a generic term that includes any females on this forum ).

I've been out of the game for a couple years... I've been itching to have another Honda and this became available for a rediculously low price.
So, here's my new project. Pretty much the plan is just to restore it... any mods are currently up in the air.

Leaving the shop I bought it from:






Both sides and the back end are in good shape:




The SOHC monster


A lot to do
Old 02-08-2008, 12:48 PM
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wow there is alot to do. good luck boss
Old 02-08-2008, 12:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Djole_V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow there is alot to do. good luck boss </TD></TR></TABLE> +1 That is A LOT of work, good luck with it tho.
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lol, major frame damage, that engine bay is shot.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nbcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol, major frame damage, that engine bay is shot.</TD></TR></TABLE>

agreed, but if you can get that front end/frame back to par than that'd be one good restoration. other than the front, it looks like you've got a pretty decent car on your hands.

good luck dude
Old 02-08-2008, 01:12 PM
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yeah, there's quite a bit of work to do... but I got it for $300

Plus, my pops is a genious when it comes to body work. See his previous project here.
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thats awesome, well good luck to ya - wish i could get another ej8...gotta pay off some bills first though
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JakeB. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, there's quite a bit of work to do... but I got it for $300

Plus, my pops is a genious when it comes to body work. See his previous project here.</TD></TR></TABLE>


well join the squad

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Old 02-08-2008, 04:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01_CLtypeS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
well join the squad

---&gt; https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1181688</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, I've been going through that thread for the past week since I made the deal on this, for inspiration... figured I'd make sure everything was gonna work out well before I'd join
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JakeB. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Plus, my pops is a genious when it comes to body work. See his previous project here.</TD></TR></TABLE>

if your dad can fix that rusty *** truck then your car should be cake

good luck
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how much did you paid for it ?
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Nice project, its a good thing you got your Dad around to help..Good luck with it
Old 02-08-2008, 07:10 PM
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thats the way to do it right there ! rebuild em ! my last three honda's were in ruff shape like that in one way or another. bring on the pic's when you start man.

are you going to use a oem core support ? the after market's version sucks
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JakeB. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, there's quite a bit of work to do... but I got it for $300

Plus, my pops is a genious when it comes to body work. See his previous project here.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I guess you can't beat it for $300, but your pops better know how to do a lot of Tech work, and have A LOT of time on his hands
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worth 300 bucks to me...good deal you got Its gonna take some work, but if you dont think it can be saved or you can do it...you could just part it out for more money then you spent on the whole car
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JakeB. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, there's quite a bit of work to do... but I got it for $300

Plus, my pops is a genious when it comes to body work. See his previous project here.</TD></TR></TABLE>


even w/ all that damage 300 seems like a good deal! wtg man! good luck redoing that front
Old 02-09-2008, 03:47 AM
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thanks all.

Pops is semi-retired now, currently just building his new garage.
I'm not in a super hurry to get this done, but I would like to be driving it within 6 months or so.

I figured the same thing... if we get into it and it's too much trouble I could easily part it out for more than I paid.
I'll post updates as I go.
Old 02-09-2008, 06:02 AM
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hell yeah, Coupes arre where its at man. You need a sunroof glass for it? I got a oem one ill sell ya
Old 02-09-2008, 07:28 AM
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Thanks

I'm good on the sunroof though, the one I got is perfect.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JakeB. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Thanks

I'm good on the sunroof though, the one I got is perfect. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh, Why do they have the roof covered? I figured it was broke??? Btw your photos are amazing
Old 02-09-2008, 01:08 PM
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Oh, Why do they have the roof covered? I figured it was broke??? </TD></TR></TABLE>

It was open when the accident happened... the battery hasn't been hooked back up to avoid the possibility of any type of electrical short. Once we start tearing into things I'll get it closed back up.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16B_coupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Btw your photos are amazing </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks
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Wowzers. Good luck man. Can't wait to see its progress
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looks like a good candidate for a RHD car!
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Looks like you got yourself a 300$ hooker right there. With a little bit of lovin' she'll be just fine.

Good luck Jake. I want to see updates!!!
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Your pops may be good with body work, but you're going to need a frame alignment rack for that. I guarantee that the frame rail is smashed horribly on that one.

Youd be better off parting the car out. There's probably $1000 in parts in that car easy.

Either way good luck with it.


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