Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Accord 1G in sunny Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

  1. #1
    DX User Darran's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Vehicle
    1981 Honda Accord hatch auto
    Location
    Brisbane Australia
    Posts
    2

    Accord 1G in sunny Australia

    Hi all, Im new here and I just thought Id share my ongoing restoration journey with you all. I’ve had a passion for the 1st Gen Accord since my dads ownership of one from new back in 1981. Being a teenager at the time I passed my driving test in this car and have very fond memories of driving the car the full length and breath of the United Kingdom. Sadly the Accord rusted away in the early 90s and was eventually taking to the scrap yard and was sold for scrap. My dad passed away not long after and I started a family and eventually migrated to Australia in 2007. To cut a long story short Ive been searching for the same type of Honda my dad owned all those years ago, looking through classifieds, eBay, Gumtree etc.
    I eventually found one miraculously the exact same year, model and even colour to the Accord my dad used to own. This car even 99% complete and only had one owner from new!! The only issue was it was over 5000 Klms away at the other side of Australia. I promptly purchased the car via emails and text messages. The original owner had sadly passed away and the car was being sold by a family member. I arranged transport via a trucking company and the car finally arrived at my home 8months after the purchase. (It only actually took 12 days from order). So now my restoration begins!!! Updates and photos posted on my progress.
    Last edited by Darran; 11-01-2019 at 04:11 PM. Reason: Grammar



  2. #2

    conozo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Vehicle
    1988 Honda Accord DX, 250,000 Miles, Daily Driver
    Location
    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Posts
    1,142

    Re: Accord 1G in sunny Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

    Great story and Welcome

    1988 Honda Accord LSDX-I

  3. #3

    Dr_Snooz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Vehicle
    1989 Accord LX-i
    Location
    Fresno, California
    Posts
    10,638

    Re: Accord 1G in sunny Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

    Welcome from California!
    Dr_Snooz

    "I like to take hammers, and just break stuff, just break stuff." - Beavis


    1989 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe, 240k miles, MT swap, rear disc swap

    Shop manual downloads available here: CLICK TO VIEW

  4. #4
    DX User Darran's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Vehicle
    1981 Honda Accord hatch auto
    Location
    Brisbane Australia
    Posts
    2

    Re: Accord 1G in sunny Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

    Thanks guys for the welcome. Just had a really quick look over the Honda, and it’s remarkable that it’s lasted this long in the Aussie sun in such awesome condition. A real credit to its former owner. There’s heaps of bills and receipts in the glove box, service history record and original documents from when it was new. It looks like it had some sort of rust prevention applied when new according to the documents. Well I can tell you it’s worked. There’s no rot or serious rust anywhere under the car. The boot floor still looks like new. There is however rust that needs attention on the roof and leading edge of the bonnet. But other than that, it’s just minor surface rust and paint fade/peel. All the chrome is complete but the rubbers have perished. Sun has also attacked a lot of the plastic on the car and made it very brittle. So I guess my parts list has begun. Now to start looking through the internet for parts. I intend to fully strip out the car, recon the engine and give it a full prep and respray. Happy days ahead.
    Last edited by Darran; 11-02-2019 at 11:52 PM.

  5. #5

    Dr_Snooz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Vehicle
    1989 Accord LX-i
    Location
    Fresno, California
    Posts
    10,638

    Re: Accord 1G in sunny Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

    Good stuff. Keep us updated with lots of pics.
    Dr_Snooz

    "I like to take hammers, and just break stuff, just break stuff." - Beavis


    1989 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe, 240k miles, MT swap, rear disc swap

    Shop manual downloads available here: CLICK TO VIEW

  6. #6
    LXi User 79cord's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Vehicle
    79 Accord hatch, 89 CR-X SiR, '74 Z360 h/top, '81 prelude, '65 S600
    Location
    Melb, Aust.
    Posts
    808

    Re: Accord 1G in sunny Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

    Look forward to seeing the progress.

Similar Threads

  1. FS:Haynes Manual 84-89 Accord Melb,Australia
    By Sean619 in forum For Sale
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-27-2011, 05:16 AM
  2. From Australia, 1988 accord A20a4
    By Munki in forum Newbie Introductions
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 02-17-2009, 10:27 PM
  3. My Accord - In Australia
    By [THNKB4] in forum Classic Honda Pics & Videos
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 09-25-2007, 08:17 PM
  4. Sunny day + an Hour cleaning...
    By AccordB20A in forum Classic Honda Pics & Videos
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 10-01-2006, 06:28 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink