Super Swampers on a ciVic Wagon

3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
in Rides & Builds- Civic wagons
Ok Gang ive been a member just a couple of years .....
my name is Chip....

the wild search is complete,
ive found a 1988 wagon the next addition to my DOG POUND
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oh yeah and Scrappy is an RT4wd
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Please pass the WEED BE GONE...... :lol:
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Comments

  • lil'ghostlil'ghost Council Member
    Good find! Needs some tlc - but I'm sure you'll give it to her. :)
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Hell yeah! Let's get this thing started!
  • prboy1969prboy1969 Wagonist
    Welcome . Glad you found one . Little rough around the edges , but nothing that can't be fixed with a little work .
  • Eagle BeagleEagle Beagle familEE
    nice box for a shelter ey...
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    ok gang :|
    I did a little research on suspension for actually lifting Scrappy..... :mrgreen:

    Found this guy in Pennsylvania who is riding on 22 inch rims he did a nice 3 inch lift on the front
    and switched out his rear with a 91 integra ...
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    im waiting on him to send me pictures from up under the front so we can see how the 3 inch modification was done. :!:
  • unlimited02unlimited02 Senior Wagonist
    welcome...
  • kyle h.kyle h. Wagonist
    The lifted wagon looks like it's 2wd. Why do you want to lift it so high?
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    kyle h. wrote:
    The lifted wagon looks like it's 2wd. Why do you want to lift it so high?
    Kyle, I think his is 2wd.... here is the cardomain link.. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3089830

    ok as 4wd my goal http://www.cardomain.com/id/3rd4ce
    ...blacked outEBAY corners & bumpers and projectors 254.jpg255.jpg256.jpg
    as for the rear im gonna make my own custom rear fogs with Brake strobes or the same front LEDS i have on my "Odie" but only red/white2.gif3.gif
    im thinking of a custom mod or two
    590.jpg front side of rack gets a pair of these 257.jpg590.jpg121.jpg258.jpg
    spacer+flares = room to tuck these little guys up under 596.jpg&259.jpg

    Oh Tay themz just a few lil tid bits of my thoughts for Scrappy Doo
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    3rd4ce wrote:
    ok gang :|
    I did a little research on suspension for actually lifting Scrappy..... :mrgreen:

    Found this guy in Pennsylvania who is riding on 22 inch rims he did a nice 3 inch lift on the front
    and switched out his rear with a 91 integra ...
    686.jpg

    im waiting on him to send me pictures from up under the front so we can see how the 3 inch modification was done. :!:


    He should be shot
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    picked up a few parts to get Scrappy going...
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  • ScallyWagScallyWag Wagonist
    I like where you're going with this... up! :D
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    ScallyWag wrote:
    I like where you're going with this... up! :D
    Thanx I have a lowered first gen odyssey "Odie" so I need "Scrappy" to get me around n rough weather...
    hope to get this thing up and running soon...

    I think im gonna a right front caliper it was seized up... so im reading all my options on here to upgrade the brakes wish i could find dual pistons for the front with maybe a drilled and slotted rotor just like Odie...
  • nerdariostompnerdariostomp Wagonist
    3rd4ce wrote:
    picked up a few parts to get Scrappy going...
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    really? REALLY? I guess i'm the only one then who thinks that dude's donked out ride looks whack as hell. i don't really see anything good coming out of jacking the car up and slapping heavy ass wheels and tires on it, but that's your call i guess...not a fan of those lights either. yuck.
  • ScallyWagScallyWag Wagonist
    I've only ever seen one donked out wagon :shock: .... maybe two jacked up.... none with LED signals.... one with a gas can....

    Guess how many lowered wagons I've seen? With lo-profile rubber? Tinted or clear lights? Ebay lowering springs? And a Front Lip? On a 4wd vehicle? :roll:

    ANSWER: Plenty
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    ScallyWag wrote:
    I've only ever seen one donked out wagon :shock: .... maybe two jacked up.... none with LED signals.... one with a gas can....

    Guess how many lowered wagons I've seen? With lo-profile rubber? Tinted or clear lights? Ebay lowering springs? And a Front Lip? On a 4wd vehicle? :roll:

    ANSWER: Plenty


    Amen, Brother. Vive le Difference!
  • kyle h.kyle h. Wagonist
    I wonder what his axles angles look like? You might think about dropping the engine a bit to accommodate the difference.
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    ok so we know Scrappy doesnt suck..689.jpg Fuel pump was out of service
    got a Walbro255 on the way.. 690.jpg
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    I finally got Scrappy fired up last night ... 8)
    SL worked nicely pulling out of the 4 holes those tiny tires made ... LoL :lol:
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    this evening i will begin the cleaning out process.. drain fluids and replace brakes maybe..
    and checking the stuff for the safety inspection..
    gotta get ready for the road trip next month.. :D
  • lil'ghostlil'ghost Council Member
    YAY!!!!! He's aliveeee
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    :mrgreen: Scrappy is insured and has tags now....
    Whachout Now
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    ok just another update...
    first oil change ... well lets guestimate there was almost 5 1/2 quarts n there... previous owner musta kept adding .. swapped out the broken bumper lens and dropped n a pair of yellow LEDs then had to replace a blown out front running light so i dropped n a pair of super whites.. ( hummm so 2 pair of LEDs already ..) :mrgreen:
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  • NycetryNycetry Wagonist
    Looking good bro!
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    thanx man..
    Im searching now for the correct Trans & Rear DIff fluids now.. oh and the correct amounts needed..
    :oops:
  • B18Ch1ckB18Ch1ck Wagonist
    http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4949
    88EE4 wrote:
    Steps for changing transmission fluid:

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    Eagle Beagle wrote:
    MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE CAPACITY: 4WD : 2.3 L (2.1 lmp qt, 2.4 US qt)
    Use only SE of SF grade oil when adding or changing transmission oil.
    Use the proper viscosity oil for the climate in which you drive.

    REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE CAPACITY:
    0.65 L (0.6 lmp qt, 0.7 US qt)
    Replace every 10,000 km/6,000 miles or 6 months
    Recommended oil: HYPOID GEAR OIL (API GL5)
    Caution: if the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil.
    Do not overfill.

    Remove the oil filler bolt. Feel inside the bolt hole with your finger.
    If the oil is up to the bottom edge of the hole, the oil level is correct.
    If it is not, slowly add oil until it runs out of the hole, then reinstall
    the bolt and tighten it secureley with a wrench.
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    8) Thanx B18Ch1ck
    :mrgreen:
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    Ok so I took Scrappy out for a Birthday spin..
    got about a mile or 2 and the main relay decided it wasnt up for the task.....
    I made it back in time to get a replacement..
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  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    oh here is a pic of what i did for the ride last night..
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  • NycetryNycetry Wagonist
    the meshies look great on there man!
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    ok just a few upgrades B4 the road trip.... 8)
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    :mrgreen: lets say Scrappy will brake well...with restored rear and 2 extra pistons ....
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    i hit up Central Small Cars its a HONDA/Acura junk yard & got these little GEMS on Saturday in the pouring rain....
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