Is there anything i should know about the EF civic that isnt common knowledge? I currently drive an accord as a daily driver and am going to start an EF project this winter.

 

nope not really,just make sure it runs smoothly if yur getting a running project.test everything you can.ha

im planning on buying a running crx project just waiting and searching for the cleanest rustless si or hf.this is hard in hawaii.ha

GLWP.

 

Check for rust as well.

 

rust molding cargo cover if u want interrion climate control and any interior pieces

 

theres a bit of rust on the car im looking at but its all surface rust, the only problem is that it was in a rollover however the only damage is cosmetic. the damage is on the roof, its like wrinkled but doesnt have any leaks. How would you fix roof damage?

 

Do yourself a favor and keep looking. dont jump on the first thing that you see. Make sure you check everything. Patience is key when buying a car as old as an EF.

 

yeah dont buy a car that has a messed up roof. seems like too much work to get it back to normal. these cars a dime a dozen. its finding one that is in good condition/molested that makes it difficult.

 

k yeah its just a pain in the **** to find one without excessive rust in MN, ive been looking or about 6 months off and on

 

Just wait till the right one comes along. Check the build thread in my sig, picked that one up for $400

 

One thing i would look for is a stock un-molested EF, a car that has a swap already sounds enticing but most likely you would be getting a car missing many little things, wiring that looks like a rats nest, ect.
So start on your project car yourself dont buy an unfinished project

try to look outside of your area you may find some regions have much less rust on cars.

 

Do NOT buy someone else's project

 

haha i definately wasnt going to that would be a through pain in the ***

 

anyone in MN who is looking to sell a running ef or trade for an accord PM me

 

-Stock
-No Rust
-Unmolested Wiring
-Accident free

Look for those 4 things and you'll have a much easier time completing whichever build you're planning.

Good Luck

 

That's one downside for people who live in the northern states. Finding older Hondas with minimal rust is a rarity. We get the colder winters and salt is required on the roads to reduce ice and it eats away at your car. Even after one winter, the rust on mine is noticeably worse, and that was even after going to great lengths to wash it after I drove it. Planning on garaging it for the winters from now on.

 

Yeah and check every were for that

 

yes, this is what i did and i regret it.

 

since i live in MN the reigning king of rusty *** cars i cope with rust, as long as its not in a vital area its fine with me, because i can have it fixed. i mean you CAN NOT find a project honda for under $1000 without it being rusty and/or an eg sedan. and im looking to start a project and find a car for under $600 because then my dad will pay for the car and that will save a very considerable amount of money

 

Make sure it hasn't been in an accident - my headlights don't line up, front bumper is off, and both fenders have big gaps because the previous owner ran into a wall

 

 

thanks for the advice i thought joining this site would help me in my search