'66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frizzle Fry · 09-01-2010, 01:14 AM

Kitchen is done! No pics as of this moment. Also had a big family gathering at my place for a 3 day weekend. Then went to Crater Lake a for four days. Can't get enough of that place. Swam in the lake this time. Did a little cliff diving too. Needless to say it's been a busy month and not very conducive to Minx2000ification...

But I worked on it today (brace for actual progress update):

Finally got the lower shock mount fully welded:

Powdercoated:

Reassembled:

Reconfig'ed the arm jigs for the opposite side. Then I bent up the tube for the PS upper:

And started mock up ...will be faster this time with the jigs already built and the opposites to match to. That and no kitchen remodel...

Jvsapp · 09-01-2010, 01:24 AM

looks good FF. i see you have the same issue as i do. looking for a place to cool the parts off with. i'm eyeing up a bread rack from a grocery store....

so the arms will be all done and on the car tomorrow?

mosesburb · 09-01-2010, 01:25 AM

Hi Mike!! Welcome back!! This thread really wasn't the same without you. Beautiful work as usual!! Looking forward to the pics of the complete custom Kitchen on 22's with a dropmember and air ride of course.

VA72C10 · 09-01-2010, 07:45 AM

Great work. those parts look better than some of the production aftermarket parts I've seen

ERASER5 · 09-01-2010, 10:47 AM

Progress!

pickup67man · 09-01-2010, 01:09 PM

Hope the kitchen isn't too nice or the wife might need other rooms done to match. Thats my battle now after the bathroom remodel.

watahyahknow · 09-01-2010, 01:14 PM

trust me its a conspiracy the wives come together at there tea/lingery/tupperware parties and plot our demise they execute there plans when where busy and need it the least ........

Frizzle Fry · 09-01-2010, 06:08 PM

Thanks guys, it's good to be back on it. As for the house, the kitchen project already included repainting several other rooms

Hopefully that fulfills my quota for a while...

Jvsapp · 09-01-2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks guys, it's good to be back on it. As for the house, the kitchen project already included repainting several other rooms

Hopefully that fulfills my quota for a while...

we all know she's working on the next "honey doo" list..... the story of us all i'm sure.

watahyahknow · 09-01-2010, 11:26 PM

not mine..............i'm single

Frizzle Fry · 09-04-2010, 01:22 PM

...last day of a 4x12; back on it tonight/tomorrow

Jvsapp · 09-05-2010, 01:39 AM

SWEET!!! we'll be eagerly awaiting progress pics... the rate you going, you'll have it on it's wheels by monday!

Frizzle Fry · 09-07-2010, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

SWEET!!! we'll be eagerly awaiting progress pics... the rate you going, you'll have it on it's wheels by monday!

I wish that were true! Getting close though

Passenger side arms are all tacked up and ready for finish welding. Here's a few pics:

33shooter · 09-07-2010, 03:20 AM

You are a master fabricator! This is my favorite thread to follow on the internet PERIOD. I can't wait to see what you'll post next. I just wish I was half as good with metal as you are. Then I wouldn't be scared to do anything I want to my truck. Thanks for sharing man!

Jvsapp · 09-07-2010, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33shooter

You are a master fabricator! This is my favorite thread to follow on the internet PERIOD. I can't wait to see what you'll post next. I just wish I was half as good with metal as you are. Then I wouldn't be scared to do anything I want to my truck. Thanks for sharing man!

1/2, sheet i'd give my left testical to be 1/8 as good a fabricator

looks good FF. can't wait for the next batch of uploads. BTW did you powder the rear setup already? links and what not?

Lippyp · 09-15-2010, 02:22 PM

Did I see a little shot of your engine bay in a car mag here in the UK (Practical Performance Car)? It was on the "whats in Octobers issue" in an article about fitting S2000 engines into other cars. Is this something you're aware of or a random shot they've picked up off the web?

Jvsapp · 09-15-2010, 03:38 PM

i think you should scan the page and post it!

Frizzle Fry · 09-16-2010, 10:08 AM

Thanks for all the props guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lippyp

Did I see a little shot of your engine bay in a car mag here in the UK (Practical Performance Car)? It was on the "whats in Octobers issue" in an article about fitting S2000 engines into other cars. Is this something you're aware of or a random shot they've picked up off the web?

They contacted me a few months ago and I sent them some hi-res shots they were interested in. Beyond that I honestly have no idea what they are cooking up. I'll be buying a few of the issues tho! Barnes and Noble carries it.

Jvsapp · 09-19-2010, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks for all the props guys.

They contacted me a few months ago and I sent them some hi-res shots they were interested in. Beyond that I honestly have no idea what they are cooking up. I'll be buying a few of the issues tho! Barnes and Noble carries it.

ima buy some too.. that way if i ever meet you i can get your autograph on both that one and my sport truck

Frizzle Fry · 09-22-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

ima buy some too.. that way if i ever meet you i can get your autograph on both that one and my sport truck

no problem

Heading out there now! New pics tonight!!!

