99Blackhatch... Finally a build thread.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:24 pm

UPDATE: June 15th, 2010

Took her out and scrubbed, sanded, degreased, power washed, and sanded and washed again before I tucked her in. Tomorrow should be interesting and fun.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:25 pm

This is the first coat so far. Thin in spots which is expected, but we'll see how the second coat goes tomorrow...

Also decided to start cleaning up some old rusted bolts from all over the bay and other areas and then some sealer / clear coat to keep them in good shape. This is what I got so far with just a few minutes on a wire wheel...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:25 pm

UPDATE: June 19th, 2010

Woke up this morning and the bay was ready to be put back together. Started out like this for a while...

Then began polishing as you can clearly see the difference...

And then so far this is how it is after a few hours due having to run around to get high temp paint for the engine and the rest of the bolts for the engine mounts. Polished more bolts, nuts, and the tops of the coilovers...

I guess it looks a little different...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:27 pm

Fuck, High temp aluminum is brighter than I thought...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:28 pm

Some things so far for the evening...

Test fitment...

Dirty like a whore...

I think it's time to get something new...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:29 pm

Well, got the SKUNK2 front camber kit installed last night, tore down the engine (valve cover, coolant hoses, alternator bracket, stock intake manifold and such), taped off, degreased, cleaned, and painted the engine finally. Now to go home, unmask all the water tubes and sensors, re-bolt up the trans to the engine and slide it under the chassis and prepare for install again.

I also need to paint all the brackets High Temp black for the alternator, AVID billet torque mounts if I keep those on or sell them, Samco hose up front and then install the new radiator core support. So much to do... and not much time. Sounds perfect.

I also cleaned up the PIC Performance LCAs last night and once I jack up the rear end, I will install those and the rear camber kit and the CUSCO exhaust bushings.

kra95civic · Post by **kra95civic** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:53 pm

nice look josh. want to see more updates i should have a few in an hour or so.

SlowOne.5 · Post by **SlowOne.5** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:55 pm

Well you and I both know you're terrible w/ dates, timelines, etc., and your time frame is wrong w/ Hammerhead and the apartment. LOL

I've enjoyed seeing the progression of it over the years, and many parts I've gotten from it as well. It's good to finally see it how you've wanted it for so long.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:56 pm

SlowOne.5;237099 wrote:Well you and I both know you're terrible w/ dates, timelines, etc., and your time frame is wrong w/ Hammerhead and the apartment. LOL

This is true. I just noticed I had the Mr. Allex tilt brackets for the CTR spoiler while we were going out and I got the HKS after that. Man, my memory with time and dates sucks. lol

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:48 pm

Nice progress. I can't wait to see it when its done with this round of mods.