1979 Honda Civic Restoration and Modification

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » November 27th, 2009, 3:21 pm

King springs installed on the back shocks as well (after modifying the shocks). Looking good and I think they will feel alright.

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » November 30th, 2009, 4:42 am

Here's a little preview on how to door panels look like. Maybe I've put the left doorpocket on the right side btw, but this is the only way they fit with my new seats in. Looks fine by me. Also the sound of the door shutting is really solid thanks to the Dynamat.
Next week I'll post some better pics (have a new camera that will capture the true colours more easily 8)).

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » December 2nd, 2009, 5:42 pm

Thanks man!

Just duplicated one of the stickers underneath the hood (on European and Australian Civics only, if I'm correct). Instead of the orange/white I went for black on transparent (my printer isn't very steady with colours). Did my best on getting it as original as possible, but changed the 4MT into 5MT

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » December 3rd, 2009, 3:24 pm

I have no idea if there's some sort of meaning attached to the colour (in my case red/orange)..we didn't have any emission regulations over here.

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » December 3rd, 2009, 5:32 pm

I made a new one and printed it out on label-sticker-paper (large labels), after that I sealed it with a transparent printable sticker sheet and wiped the printable top layer off with a moist cloth, so the transparent sticker gets completely clear. It's a bit of a Mcgiver way and can be done on several easier ways, but it works :D

I went for white label-sticker-paper cause transparent wouldn't really turn out very nice. Also made a little decal for on top of the regulator cover where normally the battery caution decal is. I have that decal somewhere else. Don't know if it will look right, will see tomorrow.

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » December 5th, 2009, 5:56 pm

Sure, send me over what you want.

Btw, engine is in! :D Was pretty tough to do, cause of the 5speed, the room to manoeuvre was very very little, but we made it and it looks sweet 8)

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » December 5th, 2009, 7:14 pm

I have found an old pic...only the first letters you can't see :(

koosjer55 · Post by **koosjer55** » December 28th, 2009, 6:19 pm

Little update on the project...including a pic of the nasty dent, I talked about earlier :( Any way, made a start with the missing exhaust piece that connects to the RS manifold. Everything goes well, including my custom made gasket, so hopefully I can finish the piece this Wednesday. TBC and everybody a happy new year in advance! :D