OUCH!!!!! ALL IN THERE....PAGE 3!!!

[quickdodge®]

Here is the beginning of the interior "restore" work. Dash is all taken down except for the heater slider controls. Was trying to figure how to disconnect and decided to quit for the evening so I can have a fresh brain in the morning. But here is where I am.

First pic is the "new" dash. Second is how it was. Last is how it's sitting now. Later, QD.

[cm7k24]

cooll man.

got some work ahead of you.

[Turbodude06]

cooll man.

got some work ahead of you.

^x2 I hate dashes, good luck with it though, I like those old school gauges.........:goodjob:

[quickdodge®]

I'm definitely NOT looking forward to the installation. I'm not very mechanically inclined and I'm already nervous about making sure I have all the wiring in the right spots. Later, QD.

[dabuilding]

if u need help lemme know i gotta do the same thing man i gotta pull out my dash and change the harness to an si so if ya have any questions i might be able to give u a hand :goodjob:

[jhadleyh]

good luck QD i know it will come out great looking

[DVSRX-7]

I'm definitely NOT looking forward to the installation. I'm not very mechanically inclined and I'm already nervous about making sure I have all the wiring in the right spots. Later, QD.

man dont worry about it, you'll do good trust me, i know Dave and John wot let u fuck up

[quickdodge®]

you'll do good trust me, i know Dave and John wot let u fuck up

I hope so, lolol. I need to finish it by July 4. And I'd hate to have to have the damn car towed up to their spot, lolol. Later, QD.

[DB4LYFE ™]

reppen that full wood grain got old? nice dude!

~DB4LYFE

[quickdodge®]

reppen that full wood grain got old? nice dude!

~DB4LYFE

Sorry, dude, lolol, but I don't follow. Later, QD.

[dabuilding]

Sorry, dude, lolol, but I don't follow. Later, QD.
he was asking if u got tired of the wood grain man :goodjob:

[quickdodge®]

That's what I was thinking. My old dash had the wood grain halfway ripped off. I was going to go wood grain-less, but decided I wanted it. Hence the newer dash having complete wood grain. Getting the wood wheel and shift knob as well. Later, QD.

[dabuilding]

That's what I was thinking. My old dash had the wood grain halfway ripped off. I was going to go wood grain-less, but decided I wanted it. Hence the newer dash having complete wood grain. Getting the wood wheel and shift knob as well. Later, QD.
gonna look pretty clean with the oem goodness how the hell did u find the dash tho

[DB4LYFE ™]

o i c i think ur pics r out of order from ur discription. i dig the full wood grain! reps homie.

~DB4LYFE

[yungdz]

woops looks like your pics are mixed up

[Black4DrEK]

^yea...

Coming along good!!

Yea how did you get the dash??

[On_Her_Face]

Going to re-do the seats/doors?

[quickdodge®]

All set now with the last line of description.

I got the dash from a guy up in Canada. Later, QD.

[DB4LYFE ™]

All set now with the last line of description.

I got the dash from a guy up in Canada. Later, QD.

:yes:

~DB4LYFE

[quickdodge®]

Going to re-do the seats/doors?

Of course, sir. The carpet will come first and then the seats. I may worry about the doors later. Later, QD.

[quickdodge®]

Got the dash all the way out and the main stuff moved over to the new dash. Here is a preview of how it will look with gauges, deluxe gauges and radio in their positions. Later, QD.

[larossa9]

i applaud you taking the dash of, putting it back on is indeed the tricky part, ive yet to completely put back on the wood grain dash from my spit fire, good luck! looks like a reallly clean replacement dash

[Echonova]

Gonna look good QD. I hated swapping the dash on my 240, but the end result was well worth the effort. Your car will be no different. I'll lend a hand if you need an extra set.

[quickdodge®]

Thanks, you two. I'm torn on this because I hate like hail that I started something I'm not sure I can finish, yet I'm halfway home and did this myself. And I don't do this shit. It's nothing to take something apart with just taking out screws and unplugging wires, but putting it back together when you don't know anything about it is different.

I'll definitely keep you in mind if I need help, Echo.

As long as I get this done by July 4, I'm good. Later, QD.

[Julio]

Got some work ahead of you buddy.. But shit, not to far from done. Looking sharp though.

=]

[Echonova]

Anytime brah.

[03RCode]

Going to be a BIG difference, and congrats on doing it yourself. I like to think of myself as pretty mechanically inclined, and I still dread any time I have to pull/reinstall a dash.


