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

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

looking good! you're almost to the point of *GASP* wiring! lol you're looking for a smaller battery? you ever see the braille ones? i think they have a CF one, but even the standard ones are supposed to be pretty light.

look for those lithium batteries they pack the same power as the stock battery but are a thirth the size
http://www.totalbatteries.co.uk/i-Su...ery-I8489.html

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

looking good! you're almost to the point of *GASP* wiring! lol you're looking for a smaller battery? you ever see the braille ones? i think they have a CF one, but even the standard ones are supposed to be pretty light.

Wiring is a down-hill slide for me. I was an F-16 avionics tech and now a field service engineer I actually enjoy wiring

Originally Posted by mcbassin

The exaust looks better than factory. Nice work as always. BTW, I don't envy your work schedule, had my share of that along time ago. I hope they compensate you well brother.

Thanks man. It's a free market and therefore my choice to work this job. So no complaints! Just finished a project early so I'm done! Should have a few "normal" weeks before then next one.

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Same here.

I feel your pain. I had to work 12's seven days a week for six months straight. It wears you down pretty quickly, especially if you have any kind of commute. What sucked the most was that I was on salary and didn't take home any more money for it.

That is a quick way to burn out your people. I hope you can get back to a normal work week soon.

Fortunately, I am compensated for all the OT. 7x12 for 6 months?!? No-f'n-way...

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

look for those lithium batteries they pack the same power as the stock battery but are a thirth the size
http://www.totalbatteries.co.uk/i-Su...ery-I8489.html

Thanks for the link. I've already bought an Optima Yellow Top made for Miatas.

[Jvsapp]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Wiring is a down-hill slide for me. I was an F-16 avionics tech and now a field service engineer I actually enjoy wiring

Should have a few "normal" weeks before then next one.

i'm starting to get a handle on wiring. i'm trying to be more proficient with it starting with my corolla.

and that means more minx time!

[mcbassin]

The exaust looks better than factory. Nice work as always. BTW, I don't envy your work schedule, had my share of that along time ago. I hope they compensate you well brother.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

...I don't envy your work schedule, had my share of that along time ago. I hope they compensate you well brother.

Same here.

I feel your pain. I had to work 12's seven days a week for six months straight. It wears you down pretty quickly, especially if you have any kind of commute. What sucked the most was that I was on salary and didn't take home any more money for it.

That is a quick way to burn out your people. I hope you can get back to a normal work week soon.

[Frizzle Fry]

Re: wiring-

I have a nice Fluke DMM. I'll follow the same protocol we use when powering up machines running 208vac and 480vac. Pre-power up: Check resistance to ground for each individual circuit at a time by closing CB's (or installing fuses). Same when powering up; one circuit at a time.

An early notch is on my dream car list. Sunroof would just be icing... I have a saved search for them on a CL app. Have to resist every time they come up! Also have a folder full of T3 pics and surf the Samba regularly.

[NONHOG]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

An early notch is on my dream car list. Sunroof would just be icing... I have a saved search for them on a CL app. Have to resist every time they come up! Also have a folder full of T3 pics and surf the Samba regularly.

No no no, you have a couple Chevy's to finish first. I've been patiently waiting.

This thread just keep getting better. Loving this car!

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

An early notch is on my dream car list. Sunroof would just be icing... I have a saved search for them on a CL app. Have to resist every time they come up! Also have a folder full of T3 pics and surf the Samba regularly.

I'm continually amazed by the amount of VW guys on here! I think we need our own section just for VW's, could be listed right under the Alternatinve Tinkerings section on the forum home page...

Here's my junk, '64 sunroof with OG paint.

[Frizzle Fry]

Love the narrowed beam and minimal camber look! Very nice!

[slimbailess]

Hey, Frizzle Fry, love your work, but what happened? Did your job take over all your time? can't wait to see this one finished!

[dammitmitchell]

was thinking of you today! (no homo) saw a dad and his who appeared to be teenage daughter nervously driving a gloss black convertible sunbeam.. this thing was immaculate!

so where's yours danggit!

[Frizzle Fry]

guys
Work has been insanely busy, and the rare days off are mostly booked by the family (no complaints). The work I have done on the minx has been non-update-worthy (mostly wiring and reworking the trans xmember to clear the exhaustification.

Thanks for checkin in!
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[76C10Stepside]

Hey, FF! Found a new challenge for ya. Looks like a 1956-58 MG Magnette ZB:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/3130420686.html

These are beautiful cars. I think they look better than the Jaguar Mark I/II.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside

Hey, FF! Found a new challenge for ya. Looks like a 1956-58 MG Magnette ZB:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/3130420686.html

These are beautiful cars. I think they look better than the Jaguar Mark I/II.

Good looking car. Bet that would be fun to get glass for especially that rear window.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Good looking car. Bet that would be fun to get glass for especially that rear window.

Very cool and definitely off the beaten path

[propanemudtruck]

10 days without an update... I can't take it any longer!!!!!

[76C10Stepside]

I was thinking the same thing, and wondering how many of these cars are in the U.S. Not sure I've ever seen one here.

[watahyahknow]

i live in europe and never seen one like it ,
it lookes like a stretched 4 door morris minor
as for windows the english aspesially austin and british leyland are known for using the same parts on different cars , if it isnt and exaxt fit you can get it as close to the curvature you need if youre good in sheetmetal , i suspect the first thing anyone would try when customizing it is to do a top chop , it has a classic led sled look to it

[Frizzle Fry]

Tell me about it
Finishing the work-project that's been thieving all my time this week

[propanemudtruck]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Tell me about it
Finishing the work-project that's been thieving all my time this week

Can't blame a man for rakin in the dough...

[Frizzle Fry]

Yeh, but enough is enough. Time is more valuable than money! ...ok a balance is ideal. Right now the pendulum is way off center, but it's about the make a correction No complaints though. I wouldn't prefer the alternative...

[Frizzle Fry]

Got a little update...

[Pop's C-10]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Got a little update...

Awesome...

[76C10Stepside]

Hey, where's the detailed report?

Have you ever seen the British show "Wreck Rescue" with Mark Evans? A friend turned me onto this series with an MGB roadster project. This one is about a young lady who turned a complete basket case 1959 "frog eye" Sprite into a concourse drool-all-over, with some help from her father, very impressive:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viWSv20p7uQ&feature...

The one piece of the original body that looked to be in one piece (bonnet) had to be replaced. The engine fired and ran great on the very first try. Sweet!

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside

Hey, where's the detailed report?

Have you ever seen the British show "Wreck Rescue" with Mark Evans? A friend turned me onto this series with an MGB roadster project. This one is about a young lady who turned a complete basket case 1959 "frog eye" Sprite into a concourse drool-all-over, with some help from her father, very impressive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viWSv...feature=relmfu
The one piece of the original body that looked to be in one piece (bonnet) had to be replaced. The engine fired and ran great on the very first try. Sweet!

mark evans is a pretty funny guy he used to be a vet with a passion for anything with an engine
he made a couple of other shows as whell for discovery channel he build a cobra kitcar , a super seven kitkar , a plane a helicopter , a jaguar e type , a bunch of british and american bikes and a special landrover with a rangerover chassis
the tittles are usually ..... is born
http://www.markevans.co.uk/