90' Civic CX hatch project

[05*CivicRS]

this is my first project car

I recently purchased an EF hatch for 400$, 23XXXX KMS, and runs pretty well. The motor blows blues smoke and needs a replacement, so im planning to put in a ZC motor for it. I will do some body work and repaint it by this weekend.

So... My plans for this thing is
fix up some of the rust and do some body work" dent's dings, etc."
Swap either a ZC or B16a in it or even a D15b2
Slam it
Paint it flat black
Fix up the interior a bit "Strip, seats, steering wheel"
thats it for now, will update later...




well... enough talking lets see some pics.





EDIT: I cleaned her up a bit and stripped out the rear

[05*CivicRS]

started sanding down the body a bit, I also sanded down most of the rust on the car and did some bondo work on it.

[05*CivicRS]

next day i use my drill orbit sander to do more of the body work





ALL FINISHED!!!! FINALLY Took about 4 hours!!! damnn. Finishing up the hard to reach places tomrrow and then get ready to prime

[05*CivicRS]

Then when i was about to go wash my car, the car died on me. Engine cranks but wont start... shit. time for the new motor. Rolled it back home which was pretty much down the hill. Worked on some priming so check for dents, etc.

[05*CivicRS]

UPDATE: found out that my motor didn't die, but the timing belt completely snapped off. I'm either considering the engine swap or replace the belt but I'm still unsure if my valves on this engine are bent from the belt snapping. shit... W/E i guess ill focus on the body work this weekend and get it painted...

[05*CivicRS]

Quick Update, did a ghetto flat black spray job today on the first two coats, ill wet sand and finish up next week


looks like shit, BUT its better than before. lol.

[Skyline_Addict]

very cool. building a car from the ground up will be a really good experience.

[Mr_ET]

i'd look at doing the swap instead of the tming belt since you don't know if th engine is still good and it's really not worth saving.

[05*CivicRS]

yeah good idea, i'll probably be looking at a JDM ZC or maybe a cheap d15b to get it running for now. Still unsure yet, most likely it'll be the ZC motor.


Anyways.. Picked up some goodies from a friend

Megan Springs with Koni Yellows,



DA Sway bars





How it sits for now, still saving up money for bigger parts

[403civic]

What a ricer!
hes got a bunch of stuff on the wall, what do you think you are?
speedtech?? huh?
LOL

JKJK!

[05*CivicRS]

painted the hood and roof today with some camo paint.



still waiting for a d15b2 engine. Anyone have one that's running and doesnt burn oil?

[Shlade]

thats sweet man, looks like its a fun project!

[05*CivicRS]

Originally posted by Shlade
thats sweet man, looks like its a fun project!

thanks, yeah it's been fun but most of the time its just ghetto-ness lol


I painted the wheels flat black to match the car colour, and did a ghetto 8$ front lip on the car made of garden lining hahaha.

The engine should come in by next week and FINALLY i can get this thing to run


Pics of the new painted wheels and front lip ^^

[asfjasljj]

what did you use to pairnt ur car? are you doing the swap by urself?

[05*CivicRS]

i used cheap 3$ paint cans from shitty tire, i think it works well.

Yes the swap I'll try to do on my own, it'll be my first time. I'll most likely get a friend to help me out too

[asfjasljj]

yea get someone to help you will be great cuz taking out the engine isnt easy lol

[Errol.]

That front lip doesnt look bad.
Looks like a fun project!

[bourge73]

nice work man! I like the work your doing. I am doing basically the same thing with my 1978 Olds Omega project (well sans the the engine) except my body work isnt coming out as straight I say build em yourself and learn wish more people did that rather than always paying somebody to do everything. (more $ to go fast!)

[05*CivicRS]

New parts came in, Thanks to "Texasnick" for kindly giving me a free d15 engine. Bought an Si Tranny from a friend and got a center console along with a mint condition 3rd gen Civic shift knob & boot from pick and pull.







The swap should be starting shortly, excited to do my first swap with some help from a friend

[texasnick]

Nice progress man. Hopefully that D15 treats you as well as it treated me.

If you need a hand with anything, just let me know.