Thyfire’s 1Geen Restoration - Lots of pics

[Thyfire]

79cord: Ok, i will post it with pictures in a new thread in the mechanical section, so we can share tips on how to make our cars 4x100.

Thyfire: I am sure that the brake disks are the same in european/usdm models for 1st gen Accords.

They are called: CAP, SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT in the online honda parts catalog.

Part number: 51932-671-014

Goood luck!

hey, dude. I love you.



I was thinking of buying these

Anyone have the parts number just in case?

[79cord]

Hope their pictures aren't representative of the disc rotors. -5 stud!

You will also need new front wheel bearings when you get the front hubs/knuckles pressed apart to fit the discs.

[Thyfire]

Hope their pictures aren't representative of the disc rotors. -5 stud!

You will also need new front wheel bearings when you get the front hubs/knuckles pressed apart to fit the discs.

I'll try my chances with OEM instead

front wheel bearings? eh.. refresh my memory..whats that?

nm, I found it out

[1GCustomAccord]

Anyone have the parts number just in case?

Part number: 45251-671-671

Its the same for 76´ trough 81´ models.

Good luck!

[Thyfire]

Part number: 45251-671-671

Its the same for 76´ trough 81´ models.

Good luck!

You're awesome! I found a Honda part catalog, which gives me the drawings but not the parts number. What do you use?

[1GCustomAccord]

You're awesome! I found a Honda part catalog, which gives me the drawings but not the parts number. What do you use?

I have a copy of the original parts catalog, from where i pick the part numbers, but i am sure there is a page with drawings and parts #.

[1GCustomAccord]

www.hondapartsnow.com

Here you can look for the part you want, and then srolling down you can see the part number of every item.

[Thyfire]

www.hondapartsnow.com

Here you can look for the part you want, and then srolling down you can see the part number of every item.

AND again; I love you!

[1GCustomAccord]

AND again; I love you!

Thankz :P i mean, wellcome!

[2ndGenGuy]

I was able to replace my front rotors without pulling the wheel bearings. I simply undid the spindle nut on the front, and attached a hub puller with a slide hammer. The hub pulled right out, and to get it back together, I put the axle through the hub and used the spindle nut to tighten it back down slowly to let everything seat, until I could feel no movement from the hub to the spindle. Then I loosened the spindle nut and tightened it back to spec.

[1GCustomAccord]

I was able to replace my front rotors without pulling the wheel bearings. I simply undid the spindle nut on the front, and attached a hub puller with a slide hammer. The hub pulled right out, and to get it back together, I put the axle through the hub and used the spindle nut to tighten it back down slowly to let everything seat, until I could feel no movement from the hub to the spindle. Then I loosened the spindle nut and tightened it back to spec.

Tha slide hammer is a GOOOOD tool to have, gosh i want one. But surely enough, the hub system in our cars is crappy , thank god they solved that in the later models.

[Thyfire]

Tha slide hammer is a GOOOOD tool to have, gosh i want one. But surely enough, the hub system in our cars is crappy , thank god they solved that in the later models.

sooo... anyone tell me what at slide hammer is?

[Hazwan]

sooo... anyone tell me what at slide hammer is?

X2. I've been wondering about that ever since John told me about it few weeks ago. I've googled for the pics but still cant figure out how they work LOL

[SZfiftyfour]

sooo... anyone tell me what at slide hammer is?

X2. I've been wondering about that ever since John told me about it few weeks ago. I've googled for the pics but still cant figure out how they work LOL

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=5469

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=5223

[Thyfire]

Shopping list for the brake-job.


Spindle Lock Nut Kit
Rear $4.41

Brake Pad
Front; Brake Wear Sensor; Semi-Metallic; Originally Equipped With Semi-Metallic - Front; Except Brake Wear Sensor; Semi-Metallic; Originally Equipped With Organic $16.13

Hydraulic Hose
Front; Right $9.34
Front; Left $9.34

Caliper Repair Kit
Front $2.04 x 2

Repair Manual
HAYNES Part # 42010 {Honda Accord CVCC '76-'83} $15.47

Brake Pad Shim Kit
Front $3.80 $0.00

Disc Brake Hardware Kit
Front + Sold in packs of 2; Price reflects cost of each individual item, not the pack $6.29

Rotor
Front; Standard

[Civic Accord Honda]

Tha slide hammer is a GOOOOD tool to have, gosh i want one. But surely enough, the hub system in our cars is crappy , thank god they solved that in the later models.

honda went back to it with the 4th and 5th and maybe 6th gen accords

[soliddzign]

Yeah me either. It cost me $30 and a 6 pack of PBR tall boys!

Dude, I'll give you $60 and a case for that interior! Nice find! Last place I called, to see if they had any Gen1's sitting around, told me that he figured they were all forks and knives by now...jerk.

[Thyfire]

Hi again guys.
Been a while.
The Honda is almost done now, body-wise, going to paint on Saturday.

Was there today, took some pictures. All done with the bondo, just a matter of sanding and making it ready paint.


Phat car (without the fender)



Overview of the damage side



Close ups





Look guys, I got myself a shelf



My rims. With slicks.

[2ndGenGuy]

Welcome back! Glad you are still around to give us updates! Car is looking great, and can't wait to see it all finished up and in a fresh coat of shiny paint! Those bronze wheels should look pretty killer!

[Hazwan]

Progress is looking good!

[Civic Accord Honda]

win!!

[Ichiban]

Those hatches, especially that black one, look so badass. I'm convinced Honda was influenced by '70s Mopar cars when designing the front end of the Accord. My '81 looked like it could be my buddy's '71 Challenger's little brother.

[eduardo i.]

What kind of front lip is that? Props, car will look really nice

[SZfiftyfour]

Cool, welcome back. This thing is gonna be outstanding when its done . Looks like you sprung for the deluxe shelving unit too. I dunno if you'll ever fill up all that shelf space...
Agreed Mike, they totally look like baby challengers.

[Thyfire]

Looks like you sprung for the deluxe shelving unit too. I dunno if you'll ever fill up all that shelf space...

Yep, its only the best for this girl or.... thats how far my wallet could invest. Guess where i bought it? from IKEA

Was in the garage today, just doing the last few things before I fire up the compressor to spray the car with fuller.(filler?)

I'll take som pictures tomorrow Still going strong, paint on Saturday!