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67ChevyRedneck · 10-21-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

Ahhh! I needed that fix! Withdrawal symptoms suck!

Thanks!

This is almost as cool as seein' the 'Hoe come together

I'd have been more impressed if you got an LS3 to fit in there

(just pokin' fun

)

Frizzle Fry · 10-22-2009, 12:04 AM

guys. Funny thing is I have an LS1 sitting in the 61 that I almost decided to throw in there... Decided to go the non-obvious route instead.

nuke1 · 10-22-2009, 06:40 PM

Hey Frizzle, this thing running yet? LOL sorry i had too. I had a s2000 i cut apart, was gonna keep the motor and trans for a 57 international s-100 i have, a little 1/4 on , but i got offered way too much for the motor, had to let it go. Keep on this thing, i want to see it RI up the streets. Oh, BTW turbocharge that baby, 450hp. can you feel it.

Frizzle Fry · 10-23-2009, 12:51 AM

Oh yeah, forced induction is not off the table as a future upgrade. I'll get it running NA first.

mosesburb · 10-23-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I'll get it running NA first.

Why do I have such a difficult time believing this statement??

Yeah, you know the first deal that is the proverbial "too good to pass up" gets made and in it goes no matter what point the project is at. "Well, you know it will be easier to do this now because this can be made to fit now instead of going back into it later and this will........"

I couldn't believe that statement if I made it either.

Man, I tell you what, small cars, much less imports don't do much for me, and in all honesty I'd rather be watching your Tahoe build, but you make this way cool and a very enjoyable diversion from the other.

Keep up the great work!!

Frizzle Fry · 10-23-2009, 07:00 PM

, ya you know too well. But the reason I said forced induction is bc I'm leaning toward SC. Ya, ya, maybe not quite the potential of a turbo, but much more easily retrofit. Thanks for the kind words. I miss the tahoe more than anyone. It does have quite the parts pile built up including a number of parts on the way from Porterbuilt.

Gotta get this one driving first. Because as much as I love my 64, I'd rather drive it by choice/truck-work, rather than as a primary form of transpo... which is what it has become lately.

sleepertruck72 · 10-26-2009, 12:33 AM

Frizzle,
You should make your own line of cars and all the automakers would be in trouble !!! The more I check out your threads, the more impressed I am ! Awesome work !

Jvsapp · 10-26-2009, 02:56 PM

all i can say is WOW FF. awesome work. that header looks awesome. can't wait for more progress. as for your die grinder, get a bosch one. they are built to be used daily and are unbelievable.

Frizzle Fry · 10-27-2009, 06:38 PM

Thanks guys. I finally have some time off coming up so I can make some real progress on it!

I've been spending what little time I've had doing house and shop projects. One of which was to remote my air compressor to the "Aux-Shop" and run 220 and airline between the two buildings; 90+ feet. Still need to roto-hammer some holes to mount the compressor and tool stand, then finish plumbing the air.

But the Minx will get some love this weekend

Frizzle Fry · 10-30-2009, 12:06 AM

Just heading to the shop now. Wanted to post one thing:

I discovered that the previous series Minx (Series V) had a gauge cluster with round gauges. Just gotta get my hands on one and I can transplant the RSX internals/Faceplates and look like this:

From this:

Using These:

VA72C10 · 10-30-2009, 07:38 AM

very cool....like the idea!

6772owner · 10-30-2009, 09:22 AM

That would look awesome, you would never know at a glance....

Mister laugh · 10-30-2009, 05:10 PM

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ141373775

Is that the dash you want? I ran across it literally 30 seconds before coming back to reread this. I though about calling the guy to go take a look for a second.

If you have a hard time finding a dash and you convince this guy to sell you his i could probably go grab some better pictures for you.

Frizzle Fry · 10-30-2009, 10:54 PM

The Super Minx is a different body style from the Minx. The gauges look like they may be the same but the panel looks different. Thanks for posting it anyway!

dammitmitchell · 10-30-2009, 11:57 PM

thats sexy!

