'66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

FF looking back through your thread, i just noticed that you have the master cylinder on it's side. are you planning to run a remote tank? and how did you calculate the brake pedal pin location? without the booster so that the brakes won't be too hard to use?

Yes it is turned 90* and I will be building/using/mod'ing a custom reservoir which will mount on top of the MC with feed tubes down to the inlet ports. Should bleed fine with the normal bench bleeding procedure.

I don't have the measurements in front of me but I moved the clevis up 1/2". That was as far as it could go and still get full stroke on the MC given the pedal/floor room. Add to that the fact that the s2000 weighs 33% more than the Minx (2800 v 2100), and I expect the pedal feel to be somewhere between power and manual brakes. Should be fine, but I can always make improvements if needed (that's my standard answer if you haven't noticed ).

Originally Posted by neto

Amazing build! That thing is going to fly. I have an S2000 stock and it moves like you wouldn't believe. WOW.

That's good to hear. I've never driven or been a passenger in one, so I'm not sure what to expect. I know they're quick and the drivetrains are pretty highly respected.

[neto]

You will need some wide tires in the back. I shift right below the red line 8,000. The engine really kicks in at 5-6000 rpms. 80 miles an hour in fourth at about 6500. Fun, fun fun.

[Frizzle Fry]

Well, I went with a higher (numerically lower) rear ratio 3.73 vs. the S2000's 4.10, combined with a lighter overall package I'm hoping the 235/40/17's will be just about right (they should break loose when I want them to).

Originally posted by gomarlins3 on s2000.com:
OEM MY00-03 (AP1) wheel sizes and offsets are as follows:

Front:
16" x 6.5", +55 offset, 205 tire
Rear:
16" x 7.5", +65 offset, 225 tire

and the OEM MY04+ (AP2) wheels are as follows:

Front:
17" x 7.0", +55 offset, 215 tire
Rear:
17" x 8.5", +65 offset, 245 tire

[VA72C10]

Looking good man!

[Mister laugh]

This project continues to amaze me, i cant wait to see the finished result. Get this thing done faster I want to see the result badly now.

[Jvsapp]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Yes it is turned 90* and I will be building/using/mod'ing a custom reservoir which will mount on top of the MC with feed tubes down to the inlet ports. Should bleed fine with the normal bench bleeding procedure.

I don't have the measurements in front of me but I moved the clevis up 1/2". That was as far as it could go and still get full stroke on the MC given the pedal/floor room. Add to that the fact that the s2000 weighs 33% more than the Minx (2800 v 2100), and I expect the pedal feel to be somewhere between power and manual brakes. Should be fine, but I can always make improvements if needed (that's my standard answer if you haven't noticed ).

that's cool FF. something for me to try later on. i was thinking now that my corolla swap is done, i can get back on my nova. i scored a set of disc brake spindles with rotors. just needs calipers and i was hoping to use the dodge power wagon disc master i got. no room for a booster in my nova as well. are you planning to use a combo valve on the minx?

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good man!

Originally Posted by Mister laugh

This project continues to amaze me, i cant wait to see the finished result. Get this thing done faster I want to see the result badly now.

Thanks x2 I'm on the last class of my degree program so I will be accelerating this build soon!

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

...are you planning to use a combo valve on the minx?

Proportioning valve? I'm going to use the S2000 prop-valve since I will have all the other brake components from the car.

[dh81k30]

Mike,

You have a PM.

[sleepertruck72]

FrizzleFry,
Awesome work ! That Honda engine should scoot that car around no problem with alot of grins ! Its that kind of creativity that keeps old cars & trucks interesting. Cant wait to see it done

[Frizzle Fry]

Thank you! The last day of my last class is tomorrow so I should make some real progress this week!

[low'n slow]

OK, it's been a week. Where are the progess pictures? By the way, I really think this is a great project!

[Frizzle Fry]

I've been doing the mortgage broker scavenger hunt for about a week while I should have been in the shop!

I've been out there! I've even taken a few pics ...But nothing worth showing by themselves. I started making the initial cuts in the front frame rails for the S2000 rail sections to go in. I also removed one of the inner fender braces and jacked up the inner fender a little bit in the process ...but all is fixable. More to come.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Hey mike I went through a guy in portland when I bought my house ill try to get his number and p.m. it to ya....

[Sillyoldman]

Love this thread.

[71'tahoe]

Im loving it Mike!!
It reminds me of a 4 door karman gia...I say go with the daisy wheels...these days every body has 17" aluminum wheels..its still a sleeper..it has 4 doors..LOL..

Your skills are awsome! Keep up the good work.

[dammitmitchell]

when i look at this thread i shake my head at myself..
seeing your welds and "it's only metal" attitude.....
grrr i need more pratice welding!.
hahaha

[Frizzle Fry]

Thanks guys I ALMOST got out there today but ended up spending another 3+ hours gathering stuff for the underwriter (it gets complicated with a recent divorce and child support involved). That's what I mean by mortgage broker scavenger hunt. They send you on one... I making it a priority to get out there tomorrow!!!

[Frizzle Fry]

Well, I got one frame section removed and one S2000 section trimmed down and nearly fitting. I took pics, but the computer is tied up at the moment (I'm using my phone), so I'l post them tomorrow. It's not very pretty to look at right now. Kinda reminds me of the time I had a gaping hole in the side of my Burb : LOL:

[Frizzle Fry]

Pics of carnage. The last two with the S2000 section sitting there are just that; sitting there. It will be moved outboard another couple inches.

[GRIMSS]

You sure have a puzzle there. Looks like some good progress.

I need to do something like that to my VW "NOBACK", but I would like to put a flathead in the front.

Keep up the great work.

[Frizzle Fry]

That NOBACK is cool man. I'm hoping one of my kids will get into veedubs so I'll have an excuse to play with them again.

Mine is a big puzzle right now, but it'll come together.

[Dave Reed]

Arghhh! Between yours and LFD's Tahoe builds and now this I will never get any work done here at the office. I will need to hire someone to work so I can read more builds!

[Jvsapp]

sweet FF looks like it's all coming together nicely. cant' wait for more progress pics

[original_balzer]

Even though I called it the clown car I do dig it. Especially now that its gunna have motivation and carving abilities.

I was curious about the shifter and what your doing there. The box part you cut off so you could shorten the shaft going back on somehow in the new forward location? or is this something you can fab up a suitable replacment?

As always your doing killer work.

I do have 1 tiny request though. Ditch that ugly black roof rack and find somting in chrome or stainless. Kinda like old VW roof racks. It would fit the car way better than that "euro trash" looking one. lol I guess the whole car is european though isnt it.

EDIT: dont worry bout the rack till after the swap LMAO

[Jvsapp]

i like the roof racks. they add to the sleeper look. also they are a nice place to store the hood i am looking for roof racks for my nova too. that way i can strap 2 surfboards on the top of it and cruise the breaks here.