Restoring An Abandoned Civic In 18 Minutes!

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Komentáře • 299

  • @SmplBuilds
    @SmplBuilds  Před 26 dny +29

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    • @Theofficialbeekeeper1
      @Theofficialbeekeeper1 Před 25 dny +2

      Frist let's go

    • @v4lidus_230
      @v4lidus_230 Před 16 dny +2

      @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
      @julianstone7540 Před 16 dny +1

      Purchased mine😍

    • @v4lidus_230
      @v4lidus_230 Před 15 dny

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

    • @Freepastorapolloquibuloy
      @Freepastorapolloquibuloy Před 13 dny

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

  • @prozedur
    @prozedur Před 25 dny +388

    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

  • @fearless4720
    @fearless4720 Před 24 dny +155

    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
      @SmplBuilds  Před 20 dny +5

      @@fearless4720 appreciate that bro! Hahah

  • @LucasCbassBR
    @LucasCbassBR Před 25 dny +52

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

  • @MrRj600rr
    @MrRj600rr Před 20 dny +32

    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.

  • @GeorgeLennon100
    @GeorgeLennon100 Před 14 dny +8

    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.

  • @christivie121
    @christivie121 Před 17 dny +13

    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
      @fjerome5958 Před 15 dny +1

      Exactly brother

    • @prestonworden9811
      @prestonworden9811 Před 13 dny +1

      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

  • @Guilhermeapfm1
    @Guilhermeapfm1 Před 25 dny +16

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

  • @2kids225
    @2kids225 Před 25 dny +18

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

  • @jonathangreen9055
    @jonathangreen9055 Před 26 dny +30

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

    • @tekzilla1354
      @tekzilla1354 Před 25 dny +2

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

    • @jonathangreen9055
      @jonathangreen9055 Před 25 dny +2

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

  • @Mr.Nguyen408
    @Mr.Nguyen408 Před 4 dny

    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

  • @razor4123
    @razor4123 Před 20 dny +3

    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

  • @tC_Simplistical_
    @tC_Simplistical_ Před 25 dny +3

    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.

  • @vladimirpimentel583
    @vladimirpimentel583 Před 25 dny +15

    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
      @christophers.4007 Před 25 dny +5

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

    • @DarrenMartin-bw8zi
      @DarrenMartin-bw8zi Před 25 dny +4

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

    • @pattayperformance
      @pattayperformance Před 23 dny +4

      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

    • @DarrenMartin-bw8zi
      @DarrenMartin-bw8zi Před 22 dny +5

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

    • @pattayperformance
      @pattayperformance Před 22 dny +1

      @@DarrenMartin-bw8zi don’t be stupid…
      Helps with venting hot air 🫡

  • @KingBr4nd0
    @KingBr4nd0 Před 25 dny +2

    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! 💪🏽

  • @ethanvaccproductions314
    @ethanvaccproductions314 Před 26 dny +2

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

  • @J0uwMoeder
    @J0uwMoeder Před 17 hodinami +1

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

  • @siamiam
    @siamiam Před 23 dny +2

    its great to see this car saved and made even better

  • @ruined_accord_
    @ruined_accord_ Před 26 dny +3

    Early access gangs looks amazing and sounds great

  • @pauljavier2297
    @pauljavier2297 Před 12 dny +1

    Just found this channel. Def subscribing.

  • @BlitzProd_
    @BlitzProd_ Před 23 dny +1

    Late night watchin these rebuilds hit different

  • @supersunset-tC
    @supersunset-tC Před 26 dny +8

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

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Před 26 dny +1

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

  • @markussteinmann2890
    @markussteinmann2890 Před 25 dny +2

    Awesome job man. Well done. 👏😎

  • @laj_pr
    @laj_pr Před 19 dny +1

    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.✌🏼🙏🏼

  • @12rounda42
    @12rounda42 Před 17 dny

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

  • @Vee_Smash
    @Vee_Smash Před 24 dny +2

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

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Před 24 dny

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

    • @Bearnaiseeee
      @Bearnaiseeee Před 22 dny

      it’s totalled

  • @ichwanulmuslimin5462
    @ichwanulmuslimin5462 Před 16 dny

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

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead Před 25 dny +3

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

  • @SeroTonyMedia
    @SeroTonyMedia Před 23 dny

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

  • @mooroocho834
    @mooroocho834 Před 23 dny +4

    I loved the parts where you oversprayed nearly everything you painted. Absolutely rough as guts

    • @eythanclark3405
      @eythanclark3405 Před 12 dny +1

      I don’t see you spending ur time rebuilding a car to give away so why don’t u just keep ur negativity to urself

    • @Knox-ec9ur
      @Knox-ec9ur Před 8 dny +2

      I almost spit my coffee out when homeboy painted the wheels 😂

    • @legitjay4021
      @legitjay4021 Před 9 hodinami

      Cry yourself a River

  • @Naren91
    @Naren91 Před 8 dny

    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
      @Naren91 Před 8 dny

      Oooh and well edited!