I'm really liking your CVCC more every time I see it. I was actually looking earlier trying to find a semi clean one, or even another EF for a future project. Can't wait to see the full interior when it's finished!

[RL...]

Interior looks like trash, like the rest of your car. Just stating facts.

[quickdodge®]

Thanks, Julio and Zach. I'll keep you guys posted. Later, QD.

[puregroove]

word... those windows [front and rear] are ready for a tat. :yes:

[quickdodge®]

^^^ Lolol. As you can see, I'm in no shape to ride out right now, lolol. Later, QD.

[OG-Skinny]

Shit, you can get all that done in 2 days QD. I did just that to two civics this weekend.

Looking good though!

Sidenote: Echonova your sig is the tits! I love the captions.

[F8d2Blk]

Just saw this thread. Looks good man! Keep it up, looks like the hard part is over, with the newer dash in hand. Take your time and do it right. Atleast you don't live to far from the horse park, to tow it. :D

[quickdodge®]

Atleast you don't live to far from the horse park, to tow it. :D

I was thinking the exact same thing. Lolol. Later, QD.

[DUBSf22c]

wOW YOU SCARED ME. When I saw ouch.. I was scared to open the thread

[quickdodge®]

wOW YOU SCARED ME. When I saw ouch.. I was scared to open the thread

Lolol.

Got all the wiring and bolt-ons from the old dash to the new one and now all the wiring is together with the new dash in the car. I have to find out what I'm missing now as the car won't start. It just clicks. I'm sure it's a wire under there somewhere as it ran perfectly before I started this. Ran out of light and didn't feel like dragging out the spotlight so I'll get back at it in the morning. Pictures then as well. Later, QD.

[XanRules]

probably too late, but let me know if you want any help, I love doing shit like this.

[quickdodge®]

probably too late, but let me know if you want any help, I love doing shit like this.

I hate it, lolol. I don't take on work (especially of this stature) on my cars as I don't have the confidence in myself for putting it back together. Ever since I went further than I could go where I couldn't tn around, I've regretted doing this. But at the same time, I'm glad that I did don something like this on my own. If I can just get the car to start tomorrow (by finding the missing unplugged wire), I'll be set to bolt it back up.

Thanks for the offer. Later, QD.

[FasTech]

Going to look alot better, QD. Goodluck with the rest of the swap.

[blackshine007]

Interior looks like trash, like the rest of your car. Just stating facts.
It bothers me when someone goes onto other people's threads and starts running off at the mouth. My whole thing is this, if you don't have anything positive to say, don't say shit! In fact, it would be dumb of me to call you ignorant because that would be a compliment. I'd stoop down a few notches lower to call you stupid. As in your showing off your stupidity. It bleeds through every last one of your post :yes:

To QD, I didn't know you knew John, lol. I was up there in the middle of no where last month with a buddy to exchange some parts. I hear he's been trying to get one of the cars on megasquirt. I should call him sometime to see how he's been.

[quickdodge®]

To QD, I didn't know you knew John, lol. I was up there in the middle of no where last month with a buddy to exchange some parts. I hear he's been trying to get one of the cars on megasquirt. I should call him sometime to see how he's been.

Hail yeah. He's done most of the work to get my Civic where it is. He's a big part of our OSJC meets. They painted my car, re-lowered it and bumper tucked it. Later, QD.

[blackshine007]

Hail yeah. He's done most of the work to get my Civic where it is. He's a big part of our OSJC meets. They painted my car, re-lowered it and bumper tucked it. Later, QD.
He's definately good at what he does. If he said he's gonna put an engine in a car, he means it. Take for example the old school Celica with the volvo motor, lol. That shit looks good in there.

[puregroove]

He's definately good at what he does. If he said he's gonna put an engine in a car, he means it. Take for example the old school Celica with the volvo motor, lol. That shit looks good in there.

We were all at this past V, but only just saw you rolling through. :goodjob:

[quickdodge®]

He's definately good at what he does. If he said he's gonna put an engine in a car, he means it. Take for example the old school Celica with the volvo motor, lol. That shit looks good in there.

Yep. They weren't supposed to do my car at first. I had had an appointment with another (more local) shop to do it for almost a year. The week before I was to take my car to that shop, the owner told me he was closing down that next week. Dave had already offered a while back so I called him. I'm definitely, beyond a doubt, glad I took him up and things went the way it did. Later, QD.

