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Jvsapp · 03-20-2010, 04:12 AM

it's all good FF. we know tubby will get some good lovin once the minx is mobile.

Frizzle Fry · 03-25-2010, 05:29 AM

Well, I ended up scoring a bunch of polished stainless Borgeson goodies of craigslist so the fact that I borrowed parts from Tubby resulted in an upgrade for it anyway.

...back on the Minx. Here's what I've been up to.

Tacked front lateral:

Rear lateral mock:

Engine mount placement:

All welded up:

Frizzle Fry · 03-25-2010, 05:34 AM

...other little tasks completed:

Shift rod shortened/drilled, and housing located. Just need to get it tig'ed up:

Sectioned the steering column by ~2.75" so I could mock up the steering shaft location for engine mount placement:

Jvsapp · 03-25-2010, 05:44 AM

damn FF that subframe is beautiful. it would look nice powder coated. probably last forever too. awesome work. you still never cease to amaze us.

the shifter are you going to put a sleeve on the exposed shaft?

nuke1 · 03-25-2010, 06:59 AM

Nice!

6772owner · 03-25-2010, 09:30 AM

WOW thats just incredible attention to detail, I cant get over the quality of this build, did you see those welds??

ERASER5 · 03-25-2010, 09:47 AM

When did you get a TIG? Did I miss that? Names, numbers, pics. I wish my welds looked halve as good. I TIG welded some stainless exhaust pipe lase night. Boy do I need practice welding out of position! I will grind it today and see what I missed.

BlueJeep · 03-25-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

When did you get a TIG? Did I miss that? Names, numbers, pics. I wish my welds looked halve as good. I TIG welded some stainless exhaust pipe lase night. Boy do I need practice welding out of position! I will grind it today and see what I missed.

Those are MIG welds.

Frizzle Fry · 03-25-2010, 04:48 PM

The subframe will be powdercoated and the shift rod cover tube will be shortened and installed. I mentioned tig welding regarding the trans case, which is aluminum. I don't have a tig ...yet

I still have room for improvement on the welding. Have you seen Porterbuilt's or Built-by-Brooks'??? Thanks for the compliment though.

dammitmitchell · 03-25-2010, 06:58 PM

you make me envious...
grrr!

dang good work!

ERASER5 · 03-25-2010, 11:39 PM

Yes those steel welds are MIGs. I was referring to "Just need to get it tig'ed up". Can't TIG without a TIG. I could have separated the thoughts better though.

454_72_4X4 · 03-26-2010, 02:23 AM

Good choice on the radiator FF! I just recieved a Griffin today for my Sonoma.

I'd comment on the subframe but why seperate it from everything else. ALL the work looks great!

Ya have a tubing bender or do you have somebody bend the tubing for ya? (subframe and ya mentioned bending up some a-arms in the future)

Frizzle Fry · 03-26-2010, 09:53 AM

I have a JD2 model 32. I borrowed some 1.5" model 3 dies and they wouldn't fit my bender (bigger pins on the 32) so I ended up borrowing the whole bender (hydrolic one).

Jvsapp · 03-29-2010, 04:22 AM

i wish i had friends like FF and his friends. then maybe i could borrow tools and trucks too

Mil-Spec · 03-29-2010, 12:04 PM

Great work! I really look forward to seeing how well she performs

LONGSWHEEL · 03-31-2010, 02:17 PM

Awsome build. I like your out of the box thinking.

Frizzle Fry · 04-01-2010, 12:18 PM

Thank you. I planned to spend all day on it Tues but got called in to work. It could be worse though... No complaints

1971c20 · 04-12-2010, 05:04 AM

Wow, great job. It sure as come along way since last time i saw it.

Frizzle Fry · 04-12-2010, 12:45 PM

Thanks man. How'd those wheels work out?
I haven't updated this in a couple weeks because I started a minor house project that snowballed like everything else I do...

I do have one motor mount ready for final welding

watahyahknow · 04-12-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks man. How'd those wheels work out?
I haven't updated this in a couple weeks because I started a minor house project that snowballed like everything else I do...

I do have one motor mount ready for final welding

must have a bad case of the might-as-whell's

Frizzle Fry · 04-12-2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

must have a bad case of the might-as-whell's

Big time! The house was built in 1948 so everything about it is a might-as-well.

watahyahknow · 04-12-2010, 03:32 PM

realy like the older houses they have a lot of details and craftmanship in them
lot of scrolls in the woodwork and in the banister of the stairs old style joints in the structure sumtimes woodpanneling and a lot of fancy plastering , they usually need a lot of work i seen a lot of buildings that where completely changed in the 70's and everything hidden behind plasterboard to give it that clean modern look they where after back then you often cant use a electric sander on those scrolls and round shapes and offten those details are painted in but i think there worth it

like to see some pics of the details in the house

Frizzle Fry · 04-13-2010, 03:44 PM

It has nothing like that. It was basically a farm house that was expanded and remodeled over the years with very little attention to detail. Good "bones" though. Lotsa potential.

BlueJeep · 04-13-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

It has nothing like that. It was basically a farm house that was expanded and remodeled over the years with very little attention to detail. Good "bones" though. Lotsa potential.

