How to Build a 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback: Daily Driver Goals!

Hello everyone,
Today we bring you an awesome episode with Melvin and his super clean daily driver. A Honda Civic was always meant to be a daily driver but in 2023 the sixth gen civic is really hard to find. Hence why we think it is super cool that Melvin daily drives this awesome hatchback. I am glad his uncle was the person who inspired him to continue to build olschool Hondas. The long term plan for this car is to go K series and I am super excited to see when he completes that part of his project. Thank you all for the continued support and thanks to Melvin for sharing his awesome story. #automotiveanatomy
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[@aledmartin3102]

his laugh hitting that rev limiter foo

[@skooliozstylez]

Little homie getting emotional at the end. We have all been there foo. These builds take everything out of us. Great clip. ❤

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

After he explained to me why, it made way more sense. He is a tough guy 💪

[@luisdiaz9142]

For alot of us, this hobby is an escape from reality, an escape from family problems, personal problems, work problems or simply to destress..the stories behind these cars dont just involve car parts but human beings👌🏽 another great interview Gus! Hopefully one day I get a chance to share my humble build here in socal as well 🙏🏽

[@romendiolaaccords2319]

He has a lot of passion ..your heart , blood and patience go into these cars , especially when swapping Engines and taking things from other cars to make it work . 🤙

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts brotha, thanks for taking the time to watch and share positive vibes all around man.

[@oldskool1979]

Its cool he drives it daily... so many just let them sit in the garage.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Is your EF sedan or Crx your daily Rob?

[@oldskool1979]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy both

[@mikeymike2552]

Unfortunately, in my area, if you daily one theres a good chance you won't keep it for too long. Theyre going as far as towing them away

[@captintemplar3705]

@@mikeymike2552that’s my biggest fear man and it’s my dream car too. It’s almost to the point where what’s the point of buying my dream car if I gotta worry about it getting stolen everywhere I go yah know?

[@mikeymike2552]

@@captintemplar3705 i hear you. I lived through that nightmare. I dont wish that on anyone. Now mine is garage kept and only taken out for drives and if I know I'm not walking out of sight from it

[@KillaCali92703]

Appreciate the little homie! Especially he keeps the ride clean, also he repping Santa Ana! Little do people know Santa Ana had the fastest Honda back in the days like the 90’s and early 2000’s... Import Pro, Power Pros!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks for watching and sharing a positive message man.

[@The_Dustin_B]

Heart warming to hear him get choked up talking about his family... that's a realization of hard work paying off and having the family supporting you! Sweet build.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes! That shows vulnerability in such kind way.

[@ElCompaJosh]

Bros laughing has me and my moms dying 🤣 nice car bro

[@kseries20-24only]

Sick! Congratulations to this guy, clean, clean, clean!

[@ramonjrusa]

Nice ride. I love that color. I’m glad he stood with it instead of going white 😎

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts man, that DAP looks so narly.

[@DEATH_BAT6531]

I love the look of the 1997 honda civic hatchback's and the 2005 honda accord coupe

[@danielgil9326]

its nice watching u drive all these hondas around my city i hope my 97 hatch will be this nice one day

[@haz_jun2442]

Another dope build 👌 keep them coming bro and shoutout to the owner for sharing his story.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and write a positive message. Means a lot.

[@mexiricersgarage]

Love the passion of this guy. Also shout out Chuntana haha i’ll be keeping an eye out for this one on the streets.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Chuntana is one of a kind and we love it man. I love the food spots there.

[@mexiricersgarage]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy 100%

[@akagrim0]

watching these videos @3am gives me inspiration to fix my ‘97 ex. hearing other people’s stories on how they got started with their cars, hearing male figures in their life introducing them to cars, the luv-hate relationships behind it, etc. it’s dope . luv the vids keep making content like this I watch them with my pops he saying like “hey you got a ‘97 too, GO FIX IT”🤣🖤💯

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks for showing support. Yea man, keep building them :)

[@YootubeUK]

Lovely colour and I like the headlining too! Nice ride dude.

[@Pipsqueakz_]

Ngl this my most re-watched video.. love this setup.. can't wait to repaint my hatch in dap

[@ramonbriones4487]

Nice little build! I like this dude's energy and nervous laugh as well lol. Good stuff.

[@h22t88]

Love the passion man!

[@thesituation1495]

Great video bro! Keep it up! Man shout out to the homie right there. It isn’t always easy being in the game the time, money, and sweat into this work of art. Man I hope you achieve the dream of going K my boy! 💯 stay up. Kelt the emotion towards the end great that you kept that part in. It clearly shows and expresses the time into his beauty. 🖼️

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for your valuable time to watch and share ths positive message. We appreciate you!

[@andreww2111]

I have to 2 EKs hatchs sitting on the side of my house , this video makes me want to finish them projects 😂

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Drive them man, They need to be on the road and enjoyed.

