87 Hatchback

[Wil-_^liam]

Heres my 1987 Hatchback that i just got a couple days ago. Don't know what im going to do to it yet. Need to get everything on the engine checked and get some maintenance done.

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[Mellexx]

Not a bad start with a bit of work that will clean up great, where are you located?

[Wil-_^liam]

I'm in Virginia. I really don't know where to start with fixing it up. Don't know much about cars.

[Mellexx]

Ahh, definitely ask around here though lot's of friendly people will be willing to help you out as long as you're willing to learn :) I'd gladly help you out but I don't even have a car myself or my license yet for that matter.

[Wil-_^liam]

haha. Im 16. I've had my license for almost a year.

[Shilo]

Looks good :thumbup:.

[Mellexx]

haha, I hate my states law with the you can't get your license until 6-months after you get your permit. :banghead: they're easy cars to learn on though

[stat1K]

i would have someone address the rust before anything. if left unmanaged it will slowly eat the car. it doesn't have very many miles for it's age. i would just give it a good once over, check the belts, hoses, inspect the suspension components, listen for any squeeks, rattles, clunks, etc.

[Lefty]

Nice Hatch!
I too purchased an 87 hatch. The car started in colorado so my quarters are just as bad if not worse. Then the car was moved out to AZ years before I got it so the paint is about faded off now. If you think this car will be an investment you will keep through school plan on putting $500.00 for you quarters. For a quick fix mask and epoxy primer your rusted areas. I suggest finding primer that will not hold any moisture.

[gtmst3]

haha, I hate my states law with the you can't get your license until 6-months after you get your permit. :banghead: they're easy cars to learn on though

its the same here but if you take a full driving school class which is like 525$ you only have to wait 4 months

[Mellexx]

its the same here but if you take a full driving school class which is like 525$ you only have to wait 4 months

At least you guys can do that, I was motivated to get my permit and then that law came into effect just as I was about to go take my test and I still haven't gotten my permit there was a really clean lx-i coupe for sale at that time too :(

[Civic Accord Honda]

i want a white hatch :(

[itzdave]

I has 87 white hatch too!!!

[Wil-_^liam]

ww

[Lefty]

I bet he is jumping your car 9 feet in the air as we type...

[Mellexx]

Still around the same amount of time as us then but get that power steering sorted out the rust would probably be a good idea to take care of after that as soon you can fer sure

[speedpenguin]

That thing looks great! It's really going to clean up nice. Keep posting

[Wil-_^liam]

Well. The whole steering assembly had to be replaced. He said it wouldn't have passed inspection. 500 dollars gone already :(

[Ayeobe]

defenetly worth it, right?! Damn, if i had a hatch i'd be dumping all my cash into it.. like im doing with the sedan?! But i love the hatches, and i'd have to be manual, so i'd enjoy driving it that much more. Have fun with that thing, man.

[Wil-_^liam]

Hey guys, I recently installed a new head unit and my problem is. its not a snug fit. It is just sitting there. Walmart doesnt have a dash install kit for my model. What should i do?

[charliekuney]

Go to a stereo/electronics store, or try online. I think even through brands, they're fairly universal.

[Civic Accord Honda]

every 3g radio ive installed ( uncountable number) fit perfect, your using the sleeve that came with the deck right? and bent all the pins down?

[Wil-_^liam]

Well this radio was actually my cousin's old radio. So all he gave me was the radio. I don't think he had a sleeve. Do you know of any really cheap radios that have auxiliary inputs because thats all i need.

[Haps]

As everyone else has said, that will clean up beautifully. Keep us updated!