First Gen Hondas

[iamdallas]

Anyone know of any really nice 1st Gen Hondas?

Specifically Crx's, Preludes, and Accords. If you happen to have pics please post. I can't seem to find swapped old school Hondas.

Would have posted in Car Pics but I wanna see some swaps and figure out who/how they did them.

http://www.majkel84.neostrada.pl/honda13.jpg

[iamdallas]

I LOVE the first gen Prelude Radio. Check it out.

http://www.majkel84.neostrada.pl/honda17.jpg

[adodd3]

Damn, lol

[Bacon]

CRXs aren't first gen Hondas.

[Genji-Sama]

LOL, dayum, that radio is old school as fukk

[iamdallas]

CRXs aren't first gen Hondas.

I meant first generation CRXs. You never see them around unless someone is just driving it as a stock daily.

[iamdallas]

LOL, dayum, that radio is old school as fukk

That Radio was only in the 79 I think. People complained because they couldn't figure out how to use it. But I love the SN Prelude.

Another quirk it had was the reverse opening hood.

http://www.preludezone.com/attachments/1st-gen-honda-prelude/3451d1249355020-my-first-prelude-hp-pix-067.jpg

So cool but I can't find any pics of them modded at all.

[DeeAOne]

one of my favorites, but im kinda biased. i used to have one. lol

http://gangsta-original.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/kj0n1010.jpg

[DA9_Vito]

that's a 1st gen integra right?

[DeeAOne]

Yep.

[quickdodge®]

Another quirk it had was the reverse opening hood.

That's not a quirk.



So cool but I can't find any pics of them modded at all.

And you more than likely won't. These cars didn't have the kind of following that other Japanese cars did because of them being FWD. They had an oddball lug pattern (which makes for an expensive chore to find wheels for (took me 2 years) and Hondas were not that powerful under the hood. And with the OS Hondas, most people (about 98%) are restoring them to stock. Preludes are way last on the list of "sought after" Hondas. Later, QD.

[DA9_Vito]

I want one lol. that way i can start a gen collection.

[Scotsman]

CRXs aren't first gen Hondas.thats what i was thinkin

[iamdallas]

That's not a quirk.

I guess I shouldn't have called it a quirk. But it is peculiar for today's hood hinge placement standards. Lol. I can't help but think its cool and Im obviously biased towards the Lude even though the other Hondas were the same way.

So you had one? How'd you like it?
I just want to see one lowered is all. I think it would be a fun car.


thats what i was thinkin

I'm trying to say the 'first generation of the crx.'

That body style crx was my first car. It was a hunk of crap and hardly ever moved.

[quickdodge®]

I guess I shouldn't have called it a quirk. But it is peculiar for today's hood hinge placement standards. Lol. I can't help but think its cool and Im obviously biased towards the Lude even though the other Hondas were the same way.

That's just how they were then. My Civic is that way.


So you had one? How'd you like it?

Not a Prelude. I have a'79 Civic.


I just want to see one lowered is all. I think it would be a fun car.

I'll scan a picture of one I lowered back in 1990 for a friend. Later, QD.



I'm trying to say the 'first generation of the crx.'

That body style crx was my first car. It was a hunk of crap and hardly ever moved.[/QUOTE]

[iamdallas]

^^^^ That's pretty cool. I would love to see it. I admire your wisdom and experience. Haha.

I'm guessing you heated the springs? Have you ever done a write up of that?

[280zx 2by2]

^^^^ That's pretty cool. I would love to see it. I admire your wisdom and experience. Haha.

I'm guessing you heated the springs? Have you ever done a write up of that?

Did you sell this guy your last car?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD27DGPWIPE


Just wondering.

[iamdallas]

Did you sell this guy your last car?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD27DGPWIPE


Just wondering.

I've never done it, myself. QD said he does it in another post about a camaro. The reason I asked if he heated the springs was bc there aren't aftermarket parts for that year lude. You gotta work with what you have, man.

So no. My car has Teins.

[quickdodge®]

I'm guessing you heated the springs? Have you ever done a write up of that?

