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nickp51chevy · 05-23-2010, 02:16 PM

I'm always amazed when I see your progress pictures. You do some really cool work.

Frizzle Fry · 05-23-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

I'm always amazed when I see your progress pictures. You do some really cool work.

Thanks! Glad to share it

OLDIRON69 · 05-24-2010, 11:00 AM

Man, you do great work!

watahyahknow · 05-24-2010, 07:17 PM

maibe he can help you put in a good word for a job at intel john seems like youre doing some pretty rocketsience type of job

'72 Chevy Suburban · 05-24-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

maibe he can help you put in a good word for a job at intel john seems like youre doing some pretty rocketsience type of job

Thanks! Unfortunately I am geographically challenged and am 2500 miles away from there.

ed2552 · 05-24-2010, 11:20 PM

FF, I don't know how to describe this. That car is simply amazing. The amount of shear talent and work you have put into that little car is astounding to think about. If I had half of your talent, I'd be gifted, lol.

I can't wait to see it finished!

dammitmitchell · 05-25-2010, 12:23 AM

so ahem where's the progress?

Frizzle Fry · 05-25-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkydog

Not me! I'm the lone holdout.

Power to the people!

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

Man, you do great work!

Thanks bud!

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Originally Posted by '72 Chevy Suburban

Pretty cool! Which toolset, Centura? Sumco is an epi house and I am an internal ASM Engineer and designed our batch epi reactors. Unfortunately, we are shutting the doors this year. Do you know Irwin Yablok? He is one of my friends and is an engineering manager at Intel.

ECP, UVision, and now Endura. AMAT is in the EPI market too

Don't know Irwin.

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Originally Posted by ed2552

FF, I don't know how to describe this. That car is simply amazing. The amount of shear talent and work you have put into that little car is astounding to think about. If I had half of your talent, I'd be gifted, lol.
I can't wait to see it finished!

Thank you Sir! Can you believe I told my wife it would take a couple months?

If it had just been an engine swap I may have been right...

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Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

so ahem where's the progress?

I worked more on the rack today, building in some anti-rotation for the 5/8" bolts (pics will come later). Adapted the S2000 R&P boots to the Triumph rack. Re-installed the rack, the DS suspension, and a wheel. Cycled the steering from lock to lock. No issues at this point, but the arms will be about 2.5" shorter so we'll see then.

Started building the jig for the tube arms ...That's as far as I got today. Not really any great pic-worthy stuff. If I make any decent progress tomorrow you know I'll post em up! ...and don't call me ahem

(Airplane).

Lewser · 05-25-2010, 01:24 PM

Amazing car and thread. Extended my lunch quite a bit to get through it. One of the coolest things I have ever looked at. Can't wait to see it running.

ERASER5 · 05-25-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

...and don't call me ahem

(Airplane).

Shirley you jest.

Over.

jb1016 · 05-25-2010, 03:18 PM

Roger, Roger...what's your vector, Victor?

BlueJeep · 05-25-2010, 03:23 PM

Definitely post pictures of the jig you build. Sometimes I like seeing that stuff as much as the finished product.

Frizzle Fry · 05-26-2010, 02:39 AM

You guys are awesome

Here are some pics...

Oil filter clearance (note: old TR7/8 rack boot)

Bolt in tie rod socket. Needs anti-rotation mod:

Anti-Rotation mod:

Reassemble:

S2000 Rack boot made to fit via trimming and slight heat-gun application:

Reinstalled:

S2000 boot vs. triumph:

Frizzle Fry · 05-26-2010, 02:45 AM

Gittin jiggy wit it.

Found an old socket for the perfect ball-joint stand-in:

Though the support ring is not a perfect fit around the socket, it is positioned flush/level against the donor arm and will serve the purpose of positioning the new arm just fine:

Minus three inches:

Sub-versive · 05-26-2010, 03:29 AM

Nice!
I see you're taking your work home with you.

I love that stuff for tool framing.

I sometimes miss working HP's Corvallis campus. So you wear full bunny suits too?

Nothing like working in a class 10 cleanroom.

Frizzle Fry · 05-26-2010, 09:57 AM

Those are pieces cut from an old shipping frame/jig from years ago that I thought "might be useful someday."

Yep, full suit, hood to booties ...everyday

JRBECK64 · 05-27-2010, 12:59 AM

Frizzle,
When you going to paint this thing. I hope you have lots of sheets and blankets to cover all that custom under the hood and suspention upgrades so the over spray dont hit it. Have you decided on a color for it yet?

JRBECK64

Jvsapp · 05-27-2010, 01:25 AM

i think he's gonna wind up powdercoating anything he can unbolt suspension wise before blowing the car apart for paint.

FF, that jig you got was from like a rack/crate or something? that's almost like those radiators with the universal mount brackets. totally awesome. i wish i could come across "junk" like that. practical junk

is there any offset built into the arms? or are they centered left to right? they look pretty straight. were you just going to cut it and weld it up? or make a totally tubular approach for light weight using the factory bushings and attachment points?

Frizzle Fry · 05-27-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JRBECK64

Frizzle,
When you going to paint this thing. I hope you have lots of sheets and blankets to cover all that custom under the hood and suspention upgrades so the over spray dont hit it. Have you decided on a color for it yet?

JRBECK64

If I read between the lines there it sounds a little like I should order up some paint and trailer it over to your shop?

Actually, I plan to just paint the engine compartment ...and it will be empty when I do.

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Originally Posted by Jvsapp

i think he's gonna wind up powdercoating anything he can unbolt suspension wise before blowing the car apart for paint.

FF, that jig you got was from like a rack/crate or something? that's almost like those radiators with the universal mount brackets. totally awesome. i wish i could come across "junk" like that. practical junk

is there any offset built into the arms? or are they centered left to right? they look pretty straight. were you just going to cut it and weld it up? or make a totally tubular approach for light weight using the factory bushings and attachment points?

