Honda-Tech - Honda Forum Discussion
Starting point first photo. Out of the weeds and off the blocks! Man, does this car have a long way to go! Despite the fact that it has no engine, transmission or cooling system, and that the body is basically a dented non-rusty core with a collection of donor parts, it's nice to see it rolling, steerable and stoppable again.
Starting point first photo. Out of the weeds and off the blocks! Man, does this car have a long way to go! Despite the fact that it has no engine, transmission or cooling system, and that the body is basically a dented non-rusty core with a collection of donor parts, it's nice to see it rolling, steerable and stoppable again.
6 2013/02/16 04:50:44
Verifying the numbers of the sub-structure. Looking-back at this process, I should have confirmed this first to see if it was worth continuing. Buying a car with repair work is fine, as-long-as the frame or sub-boby can be verified as perpendicular and parallel (ie, straight). The sub-structure numbers behind the quarter panel and throughout measured-out rock-solid *PERFECT*. There was slight compression of the lower core-support section that I did when I 5 MPHed rear-ended the droid just north of Atlanta. That .375" compression pulled back out with no problem.
Verifying the numbers of the sub-structure. Looking-back at this process, I should have confirmed this first to see if it was worth continuing. Buying a car with repair work is fine, as-long-as the frame or sub-boby can be verified as perpendicular and parallel (ie, straight). The sub-structure numbers behind the quarter panel and throughout measured-out rock-solid *PERFECT*. There was slight compression of the lower core-support section that I did when I 5 MPHed rear-ended the droid just north of Atlanta. That .375" compression pulled back out with no problem.
0 2013/02/16 04:50:44
The original messed-up L/H quarter metal-work (done by the original owner) The body job's biggest expense other than the body prep blocking and color application. Everyone (5 out of 6 estimates) said replace the panel. OUCH!!!$$$ Auto Image in Woodstock, GA (Old-school) said fix and straighten it. Here's the before. It's the last owner's attempt at getting all of the severe damage to a workable level where the old body lines can be seen. It still presents a need of much work. We'll see.
The original messed-up L/H quarter metal-work (done by the original owner) The body job's biggest expense other than the body prep blocking and color application. Everyone (5 out of 6 estimates) said replace the panel. OUCH!!!$$$ Auto Image in Woodstock, GA (Old-school) said fix and straighten it. Here's the before. It's the last owner's attempt at getting all of the severe damage to a workable level where the old body lines can be seen. It still presents a need of much work. We'll see.
0 2013/02/16 04:50:44
Here's the first major body damage hurdle. Maybe it doesn't seem like much to most, but to me... A couple dozen more welded stud pulls later. The wheel-well is starting to take shape. Hey there's the rear disk brake swap off of the GSR donner.
Here's the first major body damage hurdle. Maybe it doesn't seem like much to most, but to me... A couple dozen more welded stud pulls later. The wheel-well is starting to take shape. Hey there's the rear disk brake swap off of the GSR donner.
0 2013/02/16 04:50:44
The tech said that the wheel-well straighten was a pain, but it's done, and done right on both sides. Ready for primer, paint and seal.
The tech said that the wheel-well straighten was a pain, but it's done, and done right on both sides. Ready for primer, paint and seal.
0 2013/02/16 04:59:36
Straightened wheel-well lip metal work. (AutoImage)
Straightened wheel-well lip metal work. (AutoImage)
0 2013/02/16 04:59:36
Quarter panel finished and smooth as a baby's butt. Half the price of a panel replacement job and kept the integrity of the factory welds. Way to go Auto Image!
Quarter panel finished and smooth as a baby's butt. Half the price of a panel replacement job and kept the integrity of the factory welds. Way to go Auto Image!
0 2013/02/17 04:33:13
Get rid of the crap after-market lousy-fit and finish (Certi-fit) replacement fender. With the cheep (acceptable quality) hit-or-miss strategy, it was a miss. Lesson learned! That hood seen here (off of the 92 EG) is so delaminated and dinged, it's gonna have to go too. I ordered a new one yesterday (2013-02-15).
