Chaife's 91 CRX Si resto.

Ok guys, I know it's not a wagon..

But "I want to say something, I'm just going to put it out there. If you like it, you can take it. If you don't, you can send it right back." - Ron Burgundy

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long story short, I pretty much hate all other forums, besides this one. :wink:
and I felt like this car is quickly becoming build thread worthy, sooo....
It's a 1991 HONDA CRX Si full restoration. Anyways I like getting straight to pictures. :lol:

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Here it is right after I got it.

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and here it is today.
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Had to get started with the rust on the right rear quarter.
    Car had been hit once before, thats where the rust came from.
    Guess an old school body man must have done the previous repair... It was braze welded?

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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    After all the fab and metal work was finished.
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    After shaping the taillight bucket and body work.
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    Taillight fits well.
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    The engine bay, stripped and clean.
    buzzed the seam sealer off before primer.
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    After primer and a scuff.
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    Taped and sanded, ready for paint.
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    Painted.
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  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    Wow Scrappy needs that same process .....
  • 666DAN666DAN Wagonist
    WOW! Over here if a CRX was that bad it would end up going to the wreckers and you could find another one pretty easily.

    Good to see some CRX love!
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    3rd4ce wrote:
    Wow Scrappy needs that same process .....

    I'm hoping that the attention that I give this car will go a long way. :roll:
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    666DAN wrote:
    WOW! Over here if a CRX was that bad it would end up going to the wreckers and you could find another one pretty easily.

    Good to see some CRX love!

    This car is from up in the mountains of Tennessee, hence the rust.

    But what you describe is how it was when I lived in LA, Cali. Out there you can get rust free CRX's for about $500 US.
    Loved that, got used to it. and shouldn't have.
    Because it is definitely not the same scenario now that I have moved to the SouthEast US.
    I guess I better just be thankful I'm not up North.
  • I love crxes following your progress
  • great job on the body work! looks like its goning to be pretty sick when its done
  • The BlockThe Block New Wagonist
    Nice save! The work looks good so far.
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    CARLROSA1 wrote:
    I love crxes following your progress
    great job on the body work! looks like its goning to be pretty sick when its done
    The Block wrote:
    Nice save! The work looks good so far.

    Thanks everyone! Got lots of work done lately.
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Started on the sunroof a couple of days ago... another rust problem.
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    here is the rear of the car before getting the car to paint.
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    And the taillight bucket and quarter panel w/ primer. Blocked.
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Got the car into Primer.
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    Also deleted the rear quarter/ sunroof/ pillar drain. RUST!
    Ended up making new drain system for increased flow! :roll:
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    I think that I am going to be very satisfied with the final quarter repair. READY FOR PAINT!!
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    Blocked.
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Screwed with the OE fender fitment for a bit.... didn't think we would be able to save these... but did.
    Had to beat on them for a few minutes. really was not easy, didn't take a picture of the damage before.
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    Got them into Primer.
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Sprayed the jambs and the tail section...
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    Did a '91 CRX door- mounted seat belt delete, and shaved the jambs.
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  • BillBoardBillBoard council member
    looking good sir!!!

    this seems to be headed in the right direction!!
  • Fantastic work! Always good to see a crx thats brought back to life. Doesnt look like your skipping out on anything with this project. Keep up the good work. What motor are you dropping back into it?
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    BillBoard wrote:
    looking good sir!!!

    this seems to be headed in the right direction!!
    Fantastic work! Always good to see a crx thats brought back to life. Doesnt look like your skipping out on anything with this project. Keep up the good work. What motor are you dropping back into it?


    Many thanks guys. the car is going completely stock/ resto. under the hood. W/ a very mildly built D16A6 w/ all Honda part #'s.
    Just runnin' intake and exhaust for now.
    More motor specs. to come later.
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Do work son!
    Car is painted
    Motor is finished
    Dyno tuned, power timed, valves readjusted
    All interior parts collected
    Mocked up interior, Brakes and suspension
    Finished primer for everything
    Sanded, Blocked, and cleaned everything
    Sprayed bottom side of car w/ undercoating
    Undercoated fender wells and sprayed them black

    T-Brace + primer
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    Roof + primer
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    Bumper and sunroof + primer
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    Hood + primer
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Undercoat to factory spec.
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    Car bagged and taped off.
    After a thorough cleaning.
    In our makeshift "booth" ha :lol:
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Paint; FINISHED!

    Sealer...
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    Time for color!
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  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    Rolled it out into the sun for a better look.
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  • OMG beautiful my white rex needs this kind of love.
  • P WizzP Wizz New Wagonist
    I do quite enjoy a good OEM-spec restore. Props to you sir!
  • JDMWago666JDMWago666 Senior Wagonist
    Fantastic work!
    Love the love this CRX is getting
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    OMG beautiful my white rex needs this kind of love.
    JDMWago666 wrote:
    Fantastic work!
    Love the love this CRX is getting

    I guess you could call it love. lol and,
    White is an awesome color to roll with.
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    P Wizz wrote:
    I do quite enjoy a good OEM-spec restore. Props to you sir!

    I concur! I have been collecting minty CRX/Si parts for this build for years.
    So its all just exploding together now.
    Thank you sir.
  • ChaifeChaife Instagram grand master
    More progress!
    Custom EGR Brakes SS braided brake lines
    EGR Brakes slotted rotors
    EGR Brakes Carbon Kevlar R4 racing track spec brake pads
    New NISSIN calipers
    Energy Suspension master bushing kit installed (all bushings replaced now)
    Sunroof track rebuilt
    Wheels and tires mounted & balanced (its a surprise. lol)
    All fully adjustable SPC suspension links installed
    Pioneer Speakers installed
    DC Sports header installed

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    also, I've got parts just flooding in now. (w/ more pictures to come tomorrow)
    Some Suspension and Brake parts laid out.
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    And some shots of the rear... (I don't think I'll stick w/ the KYBs)
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