Yes, I will powdercoat anything I can fit in the oven, and probably have the larger cross members done professionally.

You'd be surprised what get's thrown away in the high tech industries...

There is a slight offset to the arms. I can't shorten them because they are cast. So yes, I will be building them out of 1" DOM. I initially planned to use the factory bushings but now I'm playing with the idea of using aftermarket stuff like Del-Shperes and/or Ballistic Fab parts:

JRBECK64 · 05-27-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

If I read between the lines there it sounds a little like I should order up some paint and trailer it over to your shop?

Actually, I plan to just paint the engine compartment ...and it will be empty when I do.

Yes, I will powdercoat anything I can fit in the oven, and probably have the larger cross members done professionally.

You'd be surprised what get's thrown away in the high tech industries...

There is a slight offset to the arms. I can't shorten them because they are cast. So yes, I will be building them out of 1" DOM. I initially planned to use the factory bushings but now I'm playing with the idea of using aftermarket stuff like Del-Shperes and/or Ballistic Fab parts:

Mike,
No to the first and I cant believe your not going to do some crazy paint scheme on this radical little feet of Engineering Prowess. Dont you want them Mountain Racers to see you coming? We got the 69 Long Fleet painted and cleared and now we are on a marathon of putting it back together. Then comes my 56 short step. Here is a question for you, what would you recommend for a replacement front suspention on my 56? Not sure if I want to go with an IFS or a Clip. What would you recommend?

JRBECK64

Frizzle Fry · 05-27-2010, 03:20 PM

No man, sleeper style!!!

On the 56, if it were mine I'd get in touch with Nate Porter and see what he has to offer. He's done a few 55-59's and will custom taylor to your specs (I know you don't like them too low...). Otherwise check with the 55-59 board.

JRBECK64 · 05-27-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

No man, sleeper style!!!

On the 56, if it were mine I'd get in touch with Nate Porter and see what he has to offer. He's done a few 55-59's and will custom taylor to your specs (I know you don't like them too low...). Otherwise check with the 55-59 board.

Thanks Mike

**67cheby** · 05-28-2010, 01:05 PM

just when i think there is no way you could AMAZE me anymore , i stumble on to this build thread.....WOW

1ATony · 05-28-2010, 03:46 PM

I've seen allot of stuff,but this is some of the best fab work that I've ever seen.

Frizzle Fry · 05-28-2010, 09:52 PM

Thanks guys. Your comments sure add fuel to the fire

More progress this Sun-Mon!

05-23-2010, 02:16 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... I'm always amazed when I see your progress pictures. You do some really cool work. __________________ 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

05-24-2010, 11:00 AM	#3
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05-24-2010, 07:17 PM	#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... maibe he can help you put in a good word for a job at intel john seems like youre doing some pretty rocketsience type of job __________________ 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

05-24-2010, 11:20 PM	#6
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... FF, I don't know how to describe this. That car is simply amazing. The amount of shear talent and work you have put into that little car is astounding to think about. If I had half of your talent, I'd be gifted, lol. I can't wait to see it finished! __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

05-25-2010, 12:23 AM	#7
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05-25-2010, 01:24 PM	#9
Lewser Lew who? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 704	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Amazing car and thread. Extended my lunch quite a bit to get through it. One of the coolest things I have ever looked at. Can't wait to see it running. __________________ Lew... aka Ron586's son... aka gdhall1999 bro...

05-25-2010, 03:23 PM	#12
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Definitely post pictures of the jig you build. Sometimes I like seeing that stuff as much as the finished product. __________________ 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

05-26-2010, 02:39 AM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... You guys are awesome Here are some pics... Oil filter clearance (note: old TR7/8 rack boot) Bolt in tie rod socket. Needs anti-rotation mod: Anti-Rotation mod: Reassemble: S2000 Rack boot made to fit via trimming and slight heat-gun application: Reinstalled: S2000 boot vs. triumph:

05-26-2010, 02:45 AM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Gittin jiggy wit it. Found an old socket for the perfect ball-joint stand-in: Though the support ring is not a perfect fit around the socket, it is positioned flush/level against the donor arm and will serve the purpose of positioning the new arm just fine: Minus three inches: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-26-2010 at 03:02 AM.

05-26-2010, 09:57 AM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Those are pieces cut from an old shipping frame/jig from years ago that I thought "might be useful someday." Yep, full suit, hood to booties ...everyday

05-27-2010, 12:59 AM	#17
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Frizzle, When you going to paint this thing. I hope you have lots of sheets and blankets to cover all that custom under the hood and suspention upgrades so the over spray dont hit it. Have you decided on a color for it yet? JRBECK64

05-27-2010, 01:25 AM	#18
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 think he's gonna wind up powdercoating anything he can unbolt suspension wise before blowing the car apart for paint. FF, that jig you got was from like a rack/crate or something? that's almost like those radiators with the universal mount brackets. totally awesome. i wish i could come across "junk" like that. practical junk is there any offset built into the arms? or are they centered left to right? they look pretty straight. were you just going to cut it and weld it up? or make a totally tubular approach for light weight using the factory bushings and attachment points? __________________ 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

05-27-2010, 03:20 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... No man, sleeper style!!! On the 56, if it were mine I'd get in touch with Nate Porter and see what he has to offer. He's done a few 55-59's and will custom taylor to your specs (I know you don't like them too low...). Otherwise check with the 55-59 board. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 03-28-2012 at 03:29 AM.

05-28-2010, 01:05 PM	#23
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05-28-2010, 03:46 PM	#24
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05-28-2010, 09:52 PM	#25
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. Your comments sure add fuel to the fire More progress this Sun-Mon!

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