  • @vladg2461
    @vladg2461 Před 16 dny

    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

  • @boosted_2j
    @boosted_2j Před 25 dny

    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.

  • @Freddio_97
    @Freddio_97 Před 15 dny

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

  • @05Elantra98GSGang
    @05Elantra98GSGang Před 25 dny +1

    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

  • @mujtabaalikhan2425
    @mujtabaalikhan2425 Před 12 dny +1

    You should've to remove carpet and wash it outside from the car. This is not good practice to clean it inside.

  • @emiliopichardo
    @emiliopichardo Před 6 dny

    Super excited, just Joined the club! wish me luck

  • @SkeletalStevo
    @SkeletalStevo Před 21 dnem

    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.

  • @donnascolorfullife2176
    @donnascolorfullife2176 Před 12 dny +2

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

  • @reymarkgabatin8603
    @reymarkgabatin8603 Před 12 dny

    Super awesome restoration, followers from PHP.

  • @Kaiser187
    @Kaiser187 Před 7 dny

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

  • @emigrant4life
    @emigrant4life Před 12 dny

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

  • @the_real_greywolf
    @the_real_greywolf Před 16 dny +2

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

  • @iamsokyut
    @iamsokyut Před 6 dny

    this is my most favorite civic design ever.

  • @franco2472
    @franco2472 Před 25 dny +42

    Not replacing that nasty carpet is crazy. Otherwise, nice job

    • @JuanGSR
      @JuanGSR Před 25 dny +12

      or dyeing it at the very least. that and also the stupid "drift" bumper clips

    • @KingBr4nd0
      @KingBr4nd0 Před 25 dny +4

      @@JuanGSRit had em already.

    • @JuanGSR
      @JuanGSR Před 25 dny +4

      @KingBr4nd0 so what? it's not like it's permanent you can easily remove that shit

    • @Borntobuild87
      @Borntobuild87 Před 24 dny +7

      Its not a nut and bolt restoration... its putting a k20 in a cool honda and making it better than it was. New owner can do more to it if they want to!

    • @miles.a1.9
      @miles.a1.9 Před 23 dny +10

      It's a simple build ... relax.....once the new owner gets a k20 Honda he can decide to do it...what's so hard to understand here

  • @miguelcruz5814
    @miguelcruz5814 Před 14 dny

    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

  • @mohtam4945
    @mohtam4945 Před 18 dny +2

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

  • @axs7689
    @axs7689 Před 13 dny

    Love watching an old car get love

  • @arbayer2
    @arbayer2 Před 9 dny

    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
      @SmplBuilds  Před 9 dny

      Thanks. It has hood risers to fit the K

  • @louielou8262
    @louielou8262 Před 7 dny

    Super clean and K powered 😍✊🏻💪🏼

  • @OverLord0046
    @OverLord0046 Před 21 dnem

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

  • @user-oy5in1ei7o
    @user-oy5in1ei7o Před 11 dny

    Sweet build yall

  • @deadrat117
    @deadrat117 Před 26 dny

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

  • @mfpv_detroit8182
    @mfpv_detroit8182 Před 9 dny

    Who cares about the carpet guy did a hell of a job i love it this guy is amazing

  • @kensg
    @kensg Před 18 dny

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

  • @StopItRyan
    @StopItRyan Před 7 dny

    I like the shadow of the little bomb sticker on the bumper at 12:12

  • @normaldogfromohio7267
    @normaldogfromohio7267 Před 20 dny

    Proud of you all, great work

  • @TimeCapsuleShorts
    @TimeCapsuleShorts Před 16 dny

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

  • @shahidwadiwala5925
    @shahidwadiwala5925 Před 17 dny

    Dude this is Owesome work

  • @pedroadelino100
    @pedroadelino100 Před 16 dny

    Very nice build boys,nice taste.

  • @justinmcgill4806
    @justinmcgill4806 Před 13 dny

    That's gonna be a sick little runner

  • @moiseschavez1651
    @moiseschavez1651 Před 19 dny

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

  • @21NYRangers
    @21NYRangers Před 24 dny

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

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Před 20 dny

      Appreciate that!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @EFNRND
    @EFNRND Před 25 dny

    The paint can is the hardest worker in my shop too! 😂

  • @rei9462
    @rei9462 Před 23 dny

    Great work! Looking forward to yout next vid as well.

