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astroleo_1976 · 10-01-2008, 04:21 PM

Salvaged from the scrap yard 3 years ago.. Was going to restore it back to original..

Removed the surface back to bare metal

Underneath CO2 blasted

Floor rust

Floor pan blasted

POR15 floor

Cheers
Leo

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astroleo_1976 · 10-01-2008, 04:22 PM

In the process of setting up the four link systems on my chassis see pics..

Basically its a Toyota hilux diff that has been shortened..

Cheers
Leo

astroleo_1976 · 10-01-2008, 04:23 PM

Warning: Not suitable for the faint hearted or die hard Honda S fan..

Finding the right spot..

All that is needed for a bonnet bulge or scoop..

Engine mounts and transmission mount finished..

Another angle..

Engine mount close-up..

Transmission mount close-up..

Still need to finish welding and cleaning up all the welds.. Cross member still needs to be welded in..

Will keep you updated..

Leo

astroleo_1976 · 10-01-2008, 04:23 PM

A couple of updates..

I have finished off welding the main part of the chassis.
New chrome moly cross members to add a bit more strength..

Once all the Fab work is done the chassis will be blasted and powder coated..

Had lined up the hilux differential, it seems that the shop that modified the housing did not take into account the offset of the centre (too many assumptions).

Due to the tunnel being so small I need to modify the housing again to move it over 40mm to get it centre..

Cheers
Leo

cbstd · 10-01-2008, 09:43 PM

Beautiful!

E-AT_me · 10-02-2008, 04:13 AM

cool deal, looking pretty good man.

suprmods · 10-02-2008, 08:52 AM

looks good so far. Good luck with the rest!

ELIJAH EG-2 · 10-02-2008, 10:15 AM

Looks great I am in for this one.

funkmaster · 10-02-2008, 02:26 PM

cant wait to see it done!

Zenguy · 10-02-2008, 09:35 PM

Great project.
Keep us updated !

sleepless247 · 10-03-2008, 10:41 PM

Great save from the junkyard that car is SOLID! It looks like it'll be an great car when its finished. Keep up the work!

JMSBND · 10-04-2008, 11:44 PM

I would love to come see this one day, I am in VIC also with a garage full of old school Honda metal. PM me if I can come check it out.

I think with an original motor they are superb, but if your car is not great to start ie, matching numbers or complete then an engine conversion is fine - as long as it's still honda powered. In this case an F20C, well what can I say? The best modern Honda engine for one of the most desirable Honda classics!

James

P.S my garage............and still NO S800 coupe car yet!!!!!!

Still looking!

hushypushy · 10-09-2008, 11:24 AM

Very nice, looking forward to seeing your progress

boosted97civic · 10-09-2008, 12:52 PM

in for updates!!!!

275Performance · 10-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMSBND

SO DAMN AWESOME

JOEY F. · 10-11-2008, 09:01 PM

Loving the rust removal process! Looks like the car just had surface rust...

Smokinsax · 10-11-2008, 11:18 PM

this is definately a thread that I will be watching!

ELIJAH EG-2 · 10-11-2008, 11:43 PM

SUBSCRIBED.... MORE PICS!!!

v-attack · 10-12-2008, 12:56 PM

subscribed

doublethink · 10-12-2008, 06:58 PM

WOW!

Blue-Civic-Hybrid · 10-12-2008, 07:52 PM

Just plain awesome, subscribed to this thread to see it till the end..

astroleo_1976 · 10-13-2008, 03:21 PM

More Pics..

Anything in particular???

Cheers
Leo

OVNI_CIVIC · 10-13-2008, 09:43 PM

im confused....

http://www.honda-tech.com/zero...ge=11

this is the same build??

astroleo_1976 · 10-14-2008, 12:33 AM

Same build just started my own thread.. Keep mine and Bozwell's separate

astroleo_1976 · 10-15-2008, 05:26 PM

Hi All,

I received two pairs of S800 front brakes yesterday from the states (sea freight don’t you love the wait.. 4 months

)

S800 Dunlop Sumitomo front brakes (this pair I will clean up and put aside)

Here’s the second pair in intend to use.. They have been modified to suit Mazda PCD. I will modify them with Gemini Knuckles and custom made hubs ford PCD to suit the rear hilux PCD..

I have also raised the engine and gearbox to get greater clearance off the road

Will probably go with a bonnet bulge similar to this below..

Any suggestions on scoop or bonnet bulge?

Cheers
Leo

10-01-2008, 04:22 PM	#2
astroleo_1976 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 45	Updates In the process of setting up the four link systems on my chassis see pics.. Basically its a Toyota hilux diff that has been shortened.. Cheers Leo

10-01-2008, 04:23 PM	#3
astroleo_1976 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 45	Updates Warning: Not suitable for the faint hearted or die hard Honda S fan.. Finding the right spot.. All that is needed for a bonnet bulge or scoop.. Engine mounts and transmission mount finished.. Another angle.. Engine mount close-up.. Transmission mount close-up.. Still need to finish welding and cleaning up all the welds.. Cross member still needs to be welded in.. Will keep you updated.. Leo

10-01-2008, 04:23 PM	#4
astroleo_1976 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 45	Updates A couple of updates.. I have finished off welding the main part of the chassis. New chrome moly cross members to add a bit more strength.. Once all the Fab work is done the chassis will be blasted and powder coated.. Had lined up the hilux differential, it seems that the shop that modified the housing did not take into account the offset of the centre (too many assumptions). Due to the tunnel being so small I need to modify the housing again to move it over 40mm to get it centre.. Cheers Leo

