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

[mongocanfly]

Little blue cars still looking good frizz.....

[BrandonMag]

I haven't checked back here in awhile. One word: WOW!
I think your Funbeam is WAY cooler than the Porsche, and I am a Porsche fan. (There really isn't a car better than the one you built for yourself following your own inspiration as a guide.) I've read more than a few vehicle build threads, and this one is right near the top. Your skills are AMAZING!

[Southcity]

Like all the other users in this thread, I have commented with words of amazement regarding your Minx project and always look forward to any updates as they become available. I hope you don't mind continuing to post updates, videos, pics etc., this little car and it's journey are beloved by us all. Congrats on now being able to enjoy it with your family!

[knomadd]

Looks great! And your copilot appears to be having fun!

[Ol Blue K20]

Such a cool car, I'm glad you and the co pilot had a good time....

[nitroracer]

Any updates on the awesome little Sunbeam?

[Mal]

Hi Frizzel,

Firstly congratulations on finishing your build, a work of art and looks really cool. They are a great little body style that really look great with a nice set of wheels let alone the engineering mods you have performed.
Love it.


I have only just re-discovered your build. For some reason I stopped getting emails when posts were made. I used to own one of these cars back in the 1970's and posted up a bad pic back on page 47 I think. Always wanted another and have just bought one. Don't have it yet as only just made the deal.

Cheers Mal

[mcbassin]

Awesome work Frizz!!! I haven't checked in on your build in a while. Always one of my favorites!

[Russell Ashley]

That's not a car that I would have ever thought of as being "cool" until I followed along on your build. Now I love it. You have done some beautiful work on that car.

[Frizzle Fry]

Hey Guys!

Thanks for the continued support and positive feedback everyone. And please accept my apologies for essentially bowing out of the community here for the past few years.

Many big changes are underway within the Frizzle Fry circles. In fact, (you heard it here first) we are moving out of the country!

And so I have, as you may have seen, began the difficult process of releasing the coveted collection into the wild. This car is targeted for Barrett Jackson Scottsdale March 2021.

I wish I could take them all with me, but alas, on to new adventures...

I've subscribed so I can post on the classifieds here. Here's the status of the fleet thus far:

• Tubby is already gone -->Can't wait to see what MHLY01 does with it.
• 1968 FJ40 is sold
• 1968 VW Squareback: to be sold
• 1964 C10 stays in the family -->My brother will take custody
• 2012 Porsche 991 Techart --> Gone
• 1961 Stepside C5 vette hybrid --> To be sold (C5 parts already spoken for)
• 1966 Sunbeam Minx --> To the highest bidder!
• Misc C10 and other parts collected over the past 20 years: Gotta go!

I haven't been active here for a while so please let me know if anything in this post is misaligned with forum guidelines.

I'll be posting a proper ad in the classifieds shortly.

Once we are settled in our new home I look forward to building more absurd creations that no one in their right mind would consider investing in and only a mother could love (until I get ahold of it )

[Graeme_B]

All the best to you and your family Mike, for your upcoming shift and new life settling into another country wherever that may be.
Thanks so much for the thread you created here, so many have enjoyed the Sunbeam build. I for one appreciate the time you spent tabulating every step and the enjoyment in following the process. I have learned so much just watching and reading what you do. You have such a talent with metal.
If you do happen to start another project can you call back and post a link here to whatever site you publish on.
All the best
Graeme
Auckland New Zealand.

[Palf70Step]

Looking forward to see what you come up with nex. Best to you and the family on your new adventure.

[fine69]

Did the car sell at Barrett Jackson?

[67ChevyRedneck]

Must not have made it, the only thing that comes up for that auction is a 66 Convertible.

[Yerboogieman]

Just started reading, but I do know of one 3.6 swap. Here is a GM 3.6 swap and turbo build.

https://forum.sixthsphere.com/forum/...saturn-project

[NONHOG]

June IG post by FF showing what looks like the Minx interior. Moved it overseas?
Sure is a cool car!

[Frizzle Fry]

Hi everyone! I had been locked out of my account for a bit there and the reset password wasn't sending me the new password..

But we got in today!

In response to all the kind words and support since my last post: Thank you!

I do have some updates to share. Yes, as someone mentioned, the interior is done. Big shout out to ClassicCars503 for the top notch work. The headliner, carpet, door panels, trunk mat and side panels all turned out perfect!

The car is still in Portland and I'm in town with it now. Sadly, I cannot take this one with me to Morocco so it will be listed on BAT VERY soon.

I'll post the link when it's live. New pics to follow!

[Frizzle Fry]

Interior:

[Frizzle Fry]

More:

[Frizzle Fry]

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[Frizzle Fry]

A few more glamor shots from a recent shoot at PIR:

[Frizzle Fry]

more:

[Frizzle Fry]

...also had it fully wrapped with xpel ultimate by RoadRunner Protective Films in Portland. Unbelievable job done by Dave! Top Top Top work.

Here are a couple vids he posted of the job:



>>>>>Video 1

>>>>>Video 2






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[Russell Ashley]

That car is so nice. If you didn't follow the build you would never know what a jewel it is. Dave appreciated the quality and wrapped it with great care. Nice.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

That car is so nice. If you didn't follow the build you would never know what a jewel it is. Dave appreciated the quality and wrapped it with great care. Nice.

Thank you Russell. Yes, it is quite the subtle gem that continues to reward as you peel back the layers!