https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/84-honda-civic-1500s/6553335970.html
That does look pretty good
I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
How in the world could a 1984 only have 90,000 miles on it?
That looks nice. The fact it needs a cam sounds kinda weird.
Anyone local that could put some eyes on it? Looking for a fun father son project.
spitfirebill said:How in the world could a 1984 only have 90,000 miles on it?
Old people don't drive much. I'd be willing to bet this was owned by an elderly person.
I've always liked this body style Civic, amazing shape for a Rust-belt car!
In reply to Joe Gearin :
I lived St. Louis for 5 years - they get less snow than you think. There are some rust free cars from that area.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the head is done for, too, if it’s needs a cam. I seem to recall there was some kind of failure (oiling maybe) that could take them both out. If 86-89 Integras were still easy to come by, I’d be tempted.
So that's an EW motor, right? Can you swap in a D- or B- series easily?
psteav said:So that's an EW motor, right? Can you swap in a D- or B- series easily?
You’d need swap mounts and I think a few parts from a 4th gen Civic to do it, IIRC. The 86-89 Integra D16A1 is an easy swap, but isn’t closely related to other Honda D-series engines
I learned to drive stick shift in a civic exactly like that. It was taken out by a failed cam bearing.
Joe Gearin said:spitfirebill said:How in the world could a 1984 only have 90,000 miles on it?
Old people don't drive much. I'd be willing to bet this was owned by an elderly person.
I've always liked this body style Civic, amazing shape for a Rust-belt car!
There’s one here in town that’s probably the nicest I’ve ever seen. I’ve talked to the owner a couple times. He’s probably in his late 70’s and not interested in selling. The last time we talked I tried to *tactfully* ask: “So what happens to it when you die?” ...which didn’t go too well, but I honestly just don’t want it to go to a scrapyard or kid/grandkid who’s gonna rag it out :/
Anything. Anything that old with a clean body is always worth $800 to me. Not that I hate rust as I grew up with but it's sure is nice not to have it. 
My brother is going to look at this tomorrow. I will report back.
poopshovel again said:Joe Gearin said:spitfirebill said:How in the world could a 1984 only have 90,000 miles on it?
Old people don't drive much. I'd be willing to bet this was owned by an elderly person.
I've always liked this body style Civic, amazing shape for a Rust-belt car!
There’s one here in town that’s probably the nicest I’ve ever seen. I’ve talked to the owner a couple times. He’s probably in his late 70’s and not interested in selling. The last time we talked I tried to *tactfully* ask: “So what happens to it when you die?” ...which didn’t go too well, but I honestly just don’t want it to go to a scrapyard or kid/grandkid who’s gonna rag it out :/
it should definitely go to a Hong for a rising sun roof panel and mas turbuenas!
JamesMcD said:My brother is going to look at this tomorrow. I will report back.
Let us know if he gets it
It was way rustier than the pictures led us to believe. So he didn't buy it and we're sad.
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