I'm going 3rd gen. (My 88 soon to be parted out) Update

GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
in Rides & Builds- Civic wagons
Alright guys finally got some free time and the right stuff to work on the wagons rough body. I took the hood, front bumper, and side skirts off. I finished the side skirt on the drivers side and finished the hood. The hood still needs some love but it looks better now with the holes in it then it did with the roughly slapped on generic scoops it had and terrible paint. I didn't do too good on the side skirt but I'll fix it before paint.
UPDATE: 87 wagovan pictures at the bottom of this page.
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  • JDMWago666JDMWago666 Senior Wagonist
    Lookin good. How are you planning on doing the rear pass. quarter panel?
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Man I'm not even sure yet. Do they have patch panels anywhere that fit wagons? If not I'll have to fab something up.
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Man I'm not even sure yet. Do they have patch panels anywhere that fit wagons? If not I'll have to fab something up.
  • H_civic66H_civic66 Senior Wagonist
    I agree, looks tons better.
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Trading a friend my 15s for his lo pro 17s with 1 blown tire to toss on the wagon. I'll be getting them in a few weeks. I think they'll look good.
  • ReaccionReaccion Senior Wagonist
    Glifious wrote:
    Trading a friend my 15s for his lo pro 17s with 1 blown tire to toss on the wagon. I'll be getting them in a few weeks. I think they'll look good.
    Yes, they look good to me too...
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Went to work on getting the rear passenger quarter fixed up. God i'm in for a long day...
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Got the dead metal cut out and ready for proper patch work. I'm in need of donor panels if anyone has any please pm me. I really don't want to try and fab something up. Thanks guys.
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Some more rust... :x
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    What do you guys think? Look straight? Going to try and cut the metal tomorrow and weld it up.
  • BenouzBenouz New Wagonist
    :shock: :shock: :shock:
    working,working,working
  • myblueturtlewagovanmyblueturtlewagovan Wagonist
    looks like its a lot of work. but it also looks like like you got mad skills great job :D
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Haha I don't know about mad skills. This is my first time ever doing body work. I'm good with artsy shit and I guess that's what you need while doing body work. Hopefully it turns out ok. I can't get the sheet metal for another few days. The metal I have now is too thick and won't work right. Thanks for the compliment though. :D
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Replaced the front drivers side brake caliper as it was seized up. Also installed a new alternator, and alt belt . The old one was dead and the old belt started smoking and flew off. The pivot bolt was seized on the alternator and I had to torch it to break it free. I had to drive it out with a hammer and small punch. Disconnected the master cylinder and just pulled it through the top. Also welded up the top of the hood with some thin sheet metal. God I hate how this metal is so thin. Anyway it doesn't look too terribly bad. I need to toss a skim coat over it and sand it smooth. I'll get some pictures of it in a few hours.
  • 91RT4WD91RT4WD Wagonist
    Much props to you if you turn that rear quarter panel to its shine again.

    keep up the good work..
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Of course, just gotta get those donor panels and weld it up. Haha. Thanks man.
  • 90shuttle90shuttle Senior Wagonist
    Thank goddd you removed those scoops... lol
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Lol I know they were pretty terrible.
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Rust, rust, and well, rust. Oh yeah, some bondo and fiberglass too. Yay, lucky me... :x
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Luckily for Joy (Oh yeah, I named her Joy) It's chemo time...
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    More to come soon. I have a lot of cutting, grinding, and welding to do. Oh and of course black primer. Just until she's ready for paint. Then it's panda wagon time. I've seriously never seen so much rust through and rot on a car in my life and I've owned some seriously old vehicles. I have no idea why I'm even doing this, I just love the wagon so much I have to restore it. Oh well, more practice for me in the long run right?...right... . . . . . . .
  • 503Wagon503Wagon moderator
    serious business rust repair right here ladies and gentlemen. bringing joy back from the crypt.
  • knottyyknottyy Wagonist
    wow...that looks like quite the project. that car almost looks dead.
  • Okiewagon1Okiewagon1 Wagonist
    Great work......most people would'nt take the time to bring this car back to life it's nice to see someone trying. I've been working on some of the same issues.
  • GR33KGR33K Wagonist
    Wow man, I know I wouldn't attempt what you're doing. Kudos to you!
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Update: The 88 RTAWD wagon will soon be parted out. The entire subframe was just way too rusty for me to safely repair the car. A body shop wanted $10,000? as well... Idk might have been on crack but he said it just isn't safe and I can agree on that, but looky what I found! My new 87 legit Wagovan. Steelies will be repainted soon.
  • AaronAaron Wagonist
    the 3rd looks nice! would have given up on the 88 too myself lol
  • 87wagonsteve87wagonsteve Wagonist
    Keep the steelies pink they're pretty BA lol
  • GlifiousGlifious Wagonist
    Lmao. I'm thinkin white to be too legit. I'm not much of a pink guy myself. Haha.
  • 1sleeperwagon1sleeperwagon Wagonist
    Well you did the best you can and now its time to get back on the road safely Look at it this way you have alot aparts, that are worth good money for you next project. All I have to say you are the man to talk on a project like that. Hopefully the next project isn't so bad. Good Luck to you.
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