Fate of 1981 Honda Civic
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We have had a beloved 1981 Honda Civic for decades now. I have kept the car alive as long as i can, but I no longer seem to have the time nor desire to work on it. The car is really in amazing shape, as i have kept it as clean as i could.
It could probably use a new carburetor, as i have had it professionally rebuilt twice, but the old symptoms keep coming back.
Anyways, I called a junkyard and they offered me all of $110 dollar for it. The car has so much sentimental value that I could never sell it for scrap, at least not $110.
So, what is the fate of an old beloved Honda? I had a similar issue with a 1973 Datsun truck, that I donated to a local high school where the kiddies probably dissected my beloved truck, and used the body in some sort of body-smashing pep-rally (kidding, i hope not). My only criteria for the cars fate is not to be driven again locally, where I am afraid somebody might trash it out. Are there honda civic clubs that might be interested in it for parts?
If (HUGE IF) I decide to replace the carburetor, has anybody had any experience converting the carb over to a weber? I converted the Datsun truck and it ran wonderfully ever since.
We have had a beloved 1981 Honda Civic for decades now. I have kept the car alive as long as i can, but I no longer seem to have the time nor desire to work on it. The car is really in amazing shape, as i have kept it as clean as i could.
It could probably use a new carburetor, as i have had it professionally rebuilt twice, but the old symptoms keep coming back.
Anyways, I called a junkyard and they offered me all of $110 dollar for it. The car has so much sentimental value that I could never sell it for scrap, at least not $110.
So, what is the fate of an old beloved Honda? I had a similar issue with a 1973 Datsun truck, that I donated to a local high school where the kiddies probably dissected my beloved truck, and used the body in some sort of body-smashing pep-rally (kidding, i hope not). My only criteria for the cars fate is not to be driven again locally, where I am afraid somebody might trash it out. Are there honda civic clubs that might be interested in it for parts?
If (HUGE IF) I decide to replace the carburetor, has anybody had any experience converting the carb over to a weber? I converted the Datsun truck and it ran wonderfully ever since.
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Here's a page that may at least point you to some more information about what Weber will work for you car if you haven't already seen it,
I would assume they include some installation instructions.. I have a 91 with FI so I'm not that familiar with carbs on a Honda..
Good luck!
http://www.redlineweber.com/carb-kits/auto/honda/
I would assume they include some installation instructions.. I have a 91 with FI so I'm not that familiar with carbs on a Honda..
Good luck!
http://www.redlineweber.com/carb-kits/auto/honda/
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yes, i did see that, thank you. my concern is spending $200-300 after a day of work, and then running into some weird CVCC issue (wondering aloud if the civic really needs CVCC to run at all? thats another forum question entirely)
also, my wife does not appreciate my proclivity for keeping old vehicles around forever. ��
also, my wife does not appreciate my proclivity for keeping old vehicles around forever. ��
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hello -
We have had a beloved 1981 Honda Civic for decades now. I have kept the car alive as long as i can, but I no longer seem to have the time nor desire to work on it. The car is really in amazing shape, as i have kept it as clean as i could.
It could probably use a new carburetor, as i have had it professionally rebuilt twice, but the old symptoms keep coming back.
Anyways, I called a junkyard and they offered me all of $110 dollar for it. The car has so much sentimental value that I could never sell it for scrap, at least not $110.
So, what is the fate of an old beloved Honda? I had a similar issue with a 1973 Datsun truck, that I donated to a local high school where the kiddies probably dissected my beloved truck, and used the body in some sort of body-smashing pep-rally (kidding, i hope not). My only criteria for the cars fate is not to be driven again locally, where I am afraid somebody might trash it out. Are there honda civic clubs that might be interested in it for parts?
If (HUGE IF) I decide to replace the carburetor, has anybody had any experience converting the carb over to a weber? I converted the Datsun truck and it ran wonderfully ever since.
We have had a beloved 1981 Honda Civic for decades now. I have kept the car alive as long as i can, but I no longer seem to have the time nor desire to work on it. The car is really in amazing shape, as i have kept it as clean as i could.
It could probably use a new carburetor, as i have had it professionally rebuilt twice, but the old symptoms keep coming back.
Anyways, I called a junkyard and they offered me all of $110 dollar for it. The car has so much sentimental value that I could never sell it for scrap, at least not $110.
So, what is the fate of an old beloved Honda? I had a similar issue with a 1973 Datsun truck, that I donated to a local high school where the kiddies probably dissected my beloved truck, and used the body in some sort of body-smashing pep-rally (kidding, i hope not). My only criteria for the cars fate is not to be driven again locally, where I am afraid somebody might trash it out. Are there honda civic clubs that might be interested in it for parts?
If (HUGE IF) I decide to replace the carburetor, has anybody had any experience converting the carb over to a weber? I converted the Datsun truck and it ran wonderfully ever since.
Thanks,
Justin
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