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    BC Racing Coilovers 1200’s and CVCC

    Honda Civic Mk1 EB (Not CVCC) 73-79 Honda Civic Mk1 EB (Not CVCC) 73-79 Honda Civic CVCC SG (78-79)  Honda Civic CVCC SG (78-79)
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  • Welcome to 1StGenCivic.com

    Welcome to 1StGenCivic.com

    Welcome to the First-Generation Honda Civic Site. A few updates, The Second-Generation Honda Civic pages have been restored from the Archives. 2ndGenCivic
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    Restoration YouTube Channel

    Follow the restoration of my 1978 Honda Civic (1200 Model) You may also find some tips and other projects while you are here and links to resources to find parts.
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  • 1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

    1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

    Shreck’s Project This is a post that follows the restoration of my 1978 Honda Civic. The 1200 Civic hatchback is a retromod built for
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  • Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200

    Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200

      In May 2010 Steph started sharing with us the progress made on the 1978 Civic. The topic has been viewed over 64,000 times
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BC Racing Coilovers 1200’s and CVCC
Bolt On Mods Camber Castor Plates News Parts Projects and Builds Restoration Suspension Suspension Choices Tips 

BC Racing Coilovers 1200’s and CVCC

November 25, 2023 Randy 0

Honda Civic Mk1 EB (Not CVCC) 73-79 Honda Civic Mk1 EB (Not CVCC) 73-79 Honda Civic CVCC SG (78-79)  Honda Civic CVCC SG (78-79)

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Welcome to 1StGenCivic.com

Welcome to 1StGenCivic.com

March 4, 2023 Randy Comments Off on Welcome to 1StGenCivic.com
Restoration YouTube Channel

Restoration YouTube Channel

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1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

November 25, 2021 Randy 0
Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200

Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200

January 10, 2019 Randy 0
RoadKill Ep59 1sGenCivic

RoadKill Ep59 1sGenCivic

February 2, 2018 Randy 0

Restoration

  • BC Racing Coilovers 1200’s and CVCC

    BC Racing Coilovers 1200’s and CVCC

  • 1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

    1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

  • Main Cluster

    Main Cluster

  • Camber Plates

    Camber Plates

  • Side Marker Light Blink Wiring Instructions

    Side Marker Light Blink Wiring Instructions

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BC Racing Coilovers 1200’s and CVCC
Bolt On Mods Camber Castor Plates News Parts Projects and Builds Restoration Suspension Suspension Choices Tips 

BC Racing Coilovers 1200’s and CVCC

November 25, 2023 Randy 0

Honda Civic Mk1 EB (Not CVCC) 73-79 Honda Civic Mk1 EB (Not CVCC) 73-79 Honda Civic CVCC SG (78-79)  Honda Civic CVCC SG (78-79)

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1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

November 25, 2021 Randy 0
Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200

Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200

January 10, 2019 Randy 0
Honda Induction Options

Honda Induction Options

June 29, 2016 Randy 0
Main Cluster

Main Cluster

July 27, 2015 Randy 0

Body Work & Mods

1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod
Body Work & Mods News Projects and Builds Restoration 

1978 Honda Civic Restoration: Project Shreck’s Retromod

November 25, 2021 Randy 0

Shreck’s Project This is a post that follows the restoration of my 1978 Honda Civic. The 1200 Civic hatchback is a retromod built for

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History

Unveiling the Design Genius Behind the First Gen Honda Civic: Mr. Iwakura
History News 

Unveiling the Design Genius Behind the First Gen Honda Civic: Mr. Iwakura

June 27, 2013 Randy 0

The first gen Honda Civic was designed by a young Honda design engineer called Mr. Iwakura (eye-waa-kura). Born in 1939 he was still in

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Honda Civic History and Factory Floor

Honda Civic History and Factory Floor

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Engine Swaps

  • The Guide to Motor Swaps!

    The Guide to Motor Swaps!

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California Dreamin’: The Legacy of 1970s Honda Civics
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California Dreamin’: The Legacy of 1970s Honda Civics

1978 EB3 Cylinder Head Redesign: High Performance Modifications and Racing Championships
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1978 EB3 Cylinder Head Redesign: High Performance Modifications and Racing Championships

Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200
1200 Civic News Projects and Builds 

Steph’s 1978 Honda Civic 1200

Mugen Civic 1200 Italy: Unveiling the Power and Specs of a Rare Gem
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Mugen Civic 1200 Italy: Unveiling the Power and Specs of a Rare Gem

The Accord was introduced in 1976 as a follow up to the Civic
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The Accord was introduced in 1976 as a follow up to the Civic

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Welcome to 1StGenCivic.com

The RS is the ultimate factory Civic
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The RS is the ultimate factory Civic

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Gas Monkey Garage acquires 1972 Coupe
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Gas Monkey Garage acquires 1972 Coupe

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Considered the “1200” because of the engine size

Considered the “1200” because of the engine size

September 30, 2010 Randy 1
SCCA Mid Ohio Vavoline H Production Champ 2003

SCCA Mid Ohio Vavoline H Production Champ 2003

February 6, 2003 Randy 0
Rear Disk Conversion

Rear Disk Conversion

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Slogan Keep It Simple

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S360 is the beginning of the lead up to the S500 and S600/800

S360 is the beginning of the lead up to the S500 and S600/800

September 24, 2008 Randy 0
More Power

More Power

September 24, 2008 Randy 0
The N600 was produced in March 1967

The N600 was produced in March 1967

September 24, 2008 Randy 0
Higher output alternator

Higher output alternator

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Honda Civic History and Factory Floor
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Honda Civic History and Factory Floor

September 20, 2011 Randy 0

Who designed the 1st Gen Civic? The first-generation Honda Civic was designed by a young Honda design engineer called Mr Iwakura (eye-waa-kura). Born in

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Special X model was produced for the Canadian market based on the “1200” model

Special X model was produced for the Canadian market based on the “1200” model

September 30, 2010 Randy 0
The RS is the ultimate factory Civic

The RS is the ultimate factory Civic

September 30, 2010 Randy 0
CVCC means Compound vortex controlled combustion

CVCC means Compound vortex controlled combustion

September 29, 2010 Randy 0
Prelude was introduced in 1979 as a sports coupe (1979-1982)

Prelude was introduced in 1979 as a sports coupe (1979-1982)

August 24, 2010 Randy 0

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1StGenCivic.com Where It all Began! Welcome to FirstGenOfDurham. Our beautiful antique auto mobiles range from the first 1973 Honda Civic to 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979; 1200′s and CVCC models. 1StGenCivic.com Site is going back to it's roots. :) I launched The site almost 20 years ago to connect people around their shared interests.

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