Yes I did, as I have every car I've owned since 1985. And no, I've never done a write up of it. Later, QD.

[iamdallas]

Yes I did, as I have every car I've owned since 1985. And no, I've never done a write up of it. Later, QD.

I wanna see... if you just happen to have a pic lying near by. If you ever feel up to posting it.

[quickdodge®]

I wanna see... if you just happen to have a pic lying near by. If you ever feel up to posting it.

See what, dude? Later, QD.

[iamdallas]

That's just how they were then. My Civic is that way.



Not a Prelude. I have a'79 Civic.



I'll scan a picture of one I lowered back in 1990 for a friend. Later, QD.


See what, dude? Later, QD.

A pic of that Prelude you lowered back in the year of my birth.

[quickdodge®]

I'll get it scanned here in the next couple of days. Got real busy and caught up in today's activities. Later, QD.

[iamdallas]

I'll get it scanned here in the next couple of days. Got real busy and caught up in today's activities. Later, QD.

Take as much time as you need. I'm in no hurry and don't want to be a burden.

[Nerdsrock22]

Real first gen Honda's:

http://photo-voiture.motorlegend.com/edito/honda-s-800-78-ch-10732.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3720652972_d8da1b3578.jpg

And some more (though a little later)...

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/1971_Honda_1300_JDM_Coupe_Craigslist_1.jpg

http://www.autoevolution.com/images/gallery/medium/HONDAL700-medium-2935_1.jpg

[quickdodge®]

I have a "real" first gen Honda as well. Later, QD.

[iamdallas]

I realize I should have named this post something else. Oh well.

But that's a 1300 Coupe right? It's a pretty car.

Does anyone know exactly why Honda went FWD crazy on everything? If I'm not mistaken the only FR layouts were the S Series and the NSX. Was it to save money for what?

[Nerdsrock22]

I realize I should have named this post something else. Oh well.

But that's a 1300 Coupe right? It's a pretty car.

Does anyone know exactly why Honda went FWD crazy on everything? If I'm not mistaken the only FR layouts were the S Series and the NSX. Was it to save money for what?

Yessir it is.

I would reckon that Honda moved to FF because that's what makes sense for economy cars: more interior space (relative to size), more predictable handling,and better efficiency.

Any car that was primarily designed as a sports car has been RWD (S-series, NSX, and Beat).

[iamdallas]

Yessir it is.

I would reckon that Honda moved to FF because that's what makes sense for economy cars: more interior space (relative to size), more predictable handling,and better efficiency.

Any car that was primarily designed as a sports car has been RWD (S-series, NSX, and Beat).


Whoa.. I didn't even know the Beat exists. Pretty cool.

And I didn't mean to say that the NSX is front engined ^^^. I guess that all makes sense, interior room and etc... thanks. I wasn't really thinking about convenient stuff like that.

[Nerdsrock22]

Whoa.. I didn't even know the Beat exists. Pretty cool.

And I didn't mean to say that the NSX is front engined ^^^. I guess that all makes sense, interior room and etc... thanks. I wasn't really thinking about convenient stuff like that.

Beat's are really cool. There used to be a guy at GA Tech that had one, made a few appearances at Varsity meets a couple years ago.

[quickdodge®]

Whoa.. I didn't even know the Beat exists. Pretty cool.

Unless they are imported by someone, they don't exist here. Later, QD.

[phillip]

i agree

[bends33]

i have a 1st gen 1200 civic myself ...bout to get quite a bit of attention now that my eg is pretty much done. QD is gonna help me he just doesnt know it yet lol :yes:

[quickdodge®]

QD is gonna help me he just doesnt know it yet lol :yes:

Most definitely, lolol. Still looking forward to checking it out, man. Later, QD.

[bends33]

gettin on it this weekend ill give u a ring and see if we can meet up ...at the least ill have the pictures sent to u.... sorry for thread jacking for a sec :/

[PlatanoPower]

1st gen crx currently my winter beater
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8946/1021101350a.jpg

[Bacon]

I am starting to like old school cars more and more. BTW OP,......

