1979 Honda Civic Restoration and Modification

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » January 2nd, 2009, 2:49 pm

Works continues (slowly but surely)..

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » January 3rd, 2009, 4:17 am

MIG, I'll pass the compliments thru to Dennis the welder

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » January 3rd, 2009, 7:42 pm

3 more pics

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » January 15th, 2009, 3:14 pm

Got lucky with the last '78-'79 emblem CMSNL.com had to offer. A friend of mine has the last '73-'77 emblem they had in stock.

The shocks are indeed from a 2nd gen. CRX ('88-'92). It will be a try-out when all is ready. I'm thinking about putting the front springs on the rear shocks, but I've to gather more info on that.

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » January 16th, 2009, 5:42 am

I actually used very simple Motip paint:

Primer Grey
Wheel Spray Silver
Masking the silver line with Slim Tape Gold and then
Lacquer Black Matt
I'm thinking about clear coating it for more protection, but on the other hand, I don't want it to be glossy.

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » January 17th, 2009, 2:50 pm

Here's a little update on the project.

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » February 9th, 2009, 5:19 pm

Process continues..

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » February 27th, 2009, 10:11 am

Just picked my wheels and brackets up from the powdercoater. Very happy with the result and can't wait how they'll look when the tire and centercap or on.