Get rid of the crap after-market lousy-fit and finish (Certi-fit) replacement fender. With the cheep (acceptable quality) hit-or-miss strategy, it was a miss. Lesson learned! That hood seen here (off of the 92 EG) is so delaminated and dinged, it's gonna have to go too. I ordered a new one yesterday (2013-02-15).
0 2013/02/17 04:39:59
The used OEM L/H fender, that I got *cheep* from Marietta Salvage, temp installed. After fixing the small dent and ding it had, it's a much better fit. Imagine that! I'm thinking about doing the JDM signal mod.
The used OEM L/H fender, that I got *cheep* from Marietta Salvage, temp installed. After fixing the small dent and ding it had, it's a much better fit. Imagine that! I'm thinking about doing the JDM signal mod.
0 2013/02/17 04:42:23
R/H side fender prep work completed. Lots of ding pull-outs. I didn't realize just how many dings this used OEM fender had when I got it. Lesson learned: spray used body parts being considered for purchase with a water-spray bottle and look at the panels in a water-sheen. It's a whole lot easier to see subtle body issues.
R/H side fender prep work completed. Lots of ding pull-outs. I didn't realize just how many dings this used OEM fender had when I got it. Lesson learned: spray used body parts being considered for purchase with a water-spray bottle and look at the panels in a water-sheen. It's a whole lot easier to see subtle body issues.
0 2013/02/25 15:05:39
R/H quarter panel during "ding/dent discovery. The R/H door is way too dented and dinged to be reasonably (cost-effective) fixed. I'll have to start looking for another one this weekend. 3-3-13 update: I found one!!!!!!! An OEM 98% door shell at Marietta Salvage for cheep. Only has two small dings and needs color change paint job. I should have taken some vid clips of the looks I got while transporting it strapped on top of my piece of crap Ford Torus.
R/H quarter panel during "ding/dent discovery. The R/H door is way too dented and dinged to be reasonably (cost-effective) fixed. I'll have to start looking for another one this weekend. 3-3-13 update: I found one!!!!!!! An OEM 98% door shell at Marietta Salvage for cheep. Only has two small dings and needs color change paint job. I should have taken some vid clips of the looks I got while transporting it strapped on top of my piece of crap Ford Torus.
0 2013/02/25 15:13:22
Straight R/H quarter panel, but the door's gonna have to go. Way too many dents to be cost effective vs a used OEM replacement.
Straight R/H quarter panel, but the door's gonna have to go. Way too many dents to be cost effective vs a used OEM replacement.
0 2013/02/26 15:52:46
L/H door straightened. Gotta locate a door shell for the R/H side - too many dents = too expensive to repair.
L/H door straightened. Gotta locate a door shell for the R/H side - too many dents = too expensive to repair.
0 2013/02/27 22:09:32
Rear bumper cover redone. O.S.! We're gonna have to deal with that run in the L/H corner...
Rear bumper cover redone. O.S.! We're gonna have to deal with that run in the L/H corner...
3 2013/02/28 01:53:31
No more antenna cover. I think I'll do a shark fin antenna. It's amazing how much pollen we got this year!
No more antenna cover. I think I'll do a shark fin antenna. It's amazing how much pollen we got this year!
0 2013/04/11 21:04:53
Finally got the replacement R/H door shell that I bought from Marietta Salvage blocked and mounted. Even the inside (that's already been repainted) is better than the original one. Got the base color on the fenders and hood, although you probably wouldn't notice as everything's covered in Georgia tree pollen.
Finally got the replacement R/H door shell that I bought from Marietta Salvage blocked and mounted. Even the inside (that's already been repainted) is better than the original one. Got the base color on the fenders and hood, although you probably wouldn't notice as everything's covered in Georgia tree pollen.
0 2013/04/11 21:08:13
Straight R/H quarter and used OEM door replacement.
Straight R/H quarter and used OEM door replacement.
