1965 Honda S600 Coupe owner
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Hi everyone, I was introduced to this forum but ztlohmak (which also owned a coupe last year). I bought the weatherstrips from him on ebay and communicated a little bit about my car.
Seems like I have bought a yellow coupe. I think red and white is more common, but yellow is definitely uncommon and definitely not on a coupe. The original car registration card had yellow on the details list.
But anyways, heres picture of my car and I am trying to restore it. Lots to do, as pictured below.
rear shot
rear window with rubber lining
front windscreen with chrome bits and rubber lining
glove compartment
center dash with volt meter and fuel gauge
rev + speedometer. notice its in miles and 11,000rpm clock
old school 2 point seatbelts tk-800 by takata kojyo
driver to the left view
rear boot view
side profile
original 5 spoke steel rims with missing hub caps
honda s600 engine, modified with datsun 120y carb bracket
left view of the honda s600 engine
honda s600 front view
honda s600 bonnet front view
honda s600 badge
honda s600 front bonnet
Seems like I have bought a yellow coupe. I think red and white is more common, but yellow is definitely uncommon and definitely not on a coupe. The original car registration card had yellow on the details list.
But anyways, heres picture of my car and I am trying to restore it. Lots to do, as pictured below.
rear shot
rear window with rubber lining
front windscreen with chrome bits and rubber lining
glove compartment
center dash with volt meter and fuel gauge
rev + speedometer. notice its in miles and 11,000rpm clock
old school 2 point seatbelts tk-800 by takata kojyo
driver to the left view
rear boot view
side profile
original 5 spoke steel rims with missing hub caps
honda s600 engine, modified with datsun 120y carb bracket
left view of the honda s600 engine
honda s600 front view
honda s600 bonnet front view
honda s600 badge
honda s600 front bonnet
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Re: 1965 Honda S600 Coupe owner
Hi kev!
Nice car you got - not kidding. But definitely some work to do. Are you planning a complete restoration?
Good luck for the upcoming challenges and please keep us informed...
Mark
Nice car you got - not kidding. But definitely some work to do. Are you planning a complete restoration?
Good luck for the upcoming challenges and please keep us informed...
Mark
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this car has great lines, i'm lovin that front view. Lots of rust happenin here that's obvious, I'd first consult a pro about strength and rigidity of the chassis.
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hi people. thanks for the reply. the car engine has already been taken out and will be overhauled. the body will be sent to the welder for metalworks. the chassis seems to be pretty solid, as there was no rust inside the car. also the previous owner might have applied anti-rust paint to the car. the car was neglected in 1997 (according to the last paid date of the road tax) and was left to rust in the rain for the past 12 years! so the rust isnt as bad as a car left to rot for 40 over years. car was one owner for 42 years and im the second owner now.
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Re: 1965 Honda S600 Coupe owner
Hi there!
You will have lots of work ahead, but thats all in the fun. Your car isn't missing to many parts from what I can see in the photos which is great! (Fender mirrors, gear boot, original steering wheel, and some engine components, are the first things that came to mind).
I look forward to seeing updates!
You will have lots of work ahead, but thats all in the fun. Your car isn't missing to many parts from what I can see in the photos which is great! (Fender mirrors, gear boot, original steering wheel, and some engine components, are the first things that came to mind).
I look forward to seeing updates!
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Re: 1965 Honda S600 Coupe owner
parts needed to be purchased
gasket head (i wonder which type, noob in car parts)
random parts
clutch plate
brake pump
clutch pump
pumps (brake+clutch)
chain drive
brake disc shoe
slave cylinder
wheel cylinder
another view of the wheel cylinder
gasket another view
still lots to go ztlohmak. i just hope to get these sorted out. talked to some people in just-s coupe. they offered some help in parts and suggestions
gasket head (i wonder which type, noob in car parts)
random parts
clutch plate
brake pump
clutch pump
pumps (brake+clutch)
chain drive
brake disc shoe
slave cylinder
wheel cylinder
another view of the wheel cylinder
gasket another view
still lots to go ztlohmak. i just hope to get these sorted out. talked to some people in just-s coupe. they offered some help in parts and suggestions
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thanks man. now my only concerns is to start up the engine, boy!
honda s600 side mirrors arrived today.
bought a nardi limited edition steering (resembles the honda s600 steering for temporary use)
honda s600 side mirrors arrived today.
bought a nardi limited edition steering (resembles the honda s600 steering for temporary use)
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Kev, you were asking me about the carbs.
The carbs you have are the early 64 style. You can tell by the "removable" metal tabs on the top.
Here's a picture of later (65+) carbs.
Now that's not to say that the carbs you have won't work with your engine. They can likely be made to work. I "think" it's in the intake manifold that's different. You may have to get a 65+ intake manifold to mount your 64 carbs, as I believe it's the mounting bolt holes from the intake manifold to the head are different.
The carbs you have are the early 64 style. You can tell by the "removable" metal tabs on the top.
Here's a picture of later (65+) carbs.
Now that's not to say that the carbs you have won't work with your engine. They can likely be made to work. I "think" it's in the intake manifold that's different. You may have to get a 65+ intake manifold to mount your 64 carbs, as I believe it's the mounting bolt holes from the intake manifold to the head are different.
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thanks, oh by the way, check out your email. still keen to buy the parts from you
ive asked michael the same and has taken side pictures of the carbs. he says its not too early and its able to be fitted. hopefully that he is right
ive asked michael the same and has taken side pictures of the carbs. he says its not too early and its able to be fitted. hopefully that he is right
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Re: 1965 Honda S600 Coupe owner
Indeed. If you do have problems with the carbs you can always run the mikunis if your not fussed about keeping it 100% original.
The carbs Smithenhiven showed are on the Yahoo Auctions for almost $6000AUD :/
The carbs Smithenhiven showed are on the Yahoo Auctions for almost $6000AUD :/
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i got them off for 530 USD, with them shipped over here. i bought them from australia, weird that the seller only wants USD.
anyways the weatherstrip and the run channeling came today, thanks ztlohmak
how do i attach these items?
anyways the weatherstrip and the run channeling came today, thanks ztlohmak
how do i attach these items?
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Re: 1965 Honda S600 Coupe owner
updates on the s600 today
floor board sealed :D
right panel taking shape
master at work
sticking with the spark
anti-rust coated!
used window latch to replaced my broken right side one
floor board sealed :D
right panel taking shape
master at work
sticking with the spark
anti-rust coated!
used window latch to replaced my broken right side one