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**70C10Toejam** · 03-09-2011, 12:59 AM

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.

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Originally Posted by inovermyhead

The Sleeper to END all Sleepers!!!

Great job Frizzle!

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

BMW V12 in Mazda Miata

First Drive

Jvsapp · 03-12-2011, 02:07 PM

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 · 03-14-2011, 09:56 AM

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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

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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

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Originally Posted by cam.man67

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

Thanks

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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

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Originally Posted by R.A.D

another amazing build

Thanks R.A.D.

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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!

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Originally Posted by Jvsapp

i like the way the tires make it sit.

Then they're stayin!

Now I can blame you

NONHOG · 03-14-2011, 03:16 PM

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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.

Frizzle Fry · 03-14-2011, 04:56 PM

That's a shame. Looks like some good parts there...
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Jvsapp · 03-21-2011, 01:10 PM

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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 · 03-21-2011, 04:47 PM

Work/travel getting in the way again. I post updates as they happen.
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dammitmitchell · 03-21-2011, 06:26 PM

remember if work and travel brings you to texas you let us know!

Jvsapp · 03-21-2011, 07:46 PM

man i wish i could travel for work.... also if you make it to the main rock in the middle of the pacific, LMK!

watahyahknow · 03-22-2011, 12:40 AM

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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 · 04-09-2011, 10:06 PM

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).

Frizzle Fry · 04-11-2011, 02:29 AM

Thanks, but I'm gonna stick with the 'no external body mods' theme.

65Pickup · 04-11-2011, 12:59 PM

Ya she's done, that's the sweetness, all lamb-like and unassuming...with a wolf inside. Great job.

Jvsapp · 04-12-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks, but I'm gonna stick with the 'no external body mods' theme.

i agree.... i like the looks of the minx as it is....

Frizzle Fry · 05-02-2011, 10:13 AM

A little more...

Rearranged the shop a bit. Was planning to trailer her over to the local Saturday Night Cruz-In, but didn't make it yet.

Started stitching the trans tunnel back in. 3" aft and 1" higher than stock.

Jvsapp · 05-02-2011, 10:26 AM

looking good FF... on it's shoes and almost ready to go! so where's the shop pics?

Frizzle Fry · 05-02-2011, 10:54 AM

That's it really, just moved it over in front of the door. She wants out!

VA72C10 · 05-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Looking good. How far away from driving vs. trailering it??

Lovin the shop pic....that means the tahoe is in the prime work area

dammitmitchell · 05-02-2011, 12:39 PM

awesome

OldJimmy57 · 05-14-2011, 07:15 AM

This is definitly one of the best builds I have seen and your fab skills are off the charts.

*project 67 sub* · 05-15-2011, 07:21 AM

whos 60-66 chevy truck is that i spotted in the first pic?

Frizzle Fry · 05-16-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good. How far away from driving vs. trailering it??

Hard to say. It all depends on how much more travel time is in the cards. Hopefully no more!

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Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

awesome

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Originally Posted by OldJimmy57

This is definitly one of the best builds I have seen and your fab skills are off the charts.

Thanks. Just gotta see it through now!

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

whos 60-66 chevy truck is that i spotted in the first pic?

Mine. I have a 61 and a 64.

*project 67 sub* · 05-18-2011, 12:00 AM

so i would take it that that one is the 64 seeing as it is a fleetside

Frizzle Fry · 05-18-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

so i would take it that that one is the 64 seeing as it is a fleetside

Yep. Here she is. Short bed and big window parts are staged...

She's a workhorse. Been in the family 35+ years.

inovermyhead · 05-19-2011, 10:42 AM

I tend to go back and forth on this build looking at the amazing fabrication skills you have and not to mention your vision of this car. Simply jaw dropping.
We just need to get you back in the garage and update us w/some new pics to drool over.

03-12-2011, 02:07 PM	#827
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... 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! __________________ 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

03-14-2011, 04:56 PM	#830
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That's a shame. Looks like some good parts there... Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2011, 04:47 PM	#832
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Work/travel getting in the way again. I post updates as they happen. Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2011, 06:26 PM	#833
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... remember if work and travel brings you to texas you let us know! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-21-2011, 07:46 PM	#834
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... man i wish i could travel for work.... also if you make it to the main rock in the middle of the pacific, LMK! __________________ 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

04-09-2011, 10:06 PM	#836
Jim 383 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Anaheim CA Posts: 16	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).

04-11-2011, 02:29 AM	#837
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, but I'm gonna stick with the 'no external body mods' theme.

04-11-2011, 12:59 PM	#838
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Ya she's done, that's the sweetness, all lamb-like and unassuming...with a wolf inside. Great job. __________________

05-02-2011, 10:13 AM	#840
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... A little more... Rearranged the shop a bit. Was planning to trailer her over to the local Saturday Night Cruz-In, but didn't make it yet. Started stitching the trans tunnel back in. 3" aft and 1" higher than stock.

05-02-2011, 10:26 AM	#841
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... looking good FF... on it's shoes and almost ready to go! so where's the shop pics? __________________ 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

05-02-2011, 10:54 AM	#842
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That's it really, just moved it over in front of the door. She wants out!

05-02-2011, 12:05 PM	#843
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Looking good. How far away from driving vs. trailering it?? Lovin the shop pic....that means the tahoe is in the prime work area __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-02-2011, 12:39 PM	#844
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... awesome __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

05-14-2011, 07:15 AM	#845
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This is definitly one of the best builds I have seen and your fab skills are off the charts. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432

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05-18-2011, 12:00 AM	#848
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... so i would take it that that one is the 64 seeing as it is a fleetside

05-19-2011, 10:42 AM	#850
inovermyhead Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 115	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I tend to go back and forth on this build looking at the amazing fabrication skills you have and not to mention your vision of this car. Simply jaw dropping. We just need to get you back in the garage and update us w/some new pics to drool over. __________________ 81 GMC C15 RC SWB 5.3L 4L80E project

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