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nickp51chevy · 04-24-2010, 09:28 PM

Can't wait to see how it ends. You are an awesome fabricator!

Frizzle Fry · 04-28-2010, 02:13 AM

One step at a time!

Long over due update Here are the pics.

Engine mounts:

Trans mount with exhaust cut-out to keep the pipe up nice and tight:

Brackets bolted to trans (above rubber bushings) are flipped to gain more ground clearance. Need to get some allen-head bolts for them:

Frizzle Fry · 04-28-2010, 02:15 AM

...and a little notch for the steering shaft:

watahyahknow · 04-28-2010, 02:17 AM

think we need to call you "the artist known as frizzle fry"
whont the cut pipe/half round piece of the transmount bend out if you put power to it ?

Frizzle Fry · 04-28-2010, 02:51 AM

Well, it's doubled 3/16 wall tube so 3/8" thick and 3" wide. I can stand on it without it bending. It bolts to the frame rails with 4 bolts per side (I've seen one sided trans mounts). The engine/trans will twist very little with the poly bushings I'm using in the engine mounts. The trans mount bushings are factory S2000 rubber and will be more compliant than the engine mounts.

...and finally, if I find the need to beef it up I know someone who can take care of it!

screamin_c10 · 04-28-2010, 05:10 AM

Go to Bed Mike, you gotta work in the morning....

Car is looking good buddy!

sparkydog · 04-28-2010, 02:32 PM

I have fab-envy.

Twisted78SS · 04-29-2010, 12:21 PM

Looking Sweeeet Mike!

Time for me to stop by and take a look in person..

Frizzle Fry · 04-29-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

Go to Bed Mike, you gotta work in the morning....

Car is looking good buddy!

Thanks Bill. Yeah, I was hating the alarm clock Wed morning

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkydog

I have fab-envy.

I don't know how to respond to that

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Looking Sweeeet Mike!

Time for me to stop by and take a look in person..

Yes it is Drew! I need to put those gears in Tubby one of these days

Frizzle Fry · 05-05-2010, 03:04 AM

Another lateral installed:

Added a flower pot to the mix:

(for header clearance):

Fish Plate:

and an unobstructed view of the steering-shaft notch:

Sub-versive · 05-05-2010, 03:21 AM

Awesome work Mike!!
Just freakin' awesome!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-05-2010, 08:55 AM

Hey mike you guys up that way have smog right? Any ideas on how legal the motor swap is? Or are they pretty lenient? No smog down here..

jb1016 · 05-05-2010, 12:10 PM

Dude, your version of shuffleboard is way better than the original...

Britain Smith · 05-05-2010, 12:20 PM

Nice work Mike.

As for the Oregon Smog rules, I am pretty sure it is based on the car and not the engine.

Hey...is that my angle grinder I see hiding in one of those pics

-Britain

Frizzle Fry · 05-05-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub-versive

Awesome work Mike!!
Just freakin' awesome!

Thanks brotha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey mike you guys up that way have smog right? Any ideas on how legal the motor swap is? Or are they pretty lenient? No smog down here..

We have to pass the sniffer for some years (75-95 I think). Anything with obdII (OE) just gets a code scan. This car is already registered in Oregon so it won't require any additional inspection and is old enough to be smog exempt. In all reality the emissions from the Honda should be cleaner than the old mill.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb1016

Dude, your version of shuffleboard is way better than the original...

That's how I roll

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britain Smith

Nice work Mike.

As for the Oregon Smog rules, I am pretty sure it is based on the car and not the engine.

Hey...is that my angle grinder I see hiding in one of those pics

-Britain

Having 3 angle grinders was nice. I could see having 4. 1-wire, 2-grind, 3-cut, 4-flap ...That's what happens when you leave your stuff at the shop; I put it to use!

Britain Smith · 05-05-2010, 06:54 PM

No problem, I will be by there tonight to lay up some more fiberglass. Good time to check out the progress in person as well.

-Britain

'72 Chevy Suburban · 05-11-2010, 01:02 PM

Incredible work, as always FF. You are inspiring!

Frizzle Fry · 05-13-2010, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '72 Chevy Suburban

Incredible work, as always FF. You are inspiring!

Thanks!

Engine/Trans are mounted! First, here's how the exhaust clearance worked out:

...and the money shots (some metal finishing left to do on the DS):

6772owner · 05-13-2010, 09:26 AM

FF that looks amazing buddy, cant say enough about your attention to detail and fab skills, now get us a video of that thing running!

Kristian j · 08-30-2013, 11:25 AM

Now there is a cylinder head where the heater is supposed to be. No heater then?

And that odd looking no-Rootes engine........I agree that it's stronger, more powerful, uses less petrol, less exhaust emissions, will go forever,......but exept that...

