JJ_TheJetplanes slow '88 civic build:

[rbf]

I managed to squeeze in more glazing/sanding today. It should be in primer soon I hope.




And then I made it sit and wait as I help with some side work.

[da9king]

nice build keep up the good work

[rbf]

nice build keep up the good work

Thanks alot.. it is def becoming something better than when it was towed here.

[StarBwoy]

hey slow down lol your build is coming on great im trying to get me a welder so me and my dad can do it cant wait to see it finished im still missing sum stuff i have been goin to the pullapart this hole week cant wait :boobies:

[rbf]

hey slow down lol your build is coming on great im trying to get me a welder so me and my dad can do it cant wait to see it finished im still missing sum stuff i have been goin to the pullapart this hole week cant wait :boobies:

Thanks.

[rbf]

I am currently in the process of being a "slacker". I can not work in this pollen it is way to much for me. I'll have updates next rainy day haha.

[StarBwoy]

I am currently in the process of being a "slacker". I can not work in this pollen it is way to much for me. I'll have updates next rainy day haha.

werd i cant work in pollen at all lol need it to rain

[rbf]

werd i cant work in pollen at all lol need it to rain

Yes it is a killer.

[rbf]

4/5/2010.

Pulled the car out of hibernation due to pollen. Rinsed it off and got to work.


Ended up choosing to keep the seam sealer but slightly sanded it down making it less nasty looking. I also finished shaving everything on the frame rails and shock towers. I'll finish up the fire wall in the next day or 2 and then the bay is ready to be sanded down and primed. I also got big plans for the front/rear crossmembers.

[rbf]

Not too much going on lately. I started polishing up a few things in my bay like my cross members and etc. I noticed I like my OEM tow hooks not those sick tight bobo aftermarket items. So I decided to polish those out as well.


I'll get pics up soon tomorrow of my cross member progress. Also the bay should be in primer/paint soon I hope.

[EssexCounty]

nice work man....
cant wait to see the finish product

[rbf]

nice work man....
cant wait to see the finish product

Thanks, things are a little on the slow side lately. I've been busy helping w/side work for a pal and plus the pollen still is around and it kills me. The bay is pretty much ready for primer minus a few small things and I started getting some bay items ready for polishing. The cross members and my OEM tow hooks are first on the list and can not wait for them to be finished.

[rbf]

I've got a long road head of me still.

[rbf]

Started rear fender work today and I came across some light rust on one side.


I blasted it out and glazed where needed then rolled the rears.


Tomorrow I'll start on my front fenders and the bay should be in primer by Tuesday if plans work out.

[rbf]

Finished up my dash, I still need the vents.

[StarBwoy]

did you paint the dash? it look great

[rbf]

did you paint the dash? it look great

Thanks, yeah it is from a can but it looks good as new and could not be more satisfied.

I also did the work on my bumpers so they are now ready for primer/paint as well.

[rbf]

Here are a couple natural light shots of the dash finished.

[d00d]

Here are a couple natural light shots of the dash finished.

What product did you use to color change the dash? Came out looking really good man! Awesome progress

[rbf]

What product did you use to color change the dash? Came out looking really good man! Awesome progress

I used Dupli-color trim paint it makes it look really good. I would not have used it if the dash were in perfect condition, I had to repair some cracks and deep cuts and planned to replace w/another dash eventually. But to my amazement it turned out way better than I imagined and well I might not source a new dash. If you prep it right it will not chip or crack or scratch off and I used just about 1 can.

[Arm&hammer]

great job man props for the build. it looks like its going to be very clean

[rbf]

Thanks.

[rbf]

No updates as of yet, might be doing some more work here and there soon.

[teh_mugen18]

^^^This build, so far, i'm really impressed with it... (Especially that finished dash pic) I always like seeing an EF/DA build/restoration. I'm about to start restoring mine, as soon as I get the new transmission put into it.

Subscribed!

[StarBwoy]

^^^This build, so far, i'm really impressed with it... (Especially that finished dash pic) I always like seeing an EF/DA build/restoration. I'm about to start restoring mine, as soon as I get the new transmission put into it.

Subscribed!

wat he said

[rbf]

Hahaaa thanks, nothing better than restoring a car before throwing things on it.

[nikefan522]

wat he said

x2! this build thread is greatness!

[geezy]

while your at it you should put in the si cluster with the rpm..

[rbf]

No thanks Im fine w/the dx cluster. Although there is one locally but really I'd rather keep mine.

[StarBwoy]

bump for you bro

[rbf]

Well here I am.. the project after many months continues but very slow for now until it cool's down. I have done nothing but allow it to sit and rot more hahahaaaa.. I did recently get a set of wheels for a good deal. They will be refinished and get a new set of tires before I throw them on.

Here are what the wheels look like. Had SportMax center caps but who knows what they are..

[StarBwoy]

wat size are yea
and keep us posted bro

[rbf]

wat size are yea
and keep us posted bro

15x7 +40