0 2013/04/21 14:53:07
Fixed hail damage - straight roof.
Fixed hail damage - straight roof.
0 2013/04/21 14:56:43
Roof getting blocked-out. Nice antenna shave.
Roof getting blocked-out. Nice antenna shave.
0 2013/04/26 13:28:34
New L/H quarter window and seal. No one that I'm aware of sells the new seals for these windows any more so I had to go with an OEM replacement window/with seal attached. If anyone knows of an aftermarket source, please PM me.
New L/H quarter window and seal. No one that I'm aware of sells the new seals for these windows any more so I had to go with an OEM replacement window/with seal attached. If anyone knows of an aftermarket source, please PM me.
0 2013/04/26 13:28:34
Replace the rear glass seals and fix defogger element is the plan. - I still need to get to replacing that rear dash cloth and filling-in the hole left from the removed 3rd light. - Sooner or later I'm gonna have to get some speakers and a shark-fin antenna.
Replace the rear glass seals and fix defogger element is the plan. - I still need to get to replacing that rear dash cloth and filling-in the hole left from the removed 3rd light. - Sooner or later I'm gonna have to get some speakers and a shark-fin antenna.
0 2013/04/26 13:34:32
Same quarter-panel glass and seal issue for the R/H side. Currently, to my knowledge, only available as window/seal assembly via OEM. If anyone knows where I can pick-up new rubber seals for these, please PM me.
Same quarter-panel glass and seal issue for the R/H side. Currently, to my knowledge, only available as window/seal assembly via OEM. If anyone knows where I can pick-up new rubber seals for these, please PM me.
0 2013/04/26 13:38:31
Well, the removable pieces are starting to get "purpleized". We did discover that the impact-bar was crap (bent-in as shown) and that a replacement was in order, so I went down to Marietta Auto Salvage again and got a super deal on one from a 93 EJ donner.
Well, the removable pieces are starting to get "purpleized". We did discover that the impact-bar was crap (bent-in as shown) and that a replacement was in order, so I went down to Marietta Auto Salvage again and got a super deal on one from a 93 EJ donner.
0 2013/05/03 13:39:43
R/H side post blocking, closer-up. Finally ready to role into the booth for semi-gloss "purpleization".
R/H side post blocking, closer-up. Finally ready to role into the booth for semi-gloss "purpleization".
0 2013/05/03 13:49:11
L/H Side and trunk post blocking. A little easier to see the bent-in impact bar before I remove and replace it.
L/H Side and trunk post blocking. A little easier to see the bent-in impact bar before I remove and replace it.
7 2013/05/03 13:49:11
L/H side post blocking, closer-up. Finally ready to role into the booth for semi-gloss "purpleization".
L/H side post blocking, closer-up. Finally ready to role into the booth for semi-gloss "purpleization".
0 2013/05/03 13:49:11
Purpleized!! Back to being one color again. Oh ya! In order to perfect the gaps on this side between the fender and hood, the hood mount had to be moved a smidge. It came out great! gaps and points are all fine, probably for the first time in it's post production service life.
Purpleized!! Back to being one color again. Oh ya! In order to perfect the gaps on this side between the fender and hood, the hood mount had to be moved a smidge. It came out great! gaps and points are all fine, probably for the first time in it's post production service life.
3 2013/08/02 13:57:40
Hood gaps are good. Gonna have to hack-up that bumper support to fit the inter-cooler.
Hood gaps are good. Gonna have to hack-up that bumper support to fit the inter-cooler.
2 2013/08/02 13:57:40
Trunk painted and L/H rear glass panel in. They painted the OEM wing and forgot to weld the trunk holes, so it looks like I'm gonna see how the wing looks before I decide to delete it for good. On a critical note, it looks-like I'm gonna have to adjust the L/H side of the trunk fit (up a tad) as the lenses don't quite line-up perfectly. No big deal. Update 09-21-2013: Talked to the shop owner and his error on the wing holes not being welded-up before color shoot and painting the wing. That'll be fixed soon. Update 10-11-2013: Got the wing holes welded and primered. Gotta take the trunk off to re-shoot it. Got the replacement rear impact bar installed.