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j152/xangelsxlullabyx/quote.jpg

Did you quote your own quote using the original quote?

[iamdallas]

I am starting to like old school cars more and more. BTW OP,......

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j152/xangelsxlullabyx/quote.jpg

Did you quote your own quote using the original quote?

Hmmm... I copied the wrong quote... I use my phone about 70% of the time I post stuff and that's a result, lol. Will fix.

But I am too. I can't pinpoint what it is but old school cars hold more class and history. They're older and have seen more... it's like you can feel it when you sit behind the wheel.

The attitude of older cars is more calm (imports mainly) and meaningful if you ask me. Newer 90s up cars seem to be in their raging teens yelling for attention (depending on how it's done of course. I'm generalizing about the overall feel of a car, not individual examples.) But it all depends of perspective.

[iamdallas]

1st gen crx currently my winter beater
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8946/1021101350a.jpg

I love this. I have a very special place in my heart for this car. My father got one for me when I was 13 as a fixer upper project. It was $300 and we had it for a little over a year working on it here and there until we ran into some financial issues. He had to sell it. :(

I'm gonna have to get one at some point. I'll see if I can't find an old pic of it, scan it, and throw it on here.


And ehhh.... this is hideous but it exists.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8411/2120mh9.jpg

But here's a cool 1g CRX

http://ekhatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/mugencrxpro.jpg

[Nerdsrock22]

I would give my left nut for that car. ^

[D3UC3S]

i have a 1st gen 1200 civic myself ...bout to get quite a bit of attention now that my eg is pretty much done. QD is gonna help me he just doesnt know it yet lol :yes:

I know where you can get a brand new motor still in the plastic wrap and original box from honda...0 miles...

[iamdallas]

I would give my left nut for that car. ^

Yeah... I'd let righty go.

Z600

http://home.earthlink.net/~scottking/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/z600frontlha.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~scottking/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/z600rrrha.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~scottking/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/3f_1_b.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~scottking/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/z600reara.jpg

and the N600 - Mini much??

http://images.motortrend.com/features/112_0704_17z+1970_honda_n600+front_profile.jpg

Does anyone know of a good place to buy a classic Honda? As many of you may have noticed I want to get something new and I can't find a good vendor. The CL is lacking.

Not something super rare... I'd like a Prelude bc no one has them, but yeah. lmk

[Bacon]

Link fail. I kinda like that Z600.

[iamdallas]

Link fail. I kinda like that Z600.


fixed. Yeah. It's sweet. The body has a lot of sexy curves and the way the roof line turns up around the back makes a cool, subtle spoiler.

[Nerdsrock22]

Does anyone know of a good place to buy a classic Honda? As many of you may have noticed I want to get something new and I can't find a good vendor. The CL is lacking.

Not something super rare... I'd like a Prelude bc no one has them, but yeah. lmk

I'd start here (http://thisoldhonda.org/ads.php).

[iamdallas]

I'd start here (http://thisoldhonda.org/ads.php).

sweet. thanks!

[iamdallas]

Here's a PS'd lowered Prelude.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_HpSd9ko1K_g/TSgjnvQ0R5I/AAAAAAAAAks/O5K-7ZiHWbo/lowered%201st%20gen.jpg

[cdp382]

My first car was a first gen prelude that looked just like what is posted at the beginning of the thread. I sold it and got a 2nd gen integra. The prelude was 1 yr younger than me. Was fun to drive but nothing compared to other generations.

[quickdodge®]

Was fun to drive but nothing compared to other generations.

I agree completely. It's much better than driving a newer generation. I love driving my CVCC. Later, QD.

[iamdallas]

I agree completely. It's much better than driving a newer generation. I love driving my CVCC. Later, QD.

I think you may have misunderstood him. I think he was saying that the newer generations are more fun.

[quickdodge®]

I think you may have misunderstood him. I think he was saying that the newer generations are more fun.

I didn't misunderstand him. I merely turned his opinion around. Later, QD.

[iamdallas]

I didn't misunderstand him. I merely turned his opinion around. Later, QD.

lol :goodjob: