Hi guys! I'm new to honda-tech but I have owned hondas for about 13 years now. I just scooped this up for $200.00 It is a 1991 DX, 2 owner with 400k on the ticker and a burned valve.

I have not cemented my plans for it yet, but I will keep this thread updated if there is any interest in my project. I am open to suggestions/reccomendations on parts and mods etc.

some quick exterior shots before its first bath

 

These really do run forever when they are kept stock.
Is that the original paint?

start with a clay bar, wax and polish.

 

It is original, the condition is pretty good considering age and mileage. I think it will shine up nicely with a little work. I just gave it a quick scrub down, hopefully I will have some time this week to work on getting the gloss back.

 

being a DX and as clean as it is, personally I would convert it to OBD1 MPFI and run a D16Z6 from a 92-95 civic Si, extremely reliable, direct fit, just do the little bit of wiring it you would never know it was not stock, aside from the Vtec calve cover and non-DPFI.

would be a very nice and clean DD that has a little oomph in it too.

 

I think the interior will clean up well



box holding up broken seat

radio block off

bangin system

oem exhaust

 

That steering wheel is used up like a set of tires when the cords are showing...

 

the body looks pretty straight, buy a 94+ integra center console, makes a big difference on the interior

 

do these consoles bolt right in? im sure not exactly bolt right up because they're obviously made for a diff. model car but do they look oem once in the EF. do they look out of place with the rest of the interior in any way?

 

haha yeah, the steering wheel needs to go. love the car tho man. its sweet!

 

I wish mine looked like this...i have a banged up body, but with a D15B vtec swap (bought it with swap) I would just swap engines
out if I had your car and for $200 its a steal!!!

 

Started some cleanup ...
The mats look as if they have never been taken out




No saving this one. 400k of heel rubbing


My helper...he found some dirt to roll in




Some of the screws are pretty tight


Time to vacuum


I rubbed a small spot on the fender to see if I can save this chalky paint... I think it might be ok..

 

I took the lazy man's way out with my prior '87 and current '90 cleaning: Go to the car wash and use the spray wand
on the inside of the car, hose down entire interior of car with radio/glove box removed. Then use a coffee mug to bail
out the pond, finish up with a large fluffy terry towel and stomp your feet around the floor. Two small weeper holes in
the floor would eliminate the bailing though. Then park in the hot sun for 3 days with windows open and let dry out.
Mine is 283k. 43 highway w/O2 sensor disconnected. I am currently having alternator issues and trying to get the old
Mitsubishi out for a regulator swap. The tranny was swapped 4 yrs. and the timing last year, 2 cylinders LOW on
compression, probably due to the prior belt jumping. Starts easy though. Been cross country with it 3x now since '08.

 

I did a little work on the exterior today. The paint was VERY chalky, so I played with the buffer a little..

Sorry the pics suck, but all i have is an Iphone and a garage with terrible lighting.

before

 

after weeks of looking on ebay, part suppliers, and unanswered pm's on honda-tech, I got the part I needed to fix my driver seat. It only cost me 35 bucks!

this was the problem


GROSS!


new part installed


now to try my hand with a needle and... oops, all out of thread... how about fishing line


Well, it doesnt look great, but maybe it will last until I can get to the upholstery shop

 

Great find on the hatch. Good work so far too.

 

Car looks great, and you're taking care of it well! Don't use that integra center console, I think it fits like a$$ and it doesn't look crisp at all in an 88-91 civic.

 

thanks guys! My springs have arrived and my wheels/tires should be in friday. I'll have my muffler welded this afternoon. I went oem with exhaust until I decide on a swap or a more definite build direction.

 

Nice job on the seat, Martha Stewart.
Bolster looks like new!

j/k man - coming along nice!

 

Ha! I actually lol'd

It is a temp fix, I plan on having all the seats re-covered

Still lots of work to do, but it gets a little better every week..

 

Dang, night and day difference on that interior already.

 

Nice work man! Always like white on the EF

 

Maybe Betsy Ross can hook you up with a new seat pattern.
=P

 

Shoez!






and yes... Needs more low!

hopefully these will set it down where I want it

 

hope you sprayed your lca bolts with ether pb blaster or aerokrol.

 

Wow your interior reminds mine soooo much :O