Been a long seven years...

[quickdodge®]

Bought this car in 2006 and never really liked at the (so far) before and after of it until just now. All the changes. This is the first car I really put some sort of time and effort into.

Don't mind me. Just being selfish.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/quickdodge/79cvccrestore/IMG_1256.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/quickdodge/rsz_dscn1765.jpg

[Bacon]

Looks great for a '79 CVCC.

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[E36slide]

Very nice and clean car. Well done man!

[Mmmm_Bacon]

Always loved your car mang... refresh that front grill/chrome SEM sells some awesome bumper trim paint... other than that it is spot on, can def. tell you have put the work in it.

[C230K]

Just out of curiosity how much is a car like yours worth being that it is a classic?

[1439/2000]

Ah I remember this car. Looks great!

[RL...]

Just out of curiosity how much is a car like yours worth being that it is a classic?

These civics aren't considered classics in the same fashion a shelby gt500 mustang is, so probably not much. But it does look a lot better now than before.

[RandomGuy]

These civics aren't considered classics in the same fashion a shelby gt500 mustang is, so probably not much. But it does look a lot better now than before.

you'd be surprised. Sometimes weirdos on ebay will pay crazy amounts for the nostalgia factor of their first cars/etc in immaculate condition.

[quickdodge®]

Thanks, to all with compliments!!!


Just out of curiosity how much is a car like yours worth being that it is a classic?

Like RL said, this car is on a different level of classic than your average classic car. And that would be a lower level at that. In fact, I really don't know if I'd call it a classic, per say. This car would be more known as a nostalgic car or old school. A lot of people refer to them as Japanese classics. In the grand scheme of things, these cars aren't really sought after like your old Chevys and Fords. And in ranking Honda, Datsun and Toyota, Honda comes in last in not only being sought after, but also after market presence.

My car, though, I don't think I could get close to what i have in it. And even when I'm done with it, I may not get much more than what I could get now. I'm still about twelve hundred dollars away from being done. They just don't command that much money. Lucky for me, I have no plans on selling this car. I have fun driving it and enjoy keeping a car on the road that you rarely ever see on the road.

[Sammich]

been 7 years? wow..hope to keep my honda that long.

[BenjaminJunu]

I love the look of this car. If i was you i would never sell it.

[AnthonyF]

been 7 years? wow..hope to keep my honda that long.
I know right? I remember when he first posted about purchasing this car. Time flies.

Looks amazing QD.

-Ant.

[On_Her_Face]

QD I almost stated that I didn't like the chrome side molding in the first picture then i scrolled down and SHAZAM! Car looks good. Any interior pictures?

[SHAUNvX]

I like it, Very old school.

[quickdodge®]

Thanks, folks!

OHF, I have a few interior shots, but since the seats are still shot, I don't really take good pics. All I have are of the dash. Below is the before/after of that:

2006

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/quickdodge/79cvccrestore/100_1150.jpg

2013

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6810428365_03ba5f5769_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26676662@N06/6810428365/)

[Bacon]

Is the dash missing the knee panel or just need to tuck up those wires?

[quickdodge®]

Is the dash missing the knee panel or just need to tuck up those wires?

There is no knee panel. The wires need to be tucked in and (probably) zip tied to something. Haven't done it yet as I am still working on getting the radio and speakers all rewired.

[Bacon]

There is no knee panel. The wires need to be tucked in and (probably) zip tied to something. Haven't done it yet as I am still working on getting the radio and speakers all rewired.

Thought you would have already had all that wired up. Been a few months since you started hasn't it?

[quickdodge®]

Thought you would have already had all that wired up. Been a few months since you started hasn't it?

A few things became more important, you dig?

[Bacon]

A few things became more important, you dig?

Yes sir. My second son was born in August so I know whatcha mean homie. Just now really getting down to working on my Integra.

[quickdodge®]

Yes sir. My second son was born in August so I know whatcha mean homie. Just now really getting down to working on my Integra.

Yessir. Mine was more financial and health, but it's all getting back to gravy. I could probably do this myself, but the health side of it may not allow it so I'll let the stereo folks do it for me.

I am having my Sirius unit hardwired into the back of the factory AM/FM so as to keep the stock look and I can still listen to what I want. That's the main part, also, why I want the stereo guys to do it.

[Bacon]

Call me. I will come wire it up for you. No charge.

[quickdodge®]

I am having my Sirius unit hardwired into the back of the factory AM/FM so as to keep the stock look and I can still listen to what I want. That's the main part, also, why I want the stereo guys to do it.


Call me. I will come wire it up for you. No charge.

Added this to the post, lolol. I also still need to get my replacement speakers. I'm making full effort to get those by the end of the month.

[Bacon]

Still not that hard. Have a wiring diagram of the factory unit?

[quickdodge®]

If memory serves correctly, there are only three wires on the back of the radio. Power, ground and speaker. This car originally came with one factory speaker. Fortunately, my car came with quite rare rear pocket speakers so I'll need to run the wires back for them. I will have a three speaker set up, lolol.

Give me an hour and I will run out in the garage and look again to make sure my memory is correct.

[Bacon]

Hmm....interesting.

[quickdodge®]

Hmm....interesting.

Yep.

Ok, I got the radio wiring. I have four wires, red, yellow, blue and gray. Red and yellow are for power and lighting and the blue and gray wires are for speakers.

[Bacon]

Ill PM you tomorrow so we dont clutter your thread.

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[sprix!]

Looks good and clean. Interesting little car and great restorative work you are doing. Truth be told, I'd never seen one of these before you got yours.

[JDMEK18]

Always liked this civic...
Just happen to see this on Criagslist - Not saying that's the value of your car but just thought i would post it for someone that might see yours and say "WOW... I have to have one" Great price on a 80'civic (not my car just saw it out there and posting) $800 not a bad deal. If i didn't have a daily i would pick it up lol

80 Civic, 4 sale or trade (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3519886322.html)

[Sinfix_15]

Yessir. Mine was more financial and health, but it's all getting back to gravy. I could probably do this myself, but the health side of it may not allow it so I'll let the stereo folks do it for me.

I am having my Sirius unit hardwired into the back of the factory AM/FM so as to keep the stock look and I can still listen to what I want. That's the main part, also, why I want the stereo guys to do it.

I've been wiring up my car all day, i wish i would have just dropped it off at the stereo shop.

[quickdodge®]

Looks good and clean. Interesting little car and great restorative work you are doing. Truth be told, I'd never seen one of these before you got yours.

Thank you, dude. I try to get it to meets because of a lot of people not seeing these.


Always liked this civic...
Just happen to see this on Criagslist - Not saying that's the value of your car but just thought i would post it for someone that might see yours and say "WOW... I have to have one" Great price on a 80'civic (not my car just saw it out there and posting) $800 not a bad deal. If i didn't have a daily i would pick it up lol

80 Civic, 4 sale or trade (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3519886322.html)

Yeah, that car is in rough shape, too. Not saying mine is perfect, but this one is pretty much where mine started. I paid $100 for mine, lolol.


I've been wiring up my car all day, i wish i would have just dropped it off at the stereo shop.

For real. Sometimes, it's just worth it, huh?

[JDMEK18]

Nice... Well u have def. turned this car into a clean Civic!

[Elbow]

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w289/qqmustangjasonqq/GIF/HondaAd_zpsdb8ff6b6.jpg

[Sammich]

Hey Becky