I am looking to purchase a 1991 civic hb si. I go to look at it and notice quite the gap between the front lights. I am wondering if this is an easy fix or the body or frame is bent? Also the top of the door frames seem to be little loose and messed. Do 1991 hb si even have a frame or unibody? I am a complete noob. anything is great advice, info thanks.

 

Here is another pic of the top of the doors. i dont know what it would be called. Frame? plastic piece lol. anyways it is like this on both doors.

 

well the door trim clips break easily... best to just glue it back with some 5min epoxy around the plastic clips and hold it tight until the epoxy fully dries...
and as to the parking light it is held in by one screw and on the inside it has a metal tab that the light it suposed to slide into to keep it straight... it could just be bent alittle or the guy that put the light in just didnt line up the light with the bracket... very minor stuff!

 

wicked thank u for the quick reply. one more question if u dont mind. The back windows can be pulled out about half a centimeter and i can see into the back seat of the car! I dunno why or what? I am a noob once again thanks. ps not the hb window the back seat windows.

 

well im not sure about the side rear windows.... but if it moves outwards on the back end then they probably open up to help vent. but im not positive. simply ask the owner by phone if the side rear windows open up.

 

yes on the 88-91 hb they back side windows open and close about 1-2 inches

 

i seen it in person it is the near the front. the windows do have the old school push out type of windows but it didnt seem right the front comes out like that. Thanks again!

 

well pivot joints do wear over time and hell thats cars what 18years old you know older vehicles already have alot more wind noise from weak seal spots like that. just something you deal with or seal it up to get rid of.

nothing some new window seals and hinges cannt tighten up.
but with a old honda like that they are easily stolen so be sure to get a fuel pump kill switch on it or a decent alarm...

and if your worried about the rear window being a easy point to be broken into then you can always use some good windshield glue and actually GLUE the window solid to the car... but dont use that rope crap at the autoparts store... you want the soft like silicone stuff that dries really hard just like good windshields are glued in with. not sure what that stuff is actually called but its good stuff! BUT be warned once ya glue it solid... well getting it opening again will take quite a bit of work!!!!!!!

 

wicked thanks. not worried about being robbed yet lol i was more worried about rain leaking into her. but that is a very good point also dont need that drama lol thanks.

 

well if it does leak any rain inside the window you can get some simple camper shell foam strips and put on the window. BUT if you take the car thru a high pressure car wash then either way water will leak in.LOL unless you seal it shut.... some people just use clear silicone and then shut the windows.

i have a similar issue with my trucks rear extended cab windows that open outwards with wind noise. alot of people just seal them up since they are not opened up that oftenly by most.