Bring that Beat back... 1991 Honda Beat
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The sort of project many of us relate to - an affordable interesting car (especially at such a low initial price)
It will be such a great experience to use it on the lanes/back roads where its size will be such an asset.
Think those pepper pot alloys work really well with the design too.
Good luck OP, will be following.
It will be such a great experience to use it on the lanes/back roads where its size will be such an asset.
Think those pepper pot alloys work really well with the design too.
Good luck OP, will be following.
Peter has been busy removing the brake calipers in a bid to free up the brakes to make the car easier to move and they will need a refurb too.
Suspension is rock hard at the moment, these are potentially 27 years old so will replace with a set of adjustable coilovers probably Gaz
The worst of the visible rust is on the bonnet.
Like the way bonnet is also the top of the wings.
I've been testing out japanese auction sites and made 1st purchase of an oil filler cap ! Will be interesting to see how much on top of the £7 purchase price it ends up costing delivered to UK, also bought a Beat book and a magazine about Beat engine rebuilds, in japanese...
Front now de-snailed
Suspension is rock hard at the moment, these are potentially 27 years old so will replace with a set of adjustable coilovers probably Gaz
The worst of the visible rust is on the bonnet.
Like the way bonnet is also the top of the wings.
I've been testing out japanese auction sites and made 1st purchase of an oil filler cap ! Will be interesting to see how much on top of the £7 purchase price it ends up costing delivered to UK, also bought a Beat book and a magazine about Beat engine rebuilds, in japanese...
Front now de-snailed
Ha yeah is a bit, tbh not sure how else we would have got car out so quick, was down a very narrow lane with brakes pretty much all bound on.
Pete has been busy today, 1st tested the electrics
Proper 90's graphics on Stereo, but both temp and fan speed circular switches broken apparently.
Lights work including little fogs
Radiator is toast.
Front A/C stuff removed.
Now with rad, a/c and undertray removed, some rust here, not sure what is best to do with bodywork in this area but it needs tidying.
Not keen on the usual UK style full length number plate which was on it so test fitted rear rectangular one which suits better as per japanese plate in it's recess. Also started rubbing down front of bonnet and bumper, both have been repaired before hardly surprising on a car of this age I guess.
Pete showing off his newly acquired English wheel skills, he's desperate to stick his bonnet scoop somewhere. Er no you can't
Pete has been busy today, 1st tested the electrics
Proper 90's graphics on Stereo, but both temp and fan speed circular switches broken apparently.
Lights work including little fogs
Radiator is toast.
Front A/C stuff removed.
Now with rad, a/c and undertray removed, some rust here, not sure what is best to do with bodywork in this area but it needs tidying.
Not keen on the usual UK style full length number plate which was on it so test fitted rear rectangular one which suits better as per japanese plate in it's recess. Also started rubbing down front of bonnet and bumper, both have been repaired before hardly surprising on a car of this age I guess.
Pete showing off his newly acquired English wheel skills, he's desperate to stick his bonnet scoop somewhere. Er no you can't
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