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

[Jvsapp]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Why I felt the need to raise the bar (see right orig vs. left raised)

dang FF! yet again look so clean! BTW do you buy POR15 by the case? i see the box sitting there on the floor!

[Frizzle Fry]

Hah, no. That's a fuel tank sealer kit
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[thor]

Nice work FF! I was curious how you like the Rigid flaring tool? I have one I bought from Sears and it does not grip the tube tight enough for flaring. When I turn the handle to plunge the flaring tip, the tube gets pushed out.

And if ya find it, a pic from the inside of the car of the adjustable proportioning valve would be cool.

[Frizzle Fry]

You're right, on the 3/16 tube I have to tighten it down ultra f'n tight using a cheater handle! Seems like it may be due to the fact that the 3/16 slot is the only one that's smooth/no ridges. I was considering removing a tiny bit of material from the inside surface of the jaws. But so far it's working with the cheater bar. Just hope I don't break it... I'll take another pic of the prop valve tonight.
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[watahyahknow]

when you remove some material you dont have to tighten it so mush , i think its the better solution it keeps the device intact and doesnt ruin the tread over time

it prolly be hardened material though

[Frizzle Fry]

I took a little off the inside surface of one of the jaws on the disc sander. Might be a little better. I'll do the other side next (we're talkin thou's at a time).

And now this-
Prop valve location:







The diff brake line plan hit a snag... I put the rear back in place to locate the hard-line/flex line bracket and found some clearance issues. So I ran them in a more conventional route. Still made sure they stay below the top of the pumpkin since it will be coming close to the trunk floor under compression.

Here's a shot of the rear-end in place:


Flex line bracket locating:




New hard-line set up on rear.
A little trick for locating a bend:


These have American on one end and Metric on the other


Other side:

[spudz]

This same kit is a essential tool that was sent to our dealership. Its the best flaring tool I have ever used, its expensive but worth it in my opinion... You can find it cheaper but it has less stuff in the kit usually. just search ebay for hyraulic flaring tool and you can get the same kit for way less. I even seen a kit that just does the brake lines and it was only $60 http://www.classictube.com/shop-onli...tegory_id=1866

[dammitmitchell]

i hate you so much right now... in a envious little brother sorta way.

every damn time i bend brake lines it looks like a two year old drew the layout in crayons..
i can never ever ever ever find a good bender when im doing lines.. and im allllllwwwwaaaayyyysss tweaking..

im jealous.. i no like you right now because it's so pretttttyy

[thor]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I took a little off the inside surface of one of the jaws on the disc sander. Might be a little better. I'll do the other side next (we're talkin thou's at a time).

I'll give this a try. Thanks for the tip!

[VA72C10]

looking good!!!

[65Pickup]

Great tips and illustrations as usual.

[watahyahknow]

i heared people using belt pulleys of different sizes to bend brakeline in the right radius

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

i hate you so much right now... in a envious little brother sorta way.

every damn time i bend brake lines it looks like a two year old drew the layout in crayons..
i can never ever ever ever find a good bender when im doing lines.. and im allllllwwwwaaaayyyysss tweaking..

im jealous.. i no like you right now because it's so pretttttyy

If it makes you feel better, I tried bending up some 5/16" fuel line today and it wanted to kink every time. I had to do iterations and it still doesn't look great. I might just run this the whole way...

Originally Posted by thor

I'll give this a try. Thanks for the tip!

NP

Originally Posted by VA72C10

looking good!!!

Thanks

Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Great tips and illustrations as usual.

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i heared people using belt pulleys of different sizes to bend brakeline in the right radius

Nice, I'll have to try that on the fuel line!

[OLDIRON69]

The Aeroquip stuff is nice, they make some of the best hydraulic hoses in the industry. They even sell some that are non-crimp fittings which makes it nice. I will check my catalog to see if they show fuel line like this, if so I can buy it cheaper..

Not in my catalog but the dealer says he can order it, let me know if you want to go with it and I will get pricing for you.

[Mil-Spec]

As always FF, that's some major talent.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

The Aeroquip stuff is nice, they make some of the best hydraulic hoses in the industry. They even sell some that are non-crimp fittings which makes it nice. I will check my catalog to see if they show fuel line like this, if so I can buy it cheaper..

Not in my catalog but the dealer says he can order it, let me know if you want to go with it and I will get pricing for you.

Wow, thanks for the offer! I'll pm you if I do go that route.

Originally Posted by Mil-Spec

As always FF, that's some major talent.

Thanks, but I have to admit those lines are so easy to bend they make me look good
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[Jvsapp]

ok let's see....road test checklist....

engine............... check
trans................. check
wheels............... check
suspension.......... check
brakes................ check
interior................ Milk crate!

so when should i book my ticket?

glad to see it's coming along.

[dammitmitchell]

I did the milk rate a few months ago in the maro frizzle.. stepped on the gas and the motor had a little more kick then i was epecting in the car.. it put me on my ass behind the milk crate was very humorous..
make sure the ebrake works..

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

ok let's see....road test checklist....

engine............... check
trans................. check
wheels............... check
suspension.......... check
brakes................ check
interior................ Milk crate!

so when should i book my ticket?

glad to see it's coming along.

Seats and interior.............. check

Shootin for spring!!!

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

I did the milk rate a few months ago in the maro frizzle.. stepped on the gas and the motor had a little more kick then i was epecting in the car.. it put me on my ass behind the milk crate was very humorous..
make sure the ebrake works..

ebrake............... check

[watahyahknow]

makes me think of my yougth i was putting togethr a motorcycle and hadnt bolted down the buddyseat when i whent out to try to drive it .
the motor was going down the road a few feet before falling over i was left behind with the seat between my legs

[Frizzle Fry]

Had an "oh crap" moment looking at the pics. This one:


In particular the relationship of the prop valve to the trans x-member bolt holes ...yeh

Solution:

...I'll pay for my mistake in the form of having to re-powdercoat it now

On to the fuel lines. I had attempted to re-use the S2000 lines with no luck. On one of my bazillion trips to NAPA this week I checked out their Poly Armor line selection to see if they had 5/16" for the fuel supply and 1/4 for the return: Yep! Picked up 2ea 60" sticks and some fittings. Here's that:

[VA72C10]

nice work as usual!

[67cheby]

looks FACTORY !

[OLDIRON69]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looks factory !

x2

[dhaymaker]

Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

x2

x3 - And, maybe better than factory!