WOW, this is so detailed, major props man, i have never seen such a detailed writeup in a LONG time. GL on the swap and +1 for your hard work and dedication.
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WOW, this is so detailed, major props man, i have never seen such a detailed writeup in a LONG time. GL on the swap and +1 for your hard work and dedication.
+1....
wow, i cannot wait to see more
i would love to try to do this some day, +1
awesome build
Thanks guys for the props :bump:
Session 021.
Not to much done, but took care of more cleaning. My buddy was over at the house so not much work:
Dirty front under splash and gas tank / filler neck plastic panels:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4477_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4478_rs23.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4480_rs25.jpg
No need to buy new ones:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4483_rs25.jpg
Set her up for some engine bay sanding:
(xenon lights FTW again :goodjob: )
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4488_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4493_rs25.jpg
Passenger side sanded down /drivers not:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4499_rs25.jpg
This pic is untouched, so dirty and nasty. Yet so appealing to me: :P
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4481_rs25.jpg
I need to know if am I removing gunk, oil, crap or is that OEM coating that I am removing from the gas tank below:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4501_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4502_rs25.jpg
After hearing the 3m undercoating is no that great I am now leaning towards a nice coat of primer and battleship gray for the under carriage / fender wells :cheers:
I'll be back later to post the next session which will be 51 pictures :camera:
damn what did you use to get those plastic pieces SOOO clean? they look like you just opened them from their new packaging!!!
Yeh, no joke!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nittanys1
I think that is oem coating on the gas tank. Is it rubbery like? It may be to protect the gas tank and help debris bounce off better. IDK for sure though. Keep up the good work!
Thanks guys for the props! Yeah, found out the $hit I was getting ready to remove is the protectant on the tank :police:
As far as cleaning the plastic pieces. Pretty much just engine degreaser and some elbow grease :yes:
Here we go, Session 022:
Time for some drilling:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4514_rs25.jpg
Eyeing the spots for the kill:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4504_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4508_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4506_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4507_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4512_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4513_rs25.jpg
Took the measurement:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4517_rs25.jpg
First kill:
(Got to figure out how to clean that up)
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4518_rs23.jpg
Not bad definitely can clean that up:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4520_rs25.jpg
Tranny bracket removal:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4522_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4523_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4524_rs25.jpg
First spot weld loose:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4527_rs25.jpg
Side view:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4528_rs25.jpg
Get the pry bar in there and drill some more:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4529_rs23.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4530_rs25.jpg
Getting there:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4531_rs25.jpg
Many down, one to go:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4533_rs25.jpg
Just wiggled the mount and off she came:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4534_rs25.jpg
Have to fill that in and sand the rest down and fill in:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4535_rs25.jpg
I achieved my goal. No drill holes from removing the mount:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4536_rs25.jpg
Tools used:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4537_rs25.jpg
Result:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4539_rs25.jpg
Welds from the radiator bracket:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4540_rs25.jpg
2 radiator brackets side by side:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4542_rs25.jpg
More spot welds:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4544_rs25.jpg
On to some interior stripping:
One of the most useful tools so far in my build:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4546_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4547_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4549_rs25.jpg
Left done / right not:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4551_rs25.jpg
Closer look:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4552_rs25.jpg
Decided to take some off:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4556_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4554_rs25.jpg
Not so much now:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4557_rs25.jpg
Drivers side BEFORE:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4567_rs25.jpg
Passenger side AFTER:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4568_rs25.jpg
Then I just started trying out things with the wheel, lol:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4560_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4561_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4562_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4563_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4564_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4574_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4575_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4573_rs25.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4576_rs23.jpg
I need to sand some of that done so I can remove the hood arms:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4565_rs25.jpg
It's pretty bad:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4566_rs25.jpg
wire wheel FTW to remove the glue on the door:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4569_rs25.jpg
NICE!!!! :
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4571_rs23.jpg
I even removed the spare tire residue but don't have the after picture with me:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4572_rs25.jpg
again WOW ............. simply amazing the amount of work you are putting into this car...i would +1 you again if i could.....
Same here, lol. :cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hektik
Session 023:
I removed the rear driver wheel and went straight to the camber bolt problem. Surprisingly it loosened up with no problem using the BAMFBB
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4580_rs25.jpg
Then I started removing the other 5 bolts that attach each rear corner to the car:
14mm toe adjustment bolt:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4581_rs25.jpg
Toe bolt on the left and 17mm mid trailer arm bolt on the right. The other 17mm bolt is on the opposite side of the trailing arm:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4583_rs25.jpg
There are a few 10mm bolts that hold the ebrake cables in place. You can see 2 of them in the pic below:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4584_rs25.jpg
Blurrry pic of the 14mm bolt you'll need to remove on the inner part of the Lower Control Arm (LCA):
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4584_rs25.jpg
Don't forget to remove the brake line clip. Just grip one side with pliers and wiggle it back towards the outside of the car:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4588_rs25.jpg
This is all that holds the rear corner in place:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4591_rs23.jpg
Is this supposed to be crooked like that:
(I'm assuming so. But, since I did not own this car for the first 11 years of its life I have to ask)
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4592_rs23.jpg
DumpeD:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4593_rs25.jpg
Looks so pitiful :cry:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4599_rs25.jpg
So, I don't forget what bolts went where:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4607_rs25.jpg
Removed the LCA, camber arm, and toe arm (I don't know their official names):
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4615_rs25.jpg
Now, I have to clean this up. I want to disassemble the assembly. Is there anything I need to be aware of? I will just dive in by removing bolts if there is nothing to worry about. I plan to clean everything up, repaint the trailing arm, lca, toe arm, and camber arm. I'm even thinking about replacing the trailing arm bushing why it's all apart. May run it by Tom and see if he can do it for me since I don't have the tool.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4618_rs25.jpg
Besides the glass, windshield and roof molding, and engine/dash wiring harness, steering wheel there is nothing else to remove :no:
Thanks for all the feedback :goodjob:
This car is going to be topnotch.
Thanks man. I'm doing everything possible to make this the best I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by twinj
We now have all the supplies to do the prepping and painting...
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...iller_rs50.jpg
I have pics of the paint if you guys want to see it :ninja:
YES PLEASE.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hybrid93Hatch
I present to you all the color I love sooooooooooooooooo much:Quote:
Originally Posted by YSLBTT
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...nt_cr_rs40.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...t2_cr_rs40.jpg
The interior / engine bay (possibly exterior too) will be painted before the end of May :yes: :police:
shoulda kept it white imho but its your car so do what you like cause your the one thats gotta drive it man keep up the good work
naw dont keep it white!!! you going to paint it yourself too?
My brother will be spraying the car :yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nittanys1
prob the most detailed build in the history of hondas.....+1...and excellent color choice.....i pretty much gaurandamtee I will see this hatch in a magazine...
It may look pitiful but it looks pitifully good...
DANG!!! Midori green EG! w00t w00t! nice!