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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Frizzle,
It's a Rapier Fastback (Alpine in the U.S) 1969 vintage. Based on the Hillman Hunter wagon/estate. NONHOG Build thread would be difficult,it's been off the road for 14 years!!? Very slow project watahyaknow Windsor motor is a great package for conversions, distributor @ front, small dimesions. Would really like to use a toyota (shock,horror) 1uz v8 but width kills them. Larry (actually an Oz G.M. fan but anything done right will do) |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Back in the game. The following update took WAY too many hours, mostly due to mistakes and rework, but I'm happy with the results thus far.
Rear brake caliper brackets. First iteration was fwd facing. Looked good except one minor detail: they blocked the coilovers ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fortunately with a little rework I was able to flip them to the rear and all clears: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Very cool work on the brakes. You may have already said, where did you get the mounting plates and what are the calipers from? the donor? Keep the pics coming.
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Part of the reason I placed the calipers in the front was to accommodate the e-brake cables. They now faced the wrong way:
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
amazing work ....AS EXPECTED !!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Sweet! Everybody loves e-brake slides. Your sunbeam will be starring in the next Fast & the Furiouster movie.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I can not believe how great this car is turning out! Frizzle you have done one amazing job so far!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
You might wanna think about taking the keys outta that thing at night... I wouldn't want to have it be that easy when I come to pick it up...
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
The way the tranny tunnel is notched right there is like it was built exactly for it. Looks outstanding.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
hey brother.. i need help with floor pans.. a mini tub and a modification on my truck floor pan...
just sayin.. i dont wanna order just a kit to do it all.. there's TONS of wasted space on camaros... come fly down and visit for a week. i'll feed you at least once and let you pet my dogs. ha ha ha
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
dang FF. now that looks so clean! don't forget i called shotgun first
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Man, this this is just plain crazy. I love looking through the updates, and can't wait to see it finished.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Little bit more on the ebrake-
Cable bracket mount pad: ![]() This is the stock Honda coupler. It is to be crimped over the cables. Will crimp on final install: ![]() Extended rod in stainless and added a Z-bend (RC airplane technology). I'll likely make a cover for the rod so it's not visible from the rear seat: ![]() Since one of the cable holes went through two layers of sheetmetal (only half the hole) I added half of the appropriately sized washer and a full washer on the lower hole to even it out: ![]() The uniform surface is required for a good seal with the orings: ![]() ...and made the caliper bracket spacers permanent. ![]() |
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On to the rear sway bar (a must-have with such a stout front bar)
I cut up a 3rd gen Camaro/Firebird rear bar I had in the parts bin. Shortened by 1.5" and reclocked the diff clearance/ends. Note: all length removed from driver's side due to the offset diff D44: ![]() Burned in and smoothed out: ![]() Tube-stock begets bracket (focus fail, I know) ![]() x2: ![]() Chillin at the bar: ![]() and tacked in (end-links next) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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That's so awesome!
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Frizz, I am going to need your address so I can send the ADOPTION papers. After all, "first" after family " should include adoptees right?
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The brackets that attach the sway bar to the axle are really clean!
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