Alvin · 05-13-2010, 09:59 AM

Wow, that thing is tucked way back and low.. just the way it should be! Nice job, as always.

impalamark · 05-13-2010, 12:40 PM

Ya know it 's one thing to bring together a custom project like this and
quite another to fabricate it so that in the end it will end up looking
like it was factory built that way. This is going be just the coolest of cars,
Heck, it already is .
Mark

BlueJeep · 05-13-2010, 04:42 PM

With as low as you set up the car and with as low as your Tahoe is, I'm wondering how you get them up over that "speed bump" getting into the shop. But, I'm sure you have a creative solution for that as well!

Brad · 05-13-2010, 12:39 PM

Mike, it was good to see you the other day and to see your progress on this. Guys, these pics don't do it justice, Mike is a genius at this stuff!

I can't wait to see you drive it dude!!

watahyahknow · 05-13-2010, 02:42 PM

cant wait to see it go past those little japanese turboed sewingmachines
speaking of turbo's still think it would be a nice idea for this car maibe even a factory stock setup (i think these engines allso came with a turbo fitted )

04-24-2010, 09:28 PM	#1
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Can't wait to see how it ends. You are an awesome fabricator! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-28-2010, 02:13 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... One step at a time! Long over due update Here are the pics. Engine mounts: Trans mount with exhaust cut-out to keep the pipe up nice and tight: Brackets bolted to trans (above rubber bushings) are flipped to gain more ground clearance. Need to get some allen-head bolts for them: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 04-28-2010 at 02:20 AM.

04-28-2010, 02:15 AM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... ...and a little notch for the steering shaft:

04-28-2010, 02:17 AM	#4
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... think we need to call you "the artist known as frizzle fry" whont the cut pipe/half round piece of the transmount bend out if you put power to it ? __________________ 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

04-28-2010, 02:51 AM	#5
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, it's doubled 3/16 wall tube so 3/8" thick and 3" wide. I can stand on it without it bending. It bolts to the frame rails with 4 bolts per side (I've seen one sided trans mounts). The engine/trans will twist very little with the poly bushings I'm using in the engine mounts. The trans mount bushings are factory S2000 rubber and will be more compliant than the engine mounts. ...and finally, if I find the need to beef it up I know someone who can take care of it!

04-28-2010, 05:10 AM	#6
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Go to Bed Mike, you gotta work in the morning.... Car is looking good buddy! __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY!

04-28-2010, 02:32 PM	#7
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I have fab-envy. __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

04-29-2010, 12:21 PM	#8
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Looking Sweeeet Mike! Time for me to stop by and take a look in person.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

05-05-2010, 03:04 AM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Another lateral installed: Added a flower pot to the mix: (for header clearance): Fish Plate: and an unobstructed view of the steering-shaft notch:

05-05-2010, 03:21 AM	#11
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... Awesome work Mike!! Just freakin' awesome!

05-05-2010, 08:55 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hey mike you guys up that way have smog right? Any ideas on how legal the motor swap is? Or are they pretty lenient? No smog down here.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-05-2010, 12:20 PM	#14
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Nice work Mike. As for the Oregon Smog rules, I am pretty sure it is based on the car and not the engine. Hey...is that my angle grinder I see hiding in one of those pics -Britain Last edited by Britain Smith; 05-05-2010 at 12:21 PM.

05-05-2010, 06:54 PM	#16
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... No problem, I will be by there tonight to lay up some more fiberglass. Good time to check out the progress in person as well. -Britain

05-11-2010, 01:02 PM	#17
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05-13-2010, 09:26 AM	#19
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... FF that looks amazing buddy, cant say enough about your attention to detail and fab skills, now get us a video of that thing running! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644



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08-30-2013, 11:25 AM	#20
Kristian j Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 23	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Now there is a cylinder head where the heater is supposed to be. No heater then? And that odd looking no-Rootes engine........I agree that it's stronger, more powerful, uses less petrol, less exhaust emissions, will go forever,......but exept that...

05-13-2010, 09:59 AM	#21
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Wow, that thing is tucked way back and low.. just the way it should be! Nice job, as always.

05-13-2010, 12:40 PM	#22
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Ya know it 's one thing to bring together a custom project like this and quite another to fabricate it so that in the end it will end up looking like it was factory built that way. This is going be just the coolest of cars, Heck, it already is . Mark __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark

05-13-2010, 04:42 PM	#23
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... With as low as you set up the car and with as low as your Tahoe is, I'm wondering how you get them up over that "speed bump" getting into the shop. But, I'm sure you have a creative solution for that as well! __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

05-13-2010, 12:39 PM	#24
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Mike, it was good to see you the other day and to see your progress on this. Guys, these pics don't do it justice, Mike is a genius at this stuff! I can't wait to see you drive it dude!! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-13-2010, 02:42 PM	#25
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... cant wait to see it go past those little japanese turboed sewingmachines speaking of turbo's still think it would be a nice idea for this car maibe even a factory stock setup (i think these engines allso came with a turbo fitted ) __________________ 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

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