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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Once again - just wow. Your fabrication skills, and overall style of just making things work...is amazing.
Truley inspiring to the rest of us, and makes just about any task at hand seem manageable. Thank you for doing this, and keeping us updated. Haha, it's *****in', mang. -Sam.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Thanks guys. Yes I can't wait to drive it. This was initially just going to be an engine swap... and ...well ...I should have known better
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
once it's done you might not be able to pry it from the younger helper's hands
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
i just was looking through the posts again and noticed you modified the wheel well significantly. does this mean you will have to modify the rear seat too? as MSGROSS said someone's gonna get a sore arse
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I'll be watching this as well....learning by cosmosis (computer osmosis)
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Looking good Mike but stop stealing parts from the Hoe (trailer fenders) because I need you to finish yours so I know how to finish mine
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Dude! Just wanted to say "thumbs up"! If you were working on a lawnmower it would be interesting.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Just subsrribing to this thread too, so I can watch the fab work! Gonna be a cool little car!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
resist the temptation.......... but cool beans with the seat. i cant' wait till its streetable.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
sweet project, and progress.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
What are you planning to paint the D-44 with? I know you are not at that point yet, but I figured you had a plan.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Thanks.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Mike I am truly in awe of your fab skills!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Been really busy over the last two weeks with work and school so I've had no shop time. I did manage to get two wheels repaired (had bent lips), and new tires mounted. First pic is the worst of the two wheels. Both are now as good as new. I cannot find any sign of it.
The tires are yoko s-drive 235/40/17 all 4. I'm attaching these since my photobucket bandwidth limit has exceeded for this month (resets on the 21st). |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
YAY new CORN
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
This is the coolest, most original project that I've seen in a long time. It is mind blowing how well thought out and engineered your projects are. 100 points for taking the road less traveled. You are going to love those S-Drives. I just put a set on my Camaro and they are excellent.
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I got a couple things done today. Painted the radiator brackets (I'll show them installed soon). I cut out the PS rear WW for the nano-tub. And, I had to see how those new road grippers looked on there. I still need to clean/polish the wheels... Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 03-20-2009 at 01:15 AM. |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
One more. The hood is back on to check rad clearance:
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
i think the wheels look good as is. non polished = more sleeper
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Had to give you some rep points for all the knowledge and inspiration you bring to the site...Thanks a ton!!!
This little car is going to be killer on the street.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Wow i can't believe your projects they are so, well done. Your tahoe is what pushed me over the edge in wanting a 67-72 in the first place(I always wanted one I went and bought one after seeing the tahoe), and now this.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I just wanna know if ya buy cutoff/grinding wheels buy the case or truckload! Hahaha
Looking good!
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