1979 Honda Civic 1200 Will It Run? First start in 16 years!! PART #1
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2024
- I purchased this 1979 First Generation Honda Civic coupe that was in unknown condition and had been sitting for 16 years! The seller said it was a project car that he never got to and had done nothing to it. The first gen civic was made from 1973-1979 and came with the 1200 and 1500 (CVCC) engines. In this video, we attempt to save this classic and get it back on the road. Stay tuned for part #2 where we keep working to reviving this car with hopes of making a driver!
I have owned 4 of these cars and am currently driving one now. I learned to drive in a '73 1200. I love these cars and i commend you for your passion for these little gems. I see that your in the Oregon valley area, I live in Bend, Oregon and I think I am the only one that still drives one here because I haven't seen another one like it in over a decade.
Nice. I drove a 1977 1200 Civic in the early 1980s when it was relatively new. The thing would pull like a small rocket ship in 1st and 2nd gear for what it was. Great engines!
That’s awesome! They are fun cars!
That 1200 will scream once you dial it in. That car is such a blast to drive. I had the 4 speed too. I was peeling out at every other stoplight. (I was 17 and the car was 6 in '85!)
Those were the days when these were still new and low miles like the cars we see on the road nowadays all suvs got low mileage
@@FuckSlowShit it was only 6 years old but it had 110,000 miles on it. That's the only way I could afford it!
This was my first car! White, 4-speed 79 Civic 1200 (with a trunk though!)
I crashed it hard and then parted-it-out. BTW Accord seats will bolt right in for more/instant leg room!
Yep thought about putting those seats in. Heard their a little more comfy👍🏼
@@Mechanic_kid Totally comfy :0
My black vinyl driver's seat exploded/shattered when I sat down on a frigid winter morning :)
Hence blue Accord seats.
Fine job young man!
I love what you're doing! If you paint some more stuff (rust etc) get some POR15 (POR=Paint Over Rust) A small can covers a lot more than you think! Amazing product.
Also try "Black Satin 3811" by 3M/Mar-Hyde for trim. My favorite spray paint on the planet.
I’ll give that a shot. Thanks
I wish i could get one. They are so perfect
Fun little cars!
Back in 1996 I drove my 1977 from Florida to Arizona and it only cost me $26 Dollars in Gas, I love these lil Cars. How much did you pay for this 1?
Hi, I have a 1980 Honda civic.
But I have problem.
In the area where I live, there are no replacement parts.
Would you help me, sending links where can i buy online?
Old trick on starting carbureted engines, sprinkle a little gas down the carburetor
Ow wow I had one when I was young would ya want to sell it to me so I can restore it what I fo for a living is 35 years of autobody an car an truck custom cars id love to have the lil Honda again
Yes I am planning on selling it. It runs good now. Just rebuild the carb. In the process of doing the brakes right now. Where are you from?
Hello, can you help me where I can buy accessories for a honda civic 80-83, please
Try EBay or join the second gen Honda Civic group on Facebook they are super helpful!
Would you please let me know how the engine bottom centre mount look like? Is there a bracket screw to the transmission and mount it to some support bar? Thanks
I could make another video but you should also go checkout the First Generation Honda Civic Group on Facebook! They are extremely helpful and experts in these cars👍🏼
Thanks. I dont have a 1st gen civic, and no access to facebook. I am building a yard tractor using 76 civic engine, and wonder how to mount it. If you can described would be great. Thanks.
@@Mechanic_kid thanks.
Quick question. Is the engine lower centre mounting bracket screw to the transmission housing? If your answer is yes, then i know what to do.
BTW, i like your videos on those collection cars. Keep up the good work.
@@Mobilebyth2 there’s a mount on Botha sides that go to the inner fenders. Then there is bottom supper that attaches to the bottom of the engine to kinda hold everything up. Hope this helps
Where is the fuel pump located on a 79 civic I have one trying to fix it
either it’s a mechanical one on the engine or it’s electric and behind the drivers seat. I think. ask the firstgencivic facebook group they would know
Hey buddy do you know who rebuilt these engine I have 1979 Honda civic cvcc in Atlanta Georgia
There’s a guy in California named Mark Allen. He’s been working on these things since the 70s! Tell him I sent you👍🏼 Join the Facebook group “First Generation Honda Civics” on Facebook. He’s on there.
@@Mechanic_kid thanks dam from east to the west that's gonna cost an arm and a leg for shipping back and forth but will call
@@kangokidkidd4037 join the Facebook group. There’s people on there from all over the world. Everyone is super helpful also! Someone will know someone close to you that can help you out👍🏼
@@Mechanic_kid I am there now on Facebook is it the group with 2 pictures of a green and red civic logo..and have the years 1973-1979 at the end..
@@kangokidkidd4037 that is it! Post a pic of your car and introduce yourself! Excited to see it.
hey dude i just got a 77 cvcc im putting together, i see ur in portland area? hmu i got some questions maybe u could help answer
dm me on instagram @Mechanic_kidd
Did you install a new Weber?
Yes I did. A friend gave me the Weber 32/36 off his civic and the adapter
@MechanicKid May you please make a video on how to installing the Weber?
@@sleeks9939 yes I’m going to do that on my Cvcc👍🏼 probably in the next couple weeks
@MechanicKid thank you. Really appreciate it. I just picked up a 1st gen Honda Accord last week. Not to many information on them on the inter net. Sweet CVCC by the way.
@@sleeks9939 no problem! This is why I do it! Wanna help people out and keep the info out on these classics!
Hopefully it wasnt parked on grass or the undercarriage might be rotted
Justin Plet trunk is pretty bad from the hatch leaking. Floors are surprisingly not too bad tho👍🏼