Trunk painted and L/H rear glass panel in. They painted the OEM wing and forgot to weld the trunk holes, so it looks like I'm gonna see how the wing looks before I decide to delete it for good. On a critical note, it looks-like I'm gonna have to adjust the L/H side of the trunk fit (up a tad) as the lenses don't quite line-up perfectly. No big deal. Update 09-21-2013: Talked to the shop owner and his error on the wing holes not being welded-up before color shoot and painting the wing. That'll be fixed soon. Update 10-11-2013: Got the wing holes welded and primered. Gotta take the trunk off to re-shoot it. Got the replacement rear impact bar installed.
0 2013/09/03 15:56:36
Trunk painted and R/H rear glass panel in. I still have to check for breaks in the defogger circuit before we mount the rear glass. I would like for that to work for once. The impact beam is also painted, just haven't changed it out yet. The light lens lines line-up pretty good on this side but not so good on the other. 9-30-2013 Update: Turned out that the defogger circuit only had a break at one of the tabs. It's soldered and repaired. Ought to have the glass back in within a couple days.
Trunk painted and R/H rear glass panel in. I still have to check for breaks in the defogger circuit before we mount the rear glass. I would like for that to work for once. The impact beam is also painted, just haven't changed it out yet. The light lens lines line-up pretty good on this side but not so good on the other. 9-30-2013 Update: Turned out that the defogger circuit only had a break at one of the tabs. It's soldered and repaired. Ought to have the glass back in within a couple days.
0 2013/09/03 15:56:36
Maybe I should've waited before I cut and fit for the inter-cooler before we painted this, but... it's done anyways.
Maybe I should've waited before I cut and fit for the inter-cooler before we painted this, but... it's done anyways.
2 2013/09/03 16:05:24
Rear bumper-cover, mirrors, handles and gas hatch done. Still have to do the main side molding.
Rear bumper-cover, mirrors, handles and gas hatch done. Still have to do the main side molding.
0 2013/09/03 16:05:24
Hood shot. For some reason, this photo represents the color better than the others. Maybe it was just better lighting. Ironically, I never thought that I'd own a purple car - but here we are.
Hood shot. For some reason, this photo represents the color better than the others. Maybe it was just better lighting. Ironically, I never thought that I'd own a purple car - but here we are.
0 2013/09/05 16:04:56
Welded, sanded and primered the trunk wing holes. Still have to remove and repaint. Changed-out the painted rear bumper's impact beam and finished-up the initial core support touch-up.
Welded, sanded and primered the trunk wing holes. Still have to remove and repaint. Changed-out the painted rear bumper's impact beam and finished-up the initial core support touch-up.
0 2013/10/11 18:06:30
Same shot from the R/H side.
Same shot from the R/H side.
0 2013/10/20 15:05:11
Trunk redo. No wing holes, but I kept the Honda badge front and back.
Trunk redo. No wing holes, but I kept the Honda badge front and back.
0 2013/10/20 15:07:23
Gone! No more wing holes. Fixed the defogger circuit and got the glass back in. Still have to get the final adjustment done before I get the bumper cover back on.
Gone! No more wing holes. Fixed the defogger circuit and got the glass back in. Still have to get the final adjustment done before I get the bumper cover back on.
1 2013/10/20 15:07:23
Just another pre-adjustment in-progress shot of the front end before I do the trim-out for the VW Scirocco Rad and Garrett IC fitment.
Just another pre-adjustment in-progress shot of the front end before I do the trim-out for the VW Scirocco Rad and Garrett IC fitment.
2 2013/10/20 15:07:23
No more dents and antenna. Still have to get the trim.
No more dents and antenna. Still have to get the trim.
0 2013/10/20 15:09:18
No dents pre-trim install view.
No dents pre-trim install view.
0 2013/10/20 15:09:18