Livinjdm559

So I was trying to sell my 4th gen prelude because I have had nothing but problems with it, not mechanically but flat tires, break ins and so on. I decided I'm going to change my luck and build this car into the 4th Gen I have always wanted. I set up a Facebook page to track the progress you guys can like the page if you want to keep and eye out. I will also update this page frequently.

Stay tuned.

Livinjdm559

here are two baseline pictures.

Exterior:


Engine Bay:

Gsrsi

What are you going to do?

Livinjdm559

My plans are going to change but as of now I want to just make the body perfect, get a clean suspension set-up, and possibly forced induction. I use to be really into 1/4 mile when I had my GSR, I would like to get into road racing with the lude.

bigblockh22

So many options you should figure out what you want to use the prelude for before you start building it..

Livinjdm559

I agree that is why im starting with the body work 1st, That way I dont waste any time or money.

94_BB1

I'm actually local and looking for a straight 4th gen shell...hmmm OP interested?

Livinjdm559

I was working on the body work the past two days, I can say that removing the headlights was an experience.

yroachy

Dunno what you're Goin on about the headlights for, my bumper is off in less than ten minutes... Headlights are 4 or 5 bolts each... Not that hard.
Gl with the build though. I too am in the middle of one but won't be starting a thread till its almost done... Plans always change...

Livinjdm559

I didnt no that you had to remove the bumper and the support 1st to remove headlights. once I actually searched for how to it was extremely simple.

Good luck with your build bro, I was gonna wait until mine was nearly finished to post however i thought it would be cool for me to have a record and timeline to look back at.

Dink_94lude_SI

Good luck bud! gotta love 4th gens!

Livinjdm559

I laid down the primer on the hood, and removed the worst dent the car had. Still need to block it but you get the idea.

BlackCatt

Good progress man, great to see another 4th gen
getting some love.

Livinjdm559

thanks Blackcatt, Im trying its hard since I started a new job this week. I make a little progress each day and its getting there. I laid down the primer on the whole car today. I found a few more minor dings, so its minor bondo time. I will post a before and after pic tomorrow.

jmiller7

looks good so far


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Prudz_lude

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God do I hate body work lol. I've painted 2 preludes in the last 2 years (one each summer) and I can go a while without doing it again :p Should look good when you are done though.

KhmerH22A1

Good luck on the build! My 4gen needs some TLC too :/ but until I get a another car to roll around in, imma have to put it on hold. Keep us updated though!

Livinjdm559

Thanks Bro, Hopefully you get yours going soon. I'm trying to speed mine up so I can drive it again. The wife and I are sharing a vehicle at the moment.

Livinjdm559

Here is a quick update.

Car has been blocked, I will block it one more time before I paint it. I will probably pull the windows out when I paint.

Livinjdm559

Oh Yeah I cleaned the wheels the best I could with the tires on.

frednurkle

looking very nice so far
are you putting the standard lights back on ?
i am considering getting a set of clear tail lights for my '93 4th gen si

Livinjdm559

Thanks Fred,


I'm going to put the standard lights back in, The only thing Im not sure about is the color. I really wanna paint it championship white, but I would also like to paint it Blue. Im not sure what blue yet.

BergRacing21

first off, looks good coming together real well. lol second i noticed the car seat how do you like that with those small back seats? i was dating a girl with a 2 year old it was such a pain getting him in and out of the back. He loved my car though always tell his mom "i wanna ride in the racecar" lol

Livinjdm559

Berg, Thanks man.... as for the car seat, it makes things interesting. Luckily my wife is super short so she can scoot up all the way basically. When she is not in the car I normally just lean the seat forward and leave room so I can see my mirror lol

snobordboy

Might want to pull the front windshield surround, as water gets trapped in the upper corners there, and can create rust where you can't see. easiest time to take care of it would be right now!