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Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2014, 04:06 PM

You may be wondering what the heck I did with that week in the shop..?

I literally spent so much time in the shop that I didn't have time to update the thread. But the camera was snappin away as always. So here it is...

Trans tunnel/shifter cover flushification:

Bolt on cover

Now a flush mounted cover

Add S2000 boor flange

With shifter (small holes in tunnel fixed later)

Tunnel will be body-worked and painted

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2014, 04:16 PM

More lead work. This consumed a lot of time both in the actual process and in researching and buying tools and materials. In the end I had some success and some failure, but it was worth figuring out.

Prep:

Tinning flux

Tinned

Radius form:

Worked radius

This area needed more added around the edges. The problem with adding more lead later is that the area is no longer tinned if it's been filed/sculpted. Here was my attempt at re-tinning around the edges. After this I ended up removing the lead from the fender.

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2014, 04:27 PM

Passenger side patch:

Not going for perfection here since it will be leaded.

Just like the other side:

Lead(free)

How to deal with this area (can't use this on regular if you like your sanity)

I guess the only finished shots I got were inverted, but you get the idea...

It will need a little glaze.

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2014, 04:36 PM

Trans Mount-

I had mocked this up by drilling/tapping the "frame rails," but knew it would need to be reinforced. Here's how that went:

Cut open rail

Make plates (note broken tap

)

Plasma out broken tap (haha I win

)

First piece in

Align 2nd piece and cover

Trans mount in place (other side already mod'ed for exhaust clearance)

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2014, 04:38 PM

While I had the tap set out I made some shoulder belt mounts for the rear:

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2014, 04:46 PM

Made blood happen while prepping this patch (previously mentioned front inner fender spot)

It was actually just a tiny puncture in a large vessel (squirter)

Luckily my apprentice and future successor was there to save my life before getting back to work.

He's prep'ing old engine tag mount holes for welding.

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2014, 04:54 PM

Lot's of other minor details including pin holes and thin spots are now fixed. Spent some time tuning the fender arches into shape.

Last item worth showing is the rear wheel arch to rocker seam filling. Couldn't leave the seams in the rear when the fronts are gone

Trim inner edge for continuity:

No lead this time. Just a smear of glazing will do it up.

El Campo · 07-29-2014, 08:02 PM

Freaking beautiful. Always love seeing great metal working and welding happening as it seems to be lost on so many people. You really ARE going old school with the leading! Curious to see how that works with todays paint products.

y5mgisi · 07-29-2014, 10:16 PM

Great work as always!

Frizzle Fry · 07-30-2014, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Campo

Freaking beautiful. Always love seeing great metal working and welding happening as it seems to be lost on so many people. You really ARE going old school with the leading! Curious to see how that works with todays paint products.

Thanks EC. The lead free body solder should be no different than clean metal as long as it's prep'ed properly. If not, yeh the acid in the flux/tinning would be a concern.

Quote:

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Great work as always!

'Preciate it brother. Being in Portland there's a good chance you could see this anomaly on the road or at a cruise some day. It will be at PIR Beaches the first chance I get in 2015.

Frizzle Fry · 07-30-2014, 01:38 AM

In the spirit of 'git er dun' I plug welded these covers over the factory ebarake holes rather than my standard flush install (it will be under the carpet for God's sake)

Given the above, it was time to call it...

Rotisserie dropped down to transport mode:

Chariot awaits (again)

Driftbeam is now at the paint shop!!!

Next update will show the new color (yes I said new

)

watahyahknow · 07-30-2014, 02:25 AM

**Palf70Step** · 07-30-2014, 05:29 AM

C10_ustacould · 07-30-2014, 06:37 AM

What ever will you do with your time while it is in the paint shop... TAHOE!!

trixter99 · 07-30-2014, 10:13 PM

The Tahoe or the 61 I'm dying to see them done.

knomadd · 08-08-2014, 12:53 PM

Hoping to see some paint pics soon! All the work you've done is amazing! I want to see it finished!!!

Low Elco · 08-08-2014, 01:15 PM

Can't wait to see!

**Palf70Step** · 08-08-2014, 05:56 PM

Me3

NONHOG · 08-08-2014, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Next update will show the new color (yes I said new

)

Something timeless I hope, like this?
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watahyahknow · 08-08-2014, 06:27 PM

kindah liked the pastel colour that was on it , th not so bright / faded colour fits the year of the car

76C10Stepside · 08-08-2014, 08:22 PM

FF, what kind of welder do you use for those button welds? They look great!

I used a stud puller and bondo for the first time on this one. Only had to weld 3 tiny patches.

Frizzle Fry · 08-09-2014, 12:13 PM

this?
Attachment 1287331

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[QUOTE=76C10Stepside;6794134]FF, what kind of welder do you use for those button welds? They look great!
/QUOTE]

Thanks. I plug weld with the same mig I use for everything else; my Miller 211.

Frizzle Fry · 08-09-2014, 12:21 PM

Just a quick update to show the color as promised. This is Raptor Liner tinted with the blue that will be used for the body. More detailed pics later (have to prep for a BBQ now).

ajgriffin · 08-10-2014, 02:29 AM

Looks amazing! Good luck with the paint!