[blackshine007]

We were all at this past V, but only just saw you rolling through. :goodjob:
I spoke to John briefly but I didn't see you. I guess I'll see you next time :goodjob:

[quickdodge®]

Here we go. Dash is all in and ready to get radio/satellite hooked up and the car to start.

I threw the BEFORE pic in as well. Later, QD.

[03RCode]

Looks 100% better, and congrats on doing it yourself.


One question though, are you going to get another CVCC badge for the far right side like the old dash had?

[canas]

nice!

[quickdodge®]

Looks 100% better, and congrats on doing it yourself.


One question though, are you going to get another CVCC badge for the far right side like the old dash had?

Thanks to you and Canas.

I still have the one from the old dash and it's still in great shape. I just forgot to to put it in. I need to get a needle to pop the holes from the backside of the dash to snap it on. Later, QD.

[03RCode]

Thanks to you and Canas.

I still have the one from the old dash and it's still in great shape. I just forgot to to put it in. I need to get a needle to pop the holes from the backside of the dash to snap it on. Later, QD.

Awesome, should make a nice finishing touch.

[tdurr]

sexy. i still havent seen ur car in person. :(

[itsnotarex]

God I love this car. Looks nice, my friend.

[quickdodge®]

Thanks 03RCode and itsnotarex and tdurr. I suppose you'll see it soon, lolol. Later, QD.

[JDMJAYDC2]

glad you got it back in qd i hope i helped you a bit over the phone sometimes you just need to hear from someone else what you already know to make you ok with what you are doing.

[quickdodge®]

glad you got it back in qd i hope i helped you a bit over the phone sometimes you just need to hear from someone else what you already know to make you ok with what you are doing.

Lolol. It still isn't running. I realized that I could see everything from underneath (which is the best vantage point anyway) so I went ahead and got it in, also hoping the grounding issue would be resolved. I'm going to crawl under and look to see if there possibly any wires that are NOT hooked up. I do know there are two wires that have o-ring connectors that are NOT hooked to anything and they could be the ground I'm missing. We'll see soon. If I get that issue fixed by this weekend, I'll be hooking up the audio equipment.

I'm ordering the carpet next week. Later, QD.

[JDMJAYDC2]

post pics of these two loose connectors mike

[quickdodge®]

Let me get them right quick. I'll tell you right now that they ARE both black wires. Later, QD.

[JDMJAYDC2]

grab your voltmeter and touch it to each one of those wires with the key in the on pos and see what it shows if one gives you a reading find a bolt attached to the body hook it on there and try starting the car this may be the end of your drama. im gonna fwd this thread to my buddy bus driver j as he knows a bit when it comes to wiring

[quickdodge®]

Here are two of the items that I'm sure need to be hooked to chassis. I don't know what the metal "relay" is and the black wire goes into the wiring harness that eventually goes back into the steering column. I must have misplaced (or kids got hold of them) the bolt or whatever and I don't have the correct size to try and get in on there. I found a hole on the chassis/frame under the dash where it looks like these two would screw into.

I can't find my voltmeter. I appreciate the forward. Maybe he can help out. Later, QD.

[JDMJAYDC2]

how far are you from a autozone they sell these 30 or so pc kits that are made for asian cars damn thing has saved my life more than few times when i loose a bolt i suggest you pick on one of those up

after looking at the pic im thinking maybe it goes on that bolt with the yellow paint down it i find it hard to believe that paint would be on all the threads so im thinking you unscrewed that one and the paint got on there from the nut try hooking that connector to that and screwing the bolt back up in the meantime let me see if he is online to send him this thread

[JDMJAYDC2]

ok just sent the thread to 3 of my good friends on here you between the 3 of them they can put a whole car together just for shits and giggles lol

[quickdodge®]

how far are you from a autozone they sell these 30 or so pc kits that are made for asian cars damn thing has saved my life more than few times when i loose a bolt i suggest you pick on one of those up

after looking at the pic im thinking maybe it goes on that bolt with the yellow paint down it i find it hard to believe that paint would be on all the threads so im thinking you unscrewed that one and the paint got on there from the nut try hooking that connector to that and screwing the bolt back up in the meantime let me see if he is online to send him this thread

I know for a fact that they weren't on either of the yellow-painted bolts. Those are much thicker and they are the bolts that hold up the steering column itself. I found the hole that it/they go into. Just need to get that bolt. Not far from the Zone but they're closed now, lolol. I'll be stopping by tomorrow.