  • @user-nv3wy8cl9e
    @user-nv3wy8cl9e Před 10 dny

    awsome transpormation😊

  • @aceraspire355
    @aceraspire355 Před 25 dny +1

    thats sick youre giving away

  • @UserGUY922
    @UserGUY922 Před 17 dny

    amazing work ..i wish i could have a car like this

  • @rafburigs9799
    @rafburigs9799 Před 13 dny

    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
      @SmplBuilds  Před 13 dny

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

  • @jaronjackson5501
    @jaronjackson5501 Před 25 dny

    Man this build is so dope 💯🔧🔥‼️

  • @tcp-22
    @tcp-22 Před 19 dny +1

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

  • @SIGMA_G12
    @SIGMA_G12 Před 18 dny

    This whole video reminds me of Car Mechanic Simulator game lol XD.

  • @geoffreyb3337
    @geoffreyb3337 Před 15 dny

    I love this channel

  • @user-pn5nn5kc3r
    @user-pn5nn5kc3r Před 17 dny

    love this build 🔥

  • @SaimKhan-kj8mg
    @SaimKhan-kj8mg Před 14 dny

    Great work❤

  • @ioannisvegkos6092
    @ioannisvegkos6092 Před 10 dny

    Guys very nice job. Be careful with your weights which you lift... You have the tools... Use them ... Dont use your back...

  • @Carguy925
    @Carguy925 Před 25 dny

    Lets go!!! Its finally done!!!

  • @danielk.5149
    @danielk.5149 Před 15 dny

    Great job. Nice car😎

  • @CarFlippingClub
    @CarFlippingClub Před 2 dny

    i love this build and old japanese cars as well. i'm working on a 99 corolla currently. what's the music playing at 4:30

  • @Morenata19
    @Morenata19 Před 2 dny

    Sounds great

  • @LifeofAK777
    @LifeofAK777 Před 22 dny

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

  • @LaSouthernGemini
    @LaSouthernGemini Před 18 dny

    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.

  • @chrissimes9445
    @chrissimes9445 Před 5 dny

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

  • @osmanromero1169
    @osmanromero1169 Před 5 dny

    Love this body style civic

  • @axs7689
    @axs7689 Před 13 dny

    Oh damn after seeing members get 400 entries Im not winning for s. I still love your work and glad to support though.

  • @barrymonroy7138
    @barrymonroy7138 Před 22 dny

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

  • @BardiBen
    @BardiBen Před 15 dny

    Great job 👏 keep going

  • @osvaldotapia5369
    @osvaldotapia5369 Před 10 dny +1

    brand and model # of the siccor lift you using

  • @Snicker60515
    @Snicker60515 Před 17 dny

    I'm entered! I've never won anything before and that trend is likely to continue, hehe. When is the drawing for the winner?
    Either way, great work on a truly simple build!

  • @Paulojedi
    @Paulojedi Před 18 dny

    Que obra de arte!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @SamuelHiggins-ey6gy
    @SamuelHiggins-ey6gy Před 8 dny

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

    • @Kaiser187
      @Kaiser187 Před 7 dny

      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.

  • @user-sf7hj8uy2e
    @user-sf7hj8uy2e Před 17 dny

    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! 🚗✨"

  • @crimsonstride5457
    @crimsonstride5457 Před 14 dny

    hell yeah, you knwo what they say ut with the old ........ in with the old and also if its oversprayed it aint under sprayed!!!!!

  • @jp-bc5zv
    @jp-bc5zv Před 19 dny

    That car was my ultimate dream car by the way from Philippines 🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @hamzaahmed1280
    @hamzaahmed1280 Před 25 dny

    Great transformation, i just think the white alloy wheels looked much better, other than that all good.

  • @henningpieterjordan7416
    @henningpieterjordan7416 Před 19 dny +2

    Rims painted with the tyres😂... Cool 😮😊

  • @ggagsk
    @ggagsk Před 22 dny

    Best commuter car of the 90s

  • @alanbriggs86
    @alanbriggs86 Před 12 dny

    Love it, got me thinking now...🤔

  • @rassunakoperson1430
    @rassunakoperson1430 Před 25 dny

    clean build!

  • @stevebrayne2609
    @stevebrayne2609 Před 18 dny +1

    The black wheels look absolutely terrible and ruin the car😢