Just happened yesterday. With the motor out for the past month for rebuild and me miles away, the battery decided to short / explode and burn stuff in the immediate area.
Initial list of needed parts (likely to increase):
1.) main fuse relay
2.) rubber trim around the top of the trunk walls
3.) maybe, right side tail light assembly
4.) center brake light
Please PM me if you have these items for sale and we can discuss details.
Repair complete and tested without issue. All wire splices were soldered and heat shrink. Just need to add 2 grommets. Assembled components to replace the lost 'main fuse box' and rerouted the rear lighting bundle to enter trunk from the left side in lieu of the right side. Makes for a cleaner setup for my config. Still waiting on rebuilt motor due Sept.
Currently doing the research to determine if the Honda Beat will accept an automatic transmission from the Honda Today. My girl does not drive a stick.
Seen a few conversions started in Japan all have got to the stage of mounting the engine and gearbox but the issue is the size and shape of the AT box is different and pretty big so fouls the rear subframe if I can find the link I will message you but it's been best part of 3/4 years since I last looked at the most up to date one.
Appreciate any info / pics that are available. I accept the likely need for alteration. If a sizable B16 or B18 engine can be installed with minimal rework, I'm hoping adding the AT is do-able. Another unknown issue: amount of power loss due to the AT
Thanks to Mr Hughes for the replacement parts all is well. After installing and closing the trunk I noticed the latch did not work. The fire melted the plastic clip. Fortunately a have large vents that can be removed. Then using a dremel I slotted the 4 panel screw ends and then unscrewed them from the forward side. Reached thru to slide linkage. Could have been an ugly situation.
Rebuilt motor is back in and impressed with the power from the increase from 1300cc to 1550cc.
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