Thanks for the forward again. Later, QD.

[JDMJAYDC2]

now the ef addict shows up

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well before you make plans to head to the zone just loop it around the bolt and turn the key and see if it starts. you will need that kit regardless as cars as old as ours tend to have rusted,stripped nuts so this kit is a life saver i have one for both of my cars

[FasTech]

Looking great QD. Get that cvcc badge on the dash and it'll be set!

[Bus Driver J]

Ok, I read this page but not sure exactly what going on. Am I right that it wont start? Does it turn over at all or does it do nothing?

The connector in pic one will not fit on the painted bolt. The connector looks like it fits a M6 bolt (10mm head) where that bigger one is a M10+ (12/14mm). That car isnt old enough to have a 12v positive with a ring connector like that. Im 99% sure its a ground, for what I couldnt tell you without looking at the car.

From this angle in pic 2, that looks like a 3 wire relay if its a relay at all (Hazard flashers are 3 wire). If its IS a relay then it more than likely needs to be grounded.

If the car ist turning over at all, the wire in pic 1 wont fix it. No starting circuit that old will have a ground control of any sort for the starter. Youll need to check for 12v at the ign switch and then 12v when in the start position at the starter.

You can PM me about it if you want. No worries...

[JDMJAYDC2]

Ok, I read this page but not sure exactly what going on. Am I right that it wont start? Does it turn over at all or does it do nothing?

The connector in pic one will not fit on the painted bolt. The connector looks like it fits a M6 bolt (10mm head) where that bigger one is a M10+ (12/14mm). That car isnt old enough to have a 12v positive with a ring connector like that. Im 99% sure its a ground, for what I couldnt tell you without looking at the car.

From this angle in pic 2, that looks like a 3 wire relay if its a relay at all (Hazard flashers are 3 wire). If its IS a relay then it more than likely needs to be grounded.

If the car ist turning over at all, the wire in pic 1 wont fix it. No starting circuit that old will have a ground control of any sort for the starter. Youll need to check for 12v at the ign switch and then 12v when in the start position at the starter.

You can PM me about it if you want. No worries...



:D told ya he knows his shit just offer him a huge bag of hershey kisses as payment lil fucker loves those damn things

[quickdodge®]

Bus Driver. I actually found the screw that screws those two pieces in place. Put it in and PRESTO!!!!

Nothing. Not a damn thing, lolol.

But at least those two are in place. I'll work on the other during the week. Thanks, again. Later, QD.

[JDMJAYDC2]

well sure just thank the dude that told you about the bolt sheesh get a voltmeter asap mike lol

[quickdodge®]

well sure just thank the dude that told you about the bolt sheesh get a voltmeter asap mike lol

Thanks these nuts, homeless.

Lolol. Of course I appreciate your assistance. Later, QD.

[quickdodge®]

Hey Bus Driver J, I got the car to start this evening. I got a better connection using the jumper wire. Fired up and got it running and idling well. I do know there is one more black wire with )-ring connector in the center area of the dash (which, oddly enough, is where that single click comes from too) that is not connected. I'm going to connect that here during the week or by the weekend. But I do know it does start.

What do you think?

Later, QD.

[Bus Driver J]

Awesome!!! Did you get it with a better connection on the little wire or the extra ground?

[quickdodge®]

Awesome!!! Did you get it with a better connection on the little wire or the extra ground?

I used the POS battery to small wire jump. Was able to get them better connected and the starter fired right up. Had the key on and the car idled. Later, QD.

[Bus Driver J]

Okay cool. So you know that there is a bad connection between the ign switch and starter. Now finding the issue is the next hurdle.

[quickdodge®]

Okay cool. So you know that there is a bad connection between the ign switch and starter. Now finding the issue is the next hurdle.

Hence getting a hold of that loose wire under there. Later, QD.

[dabuilding]

nice work bro i wanna see it now u gonna be at sofakingfresh?

[Bus Driver J]

Muahahaha, I have exactly what you need!!!!
Complete 78-79 CVCC Wiring Diagram (http://www.1stgencivic.org/1stgeneration_civic/articles/78_79%20wiring.pdf)
It shows is a black/white wire from the ign switch to the Neutral Safety switch to the starter. Maybe the neutral safety isnt plugged in. I couldnt see it in the pic on the last page. All I see is the brake switch. The connector will have 2 Black wires with a white stripe.

