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Honda Coupe 9
Proud Owner | Glenn Ryman |
Engine Number | H1300E 6011250 |
Body Number | H1300C 1047468 |
Model (7 or 9, S or Deluxe or Custom) | 9 S |
Build/Compliance date | 1972 |
Current colour | White |
Original colour | White |
General condition (Original, Restored, Complete, parts, etc) | Being restored |
City, Country of delivery | Western Australia |
Location (where it is now) | New Zealand |
Modifications? | None |
Parts available? | |
Update on Restoration from previous owner:
In preparing the boot (trunk to you northerners) for painting I found that a portion of the rubberised
coating over the metal had been affected by oil and painting over it would be a waste of time. Some of it
had lifted, and if removed, there was still quite a film of oil under it. I made the decision to remove
all of the coating. Not an easy task. I managed to do it, but it took a lot of scraping. After about four
hours I got it to the stage in the photo.
That is after developing blisters on my hands, skin off the nuckles, a sore back and a big bruise on the forehead.
Note the homemade scrapers. One is half of a table knife, the other being an old file which I sharpened on the grinder.
However it is now done, and I am about half way through removing all that is left with a wire brush on my drill. It has been a big job, but they say that
preparation is the key to a good job. I will have to find a replacement coating.
I have now finished the work in the boot of my car. I am very happy with the end result. I have not been
able to get my hands on the soundproofing compound for the floor, but it will get applied when I find the appropriate material. In the meantime, I have sprayed
it with the same paint that you would use on the bottom of spoilers and door sills.
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