Restoration Islander's First Generation Honda Civic

islander · Unread post by **islander** » February 21st, 2010, 1:49 am

here is what my car looked like when i first go it. it has already undergone many of changes. i havent up dated the pics yet, but most of the body is already been worked and painted. all that is left is the main body to be worked and painted, reassembly and a sick flame job. wish me luck. thanx and injoy.

islander · February 22nd, 2010, 11:01 pm

its red for now.... im going all black with burnt orange metallic flames, should be sweet! i will be posting new pics shortly, as soon as i figure out why i cant add attachments?

islander · Unread post by **islander** » February 25th, 2010, 3:10 am

Ok...this is where I'm sitting with my car....tear down the body and assessment of the problem areas. :(

islander · Unread post by **islander** » February 25th, 2010, 7:48 pm

There will be plenty of pics to come. After seeing the build that koosjer55 has pulled off on his civic, definately gave me motivation to go all the way with mine. The outcome is totally worth the effort.

islander · Unread post by **islander** » March 4th, 2010, 12:47 am

I picked up an 1982 c82c 1500 with a standard transmission. I thought this was a straight drop in deal. i don't think that is the case is it? the first thing i noticed was the difference in where the header pipe comes off of the motor. anyone have any info on this?

islander · Unread post by **islander** » March 12th, 2010, 1:42 am

here are some more pictures. 8 the donor car that I'm using the motor and 5 speed transmission out of, plus some pics of the panels I've already finished.

islander · Unread post by **islander** » March 25th, 2010, 12:20 am

alright here it stands.... I've bought a new house, so amongst all of the things there is to do with moving the civic has to be put on hold In the mean time I'm still trying to do my research on my motor swap. I've found a lot of good info from Kurt's RoadSailing site but I've also been told I should just try to find a 1300 motor instead of the 1500 CVCC motor and car I already have? Also is it even possible to swap the standard transmission from the 82' to my 75'?? if I choose to keep the motor I have in the car and just try to do upgrades to it.

Bill · Unread post by **Bill** » March 25th, 2010, 3:56 am

You should be able to use the 82 trans in your car with minimal troubles.

islander · Unread post by **islander** » March 26th, 2010, 1:54 am

What do you mean by minimal troubles?

Bill · Unread post by **Bill** » March 26th, 2010, 3:37 am

Swapping a bracket, maybe cutting to clearance a piece to fit. The swap is done all the time as an upgrade...

1StGenOfDurham

1StGenOfDurham

Restoration Islander's First Generation Honda Civic

Restoration Islander's First Generation Honda Civic

motor swap dilema

time to up date the build.