Sounds like my last house. 1947 story and 1/2, but never remodeled or expanded until I bought it. Good bones. Built a 30x36 garage, place for my car trailer, gutted the house, made everything just the way I wanted it and sold it...had twins a couple years ago and my space needs for a house changed quickly.

watahyahknow · 04-13-2010, 07:44 PM

hmmm you couldve build an extention on top of the garage for the kids
i later thought about it the house is out of 1948 so shortly after the war , over here they pounded out homes by the dozen after the war was over because of the bombings lots of people needed homes and they where pretty basic to build them faster

03-20-2010, 04:12 AM	#476
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... it's all good FF. we know tubby will get some good lovin once the minx is mobile. __________________ 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

03-25-2010, 05:29 AM	#477
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Well, I ended up scoring a bunch of polished stainless Borgeson goodies of craigslist so the fact that I borrowed parts from Tubby resulted in an upgrade for it anyway. ...back on the Minx. Here's what I've been up to. Tacked front lateral: Rear lateral mock: Engine mount placement: All welded up:

03-25-2010, 05:34 AM	#478
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... ...other little tasks completed: Shift rod shortened/drilled, and housing located. Just need to get it tig'ed up: Sectioned the steering column by ~2.75" so I could mock up the steering shaft location for engine mount placement:

03-25-2010, 05:44 AM	#479
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... damn FF that subframe is beautiful. it would look nice powder coated. probably last forever too. awesome work. you still never cease to amaze us. the shifter are you going to put a sleeve on the exposed shaft? __________________ 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

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03-25-2010, 09:30 AM	#481
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03-25-2010, 09:47 AM	#482
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... When did you get a TIG? Did I miss that? Names, numbers, pics. I wish my welds looked halve as good. I TIG welded some stainless exhaust pipe lase night. Boy do I need practice welding out of position! I will grind it today and see what I missed. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60 Last edited by ERASER5; 03-25-2010 at 09:48 AM.

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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 subframe will be powdercoated and the shift rod cover tube will be shortened and installed. I mentioned tig welding regarding the trans case, which is aluminum. I don't have a tig ...yet I still have room for improvement on the welding. Have you seen Porterbuilt's or Built-by-Brooks'??? Thanks for the compliment though.

03-25-2010, 06:58 PM	#485
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03-25-2010, 11:39 PM	#486
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Yes those steel welds are MIGs. I was referring to "Just need to get it tig'ed up". Can't TIG without a TIG. I could have separated the thoughts better though. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

03-26-2010, 02:23 AM	#487
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Good choice on the radiator FF! I just recieved a Griffin today for my Sonoma. I'd comment on the subframe but why seperate it from everything else. ALL the work looks great! Ya have a tubing bender or do you have somebody bend the tubing for ya? (subframe and ya mentioned bending up some a-arms in the future) __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

03-26-2010, 09:53 AM	#488
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I have a JD2 model 32. I borrowed some 1.5" model 3 dies and they wouldn't fit my bender (bigger pins on the 32) so I ended up borrowing the whole bender (hydrolic one).

03-29-2010, 04:22 AM	#489
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... i wish i had friends like FF and his friends. then maybe i could borrow tools and trucks too __________________ 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

03-29-2010, 12:04 PM	#490
Mil-Spec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 109	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Great work! I really look forward to seeing how well she performs __________________ SEMPER FORTIS U.S. NAVY 97-05 USAF 94-97

03-31-2010, 02:17 PM	#491
LONGSWHEEL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL. Posts: 23	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Awsome build. I like your out of the box thinking. Last edited by LONGSWHEEL; 03-31-2010 at 02:17 PM.



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04-01-2010, 12:18 PM	#492
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Thank you. I planned to spend all day on it Tues but got called in to work. It could be worse though... No complaints

04-12-2010, 05:04 AM	#493
1971c20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Washin-tin Posts: 168	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Wow, great job. It sure as come along way since last time i saw it. __________________ 1971 C20 350/350 SOLD 1976 C10 LWB 400/350

04-12-2010, 12:45 PM	#494
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 man. How'd those wheels work out? I haven't updated this in a couple weeks because I started a minor house project that snowballed like everything else I do... I do have one motor mount ready for final welding

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watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... realy like the older houses they have a lot of details and craftmanship in them lot of scrolls in the woodwork and in the banister of the stairs old style joints in the structure sumtimes woodpanneling and a lot of fancy plastering , they usually need a lot of work i seen a lot of buildings that where completely changed in the 70's and everything hidden behind plasterboard to give it that clean modern look they where after back then you often cant use a electric sander on those scrolls and round shapes and offten those details are painted in but i think there worth it like to see some pics of the details in the house __________________ 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 Last edited by watahyahknow; 04-12-2010 at 03:33 PM.

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... It has nothing like that. It was basically a farm house that was expanded and remodeled over the years with very little attention to detail. Good "bones" though. Lotsa potential.

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watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... hmmm you couldve build an extention on top of the garage for the kids i later thought about it the house is out of 1948 so shortly after the war , over here they pounded out homes by the dozen after the war was over because of the bombings lots of people needed homes and they where pretty basic to build them faster __________________ 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 Last edited by watahyahknow; 04-13-2010 at 07:45 PM.

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