10-01-2008, 09:43 PM	#5
cbstd Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CRX Heaven Posts: 566	Beautiful! __________________ Form Follows Function

10-02-2008, 04:13 AM	#6
E-AT_me Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Strasburg, VA, USA Posts: 3,447	Re: (cbstd) cool deal, looking pretty good man. __________________ 1986 civic Si.. B16a is in.. now to finish it.. Daily driver: 1991 Civic Si. 100 miles a day, 35mpg. track toy project: 1988 Civic sedan, d16a6 swap

10-02-2008, 08:52 AM	#7
suprmods Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,978	looks good so far. Good luck with the rest! __________________ WCHC #48 H4 www.johndhoward.com

10-02-2008, 10:15 AM	#8
ELIJAH EG-2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 280	Re: (suprmods) Looks great I am in for this one.

10-02-2008, 02:26 PM	#9
funkmaster Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 168	cant wait to see it done!

10-02-2008, 09:35 PM	#10
Zenguy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: france Posts: 54	Great project. Keep us updated ! __________________ Sorry for my language, school is so far ! Old Honda addict. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif French Old Honda addict forum : http://honda.snz.xooit.fr

10-03-2008, 10:41 PM	#11
sleepless247 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago, IL, 60477 Posts: 293	Great save from the junkyard that car is SOLID! It looks like it'll be an great car when its finished. Keep up the work! __________________ Once you've driven one you'll know why! I love my honda

10-04-2008, 11:44 PM	#12
JMSBND Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 30	Re: 1965 S600 Roadster with an F20C heart.. (astroleo_1976) I would love to come see this one day, I am in VIC also with a garage full of old school Honda metal. PM me if I can come check it out. I think with an original motor they are superb, but if your car is not great to start ie, matching numbers or complete then an engine conversion is fine - as long as it's still honda powered. In this case an F20C, well what can I say? The best modern Honda engine for one of the most desirable Honda classics! James P.S my garage............and still NO S800 coupe car yet!!!!!! Still looking! __________________ HONDA COUPE 9S......JDM @ 9000RPM SINCE 1970!

10-09-2008, 11:24 AM	#13
hushypushy Member 1994 Acura Integra My Garage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,319	Very nice, looking forward to seeing your progress __________________ Flickr

10-09-2008, 12:52 PM	#14
boosted97civic Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fargo, ND, USA Posts: 204	Re: (hushypushy) in for updates!!!! __________________ Quote, originally posted by Ace$nyper » Last time I hit vtec I shit my pants and broke 3 ribs. Sometimes I don't even hit vtec and poop my pants

10-11-2008, 09:01 PM	#16
JOEY F. Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PUGEN, MOWER, USA Posts: 2,394	Re: 1965 S600 Roadster with an F20C heart.. (astroleo_1976) Loving the rust removal process! Looks like the car just had surface rust... __________________ www.TUNINGSPL.COM

10-11-2008, 11:18 PM	#17
Smokinsax The Boot Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arizona, US Posts: 9,165	this is definately a thread that I will be watching! __________________ Sleeper ED9 #004 EFSFTMFW!

10-11-2008, 11:43 PM	#18
ELIJAH EG-2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 280	Re: (Smokinsax) SUBSCRIBED.... MORE PICS!!!

10-12-2008, 12:56 PM	#19
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10-12-2008, 06:58 PM	#20
doublethink Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: long island, ny, usa Posts: 3,248	Re: 1965 S600 Roadster with an F20C heart.. (astroleo_1976) WOW! __________________ [1985 CRX Si -Sold] [1989 CRX DX -Junked] [1990 CRX DX (b16a) -Wrecked] [1990 CRX DX -Parted] [1991 CRX Si -Parted] [1988 CRX HF -Sold] 2004 s2000 Berlina MOB #040

10-12-2008, 07:52 PM	#21
Blue-Civic-Hybrid Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: San Diego, Ca, America Posts: 2,515	Re: 1965 S600 Roadster with an F20C heart.. (astroleo_1976) Just plain awesome, subscribed to this thread to see it till the end.. __________________ 95 Civic Coupe, JRSC boosted B18C1, 5-lug.. weekend car. 2008 Honda Fit Sport, VBP, 5 speed.. STOCK and loving it!

10-13-2008, 03:21 PM	#22
astroleo_1976 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 45	Re: (ELIJAH EG-2) More Pics.. Anything in particular??? Cheers Leo

10-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#23
OVNI_CIVIC Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BurQue, NM, USA Posts: 613	im confused.... http://www.honda-tech.com/zero...ge=11 this is the same build?? __________________ I <3 G523M-S My Build Thread esco562"This awesome dust > you."

10-14-2008, 12:33 AM	#24
astroleo_1976 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 45	Re: (OVNI_CIVIC) Same build just started my own thread.. Keep mine and Bozwell's separate

10-15-2008, 05:26 PM	#25
astroleo_1976 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 45	Re: (astroleo_1976) Hi All, I received two pairs of S800 front brakes yesterday from the states (sea freight don’t you love the wait.. 4 months ) S800 Dunlop Sumitomo front brakes (this pair I will clean up and put aside) Here’s the second pair in intend to use.. They have been modified to suit Mazda PCD. I will modify them with Gemini Knuckles and custom made hubs ford PCD to suit the rear hilux PCD.. I have also raised the engine and gearbox to get greater clearance off the road Will probably go with a bonnet bulge similar to this below.. Any suggestions on scoop or bonnet bulge? Cheers Leo

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