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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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...
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I think it looks great, even with the low pro's.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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
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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...
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.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
![]() 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 ![]()
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It does look f'n sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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!
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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!!
![]() The math says super car, how close did you get???
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
"What do you guys think?"
I think I better get out in the shop and do something. ![]() It is supercool!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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
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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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I think it looks great and the lower profile tires will help in the handling dept also...
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I'd add a little more tire if it were me. Looks awesome, though!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
another amazing build
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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!
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I'm trying! but man am I slow. Sheech!
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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
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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 Last edited by watahyahknow; 03-22-2011 at 12:46 AM. |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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).
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anyway i can help i'm glad to
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That's a shame. Looks like some good parts there...
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