NSANE Hot Rodz presents project (MINI ME)

[NsaneHotrodz]

No its not a Camaro, its a 72' Honda. Before the owner delivered the car today I had no idea they made Honda's in 1972? :lol: This is the most unusual project I've ever had the chance to build.:D Yes it was delivered on his lawn mower trailer. Dewayne
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[tones2SS]

Very cool. What are the plans?!?:thumbsup:

[wellis77]

That's AWESOME!!! I had a '74 for a while. Thing ran like a champ. Mine was a former racer but no idea in what series. Just before I sold it, I found out the head gasket was blown. NO IDEA!!! Just kept running and running and running. Fun little car. What are the plans for this one?

[BritishGreen68]

S2K drivetrain??

[NsaneHotrodz]

Not real sure yet. The owner wants to get it disassembled and blasted this week. I'll keep you informed as we go. Thanks

Dewayne

[T_Raven]

I like those cars. I worked as a tech at a Honda dealer for a few years. There was one old guy that would bring one in once in a great while. The Honda dealer was owned by a Chevy dealer. One of the other techs said that in 72 they had a promotion that if you bought a 72 Chevy truck they'd give you a Honda 600. The Honda is so small they put one in the back off a truck as a display lol. Apparently the mark up on the truck was higher than what it cost the dealer for the Honda.

[NsaneHotrodz]

More pics to come. The roll cage should be finished up next week. The new rocker panels are being fitted now. :unibrow:
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[tones2SS]

Very nice. Keep us posted. Looks like a cool "little" project. (pardon the pun.):D

[Sandbagger]

Busa Motor , LS6 ??
Variety is cool ./:unibrow:

[ArisESQ]

that thing would be awesome with an s2k drivetrain.

[NsaneHotrodz]

We're still trying to decide which engine to go with. I'll have that answer next week.:unibrow: It should fun to drive! Everyone that comes in the shop goes straight for the Honda. :lol:

[l2azorback]

This thing would be really cool with GSXR turbo set-up.....do a search for GSXR Smart Car on YouTube

[toddshotrods]

Sweet project! I love those old Hondas. I vote for a 'busa engine. Maybe turn it 90-degrees under the hood and run a driveshaft to a narrowed IRS, tubbed out with 275's or something! :unibrow: :D

I have a rendering around somewhere that I was experimenting with. All the above, minus the 'busa motor, and it was a coupe. I still dream of doing it someday...

[NsaneHotrodz]

The owner is really wanting to keep the 10" wheels on the car:lol: I think the rims are 3.5" wide. We'll see what happens in the next few weeks.:unibrow:

[toddshotrods]

The owner is really wanting to keep the 10" wheels...
Builder explains to customer: "My bad, I thought you meant 10-inches wide!" :lol:

If I had more time and energy I would have sketched the cartoon to go with that. ;)

[tones2SS]

Builder explains to customer: "My bad, I thought you meant 10-inches wide!" :lol:
HA HA!! I like it!:yes: :cheers:

[NsaneHotrodz]

I wonder if I can get a tire for a 10"x10" rear wheel?:lol:

[NsaneHotrodz]

Another small cut and it should be close.:unibrow:
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[toddshotrods]

Sweet. Porsche?

[Northeast Rod Run]

Seeing that engine dangling there, this just became an interesting build

[tones2SS]

Keep us posted guys.

[BanditDave]

I am now very interested in this...:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[PASD U]

I'll be watching

[NsaneHotrodz]

A small update today, we just got back to the shop from picking up a donor car. The owner has decided to go with a V-8:unibrow: I'll try to post a video of the new engine running next week. This build just got a little more interesting and alot faster:D DeWayne

[Hdesign]

Now THAT is cool!:thumbsup:

[NsaneHotrodz]

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[mexMan]

Should we believe that the first engine is going where the second is placed?

[NsaneHotrodz]

Yes sir! I'll have pics of the install next week. DeWayne

[Derek Miller]

I am loving it, when you first introduced the project I instantly thought of stuffing a V8 into it and now you are. Cannot wait to see this thing evolve.

[NsaneHotrodz]

New tires arrived yesterday. Waiting on rear tires and alot of other parts to make this a roller! Plans are to stretch the rear quarters and see how big of a wheel we can stuff inside. DeWayne
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I had to!:D
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[MoparCar]

Looking like a Renault R5 Turbo.....flares needed.....Cool!
Wes

[tones2SS]

Very cool. That should be a mean little machine. Looks great.

[NsaneHotrodz]

Today we finished the rear frame rails. We started on the new door hinge mounts and the lower A-pillars. I;m still trying to decide on which type of front suspension to use. DeWayne
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[tones2SS]

DeWayne that looks real good. Great job.:thumbsup:

[speedfreak]

That looks INSANE ! :thumbsup:

[brakebuster]

that looks awesome!!!

its a gokart on steroids lol

[awr68]

Is the owner's name Mr. Lillard?

[toddshotrods]

I love this car! The SBC looks like it belongs there. :thumbsup:

...still trying to decide on which type of front suspension to use...
How about custom Ride Tech air struts. I said custom because I'm guessing they'd have to be pretty short.