1979 Honda Civic 1200 Will It Run? First start in 16 years!! PART #1

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2020
  • 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!
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Комментарии • 46

  • @thegreenskeep1
    @thegreenskeep1 Год назад

    Fine job young man!

  • @jcpage305
    @jcpage305 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @breakshitforthewin
    @breakshitforthewin Год назад

    I decided to part out my 5 speed 79 cvcc

  • @scdevon
    @scdevon 3 года назад +3

    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!

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад

      That’s awesome! They are fun cars!

  • @robnation2475
    @robnation2475 3 года назад +2

    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!)

    • @FuckSlowShit
      @FuckSlowShit 2 года назад

      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

    • @robnation2475
      @robnation2475 2 года назад

      @@FuckSlowShit it was only 6 years old but it had 110,000 miles on it. That's the only way I could afford it!

  • @mygsrcoupe
    @mygsrcoupe 2 года назад +1

    I wish i could get one. They are so perfect

  • @robnation2475
    @robnation2475 3 года назад +2

    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!

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад

      Yep thought about putting those seats in. Heard their a little more comfy👍🏼

    • @robnation2475
      @robnation2475 3 года назад +1

      ​@@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.

  • @robnation2475
    @robnation2475 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @danielcramblitt2493
    @danielcramblitt2493 7 месяцев назад

    Where is the fuel pump located on a 79 civic I have one trying to fix it

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  6 месяцев назад

      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

  • @raimundosergio54
    @raimundosergio54 Год назад

    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?

  • @scottdinges4061
    @scottdinges4061 2 года назад +2

    Old trick on starting carbureted engines, sprinkle a little gas down the carburetor

  • @swrvyy
    @swrvyy Месяц назад

    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

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  Месяц назад

      dm me on instagram @Mechanic_kidd

  • @Mobilebyth2
    @Mobilebyth2 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      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👍🏼

    • @Mobilebyth2
      @Mobilebyth2 3 года назад

      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.

    • @Mobilebyth2
      @Mobilebyth2 3 года назад

      @@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.

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад

      @@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

  • @djolympo
    @djolympo 3 года назад +1

    Hello, can you help me where I can buy accessories for a honda civic 80-83, please

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад

      Try EBay or join the second gen Honda Civic group on Facebook they are super helpful!

  • @runningraggedranch5086
    @runningraggedranch5086 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад

      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?

  • @kangokidkidd4037
    @kangokidkidd4037 3 года назад +1

    Hey buddy do you know who rebuilt these engine I have 1979 Honda civic cvcc in Atlanta Georgia

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      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.

    • @kangokidkidd4037
      @kangokidkidd4037 3 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      @@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👍🏼

    • @kangokidkidd4037
      @kangokidkidd4037 3 года назад +1

      @@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..

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      @@kangokidkidd4037 that is it! Post a pic of your car and introduce yourself! Excited to see it.

  • @Iseekoutthetruth
    @Iseekoutthetruth 2 года назад

    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?

  • @sleeks9939
    @sleeks9939 3 года назад

    Did you install a new Weber?

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      Yes I did. A friend gave me the Weber 32/36 off his civic and the adapter

    • @sleeks9939
      @sleeks9939 3 года назад +1

      @MechanicKid May you please make a video on how to installing the Weber?

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      @@sleeks9939 yes I’m going to do that on my Cvcc👍🏼 probably in the next couple weeks

    • @sleeks9939
      @sleeks9939 3 года назад +1

      @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.

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      @@sleeks9939 no problem! This is why I do it! Wanna help people out and keep the info out on these classics!

  • @justinplet
    @justinplet 3 года назад

    Hopefully it wasnt parked on grass or the undercarriage might be rotted

    • @Mechanic_kid
      @Mechanic_kid  3 года назад +1

      Justin Plet trunk is pretty bad from the hatch leaking. Floors are surprisingly not too bad tho👍🏼