Its been so long since I posted I can't even remember when that was...

Anyway I'm still alive. Daughter is now almost two and I found out there is another on the way a couple weeks ago. It has been snowing and snowing out here all year. Its almost as if when you can see the ground its time to grab the shovel...

I'm still forcing that old Integra along. I got screwed at the end of last summer when I replaced the hatch. The old one was obviously bondo'd (badly) and was...

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One thing must be remembered above all things when rebuilding a vehical: You get what you pay for.

All parts are not created equal. If you are paying half the price of the Honda original you must expect to recieve a tawainese knock off imitation. Quality will vary. This is not always a bad thing but it will have to be considered when aquiring new parts. If you have an unlimited budget like it seems they do in these damn magazines then don't worry about it. If you are like me though...

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It is hard for me to understand why this car was in such ill repair. When I was 17 I had an old rusted out 77 monte carlo that barely made 90mph. Still I vacummed it, washed it and generally took pride in my new car. This Integra is a prime example of why you don't give things to kids. If they want to earn it and then treat it like shit that is their buisness. I had to buy all my cars and as a result I treated them a lot better.

Enough parental lecturing though...

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So...

As some of you may have inferred from previous posts I have aquired this beat down Integra to rebuild and transform into my new ride. Now that I can work in my garage and feel my feet at the same time more progress has been made.

When I say rebuild i really mean it. I've started at one end of the car and have begun to move my way forward. I've torn off the crappy aftermarket fenders, the bumper covers, the lights, torn out and chucked the rugs and have begun to...

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