NONHOG · 10-31-2009, 12:13 AM

The round looks great !

61TWUK · 11-04-2009, 10:25 AM

Man when I first looked at this thing I thought you were crazy but that thing is going to be awesome!!!! can't wait to see more progress!!!

Sub-versive · 11-07-2009, 03:59 PM

Any updates Mike?
Still alive after the torential downpours?

Frizzle Fry · 11-07-2009, 04:45 PM

Thanks 61TWUK, glad you like it

I've been doing a lot of side projects for people and working on getting the shop better set up. I finally rotohammered the floor last night (neighbors loved that

) so I can bolt down the multi-tool stand and air compressor. There's some wiring and plumbing left to do but not much.

On the Minx, I have the steering column/firewall pass-through fab'ed up and ready to weld into the firewall. Also, it looks like I have a line on a set of the round gauges

...and the steering rack dilemma may be solved by using a set-up similar to this:

Frizzle Fry · 11-13-2009, 02:38 PM

Small but significant update: I just brought home a steering rack from British Auto-Works. It's from a 75-80 manual steering Triumph TR7/8 and if all goes well I'm going to run it with a fab'ed center link as pictured in the previous post. FYI; the same rack came in the TR7 and TR8. The TR8 had the rover V8, so I'm confident that it will be stout enough for my application. There are also aftermarket quick ratio versions available if I later decide I need it.

dammitmitchell · 11-14-2009, 01:40 AM

f-ing sweeet!

Frizzle Fry · 11-14-2009, 05:14 PM

Yep, progress is good

This steering rack has been a tough one to beat, but the ball is rolling in the right direction now. I worked on it last night. Came up with a solution for replacing the tie rods with solid/non-pivoting stubs. Pics to come...

Just ordered some CNC equipment linear motion components so I can add some linear tracking for increased stability similar to the RRS unit:

I mocked up the PS suspension again and mounted the S2000 rack. I will be temp-installing some referencing gauges to allow me to replicate the factory Honda tie rod placement.

AND ...Thanks to Don Haas I have this on the way as of today:

VA72C10 · 11-14-2009, 11:53 PM

Cool! That dash is going to be an awesome mod!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-15-2009, 01:10 AM

Now THAT is gonna look sweet!

Jvsapp · 11-15-2009, 11:39 PM

i think you're gonna have to up that top speed on the speedo

90 is an understatement. looks good though.

10-22-2009, 12:04 AM	#302
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... guys. Funny thing is I have an LS1 sitting in the 61 that I almost decided to throw in there... Decided to go the non-obvious route instead.

10-22-2009, 06:40 PM	#303
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hey Frizzle, this thing running yet? LOL sorry i had too. I had a s2000 i cut apart, was gonna keep the motor and trans for a 57 international s-100 i have, a little 1/4 on , but i got offered way too much for the motor, had to let it go. Keep on this thing, i want to see it RI up the streets. Oh, BTW turbocharge that baby, 450hp. can you feel it. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-23-2009, 12:51 AM	#304
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Oh yeah, forced induction is not off the table as a future upgrade. I'll get it running NA first.

10-23-2009, 07:00 PM	#306
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... , ya you know too well. But the reason I said forced induction is bc I'm leaning toward SC. Ya, ya, maybe not quite the potential of a turbo, but much more easily retrofit. Thanks for the kind words. I miss the tahoe more than anyone. It does have quite the parts pile built up including a number of parts on the way from Porterbuilt. Gotta get this one driving first. Because as much as I love my 64, I'd rather drive it by choice/truck-work, rather than as a primary form of transpo... which is what it has become lately.

