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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 04:22 AM
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Default JUST PICKED UP A 1st GEN CIVIC HATCH!!!

Pics are on the way - but I want a little bit on info.

* suspension
* swaps
* sites that suport this generation

This thing is PERFECT. I will be posting pics this week (it's rainy in GA right now).
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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it's always rainy in georgia. atleast it used to be..

http://www.civic1200.com
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Yes, rain is good. Yes, it's always raining in GA but yes there is always that water banned too. I can't complain. I love this kind of weather compare to Cali. It's so green here than dries and hot in Cali. I love it here.

Hey, congrad on the new old Civic. Are you in Lawrenceville, Ga?

I can't wait to see some pictures.....


Modified by 78CITYTURBO at 7:29 PM 11/26/2007
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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http://www.1stgencivic.com
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Thanx for the links... I am not in Lawrencevilly - I hate Gwinett and my projects would NOT last long there - lol. But I do have a lot of friends over there. (I am 'Baby J' in importatlanta).


Thanx for the links, keep 'em coming...
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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pics?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I'm looking for a 1st Gen civic myself. Great cars. Lets see some pics!
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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1st generation Civic Hatch. Purchsed new 6/29/77 and has never been titled outside of GA. Vehicle number 7 (this ****'s gotta stop) - LOL. Purchased today. I am the 3rd owner. Zero rust. 149,000 miles - 4spd STD. Manual choke - got her up to 82mph today. No tach so I backed off b4 VTEC kicked in (hmmm). New tires (crap), brakes (still suck), carb (yummy) and engine overhaul. Who's ya daddy. Original radio - everything works except for the rear-view mirrow, which is on the back seat. Factory "scoop" and racing stripes - true 70s muscle.

Oh yeah - fresh paint - LOL
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Weres the pics???
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:02 AM
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They are posted in the thread.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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very nice,i love that color blue. is it a 1200? or 1500?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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Ummm - see - y u gotta be asking me the hard ****? LOL. I'ts gonna see a D16 so I haven't looked. Gonna do that today.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DA BOSS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ummm - see - y u gotta be asking me the hard ****? LOL. I'ts gonna see a D16 so I haven't looked. Gonna do that today. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i think being a 4spd its a 1200.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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How can I tell - I can't find the engine code on this guy.

Also - if any1 has pics of 1st gens, please post in here for inspriration.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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dang i miss my 77... lucky
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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this thing looks amazing!

i almost bought a 1st gen for my first car! but it was really expensive and had tons of problems.

Good luck!
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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Hey, Jason. I'm now here.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Welcome.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DA BOSS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How can I tell - I can't find the engine code on this guy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You have a 1200 engine. The engine type is EB2, 1237 CCs and 50 HP.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Thanx man. Let's hit that shop next week - I work 6a - 2p, m - f
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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How about Wednesday?
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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nice car
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Hey i got many Mugen parts lying around if you are interested.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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I am - PM me on 1stgencivic. I am "BABY J"
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