Jvsapp · 09-22-2010, 02:39 PM

sweet updates! because this was all of us lately

watahyahknow · 09-15-2010, 03:49 PM

i agree , i would love to see it , make sure it big enough to actually read it

Lippyp · 09-16-2010, 02:28 AM

I'll try and get it scanned in later on today, its just one small picture but I'll definteley be buying next months issue.

fryer1979 · 09-16-2010, 07:38 AM

I just took my entire shift at work and read through this thread. Amazing work, and simply stunning craftsmanship. I have just become another follower anxiously awaiting updates

. Can't wait to see how this all turns out.

Frizzle Fry · 09-22-2010, 05:43 PM

Pictureless update (pics tonight):

Used the fender roller to gain as much space as possible without flaring the fenders and the 8" wheels just aren't going to work up front. There is a 7" version of these wheels available with 1/4" more positive offset so I will gain 3/4" of clearance to the fender. Gonna have to switch to those and probably a 215/40 instead of the 235/40's... Oh well, it'll be easier to steer...

09-01-2010, 01:14 AM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Kitchen is done! No pics as of this moment. Also had a big family gathering at my place for a 3 day weekend. Then went to Crater Lake a for four days. Can't get enough of that place. Swam in the lake this time. Did a little cliff diving too. Needless to say it's been a busy month and not very conducive to Minx2000ification... But I worked on it today (brace for actual progress update): Finally got the lower shock mount fully welded: Powdercoated: Reassembled: Reconfig'ed the arm jigs for the opposite side. Then I bent up the tube for the PS upper: And started mock up ...will be faster this time with the jigs already built and the opposites to match to. That and no kitchen remodel... Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 09-01-2010 at 01:15 AM.

09-01-2010, 01:24 AM	#2
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... looks good FF. i see you have the same issue as i do. looking for a place to cool the parts off with. i'm eyeing up a bread rack from a grocery store.... so the arms will be all done and on the car tomorrow? __________________ 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

09-01-2010, 01:25 AM	#3
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hi Mike!! Welcome back!! This thread really wasn't the same without you. Beautiful work as usual!! Looking forward to the pics of the complete custom Kitchen on 22's with a dropmember and air ride of course. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

09-01-2010, 07:45 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Great work. those parts look better than some of the production aftermarket parts I've seen __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 09-01-2010 at 07:46 AM.

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ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Progress! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

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pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hope the kitchen isn't too nice or the wife might need other rooms done to match. Thats my battle now after the bathroom remodel. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

09-01-2010, 01:14 PM	#7
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... trust me its a conspiracy the wives come together at there tea/lingery/tupperware parties and plot our demise they execute there plans when where busy and need it the least ........ __________________ 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

09-01-2010, 06:08 PM	#8
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, it's good to be back on it. As for the house, the kitchen project already included repainting several other rooms Hopefully that fulfills my quota for a while...

09-01-2010, 11:26 PM	#10
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... not mine..............i'm single __________________ 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

09-04-2010, 01:22 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... ...last day of a 4x12; back on it tonight/tomorrow

09-05-2010, 01:39 AM	#12
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... SWEET!!! we'll be eagerly awaiting progress pics... the rate you going, you'll have it on it's wheels by monday! __________________ 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

09-07-2010, 03:20 AM	#14
33shooter Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 84	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... You are a master fabricator! This is my favorite thread to follow on the internet PERIOD. I can't wait to see what you'll post next. I just wish I was half as good with metal as you are. Then I wouldn't be scared to do anything I want to my truck. Thanks for sharing man!

09-15-2010, 02:22 PM	#16
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Did I see a little shot of your engine bay in a car mag here in the UK (Practical Performance Car)? It was on the "whats in Octobers issue" in an article about fitting S2000 engines into other cars. Is this something you're aware of or a random shot they've picked up off the web? __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

09-15-2010, 03:38 PM	#17
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 you should scan the page and post it! __________________ 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

09-22-2010, 02:39 PM	#21
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... sweet updates! because this was all of us lately __________________ 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 Last edited by Jvsapp; 09-22-2010 at 02:40 PM.



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09-15-2010, 03:49 PM	#22
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... i agree , i would love to see it , make sure it big enough to actually read 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

09-16-2010, 02:28 AM	#23
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I'll try and get it scanned in later on today, its just one small picture but I'll definteley be buying next months issue. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

09-16-2010, 07:38 AM	#24
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I just took my entire shift at work and read through this thread. Amazing work, and simply stunning craftsmanship. I have just become another follower anxiously awaiting updates . Can't wait to see how this all turns out.

09-22-2010, 05:43 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... Pictureless update (pics tonight): Used the fender roller to gain as much space as possible without flaring the fenders and the 8" wheels just aren't going to work up front. There is a 7" version of these wheels available with 1/4" more positive offset so I will gain 3/4" of clearance to the fender. Gonna have to switch to those and probably a 215/40 instead of the 235/40's... Oh well, it'll be easier to steer...

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