'66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...

[Frizzle Fry]

It is a roller! I won't hesitate to swap out the tires if I decide I'd really rather have a little more rubber on there. The back is 235/40 and the fronts are 215/35. Probably should have gone 215/40...

[nickp51chevy]

I think it looks great, even with the low pro's.

[watahyahknow]

the minx would prolly be able to keep up with the bugaty untill a certain speed where things start to lift
the minx is about as aerodynamic as a brick at speed not as wedgeshaped as a veyron

[454_72_4X4]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

the minx would prolly be able to keep up with the bugaty untill a certain speed where things start to lift
the minx is about as aerodynamic as a brick at speed not as wedgeshaped as a veyron

While I think the Minx is going to be a fun ride I can't see it being even close to competition against a veyron.... 1000+ horse, 4 wheel drive, traction control, etc.

I guess the gauntlet has been thrown FF. Fire up the Minx and whip out the vid cam!

[dammitmitchell]

id give it mroe meat that front tire well looks mighty open.
i still cant believe the exterior came out so well..
this is definatley magazine material some day..
screw flash it's all about style and ability..
wear your adult diaper when you go out to play.

[inovermyhead]

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

wear your adult diaper when you go out to play.

that's quote material there hahaha

Frizzle I think the tires look great on there. I'd say run them until you need new ones and that should give you enough time to decide if you want more meat on the sides. And by the way things are turning out on this car I'd say it won't be long until you do need new ones

[thor]

Originally Posted by inovermyhead

Frizzle I think the tires look great on there. I'd say run them until you need new ones and that should give you enough time to decide if you want more meat on the sidewalls. And by the way things are turning out on this car I'd say it won't be long until you do need new ones

I agree. Run them at first to get a feel. Everyone is different. I had a 93 Honda Civic HB Si that came with 185/60/14 stock. Nice ride but squishy in the corners. I then ran 195/50/15 - great ride and good handling in the corners. I then ran 195/45/16 - bad ride but amazing in the corners. So, overall I enjoyed the tires with 50% aspect ratio. They gave the best ride and handling, BUT that was for my taste.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by 454_72_4X4

I think everybody would agree that that depends on how you look at it. Performance, maybe not supercar level, but definately fun!
Build quality, definately supercar level!

No carbon fiber or titanium to speak of ...

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i think people would be suprized , i suspect the first drive is going to get the seat firmly wedged between the butcheeks its a realy light car with good gearing it will go fast for sure but like i said at a certan speed the air hitting the car will feel like tapioca pudding

Yeah, I'll have fun with it in the twisties. No need to find top speed.

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I think it looks great and the lower profile tires will help in the handling dept also...

This is definitely a pro for the 35s

Originally Posted by inovermyhead

Frizzle I think the tires look great on there. I'd say run them until you need new ones and that should give you enough time to decide if you want more meat on the sides. And by the way things are turning out on this car I'd say it won't be long until you do need new ones

I was kinda leaning that direction too...

Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Ok I went too far with the Bugatti, but my need to see how she'll perform in a video, still stands!! Your changes are so cool and extreme seeing it at work would be fun. Test and tune track day would produce a cool you tube moment without putting the car at risk.

The math says super car, how close did you get???

Well, I received and estimate weight of the old 1725 at 450lbs from a Hillman lister. Seems high. He also thought the alloy 6sp would be approx 50lbs lighter than the old auto. So for the sake of simple math lets give it 2100lbs. To achieve the same lb/hp ratio as the Veyron (4.2), the Minx would need 500hp flat

There will be a drive vid, fo sho!

Originally Posted by thor

I agree. Run them at first to get a feel. Everyone is different. I had a 93 Honda Civic HB Si that came with 185/60/14 stock. Nice ride but squishy in the corners. I then ran 195/50/15 - great ride and good handling in the corners. I then ran 195/45/16 - bad ride but amazing in the corners. So, overall I enjoyed the tires with 50% aspect ratio. They gave the best ride and handling, BUT that was for my taste.

I may just do that. Saves some extra hassle too. I checked it out again today. Looks f'n sweet (if I do say so ).

Bad news: I will be travelling for work some more over the next couple months, so ole project driftbeam will slow down again. I'll be making a list of additional parts needed and order now to avoid further delay...

[thor]

It does look f'n sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND, the rear shock towers/buckets look awesome! I like how you angled the portions leading into the center of the trunk. It's as factory-looking as it's going to get. Perhaps a before and after pic in the same post? Anywho, your metal skillz are amazing!

