1996 Civic CX, bought it almost 3 years ago and maybe drive it once every other week. It came with a B16A, sunroof, EM1 rims, struts/springs, and red carpet.

Goals: A running J32A2 with 6 speed manual and full body restoration including a freshening of the interior. I may go for an RHD swap as well.

J32A2 Swap with a 6 speed manual(not sure about LSD yet)
Fully repainted(unsure on color)
I would like to swap in a functioning power sunroof
Not sure on the suspension/wheels/tires yet, I have time to work on it.
Interior I still am undecided on it, I know I want power windows/locks though and the sunroof as power.

I am sure I forgot some stuff but will address it as I go.

Budget: None, I know my goals(or about what I am looking for) and about how much it should end up costing and the price is not an issue.

The first step for this is to get the body stripped and the motor test fitted(purchased), after that paint. I will add to this first post as I go with pertinent information and links to the pages that contain the information.


What I am starting with:

 

Stripped the front end last night.










Broke a large amount of clips on my passenger side skirt, going to have to order more much later once I am putting it back together.

 

Looks like a good buy! In for more updates.

Not too sure yet on the red carpet, but I think black carpet would look great with a gray interior. Nice EM1 rims, i bet you could flip those for a couple hundred and roll on steelies until the build is complete.

 

I may keep the red or go with black, but the interior will hopefully be black when I'm done. The EM1 rims will get sold.

 

What are you doing with the B that is in it?

 

Looks like crap

 

Buddy has first dibs, if he passes I would sell locally.

 

Its a real pos, figured not a bad one to bring back for fun. At one point I was thinking ratrod.

 

Once you go black, you never come back

 

Tonight worked on the fluids and getting the axles out. Only got one axle due to the lower control arm and spindle not wanting to separate easily. On the bright side the axle nuts were very cooperative. Drained the oil/transmission/coolant as well.

Took the battery out and am charging it.



These are the spring/strut combo, KYB GR-2 and I think nuespeed springs.



Draining the transmission action shot.



Passenger axle out.

 

I was scrolling though and I was like oooooh I can't wait to see this! Then I saw your Amon Amarth poster and was like **** yeah! Haha can't wait to see this happen, I'd love to drop a V6 into my EJ6. Good luck with the build!

 

There are two Amon Amarth banners in my posts, those guys are sick, seen them 4 times. I put their banners in my garage cause I like their attitude about just **** and kill everything.

 

Interested if I don't sell it?

 

I love red carpet. Just did mine last week.

 

What color are your mats?

 

Depends on how much. PM me when you get to that point.

 

Black oem, black seat with red stitch, red door inserts and red center armrest. All type r red color. Looks good even tho the panels are grey

 

cant wait till this is done.

GL on the custom interior, i have a custom interior for my car too once i get it runnin

 

If you do the j3.2, please dont cut a hole in the hood.

 

There will be a hole in the hood, not a daily and I love the way it looks.

 

Definitely excited to see how this progresses! Good luck man!

 

AMON AMARTH!!!

 

Thanks

 

Tonight I couldn't get the crown nut off the driver side lower control arm so I continued the PB Blaster regime.

Continued on and disconnected parts of the wiring harness on the passenger side, some grounds, fuel line, fuel return, brake booster, and some other hoses and grounds.



Started to pull the radiator when I discovered the bolt holding the bracket to the support was pretty much round and rusted.



At this point I decided time for fun so I grabbed my Dremel and grounf it off most of the way then just knocked it off. Power tools and sparks woot!


Called it a night after an hour or so and will continue on tomorrow.

 

looks like ur off to a good start, keep up the good work!