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I have a 76 Civic 1200 Hatchback.

I found roof holdings for a 76 Civic 1500 Hatchback. Are these roof molding interchangeable?

The 1200 comes in 3 pieces (front, back, joint). The 1500 is 1 solid piece.

I really appreciate the help.

Than...

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I called to get one today and the parts dudes asked if I needed one with 1 & 7/8" between mounting holes, 2 & 5/16" between holes, or one with 5 & 9/16" between holes.

How am I supposed to know? arent they all the same ...

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Just curious to see what kind of MPG everyone is getting from their first gens.
I would like to compare and see if I am tuned as well as I could be for the environment.
any tips for improving mileage while keeping or increasing power?

I checked ...

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What I am about to post is how I change and /or repair the sliding section.
In the UK it is known as VCRC (velvet covered rubber channel) and was developed in 1952 by Mr H.N.Rust for sliding windows in his tractor cabs, so that he could use toughene...

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I decided to fit my driver's side door seal today, and while I was at it I figured I better take some notes and photos for a 'How To' thread.

So first of all you need to remove your old door seal, being careful not to pull too hard and have your d...

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I'm creating this thread so I can place all the part numbers for our cars, so those wishing to buy these in future will be able to just send an enquiry to Rare Spares with the correct part numbers. I went into my local store and they went right over ...

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anyone know what the company or web site is for ordering the door rubbers and seals etc... i red in one of the topics a while back about some site where you could order these parts. can anyone out there hook me up with that info? thanx

anyone able to give me the instruction on shortening the plastic blocks or mods needed to tighten the bumpers up to the body?

I picked up some brochures off of eBay awhile back. Thought I'd share...

Japanese 1300 1500 CVCC.
Here's what I find interesting about this brochure:
It's a Japanese brochure, written in Japanese, with an ...

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thanks to Justin for sharing his lovely poem with us all...

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the garage not a tool was in use, not even the compressor; The welding gloves were hung by the hoist with care, In hopes that St. Soic...

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