All the original trim going back on it? Anything special in store for it?

Frizzle Fry · 08-10-2014, 12:09 PM

Thanks. I'm still planning to use all the trim with red between and a black top as original. I've been considering using the red from the audi RS badges.

07-29-2014, 04:06 PM	#1951
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... You may be wondering what the heck I did with that week in the shop..? I literally spent so much time in the shop that I didn't have time to update the thread. But the camera was snappin away as always. So here it is... Trans tunnel/shifter cover flushification: Bolt on cover Now a flush mounted cover Add S2000 boor flange With shifter (small holes in tunnel fixed later) Tunnel will be body-worked and painted

07-29-2014, 04:16 PM	#1952
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... More lead work. This consumed a lot of time both in the actual process and in researching and buying tools and materials. In the end I had some success and some failure, but it was worth figuring out. Prep: Tinning flux Tinned Radius form: Worked radius This area needed more added around the edges. The problem with adding more lead later is that the area is no longer tinned if it's been filed/sculpted. Here was my attempt at re-tinning around the edges. After this I ended up removing the lead from the fender.

07-29-2014, 04:27 PM	#1953
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Passenger side patch: Not going for perfection here since it will be leaded. Just like the other side: Lead(free) How to deal with this area (can't use this on regular if you like your sanity) I guess the only finished shots I got were inverted, but you get the idea... It will need a little glaze.

07-29-2014, 04:36 PM	#1954
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Trans Mount- I had mocked this up by drilling/tapping the "frame rails," but knew it would need to be reinforced. Here's how that went: Cut open rail Make plates (note broken tap ) Plasma out broken tap (haha I win ) First piece in Align 2nd piece and cover Trans mount in place (other side already mod'ed for exhaust clearance)

07-29-2014, 04:38 PM	#1955
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... While I had the tap set out I made some shoulder belt mounts for the rear:

07-29-2014, 04:46 PM	#1956
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Made blood happen while prepping this patch (previously mentioned front inner fender spot) It was actually just a tiny puncture in a large vessel (squirter) Luckily my apprentice and future successor was there to save my life before getting back to work. He's prep'ing old engine tag mount holes for welding.

07-29-2014, 04:54 PM	#1957
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Lot's of other minor details including pin holes and thin spots are now fixed. Spent some time tuning the fender arches into shape. Last item worth showing is the rear wheel arch to rocker seam filling. Couldn't leave the seams in the rear when the fronts are gone Trim inner edge for continuity: No lead this time. Just a smear of glazing will do it up.

07-29-2014, 08:02 PM	#1958
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Freaking beautiful. Always love seeing great metal working and welding happening as it seems to be lost on so many people. You really ARE going old school with the leading! Curious to see how that works with todays paint products. __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

07-29-2014, 10:16 PM	#1959
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Great work as always! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

07-30-2014, 01:38 AM	#1961
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... In the spirit of 'git er dun' I plug welded these covers over the factory ebarake holes rather than my standard flush install (it will be under the carpet for God's sake) Given the above, it was time to call it... Rotisserie dropped down to transport mode: Chariot awaits (again) Driftbeam is now at the paint shop!!! Next update will show the new color (yes I said new )

07-30-2014, 02:25 AM	#1962
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

07-30-2014, 05:29 AM	#1963
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-30-2014, 06:37 AM	#1964
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... What ever will you do with your time while it is in the paint shop... TAHOE!! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-30-2014, 10:13 PM	#1965
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... The Tahoe or the 61 I'm dying to see them done. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

08-08-2014, 12:53 PM	#1966
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hoping to see some paint pics soon! All the work you've done is amazing! I want to see it finished!!! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)



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08-08-2014, 01:15 PM	#1967
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Can't wait to see! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-08-2014, 05:56 PM	#1968
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Me3 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-08-2014, 06:27 PM	#1970
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... kindah liked the pastel colour that was on it , th not so bright / faded colour fits the year of the car __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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76C10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 300	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... FF, what kind of welder do you use for those button welds? They look great! I used a stud puller and bondo for the first time on this one. Only had to weld 3 tiny patches. Attached Images

08-09-2014, 12:13 PM	#1972
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... this? Attachment 1287331 [/QUOTE] [QUOTE=76C10Stepside;6794134]FF, what kind of welder do you use for those button welds? They look great! /QUOTE] Thanks. I plug weld with the same mig I use for everything else; my Miller 211.

08-09-2014, 12:21 PM	#1973
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Just a quick update to show the color as promised. This is Raptor Liner tinted with the blue that will be used for the body. More detailed pics later (have to prep for a BBQ now). Attached Images

08-10-2014, 02:29 AM	#1974
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 585	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Looks amazing! Good luck with the paint! All the original trim going back on it? Anything special in store for it? __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

08-10-2014, 12:09 PM	#1975
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Thanks. I'm still planning to use all the trim with red between and a black top as original. I've been considering using the red from the audi RS badges. Attached Images

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