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

[@CoachChotReyesnumba1]

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

[@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.

[@LucasCbassBR]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.💪

[@nico_iannone]

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

[@Guilhermeapfm1]

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

[@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.

[@weekend_offender_187]

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

[@mikeydejon2148]

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

[@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.

[@hgfdksk17]

I can watch these all day! So dope!

[@2kids225]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@12rounda42]

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

[@velvetbear7184]

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

[@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! 🤝🏻💙

[@axs7689]

Love watching an old car get love

[@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

[@jeosua]

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

[@SmplBuilds]

@@jeosua thanks so much!!

[@BlitzProd_]

Late night watchin these rebuilds hit different

[@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

[@HCR--CarRebirth322]

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

[@J0uwMoeder]

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

[@normaldogfromohio7267]

Proud of you all, great work

[@siamiam]

its great to see this car saved and made even better

[@Freddio_97]

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

[@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.

[@TimeCapsuleShorts]

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

[@LifeofAK777]

If you shorten the intake pipe a few inches on the throttlebody side, it'd probably fit better in there

[@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! 🚗✨"

[@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 🫡

[@reymarkgabatin8603]

Super awesome restoration, followers from PHP.

[@pedroadelino100]

Very nice build boys,nice taste.

[@livianomuratori2014]

Grande lavoro, bellissimo risultato

[@emigrant4life]

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

[@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

[@Luke-u9r]

super clean build you guys i love this one!

[@shahidwadiwala5925]

Dude this is Owesome work

[@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

[@ruined_accord_]

Early access gangs looks amazing and sounds great

[@Theofficialbeekeeper1]

Fr

[@sohailshoukat8296]

Great Job. Just Black spoiler needs to fit.

[@brodda7183]

No need to paint the rims black completely ruined them

[@ethanvaccproductions314]

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

[@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!

[@ichwanulmuslimin5462]

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

[@mambaveli24]

This is Cleaner than Mimes 😂

[@iamsokyut]

this is my most favorite civic design ever.

[@louielou8262]

Super clean and K powered 😍✊🏻💪🏼

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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

[@markussteinmann2890]

Awesome job man. Well done. 👏😎

[@SeroTonyMedia]

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

[@mrjklee]

Amazing transformation 🎉

[@joelgilhernandez3070]

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

[@tonyinit8488]

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

[@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.✌🏼🙏🏼

[@moiseschavez1651]

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

[@reyruiz8484]

This was literally my first car at 18 for $1,500 so its great to see what could have been if i had put some time and effort (and money) into it!

[@boosted_2j]

Just finished a manual swap on my eg civic. And i also just picked up a 5 speed 03 accord to do a k swap when i get bored with d16 engine. Cant wait.

[@OverLord0046]

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

[@chargerman440]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@PharaohEgypt-s4i]

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

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

Still can’t believe I live in the same town you got the muffler an tune done at in Aceworks and only a town over from you

[@kensg]

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

[@donnascolorfullife2176]

Yep it is simple cuz the only worth stuff of that ek is the k Swap, nothing else nothing.

[@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.

[@pauljavier2297]

Just found this channel. Def subscribing.

[@danielk.5149]

Great job. Nice car😎

[@emiliopichardo]

Super excited, just Joined the club! wish me luck

[@NoyRath]

K is the way just dope simple and clean

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

What a difference, from a junky looking old reject, to one sharp looking little car. From *super* grimy to *super* shiny!

[@SmplBuilds]

Appreciate it!!

[@LabdeBeats]

At that level I consider this not just a skill but art. Amazing work 😮

[@deadrat117]

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

[@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

[@DocBrown2121]

Solid build. Love those k motors. Thanks for the awesome content. Nj proud

[@SmplBuilds]

Appreciate that!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@barrymonroy7138]

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

[@GodffreyLii]

This is so cool bro! Watching from PH

[@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

[@BrentBanks-s2i]

Sweet build yall

[@SamuelHiggins-ey6gy]

really nice but what about the rear drum brakes? I'm sure they needed a little more than just a coat of paint...

[@Kaiser187]

It need A LOT more done to it but a good starting point. The rest is cosmetics really. I would of changed out that entire carpet though inside, cleaning it was not enough. Needs seats, color matched side skirts, grill, front lip, red/clear tail lights etc.

[@justinmcgill4806]

That's gonna be a sick little runner

[@Paulojedi]

Que obra de arte!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@mohtam4945]

Concours. The highest level of restoration. On a 100-point judging scale, this level hits the 100-mark of complete and pristine restoration.

[@Kaiser187]

Finding one of these in good condition now is really hard.

[@jaronjackson5501]

Man this build is so dope 💯🔧🔥‼️

[@danielashmore8844]

Nice job lads

[@brandonsarabia714]

Looks so good 🔥🔥🤌🏻

[@supersunset-tC]

You do great work, someone will be really happy with this~ hi from the motor club :)

[@SmplBuilds]

@@supersunset-tC Thanks so much. Early access gang!! 💙🤝🏻

[@weekendmechanic1]

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

[@chrissimes9445]

That is some first class turd polishing right there!!!