Decoding an old Honda civic

[Rodney Kloxin]

How would I decode an early 1970’s Honda civic to know what I have

 

[nd4sped]

VIN is a good start. Post it up.

 

[Rodney Kloxin]

Plate on dash reads SBA-1032799

 

[nd4sped]

Got any photos of the car as well? SB are the 1st generation Civic's. Do you have the 1st Gen Civic wagon?

 

[Rodney Kloxin]

It is a hatch back, I used to have a 1974. I do not currently have any pictures as it’s covered in a garage and in pieces for restoration.

 

[Rodney Kloxin]

Here are some pictures

 

[nd4sped]

Yup that's a classic 1st Generation Civic 100%. Looks like a 1978 model. Same as the one I used to have.

 

[nd4sped]

As for decoding the vin, you can pick up service manuals online for the car still.

1978 Honda Civic 1200 Repair Shop Manual Original: Honda: Amazon.com: Books

1978 Honda Civic 1200 Repair Shop Manual Original [Honda] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 1978 Honda Civic 1200 Repair Shop Manual Original

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