Restoring An Abandoned Civic In 18 Minutes!

[@SmplBuilds]

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[@Theofficialbeekeeper1]

Frist let's go

[@v4lidus_230]

@adriandommm1681 Honda Civic EX. It's a 6th Generation Honda, but there's no specific year of when it was made. It's around 1996-2000 though.

[@julianstone7540]

Purchased mine😍

[@v4lidus_230]

@adriandommm1681 oh there's coupes and sedans everywhere, just might depend on your area of where you live

[@MarisRacal-214]

I want this car for my family, I'm from Philippines 😊

[@prozedur]

some of y'all guys seem to forget this channel is about SIMPLE builds. affordable work done in a fine way, good enough to maintain with a slim wallet and in my eyes a car of which you can be proud. nice work

[@soshyprod]

thank you🙌🏾

[@ArthurYee-hh5vw]

Well said

[@frstwhsprs]

AGREED. If they wanna modify it to oblivion, that's the WINNER's JOB.

[@rsg833]

Facts

[@feminazislayer]

Amen. Like 90% of us out here.

[@fearless4720]

some yall salty, this dude been giving away cars for a long time now for how many subs he has. To do a kswap like this cost close to 10k and yall mad about the carpet, the next owner can spend the $50 and spray paint the interior. You did a great build as always man, keep up the great work!

[@SmplBuilds]

@@fearless4720 appreciate that bro! Hahah

[@noahsanchez2093]

This guy needs more love for his videos. This is one of the best quality car restoration videos I've seen in a while. Give more love🙏🙏

[@SmplBuilds]

@noahsanchez2093 Thank you Noah!!

[@noahsanchez2093]

@@SmplBuilds Your welcome man!!!

[@DerpyUniverse]

An Angel loses its wings everytime someone paints a good pair of white wheels black

[@KabanicaTHEONE]

Truuuuueeeee

[@bgee461]

Domo-kun is unleashed anytime wheels are painted

[@coderexe30]

Ugh hate white wheels. They scream ‘garage diy’ to me

[@thunder_cnr4692]

​@@coderexe30 And black wheels don't? Lmao

[@glennpalmer5327]

There is something about a mid 90s honda. The fact that it's so simple and just works is a comfort in today's day and age.

[@MrRj600rr]

I remember coming home from high school one day and my mom and dad told me to open the garage. It was a 98 civic 4dr lx black. Man this takes me back. Awesome video.

[@AngelusNeko]

Puts a smile to my face when I see people restore cars, doesn't matter how they modify them or what car it is, I have a 84 vw mk1 rabbit Convertible, took a year to restore mine, but it's running and restored, some small interior pieces are cracked like the radio piece and the handbrake left side bolt is missing, but as long as my car gets to relive its glory days, its worth the drive

[@LucasCbassBR]

The brake calipers in black perfectly matched an modern OEM style. Also, the manual transmission made it a truly Sport car. Great job!

[@GeorgeLennon100]

I love these late 90s models Civics. I still own a 98 Civic DX. I'm the original owner with 227k miles and she still runs good.

[@jeosua]

First time watching a show from this channel. Automatically my favorite channel now.

[@SmplBuilds]

@@jeosua thanks so much!!

[@velvetbear7184]

One of the best generation Civics ever built. Thanks for giving her a second chance at life! Great car

[@ChefChrisDay]

One of my good friends in high school had one if these in 2000. Brings me back to driving around when we'd get out of school early and go play 007 GoldenEye.

[@nico_iannone]

This is a ton of hard work. Mad respect from one car enthusiast to another

[@christivie121]

Many of you complaining about the carpet truly are miserable… It may be stained but it has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Learning to appreciate what is, instead of wishing for what could’ve been, will help you better appreciate life.

[@fjerome5958]

Exactly brother

[@prestonworden9811]

Couldn’t agree more, ppl act like if the next owner really cared about it they couldn’t just dye it or completely replace it or repair it further when they get possession of it

[@Carnold_YT]

Amen to that!

[@felixlujan4809]

I was channel surfing and came across your video, I love watching car restorations and personally, your content is far better than I have seen so far. You practically work and replace almost everything that needs to be replaced. and also notice the attention to detail that you are doing. I just subscribed to your channel and will be watching more of your uploads.

[@SmplBuilds]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy the videos 🙏🏼

[@MashuHayashi]

I have my '99 civic I pulled out from buddy's backyard. Paid $400 and y8 block later still going strong 6 years later.💪

[@Guilhermeapfm1]

excellent transformation, from water to wine. I follow your videos and I really like them, congratulations, God bless you. a hug from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@Par_x3D]

Man it's insane to me how an economy sedan from the 90s can look so fresh with just a few mods. The front end is CLASSIC tuner style. EK is such a sick design

[@robsonmartins7309]

CIVIC 00, The best car I've had, Honda worked a miracle, built durable and a lot of fun. I will remember the rest of my life.

[@weekend_offender_187]

It amazes me how the old cars have been preserved without rust

[@12rounda42]

I wish I own this car, its gonna be my daily drive, you guys are awesome, putting smiles to your fans out here

[@Wildman70892]

recently bought my first ever Honda, a pretty rough but good running 91 2dr Civic hatchback with the original (I think its a D15B2?) with a 4 speed manual. I've always had old 60s-70s Fords before, so working on these cars is new to me. I've already got it cleaned up nicely and looking better, but hopefully I can learn more about good upgrades and swaps then end up with something nice like this over time 😁

[@hgfdksk17]

I can watch these all day! So dope!

[@brandynlabrash]

Great build. I like the time and effort you all took to bring this once dream build back to life.

[@2kids225]

The transformation is sick a lot of hard work and it shows. Great job fellas💪🤯

[@mikeydejon2148]

Somthing about this just makes me happy. Brought back to life forsure

[@Mr.Nguyen408]

This reminds me of my 99 civic LX. Had it as a commute for 4 years. OEM parts were dirt cheap when I had to maintenance it. But all in all, super reliable. I miss that car

[@markussteinmann2890]

Awesome job man. Well done. 👏😎

[@tC_Simplistical_]

Man this really came out beautifully. What an awesome transformation and turn around for this civic. It’s a whole new ride and beast of a ride at that. I love it!! You guy’s did phenomenal work and jobs on this ride. The cleanest restoration and give away yet. 🤩 fantastic work to everyone who helped work on the car and transform it. And as always SMPLBuilds you guys did outstanding on this one.

[@SmplBuilds]

Thank you so much!!

[@axs7689]

Love watching an old car get love

[@emigrant4life]

Ви молодці! Гарна робота! Мене колись був Civic EG 1993 D15B2 converted to D15B7 by myself).

[@razor4123]

Was wondering how all those leaves got inside the center console 😂😂 was like geeezzz, lol. Loved to see the vid one of my fav civic gens

[@KingBr4nd0]

Why was this so relaxing to watch 😂 I really do enjoy your vids. I’ve also learned things too, when keeping it smpl and affordable. I ordered some of your products as well! Keep up the good work! 💪🏽

[@SmplBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed! 🤝🏻💙

[@carsonjameshq]

My heart sank when y’all rattle canned those white wheels, they were so nice, whyyy😢 Great vids though, love this channel, I think different music could really elevate your vids brother. All love

[@BlitzProd_]

Late night watchin these rebuilds hit different

[@jonathangreen9055]

Saw it first through the motor club! Nice transformation on this civic. Can't wait to see the new excited owner.

[@tekzilla777]

I really hope I'm the new owner! I could use the A/C!

[@jonathangreen9055]

@tekzilla1354 only time will tell. 🤞 just hope it goes to someone who will enjoy it and not just sell it.

[@Freddio_97]

All the way from South Africa & i just want to say this is a great build🙌🏽😎

[@MrBaclajan]

I have questions...a lot of questions. 1. Cleaning carpet without taking it out and checking car body for rust inside the car? 2. Wheel discs painting isn't good at all. 3. Gear box painting? For what? 4. What's wrong with the hood? (why does it installed crookedly?) P.s. It's my first visit here, so I may not to know smth.

[@ch1959]

He didn't paint the surface of the rotors that the pads touch, but yeah, this was kind of a sloppy spray paint everything kind of job. Not restoration; and I guarantee in a few years, lots of things will be flaking and look like shit. Especially the plastic parts he spray painted.

[@TheREALOC1972]

It's a budget build giveaway car, noone's going to spend thousands of dollars on a give away car...... They also didn't paint the disc just the center hub. The hood isn't crooked it has risers on it to clear the new engine because the K motor is taller than the original.

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@ch1959 It's good for now though, it's a giveaway car, noone is spending thousands of dollars just to give it away, when that paint starts to flake off that's on the new owner to fix, It's also not a car show, it's a daily driver project that someone can put a little bit of money into every week-month and work on it while they drive it.

[@laj_pr]

Congratulations bro, almost for the 250k subs. I’ve been following your channel since you had about 50k subs and I think what you do is so cool. I’m in this giveaway now, let’s see if I’m lucky.✌🏼🙏🏼

[@wyattflp6163]

Good video, looks like fun doing that restore

[@shahidwadiwala5925]

Dude this is Owesome work

[@erikdelreal]

Love the format of these videos man been following for a minute always killing it, I see an upload I click it’s that simple

[@reymarkgabatin8603]

Super awesome restoration, followers from PHP.

[@louielou8262]

Super clean and K powered 😍✊🏻💪🏼

[@normaldogfromohio7267]

Proud of you all, great work

[@ethanvaccproductions314]

Here from the Motor Club! 🏎️💨This thing was WORTH the wait. So sick!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@HCR--CarRebirth322]

I can’t believe how much work went into this. Impressive skills!

[@danielk.5149]

Great job. Nice car😎

[@vladimirpimentel583]

Why is the air intake facing back ? Just out of curiosity since I had a civic like this in the past and never saw something similar Thank you

[@christophers.4007]

that is a real head scratcher. pulling hot air from the back of the engine compartment is insane.

[@Darren_Martin]

Good question. All that hot exhaust air around there...

[@pattayperformance]

If you look he had hood risers so cold air is getting forced into the engine bay started at the rear. Intake is as close to the rear opening as possible for coldest air. This isn’t a race car…calm down lol

[@Darren_Martin]

@@pattayperformance You have absolutely no idea how air, airflow or air pressure works, do you? Lol

[@pattayperformance]

@@Darren_Martin don’t be stupid… Helps with venting hot air 🫡

[@livianomuratori2014]

Grande lavoro, bellissimo risultato

[@TimeCapsuleShorts]

I love older cars being restored. The way they drive is something that a 1.2 turbo petrol will never do

[@grzegorz36count22]

This is not cold air intake🙈 Great job of course.

[@oguzhans4159]

I have seen you paint over rusted materials. I would like to ask you something. Won't the products that have rusted before rust again afterwards? The rust will continue under the paint.

[@StivenJayden]

Wow, this giveaway is a dream come true! I've always admired [mention the specific car and why it's special to you]. Winning this would change my life-imagine the adventures and memories I could create! Thanks for the opportunity and for making your content so enjoyable and inspiring. Whether I win or not, I'm just grateful to be a part of this awesome community! 🚗✨"

[@ichwanulmuslimin5462]

this literally my dream car since im 6y.o and watching this content. im so happy:) thanks for the content! love from indonesia!

[@J0uwMoeder]

Never paint mating surfaces on suspension or brake components. Them guys should have taped those off before painting or cleaned them off after.

[@siamiam]

its great to see this car saved and made even better

[@Vee_Smash]

We need more of the GTi content, some of us are here for it

[@SmplBuilds]

@Vee_Smash check out my community post here on YT about the GTi

[@Bearnaiseeee]

it’s totalled

[@moiseschavez1651]

Man you killed it 4 months of work shheeeesh a job well done!!!!!

[@joelgilhernandez3070]

Amazon work! Keep doing this stuff. This car reminds me to Gran Turismo 2

[@Esneider113]

Awesome work guys! Good luck, everyone!

[@yeanah2571]

That is pretty sick, especially the color. Only suggestion would be wheel spacers, just to dial in the fitment. Whoever wins it will be very happy.

[@ruined_accord_]

Early access gangs looks amazing and sounds great

[@Theofficialbeekeeper1]

Fr

[@pauljavier2297]

Just found this channel. Def subscribing.

[@nashialittle6274]

I have a 2006 Dodge Durango and it had rust underneath and spots it’s been hit in the front and back not to bad though. How much does it cost to get this done to it ?

[@mps7929]

This is not a Simple Build.. it's awesome

[@pedroadelino100]

Very nice build boys,nice taste.

[@weekendmechanic1]

did you do chain guides, thermostat and water pump etc?

[@TheBurato]

Всегда смотрю на такие чудесные превращения с восхищением!😊

[@Dreatnought1966]

Anyone in Germany who washes their car at home and does not have an approved washing area with an oil separator. Can result in penalties of up to 50,000 euros. That's around $63,000. That's why no one buys car wash products here anymore.

[@BigLikeDaNose]

That's why i hate living in Germany place sucks

[@Dreatnought1966]

@@BigLikeDaNose You are still a child, and one with a migration background, who has a different culture than the German one. You don't seem to understand that a country with almost 85 million inhabitants needs rules and laws to regulate coexistence. This particularly applies to nature and its protection. If you do not want to accept this and act against us, we will impose appropriate penalties or deport you in accordance with Section 2 of the Foreigners Act

[@Dreatnought1966]

@@BigLikeDaNose you are not in germany Kiddy.

[@ayuwoki548]

great video! u can change the gearbox from auto to manual??

[@akafrosty6175]

Nice build. Why is the hood nut flush near the windshield?

[@Luke-u9r]

super clean build you guys i love this one!

[@mrjklee]

Amazing transformation 🎉

[@Naren91]

Very nice swap and rebuild. If I were to win, I'd defo get the carpet changed, the couple paint scuffs touches up and maybe find out if it's possible to switch the air intake so it doesn't need the hood risers but all in all, very nice job, indeed!

[@Naren91]

Oooh and well edited!

[@miguelcruz5814]

One does wonder... How does a car get to this state of filtiness?? Love the build and the content, the way u make videos, just made urself a new subscriber

[@vladg2461]

Loved this video. Joined the motor club, got the car wash kit. Really want a manual car again. I live my daily but sometimes i want to feel like im really driving again

[@thercioramos154]

Looks good🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HybridlifeOrg]

At this level of restoration why not removing the carpet to HP it like the rest of the car ? For the rest what a rebuild 😊

[@SkeletalStevo]

Such a great looking car and rebuild. AND since its 4 door...helps with insurance cost (since its a "family car"...sorry but saved money makes for more goodies LOL). Get to ride in a clean, great sounding, reliable car with the perk of taking your family out to shows. Excellent job.

[@mambaveli24]

This is Cleaner than Mimes 😂

[@sohailshoukat8296]

Great Job. Just Black spoiler needs to fit.

[@adyo92]

The dudes commenting about the carpets are the same dudes that go around telling everyone “still not faster than my homies car”.

[@Shroedeger]

i legit laughed out loud when i saw the same clothes rack i have being used to hold parts up for spray-painting 😅

[@arbayer2]

With the fast turn-around and simple scope it turned out really good. I am curious though - was there a problem with the hood hinges? There's still a pretty aggressive sloping panel gap between the back of the hood and the front quarterpanels at the end.

[@SmplBuilds]

Thanks. It has hood risers to fit the K

[@chargerman440]

If I was 16 again, I would kill to have this be my first car. Well done!!

[@PharaohEgypt-s4i]

I really love what you did in this car. I wish I could get one. Just Amazing..

[@kensg]

You guys did an amazing job on that civic 🎉💯🔥

[@iamsokyut]

this is my most favorite civic design ever.

[@GodffreyLii]

This is so cool bro! Watching from PH

[@racer14glr91]

I have a 2004 Civic 4dr. Would love to do this. About how much did this cost to finish?

[@tonyinit8488]

Lovely car there for some lucky punter... i love the styling of that era... id be proud driving that around

[@deadrat117]

Motor club gang! Turned out even better than I'd imagined!

[@SeroTonyMedia]

This video was absolutely beautiful! Amazing shooting wonderful editing!!!

[@Sahilbob09]

Osm guys too good 👍 ❤ love from india🎉

[@barrymonroy7138]

You should hook up all those subwoofers into one subwoofer enclosure in the trunk 😅😂 I saw about 7 subwoofer 😅

[@rafburigs9799]

So relaxing to watch this. How much did it cost you all-in? What parts were bought to change the old ones?Also, did you reuse all those axle components?

[@SmplBuilds]

@@rafburigs9799 full build videos on my channel! :) About $15k or so all in

[@LaSouthernGemini]

I came across the video and I am more than impressed! I went to your channel and watched a few more vids as well, kinda 'getting to know you' if you will. I like you and your teams style. I hit the SUBSCRIBE button, so you have a new subscriber! Any chance your and your team do projects like this for customers? I didn't see anything specifically saying so.

[@OverLord0046]

Awesome build you guys did an amazing job, my only concern is the transmission I wish you guys had left it as automatic😅.