newbie to all things honda

[will530]

hey guys, my name is will and ive recently bought a red 5 speed 1988 hatchback. I got it for a whopping 500 bucks from the original owner who according to him, took it to the dealer for every single service no matter how big or small. I haven't given her a name yet but ittl come. my plans are to fix it up (has a massive vacuum leak) and use it as my dd. I want to slightly modify it i.e. lower it, wheels and tires, headlights and sound system. unfortunately I live in California so I cant do anything cool with the motor. I mainly just want it to look good and drive good anyways though. this forum has already helped me a ton with learning about these cars so ill be fixing it soon. im totally new to Hondas. ive worked on and built a lot of miatas though so this fwd stuff is a little weird haha. anyways thanks for all the posts on here they are solving headaches

[Dr_Snooz]

Welcome! Post pics of your new ride!

[MessyHonda]

welcome

[Tdurr]

welcome! sounds like you have stumbled on an awesome deal! Lets see some pics of the new ride!

[Dr_Snooz]

In case we were too subtle before, we want PICS!!!

[will530]

sorry guys ive been working on the ol girl. im in my second intake manifold gasket( thanks fel-pro:rocket:). I made my own on the second one and needless to say it is a lot better. I haven't taken the time to take pics yet but ill get some up soon. im pretty amazed with this thing, the od reads 549,XXX miles, and its in good shape! doesn't even have a hint of smoke out of the tail pipe! im hoping to get her on the road soon im excited to drive her!:rice:

[will530]

well guys here are some pics of ruby still tracking down the vacuum leak. going to replace the gasket/ o ring between the carb/heater/intake:cheers:

[Shane86]

Looks clean. Welcome

[Dr_Snooz]

Rust free California car? That will do nicely!

[will530]

Rust free California car? That will do nicely!
almost rust free haha. it was originally a nevada car but only has a little rust on the right rear wheel well on the outside by the bumper. ill get that taken car off most likely in the summer.i don't see any more rust other than that. i finally got my oem gaskets and ill get them in hopefully next week. I'm excited to drive it. it seems like a great little car.

[Dr_Snooz]

They drive like no other car ever made. You'll love it.

[will530]

well everyone, I got her runnin last night. she runs great! going to try and get her smogged tomorrow!:thumbup::nervous:

[Dr_Snooz]

Good luck!

[will530]

well everyone shes on the road! it passed smog with flying colors! got her all registered today as well. she drives good now to lower, add stereo and some rims and she will be set! thanks guys for a great forum!

[will530]

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dropped her a couple inches over the weekend and replaced the torque strut bushings and the thermostat. I finally have a heater! :cool: