Ok, so it's new to me, it most certainly isn't a NEW car.
It's an 88 Civic Hatchback STD. 152k on the odometer. The engine runs really well. Though it does need a valve adjustment. The drivers rear wheel bearing is bad. The CV joints need to be replaced/rebuilt. The windshield was smashed up by some punk kids that threw a rock at it (and the windshield had JUST been replaced).
The interior sucks....and theres some rust on the body. But other than that, it's good.
Of course, It's pretty much a complete loss as far as detailing is concerned.. I'm going to try to straighten out the body as best I can, and strip off the rust, and give it a repaint. Hopefully everything goes well. I've already made some improvements. I bought racing seats for it, stripped out all of the interior, repainted the wiper arms, took off the bumper sticker, replaced the broken taillight, broken front combo lights. riveted on a home depot specialty front lip, put on some better wheels, added speakers that weren't ripped to hell, etc, etc.
It's got a new battery. The clutch seems good, brakes need new pads, and probably front rotors, but otherwise are strong. The radiator looks like it's been recently replaced. Good compression. The muffler is missing.. and shifter bushing needs to be replaced. Struts are good.
But it's not a bad vehicle, all things considered. Especially for what I paid for it.
It's my new project. I'm building a rally car. At first, it will just be the cage, seats, harness, brakes, and a full custom designed H&R springs, skidplate, and other shields. Plus I have to buy a spot welder for the chassis.
How much did I pay for it?
<b>$185.00</b>
At least it is something I can drive when it's threatning to rain so I don't spoil my RX-7s detail job.
Anyways, without further adieu, I present to you, <b>Project Ugly</b>
More pictures:
http://www.fatboyraceworks.com/~ndahl/hatch/
looks good
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