95 EG hatchback

EclipsedSilver wrote:Yeah, it's always good to either A) have a dedicated shop light (LED works wonders) or B) start sooner in the day. lol. Great to see some progress.

So i took off the cracked bumper and replaced it, and did the same with my rear bumper...ill put pics up soon

The thing that holds the radiater (cant remember whats its Called) sits to low and that causes the bumper not to fit properly so imma get the fixed and the rear bumper fits perfectly

Does it have a reconstructed title? Hope the frame is straight, and it's just the rad support that's bent. Bent frames are no bueno.
Keep up the good work!

Addicted2Speed wrote:Does it have a reconstructed title? Hope the frame is straight, and it's just the rad support that's bent. Bent frames are no bueno.
Keep up the good work!

i think it is reconstucted but the motor runs like a champ....but im willing to fix it..the car is my baby lol

Funny how our cars stick with us. lol. I could have easilly gotten a new Eclipse, or a different car when the engine started knocking. But i wanted to tinker on it and fix it.

EclipsedSilver wrote:Funny how our cars stick with us. lol. I could have easilly gotten a new Eclipse, or a different car when the engine started knocking. But i wanted to tinker on it and fix it.

Yea I could of resold it for another one but its my first car (i am 19) n I rather fix it

I am in the same issue with my front end, it has some damage and needs a new radiator support, I am sure the car was hit in the front not too bad but bad enough so that my front end don't look normal to me. The bumpers look good though man, it's really coming together nicely.

And women wonder why we take better care of our cars than we do the house or them. lol. Well, some do. My wife knows that i trust my own two hands over a piece of paper hanging on a wall. But dealer mechanics are pretty reliable in two areas, raising the price of the work and the quality.

I agree with Dennis, it's coming together nicely. Hopefully this week i can get the bumper off to the body shop and have it painted while i wait on the car. Unless they need more than a fender to do the paint right...

Dminted wrote:I am in the same issue with my front end, it has some damage and needs a new radiator support, I am sure the car was hit in the front not too bad but bad enough so that my front end don't look normal to me. The bumpers look good though man, it's really coming together nicely.

Yea imma see if i can re-align the support unless i need to replace it...and thank you

EclipsedSilver wrote:And women wonder why we take better care of our cars than we do the house or them. lol. Well, some do. My wife knows that i trust my own two hands over a piece of paper hanging on a wall. But dealer mechanics are pretty reliable in two areas, raising the price of the work and the quality.

I agree with Dennis, it's coming together nicely. Hopefully this week i can get the bumper off to the body shop and have it painted while i wait on the car. Unless they need more than a fender to do the paint right...

yea my girlfriend thinks i take care of my car a lot but i take care of her too....just my car is my baby lol....ill like to see your bumper come together with your car

The bumper will look pretty tight painted, lights installed and installed on the car. I can't wait, but i need to get the car back first so i can take it next door to the body shop and have them install it.

EclipsedSilver wrote:The bumper will look pretty tight painted, lights installed and installed on the car. I can't wait, but i need to get the car back first so i can take it next door to the body shop and have them install it.

and the wait is the killer lol...

God you can say that again. lol. I start in about 2 weeks. I need the car like yesterday. lol

EclipsedSilver wrote:God you can say that again. lol. I start in about 2 weeks. I need the car like yesterday. lol

I was gonna get a shell and build it up but i needed a daily driver so i got this one and i wanted one that i can build up at the same time but im glad i got this one

Tis the problem when your project is your DD. It's hard to do anything major when it;s driven. Hence why i like having a spare motor, I can build it and still drive the car. A motor swap only takes about 4 or 5 hours, depending on your skill and how anal you get about it. I can get pretty anal about the cars in my garage. lol

EclipsedSilver wrote:Tis the problem when your project is your DD. It's hard to do anything major when it;s driven. Hence why i like having a spare motor, I can build it and still drive the car. A motor swap only takes about 4 or 5 hours, depending on your skill and how anal you get about it. I can get pretty anal about the cars in my garage. lol

yea it is a problem....but i dont have a garage so i cant do motor swaps or anything of that sort but ill like to have a spare motor just incase i need it or get a shell and put it in there

If you follow the repair manual word for word, you'll do fine. It's rebuilding them where it gets dicey. As far as swapping engines is concerned, just be sure to take your time and mark ALL and group bolts together in Ziploc bags. Trust me, it WILL save time and help you keep your temper and a head full of hair. lol

for everything i done so far for my car i take my time...thanks for the advice if i decide to swap or anything ill take my time to make sure its right

I'd also suggest getting a Haynes Repair manual. It'll help if you want to do your own maintenance. Obviously, Google is reliable as well. But, if you think it's over your head, ask for help. I did that with the Eclipse. I pulled the motor and decided to rebuild it instead of just replace rod bearings, got in WAY over my head fast. But in my stubbornness I pressed on. Now i have a new engine and the car's in the shop getting it installed. I didn't have all the proper tools to do the job correctly. Make sure before you do anything to your car that you have all the right tools. Now if i can just get my car back...

i will ask for help if i need and if i decide to do anything...but if i do i will need the tools or money preferably both lol....i am as stubborn if i start something i need to finish it....how long will it take to get your car

I finally got an OEM shifterknob from the junyard....and found i can get many parts for cheap there...so ill see what to get there like my oem sideskirts

yes Junkyards are great for parts that are decent priced. I need some sideskirts as well might need to go find some. I have also looked into public auctions of cars through insurance and police impounds you can get a whole car super cheap. i am looking for a civic that has rear end damage so i can just part the front half onto mine.

yea maybe this weekend ill look for some....i have looked into that too but i need money first ....that is a great way too to get parts you are missing or want to replace

OEM side skirts from a junk yard might be a good idea, but I'd get them new or used off the market, less chance of them being damaged beyond repair.

yea i wouldd go look for them like that but i saw some in good shape so i might get them like that or if i find some others ill get them..either way

An update..from getting my OEM shifter knob....i finally got some steelies(dummies) for my car and i am going to paint them black from the silver i got them in....and i finished sanding the molding from the side molding