10-26-2009, 12:33 AM	#307
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Frizzle, You should make your own line of cars and all the automakers would be in trouble !!! The more I check out your threads, the more impressed I am ! Awesome work ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

10-26-2009, 02:56 PM	#308
Jvsapp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on a rock in the pacific Posts: 554	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... all i can say is WOW FF. awesome work. that header looks awesome. can't wait for more progress. as for your die grinder, get a bosch one. they are built to be used daily and are unbelievable. __________________ 63 4 door Chevy II - NOVACATION (Updated 08/23/09) 65 Morris minor Traveler 77 Chevy Longbed. 93 Corolla JDM 20V Swap Daily Driver (Updated 07/16/09) Powder coating Hawaii Domestic Violence Awareness Show 5/3/09 Hawaii Rod and Custom Show 4/18

10-27-2009, 06:38 PM	#309
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 guys. I finally have some time off coming up so I can make some real progress on it! I've been spending what little time I've had doing house and shop projects. One of which was to remote my air compressor to the "Aux-Shop" and run 220 and airline between the two buildings; 90+ feet. Still need to roto-hammer some holes to mount the compressor and tool stand, then finish plumbing the air. But the Minx will get some love this weekend Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 10-27-2009 at 06:39 PM.

10-30-2009, 12:06 AM	#310
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 heading to the shop now. Wanted to post one thing: I discovered that the previous series Minx (Series V) had a gauge cluster with round gauges. Just gotta get my hands on one and I can transplant the RSX internals/Faceplates and look like this: From this: Using These:

10-30-2009, 07:38 AM	#311
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... very cool....like the idea! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-30-2009, 09:22 AM	#312
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10-30-2009, 05:10 PM	#313
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ141373775 Is that the dash you want? I ran across it literally 30 seconds before coming back to reread this. I though about calling the guy to go take a look for a second. If you have a hard time finding a dash and you convince this guy to sell you his i could probably go grab some better pictures for you. Last edited by Mister laugh; 10-30-2009 at 05:15 PM.

10-30-2009, 10:54 PM	#314
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... The Super Minx is a different body style from the Minx. The gauges look like they may be the same but the panel looks different. Thanks for posting it anyway!

10-30-2009, 11:57 PM	#315
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10-31-2009, 12:13 AM	#316
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... The round looks great ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-04-2009, 10:25 AM	#317
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Man when I first looked at this thing I thought you were crazy but that thing is going to be awesome!!!! can't wait to see more progress!!! __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.



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11-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#318
Sub-versive Boss Hogg Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 2,361	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Any updates Mike? Still alive after the torential downpours?

11-07-2009, 04:45 PM	#319
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 61TWUK, glad you like it I've been doing a lot of side projects for people and working on getting the shop better set up. I finally rotohammered the floor last night (neighbors loved that ) so I can bolt down the multi-tool stand and air compressor. There's some wiring and plumbing left to do but not much. On the Minx, I have the steering column/firewall pass-through fab'ed up and ready to weld into the firewall. Also, it looks like I have a line on a set of the round gauges ...and the steering rack dilemma may be solved by using a set-up similar to this:

11-13-2009, 02:38 PM	#320
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Small but significant update: I just brought home a steering rack from British Auto-Works. It's from a 75-80 manual steering Triumph TR7/8 and if all goes well I'm going to run it with a fab'ed center link as pictured in the previous post. FYI; the same rack came in the TR7 and TR8. The TR8 had the rover V8, so I'm confident that it will be stout enough for my application. There are also aftermarket quick ratio versions available if I later decide I need it.

11-14-2009, 01:40 AM	#321
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... f-ing sweeet! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

11-14-2009, 05:14 PM	#322
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Yep, progress is good This steering rack has been a tough one to beat, but the ball is rolling in the right direction now. I worked on it last night. Came up with a solution for replacing the tie rods with solid/non-pivoting stubs. Pics to come... Just ordered some CNC equipment linear motion components so I can add some linear tracking for increased stability similar to the RRS unit: I mocked up the PS suspension again and mounted the S2000 rack. I will be temp-installing some referencing gauges to allow me to replicate the factory Honda tie rod placement. AND ...Thanks to Don Haas I have this on the way as of today: Attached Images

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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Cool! That dash is going to be an awesome mod! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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