KieltsHonda's Build Thread 56K ok

[kieltshonda]

The winter was not very good to my car. I had two fires and slid on some ice and smashed up the front. I have decided to start rebuilding it. This is how it looks now:

Mismatched Corners

Quarters are bad

Picture of my other car

Plans
New Bumper
New Passenger Fender
New Quarter Panels
New Fender Linings
Weld On Quarter Panels
Test Fit Everything
Get PPG Milano Red
Paint Car
Strip Interior
Redo Everything in Black and Red
Skunk2 Shift Knob
Type R Shift Boot
New Cluster
Dash
Bezel
Fix Rear Deck
Windshield
Momo Tuner Steering Wheel
Momo Hub
Red Carpet
New Floormats
Pedals
Wiring Harness
Black Headlights
Amber Corners
Repaint Trunk

Just got new bumper

I am ordering fender and new quarters

 

[kieltshonda]

I will update often.

 

[somejaykid]

man looks like you have a way to go man good luck with the project

 

[kieltshonda]

Does anybody know if i have to prime the whole car to paint it or just scuff up the original paint?

 

[Genuine Rolla]

its better to primer the whole car.

DA the original paint with 180-220..then clean off, primer, wet sand the primer with 600-800 grit, clean off, then spray base and clear.

 

[kieltshonda]

I'm using single stage acrylic enamel,so i don't need clear do I?

 

[EGHseries]

man acrylic do it right and get it over the first time

 

[kieltshonda]

Pic of my new bumper

Passenger fender, quarters, and fender linings are on the way.

man acrylic do it right and get it over the first time

Are you saying I should use something different?

 

[chunky]

yes use a base coat, clear coat paint. it will look much better in the long run.

 

[kieltshonda]

Does anyone Know if a dash out of a 4 door will fit a coupe?

 

[tsylican]

Im new to this sight...but I give you props on this project! I agree...do it right don't use acrylic you will regret it in the long run

 

[AlexM]

Does anyone Know if a dash out of a 4 door will fit a coupe?

Couldn't tell you, but I want to say no. Corner lights, fenders, bumpers, they're all the same between coupes and hatches, but the sedans are a bit different in sizing. Try www.honda-tech.com there's some good helpful information on that site.

 

[usdm.ehtu]

Does anyone Know if a dash out of a 4 door will fit a coupe?

Couldn't tell you, but I want to say no. Corner lights, fenders, bumpers, they're all the same between coupes and hatches, but the sedans are a bit different in sizing. Try www.honda-tech.com there's some good helpful information on that site.

Dash will bolt right in, as will seats. Fender, hood, bumper, headlights, corners, doors are interchangable between hatches and coupes, sedan is the odd one out

 

[kieltshonda]

UPDATE:
Hood, fenders, trunk and bumpers are all primered

 

[kieltshonda]

Many Updates.

Door Panels dyed and reupholstered.

Front and rear ends painted.

Will post up pics soon

 

[abs0Lut]

There's only one bad thing I see in your list of to-do's. You're not putting that K20 from the RSX in your EG!

 

[kieltshonda]

There's only one bad thing I see in your list of to-do's. You're not putting that K20 from the RSX in your EG!

lol, Im planning on keeping the RSX stock for the time being. I plan to put a GSR in my eg after i get it fixed up.

 

[kieltshonda]

Finally got some pictures

Door Panels

Front end with new paint.

I will hopeflly be getting the new quarters welded on soon, so i can finish the rest of the paint.

 

[redcivicls95]

You need to line up that hood or those fenders a little better..You can clearly see the dip in the hood

 

[kieltshonda]

Just got back from Chicago. I went to Pro Function and snagged some Tenzo seats for 350 with rails and harnesses. I also got new tails.

Will post up pics tomorrow