10,000 Bolts - Should I Quit Before Starting - 1968 Honda S800
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- Elise described it best " It is like the original owner passed away and someone came in and threw parts in a box and bags without care. As if they wanted to get the car and parts out of there and sold at a estate sale or something".
I wish I did not have to make this video but it is what it is.
Am I a sucker? No. But can someone be unprofessional? Of course, I am not going to waste anymore time on this project and being smart is knowing when to abort mission than to head into a losing battle. 
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Hang in there! If you decide to continue on, your videos will be helping out a lot of people.
Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement.
It’s a shame this occurred but you will make lemonade out of lemons and there will be a happy ending. You’re a winner Dave!
Thank you, Jim. I appreciate the encouragement. Felt upset but trying to figure out the best solution.
Are you scrapping the whole project or just the engine? I feel like this is a setback, but organizing the bolts could just be step one of getting this back together. You can get a kit which you can use to match threads to identify. It's a lot of work, but would make one hell of an origin story. I say at least have a go at that part of it and go from there. You can use a micrometer to determine thread depth on the engine and match bolts that way. Some support from the S800/600 community on things you cant figure out. Make friends with the local machine shop. Lots of ways to engage the community to get this done.
I’m still on the fence. I listed it but higher than I think it’s worth to start getting a feel for offers I will get. As I start to organize and get everything in order, I am starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. My only concern is the engine rebuild and I am still trying to work things out with the seller. We will see…
If you had consulted someone who knows these cars, they would have told you that this is not the car you want to restore in bags. Even an expert would have a hard time figuring out if you have the correct hardware. I just restored an S600- I pulled it apart and labeled everything and still lost some parts. You can still do it, you just need someone to guide you- or, sell it.
I did consult someone…the seller. I was told this was a ready to assembly project that was nicely organized.
@@DriversTherapy There's always BaT- they might accept it for auction. If you contact my channel, I know someone in the S600/S800 world who may be interested in it as is.. Good luck.
@@phila3884 I wanted to thank you for taking the time to give me advice and offer you help. I appreciate it. I am in a sucky situation but working on some possibilities.
@@DriversTherapy One more possibility you MUST assume with any unlabeled project like this: the bags contain incorrect bolts for this car- random bolts the seller thought go with the car, but actually has no idea. I'd hate to see you waste time even trying to sort through those bags!
@@phila3884 true. It’s definitely a sucky situation
Oh no... I saw the thumbnail and saw the hardware spelling 'NO' and my heart sank... Bro...
.... 13b drop time???
It’s sucks for sure. But it’s happens. Just going to get this chapter wrapped up and move on. Lesson learned.
It’s quite frustrating to hear about this but at the same time congrats on 4k subs
Thank you, Max!!! ❤️
You have only had the S800 a few days and it's way too soon to throw in the towel. iv'e had mine 15 years and it still isn't quite finished yet (though i did throw in an S2000 engine) Join the UK S800 owners club and forum as there are a few on there with spares to hand.
Thank you for your advice and insight. I am slowly changing my mind as I work on it more.
I think it would be an awesome project series to engine swap it if possible. Sorry to hear about the hardware.
I’m still considering some options. Definitely disappointing but who knows where this leads me.
Oh and fitting an S2000 engine wasn't easy. i think you will regret selling the S800 after all the effort getting it, and they are small enough to tuck into a corner till you get your mojo back. I have felt the same at times but glad i never tried to sell the S800 and never will. It was complete and on the road when i bought it in 2007 but tatty. engine went to Portugal from the UK. Recently purchased a '66 Barracuda that came from the US in 2019 and now have to do the floors properly and undo many bodges iv'e found. That's cars for you.
Hi!!! I actually have seen your videos and read your posts on the Honda forums. You are so far in completing something so cool and also a swap everyone talks about. Small world. Thank you for the advice and encouragement. I’m starting to reconsider selling it as I start to put things together slowly.
dang it bro, man, i am heartbroken about these news.. frustrating to say the least... man who would take on such task? i would place a different engine in it.. screw it..i hope you didn't pay too too much.. can't trust nobody ughhh
It sucks for sure but the engine is the most special part about this car. I plan on selling it and hopefully to someone who knows way more about them and understands the situation in whole. Stuff like this happens. I was a mad all day yesterday, ripped a drawer out of a nightstand but in better now. Motivated to move on.
@@DriversTherapy yeah man i agree on that engine part, its like the point of that little gem. its not the cars fault, i guess we all go through these rollercoaster of events, but above all else, we are blessed beyond words. stay positive and know we support you with the channel.. stay awesome brother
Time for a type r engine or an s2000 engine
Omg that would be so crazy. The chassis was made for 70hp. I feel it would fall apart at those hp levels 😅
@@DriversTherapy nah there is a dude who made i believe a 1k+ hp s60. Im sure a 200-300 hp+ engine won't damage it.
@@mrfunatparties6763 that’s crazy! My only concern is flipping it. I saw someone install a roll bar and it looks so funky because of the height.
Mate it with a s2000 drivetrain ;)
That would be so fast! And scary.
There's a person who can help you. Let me know if you are interested.
Sounds like the intro to a Batman movie… 😅
looks like somebody gotta learn how to place orders to order parts... note there is an ase for that too bra... i'm only prtialy joking Lol... looks like hell!
oh I am defiantly going to be a parts pro after all of this lol
🏎 ouch. A door will open guys. Take care🔩🔩🔩🔩🔩
Thank you.
Yikes!