thanks for the replies
these are 2 that are being sold locally.
95 civic vx
Honda Civic VX 94
Civic Vx '94 - ADZphoto's Photos- powered by SmugMug
the first one looks nicer and has a clean title but looks like it may have been riced out at some point with some rotas and h.i.d.s. the second one is missing the oem lip and is a salvaged title but looks to be more original in condition with its original rims. they are both selling for about $3.5k. i'd really rather do the swap but my search for donors isn't looking good. (anyone have an engine on sale by chance?) i have yet to check them out in person but i am already setting up appointments to do so.
there is only rust if you live by the beach(wish i did).