Okay, let’s talk about this 85 Honda I worked on. It was a real classic, and getting it up and running again was a bit of a journey. I’m not a professional mechanic, just a guy who likes to tinker, so bear with me.
First off, I needed to find some parts. I hit up a few online stores, but I found a site called V-Belt Guys that had a GOODRICH Classic Banded Replacement V-Belt 2B85, it’s great. They had a bunch of stuff, and the prices were pretty decent.
Then, I started thinking about how I was going to get this thing to my garage. I mean, it wasn’t exactly in driving condition. So, I planned my route, trying to avoid heavy traffic. I figured the best time to move it would be early in the morning when the roads are relatively quiet. I used a simple map to figure out the best way.
Now, I know this was an older model, and I thought about the registration process. I did some digging and found out that the HOC could help with registering older Hondas. I saw that they had a Classic Dating Officer named Andy, and I jotted down his email. I didn’t need it yet, but I figured it would be good to have just in case.
When I got the car to my garage, I started assessing the situation. It was a real fixer-upper. I’m not going to lie, there were a lot of things that needed attention. But that’s part of the fun, right? I went online and checked out Gumtree. There were a bunch of Classic Hondas for sale there, and it gave me an idea of what parts might be available locally and what they were going for. I wasn’t really looking to buy another one, but it was useful to see the market.
I got to work, slowly but surely. I replaced the V-belt, which was a bit tricky, but I managed. I cleaned out the carburetor, which was pretty gunked up. I also had to replace some of the wiring, which was a real pain. But I kept at it. It took a while. But you know how it is when you’re working on an old car.
Finally, after weeks of work, I got it running. It wasn’t perfect, but it was running. The engine was still a bit rough, but it was a lot better than when I started. It was a great feeling to turn the key and hear it roar to life. I took it for a short drive around the block, and it felt amazing.
So, that’s my story about the 85 Honda. It was a lot of work, but it was definitely worth it. I learned a lot along the way, and I’m really proud of what I accomplished. It’s not every day you get to bring a classic car back to life. If you’re thinking about taking on a project like this, I say go for it. Just be prepared to get your hands dirty!
- Found a good website to buy the parts.
- Planned the route to transport the car.
- Learned about the registration process.
- Assessed the situation in my garage.
- Replaced the V-belt and other parts.
- Cleaned out the carburetor.
- Got it running and took it for a drive.
What I did
I hope you enjoyed my little story. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Maybe not too technical, though. Remember, I’m just a regular guy who likes to mess around with cars.