[inovermyhead]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Bad news: I will be travelling for work some more over the next couple months, so ole project driftbeam will slow down again. I'll be making a list of additional parts needed and order now to avoid further delay...

A flip side to every coin right? At least it will feel like Christmas when you get back home

[Frizzle Fry]

It's not a supercar guys
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[454_72_4X4]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

It's not a supercar guys
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I think everybody would agree that that depends on how you look at it. Performance, maybe not supercar level, but definately fun!
Build quality, definately supercar level!

[65Pickup]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

It's not a supercar guys
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Ok I went too far with the Bugatti, but my need to see how she'll perform in a video, still stands!! Your changes are so cool and extreme seeing it at work would be fun. Test and tune track day would produce a cool you tube moment without putting the car at risk.

The math says super car, how close did you get???

[NONHOG]

"What do you guys think?"

I think I better get out in the shop and do something. Nice progress!

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

It's not a supercar guys
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It is supercool!

[watahyahknow]

i think people would be suprized , i suspect the first drive is going to get the seat firmly wedged between the butcheeks its a realy light car with good gearing it will go fast for sure but like i said at a certan speed the air hitting the car will feel like tapioca pudding

[VA72C10]

I think it looks great and the lower profile tires will help in the handling dept also...

[cam.man67]

I'd add a little more tire if it were me. Looks awesome, though!

[R.A.D]

another amazing build

[Jvsapp]

DANG see what happens when i neglect checking back in a timely manner....

FF it looks SWEET!!! awesome.... is all i can say... awesome.... the stance looks perfect. i like the way the tires make it sit. can't wait to see the videos now of it running!

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by thor

It does look f'n sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND, the rear shock towers/buckets look awesome! I like how you angled the portions leading into the center of the trunk. It's as factory-looking as it's going to get. Perhaps a before and after pic in the same post? Anywho, your metal skillz are amazing!

Thanks brotha! I like how they turned out too. Should blend right in after paint. I'm looking forward to parking next to another Minx at a Cruise-In (if that ever happens) and popping the hoods and trunks for a side-by-side comparo

Originally Posted by inovermyhead

A flip side to every coin right? At least it will feel like Christmas when you get back home

Yeah, gotta love the brown santa

Originally Posted by cam.man67

I'd add a little more tire if it were me. Looks awesome, though!

Thanks

Originally Posted by NONHOG

I think I better get out in the shop and do something. Nice progress!

It is supercool!

Get out there ...or sell me that Amazon

Originally Posted by R.A.D

another amazing build

Thanks R.A.D.

Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

Frizzle--I've been checking in on this for a while, just never posted. Looks amazing. One more compliment on your skills. Can't wait to see vids of it on the road.

Think this guy beat him to his next "Sleeper" project, but making it look truly factory may be a problem.

That thing is nuckin futz!

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

i like the way the tires make it sit.

Then they're stayin! Now I can blame you

[NONHOG]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Get out there ...or sell me that Amazon

I'm trying! but man am I slow. Sheech! Spotted a Husky that reminded me of the Driftbeam at the Tacoma Pull a Part.

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

I'm trying! but man am I slow. Sheech! Spotted a Husky that reminded me of the Driftbeam at the Tacoma Pull a Part.

i seen a hot rod made from that type of car once in the english streetmachine he made it intoo a van by closing in the rearwindows lowered it some made the reardoors a single reardoor with a single rearwindow opening to the side added frenced round rearlights (not sure no more wat he used for those they could've been a set of those red flat trailerlights) and put centerlines under there , think it had a fiat twincam engine and trans in it .
it had a little different type grille it was narrower and higher with the indicator lights under the headlights outide the grille i think he made it himself it looked kindah like a 55 chevy bell air grille but the rest was verry simulair
i realy liked the looks of that car
here it is i found it on google

http://www.norfolkstreetcruisers.co.uk/Hillman.htm

[Jim 383]

Because you're such an awesome fabricator I'm gonna be a weeny and suggest that the biggest flaw in the car is the sharp angle where the roof meets the rear window,what if you pie cut the c pillar leaned the window in more and made more of a radius from the roof to the glass? It's only because I think you could pull it off,From certain angles the car looks Volvo 122ish (good thing).

[Jvsapp]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Then they're stayin! Now I can blame you

anyway i can help i'm glad to

any new progress pics?

[Frizzle Fry]

That's a shame. Looks like some good parts there...
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