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There's no 'kit' sadly - the items such as the fridge (Just Kampers 50L Compressor), sink, hob (Dometic), RnR bed (JAC conversions), heater etc. were researched and purchased individually as needed. The cabinets/woodwork were built by me from scratch. The frame is 30mm batons covered with 6mm plywood. Costs so far are around 5-6k GBP on top of the purchase of the van but this includes insulation, flooring and the electric systems with leisure battery and external hook-up.

JAC Conversions in Glasgow. If you're doing a side conversion 90cm is the widest bed you can fit which is very snug for 2 people but doable.

Used the existing seatbases - cut them up and welded up brackets and supports for the Type R seats. A lot of work and would have been WAY easier to get a set of used seat frame from Yahoo Auctions in Japan and then buy a pair or generic Recaro/Sparco seats which I've since done. The Type R seats are SUPER heavy and still too high for anyone over 5ft 9"

A LOT of welding/fabrication and in hindsight, really not worth the effort.

The rails and feet were left 'as is' and I welded together a structure which attached to the upper part of the stock frame and I then connected the FN2 seats with bolts and more custom fabrication to the underside of the FN2 seats. It was WAY to much effort to be honest and the seats still sit too high in the van for me (at 6ft 2"). I've just bought a set of RG StepWGN specific Recaro seat bases from Japan (Yahoo Auctions) which are -40mm and fit most aftermarket seats (and you could use a universal swivel base then). I'd def. go that route. Check out Jennings for the swivel bases if you're in the UK. Hope this helps? Phil.

Thanks for the info mate. Had a feeling there would have been some serious fabrication work; I couldn’t even work out if those steel rivet pins between frame and rails were removable so just left as is. Whenever I want to face my passenger seat backwards I simply unbolt all 4 14mms from the floor - it’s a faff but it’s the only mod free way of going about it! I would have asked how you managed to get past the Yahoo auctions barrier but it’s most likely VPN right? I’m from North East UK, very rare are our kind of cars round here = very little owners to share info with! You’ve made yourself a class little camper mate, keep up the good work 👍

@@jameseh I use a service called Buyee for the Japanese Auctions such as Yahoo - you bid on the auctions and Buyee do the rest (they receive the item in Japan and then (repackage if needed) and ship it to you). Tiny fees and you do get stung for import duty but an utterly brilliant service!

Thanks Peter! MPG is 25 around town but 35+ on a good motorway run (at around 60mph) from the 2.0i k-series engine. RnR bed is 90cm wide and plently long enough for me at 6ft 2". and made by Jac Conversions in Glasgow. I will be doing a follow up video at some point as I've since added solar, side awning and replaced the passenger seat with a large storage box amongst other things.

EZ plates on Ebay. It's a standard 'wide plate' so easy to source!

Yes, i'm not a fan of the chrome so it had to go! 😉

This is the original colour which is Hampshire Green (paint code is BG26M). Only available in the UK 1990-1991

Thanks, I'll def check yours out too!!! 👍

It's soft and 'wallowy' as you'd expect but it drives much more like a car than a van and quite good fun so long as you don't overcook it by going into bends too quickly. Seats were a BIG job and I had to build/weld custom brackets and frames to work with the original seat bases. Not for the faint hearted but I'm glad I took the time and effort as they're WAY comfier for me be over 6ft and needing good back support on long journeys.

@@philsayer9797 thanks appreciate the info / reply found a 2010 off to view Wednesday 👍

Thank You! 😎👍

Is that A 2.O petrol buddy ?

I can't imagine anyone being mad enough to bid on it given the build has cost around 20k and 1000+ hours of labour!!! ;-)

@@philsayer9797 I thought that would be the case, looks like a real labour of love :)

@@iDayno It certainly is and has been over then past (almost) 5 years. Still a few last jobs but nearly there now!

@@philsayer9797 Glad to hear how much effort you've put into the Prelude, they're great cars, I own a 2nd gen myself at the moment and would like to try a 3rd and/or 4th gen at some point.

@@iDayno 2Gs are SO nice to drive! Had a 1.8EX years back!

Yes, you could get the brake light but Honda refused to fit it as standard as it didn't meet the regs!

From Rock Auto in the USA (new old stock). Not sure if they have any more though?

I disagree, one sheeps is enough! :-)

Will do!!!

Thanks! It's hard to say exactly but it's likely around 5k (GBP) in parts and materials (that includes the repaint) excluding the cost of the car. I'd say in terms of labour it's well over 500 hours but I am a slow worker! ;-)

Where did you get the seat belts? We’re they a kit and did you need to modify the body much to fit them?

@@LOLLYBONGO Securon 514/30 - direct fit too! :-)

@@philsayer9797 did you have to reinforce the pillars to take the reel?

@@LOLLYBONGO Thankfully not, the belts use the factory mounts/holes so a 10 minute swap!

Thank You! I can't wait to see your RS (now 2!) back on the road. :-)

Thanks Mr B. Worth the effort I reckon though these things are never really finished..... ;-)

Block deck skim, rebore/rehone (.25mm), head skim etc. all carried out by RES in Sheffield (UK) and cost around £250. Honda OEM Pistons and Rings £200. New valves, bearings (Main and rods), seals and gaskets £180, Water pump, cambelt and tensioner £75. Replacement engine around £250 so around £1000 for everything - built up by myself so no cost there! :-) I wanted to keep the car original so opted for another EB1 engine with Hondamatic gearbox. www.theenginespecialists.co.uk/

Phil Sayer where are you sourcing things like water pump and pistons? Have you considered a mk1 Accord? I’m in Perth WA and have an option to attempt a very rusty local Mk1 civic or a pristine Accord from Queensland. Dilemmas...

@@LOLLYBONGO Mostly Ebay and Facebook Groups. Some parts also came from RockAuto in the USA and other Civic restorers in the UK who have been saving/storing parts for many years. I have owned a Mk1 Accord in the past and they're great cars! (avoid the rusty cars at all costs though!)

Haha, well I'll need to work a few calories off anyway!!!

Thank you! I haven't removed the roof lining yet and probably won't as it shouldn't be needed.

@@philsayer9797 Thanks for the answer That's a good sign, unfortunately on my Sb1 there was a bit of corrosion on the part of the ceiling moldings and I will have to remove the roof to fix it, but I didn't want to damage it.

I believe we got the EB2 later on, but the early cars were the 1169cc engine. Sadly we never got the CVCC over here either.

Thanks! I'm really pleased.... so far! ;-)

I'm VERY happy with it too Kev! I've uncovered lots of rust but that will be covered in an upcoming video!

Yes, fixing the pump (which was pretty much seized) and stripping/cleaning the modulator/solonoids, which were junked up with emulsified 28 year old brake fluid, did the trick. Details on the bloig... facebook.com/corporalgreen/posts/1838901112845162

In the UK aircon was a £1200 option but PAS was standard.