[quickdodge®]

I'll definitely keep this page up so I can reference it in the car as soon as I can. Thanks. Later, QD.

[Bus Driver J]

:cheers: Im sure it will help with whatever on your car.

[quickdodge®]

:cheers: Im sure it will help with whatever on your car.

Same here. I'm going to trace that loose black wire. Like I said before, it just may be that missing link. Later, QD.

[james]

holy rearview mirror!
sorry if its been said.

[quickdodge®]

^^^ It may have been, lolol. Lots of folks comment on it. It damn sure works, though. Later, QD.

[Brian*]

Interior look great!! Can't wait to see more*

[quickdodge®]

Bus Driver. Here is what is making the click noise when I start the car. This is under the dash. The wires that run up into it are green/pink and solid black and then a thicker black/white wire.
I also ran a wire from the thick black wire to a ground to see if grounding was an issue and nothing happened. I also ran it from the thin black wire with no result. Later, QD.

[Bus Driver J]

I looked over the entire wiring diagram and didnt see any 3 pin connectors with the same wire colors. So, Im not 100% sure what thats for. Will the car still start and run without that connected (by jumping the wire at the starter)? With the key on and that unplugged, what doesnt work that you can notice?

[quickdodge®]

I didn't notice anything not working and yes, the car does still start and run, lolol. I know where another car is that has one of those same relays and I'm getting it today to test it, although I don't guess it matters since the car still starts. Might as well try it. Later, QD.

[Bus Driver J]

If it still starts and all without it then I wouldnt worry about it.
I think you just need to find the location of the neutral switch and make sure its connected. Thats the only thing in between the ign switch and the starter.
Make sure you have power at the black/white wire on the back of the ign switch when the key is turned to the start position. If you do then the ign switch is working.
If all else fails, just runa wire from the ign switch to the starter. I hate doing stuff like that but it wil work.

[quickdodge®]

If it still starts and all without it then I wouldnt worry about it.
I think you just need to find the location of the neutral switch and make sure its connected. Thats the only thing in between the ign switch and the starter.
Make sure you have power at the black/white wire on the back of the ign switch when the key is turned to the start position. If you do then the ign switch is working.
If all else fails, just runa wire from the ign switch to the starter. I hate doing stuff like that but it wil work.

Yeah I went to the PAP where they have a 78 1st gen wagon and it didn't even have one of those there.

I was wondering if i could run a wire to the starter. Can you tell me how that would work if I can't find the loose wire (or whatever the problem)?

Later, QD.

[Bus Driver J]

I'd check for power at the back of the ignition switch first. According to the wiring diagram there are 4 black/white wires on the ign switch. One is power in, 2 are power out with key on, and one is power for the starter. Just make sure there is power coming out with it turned to start. If you do, run a wire from that wire to the little wire on the starter.

[Total_Blender]

QD:

Was your car originally a Hondamatic, or was it a manual from the factory? If it was a Hondamatic, what did you do with the Neutral safety switch? The right way to do it is to unplug both connectors from the neutral safety switch and plug them into each other.

Before I found that out I just left the switch in, slid it to the "neutral" position and hid it under the carpet. It would wiggle out of "neutral" sometimes and the car wouldn't start untill I put it back.

[quickdodge®]

QD:

Was your car originally a Hondamatic, or was it a manual from the factory? If it was a Hondamatic, what did you do with the Neutral safety switch? The right way to do it is to unplug both connectors from the neutral safety switch and plug them into each other.

Before I found that out I just left the switch in, slid it to the "neutral" position and hid it under the carpet. It would wiggle out of "neutral" sometimes and the car wouldn't start untill I put it back.

It wasn't a Hondamatic. CVCCs all came with manuals. It was a 4speed converted to 5. I'm going up to Garage Zero Saturday so John can check it out. Together, I'm sure we'll conquer this the right way. Later, QD.

[quickdodge®]

Welp, it's all fixed.

Thanks to John at Garage Zero, it was figured out that there are two identical wire connectors under the dash and I had mixed up the wires. Luckily nothing was damaged in doing so.

So the car is back to good and the dash swap was a success. Later, QD.

[Bus Driver J]

Awesome!! Glad you got everything fixed man. New dash looks great :goodjob:

[On_Her_Face]

That mirror is pimp.

[JDMJAYDC2]

driver is a homo freestyling tatted up chump

[quickdodge®]

Thanks, lolol. Later, QD.