[@jermainrmartinez4689]

Guess what video I'm showing to my Basic Auto Tech students next month! Especially the Freshmen, the PASSION at such a young age is enough to encourage anyone with memories of working a car.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Super awesome man!!

[@boomboomtisk]

My DAP brotha!! Really enjoyed this one yall 🙌🙌🙌🙌 btw my 4th gear says thanks for the shoutout🤣🤣

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

hahah your fourth hear grinded for the shoutout lol

[@mishimposble]

I keep thinking about which honda is best to convert to an AWD and turbo. I love watching build channels.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Any Honda is fun to do an awd turbo swap but it all depends on your personal taste. Thanks for watching.

[@sagittnet2158]

You sure made his dream build came thru man! Really enjoyed watching, talked about the end, wheeewww. Great man! Good build and hope you get your K swap!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts and his b20 just gave out lol I hope he does go K.

[@sagittnet2158]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy oh man!

[@stevel.2759]

Wholesome content lol. Whew! Always liked the EF and EG more. This changed my mind. May you always enjoy your car and successful life young man.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks for tuning in man, the EF and EGs are the OGs but Eks have the masses for great design.

[@Omegaej1]

Very nice build 👌

[@ramonbriones4487]

Nice! Monday 6pm upload

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Enjoy!

[@Livemusic1800]

Awesome ride man. I have a ek hatchback too. That i bought like 11 years ago. My first car. That i wont let go. Something special my very first car that i bought myself.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Right on! Yes, never let go of that first car. They are awesome.

[@phtgnc_trsh]

Im dying for an ek hatch, i know nothing about cars but i really want an ek hatch as a project car, hopefully they stay relatively cheap and dont blow up in price. Looking at some examples in my area for 3k and really want to save for one.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Save! You will not regret it.

[@Grinfas]

She’s perfect!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts bro!

[@_tajae_artwrkz]

"With the black regas" 😂😂😂 .. cool kid

[@cl9k24la]

Beautiful

[@FranciscoMartinez-jv9yz]

Bien que el morro le eche ganas a su carrito, buena vibra🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍

[@alexummm]

i finally got an ek and not even 24 hours of ownership i already pulled the motor 😅

[@Chocobohunter]

What are you gonna do with it? Just about to get mine on sunday lol

[@alexummm]

@@Chocobohunter all motor build on my channel

[@kakarotoforce9665]

Clean civic ❤

[@frankybarra2532]

Santa Ana lol century highschool dope

[@angelavalos9707]

Fremonts finest 😂🙏🙏

[@WildWest97]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jonasobletter]

wheels sit so nicely! you mind sharing the offset on those?

[@_onxacomeup]

🔥🔥🔥😮‍💨

[@davisgalindo7742]

Good thing im hispanic because that spanglish took me off guard

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Sorry! Thanks for watching.

[@mOBmUSIC84]

This guy was coo and funny haha

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts man!

[@tonioguelas]

Idk if it my phone but I’m on max brightness, gotta up the exposure on you cam mah boi 💪🏽

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks man, I have it on auto bc iI do not want to mess with the settings and I rather under expose than over but thank you for the tip man.

[@randyluna8472]

I'm sorry to say I'm one of those that keeps my ride covered & only drive it once in awhile

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Nothing wrong with that but we just love to see cars be driven and enjoyed. Thanks for tuning in man.

[@randyluna8472]

@AutomotiveAnatomy really enjoy ur channel, keep up the good work

[@doublen_manga7332]

What's the color code sooo sleek

[@ラッセル9728]

i might pick up 1997 HONDA CIVIC CX and just jdm it

[@XxPuffyWolfxX]

The dude sounds like every car guy in the valley 😂 you can tell he loves his ride.

[@circuitsevenautotech7488]

Hey question is your suspension coilovers or full coilover-struts. I have full coilover-struts and mines is bouncy.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

What brand did you get?

[@circuitsevenautotech7488]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy I got the Rev9 hyper street II.

[@padmorevince]

I never get why people can do a upshift but don't use the compression of the motor to gear down !! .. from a cdl drivers point that's a definitely no no !!

[@oscarventura688]

Not bro making me emotional 😢

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Same bro!

[@portercole2798]

U can wrap your door cars with the bride

[@rj6198]

😎👌🏽

[@mryang3644]

There is NOT enuff White Hatch's... Especially OG white EKs.

[@blkcrappyescorts]

Budget

[@SuperHonkyPodcast]

Should stop putting "HOW TO" in the title of your videos if these are NOT in fact HOW TO videos. Dope EK though!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks man, It gets in more peoples attention. Thanks for watching.

[@manny4486]

Damn anyone can get a feature?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

car must be tastefully modded but yea :)

[@Mrfkurhothemnygowhereigo]

👍🏼 will there be new beanies and hoodies?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

We have hats and shirts at the moment. No hoodies nor beanies at the moment. Thanks for asking man.

[@toddtaylor4549]

Hey what’s his instagram

[@tonyekthree]

Nice video @automotiveanatomy

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for spending your valuable time watching.