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*project 67 sub* · 05-22-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

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

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

sweet, i vote leaving it a long bed though, everybody has and wants short beds lol. definitely go big window though. but limo tint it so you dont get burnt haha

dhaymaker · 05-22-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

sweet, i vote leaving it a long bed though, everybody has and wants short beds lol. definitely go big window though. but limo tint it so you dont get burnt haha

Frizzle Fry, the work you've done is quite impressive! If I don't miss my guess, the basic premise of the car is light weight, lots of power, mix in a little deception (us old guys always called 'em "sleepers"), and you're out the door to have some fun!

Another thing I find really interesting...it's funny how the SWB vs. LWB discussion pops up in so many threads and so many conversations. I've had many, many of these trucks in both long and shortbed formats, but I must confess to having a preference for the short trucks!

Anyway, keep up the great work, and I'm sure many of us will keep watching. It's just your cross to bear having to listen to all our "inputs" and ideas! lol

65Pickup · 06-06-2011, 08:06 PM

So how is this sleeper performing, as expected, Corvette killer... here's a similar but very different ride, made me think of yours.

watahyahknow · 06-06-2011, 08:41 PM

an english ford anglia , never uderstood that rearwindow, i still dont like it

Jvsapp · 06-21-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

an english ford anglia , never uderstood that rearwindow, i still dont like it

not my favorite years anglia either..... BTW FF how's the car coming? hope work ain't got you inundated again.

Mister laugh · 07-17-2011, 03:13 PM

Any more progess coming soon? this thread actually made it to the second page.

Frizzle Fry · 07-19-2011, 07:44 PM

Slowed up on the Minx over the last couple months due to several factors. One of which was the forming of a new car club and cruise-in. Needed something to take to the cruises so I gave a little TLC to my 64 C10. One thing leads to another ...you know how it goes. I have project ADD in the worste way!

I have four days off starting tomorrow and WILL be working on the Minx! Standby for update...

NONHOG · 07-19-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I have project ADD in the worste way!

I have four days off starting tomorrow and WILL be working on the Minx! Standby for update...

Project ADD, love it! we should start a club. It'd be huge.
Update soon, I'm anxious.

ps add the 64 to your signature.

Frizzle Fry · 07-26-2011, 10:12 AM

Thought I posted an update. Must have been tight when my WiFi dropped... No new pics to post (sorry). Got less shop time than expected. I did get things organized and ready to pick up where I left off. I do have some more travel coming up so it'll be at least a few weeks

On the 64; I haven't really been posting much about it. I'll post a pic later.
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VA72C10 · 07-26-2011, 12:39 PM

Got me all excited to see an update.....

Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2011, 12:38 AM

OFFICIAL UPDATE

Got a lil shop time. Did some tin-work:

hotrodhomi · 08-13-2011, 01:28 AM

It's great to see progress. Keep up the good work.

65Pickup · 08-13-2011, 01:37 AM

Welcome back, nice seeing how this stuff is done. You make it look easy.

Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2011, 01:50 AM

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VA72C10 · 08-13-2011, 01:53 AM

Woo Hoo!!! Progress! And SICK progress at that. Love the panels... Super work!

thor · 08-13-2011, 02:06 AM

nicer than factory! love the stamped triangles for increased rigidity...and cool factor too...not to mention, they match the factory piece for the wall between the rear seat and the boot (that is trunk, isn't it?).

Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2011, 02:26 AM

Thanks guys. Glad you like it. Finally put the bead-roller to use. I have to give credit to my wife for turning it for all four of those panels. She asked "why make it look nice when it will be covered?" Me- "because I need practice before I do anything that'll show."

ajgriffin · 08-13-2011, 02:35 AM

looks awesome. Can you describe the process you use to create the curves and how the expanding lines on the metal play into the process as it's shaped? Awesome work
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Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2011, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by thor

...the wall between the rear seat and the boot (that is trunk, isn't it?).

Yes the English call the trunk "boot" and hood "bonnet." On a Land Rover the front grille is known as the "breakfast" and the fenders are "wings." Not sure if those apply to other makes...
For this sexy little minx the rear area is known as "bootylicious."

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Originally Posted by ajgriffin

looks awesome. Can you describe the process you use to create the curves and how the expanding lines on the metal play into the process as it's shaped? Awesome work
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Those lines you see on the firewall are where I did multiple brakes on the brake to form a curve. The drivers side justified that method more than the passenger side because of the conical curve. Truthfully, on the passenger side I could have simply bent it over a tube/pipe of the right diameter. The lines are also angled differently than the curve I ended up with. That's because the template looked like it needed to curve one way but the panel had other plans... So I ended up hand shaping that side anyway.
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38chevyhotrod · 08-13-2011, 05:32 AM

You are doing one hell of a great job there.
It is not only the fab what is great but you have the great ideas to.

**67cheby** · 08-13-2011, 08:46 AM

WOW..beautiful as usual !!

BlueJeep · 08-13-2011, 09:36 AM

Looks great! What bead roller are you using and what are your initial impressions of it?

Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2011, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys

I have the Cheap Woodward Fab or Harbor Freight jobber (they are the same thing). It works fine with a few adjustments out of the box. They are very inexpensive and very upgradable.

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I haven't had enough time to assess the durability or lack thereof. I'm happy with it so far. If you take your time you can get good results.

Jvsapp · 08-15-2011, 06:22 AM

Looking good FF. i was gonna say wow when did you get a bead roller. i remember seeing your pipe bender, but didn't remember seeing a bead roller. no English wheel to make that compound curve?

very nice work though. progress is progress. one step closer to getting it done. makes me want to get moving on my nova again!

Frizzle Fry · 08-15-2011, 12:25 PM

No English wheel yet. Someday! Also need a planishing hammer, tube roller, mill, lathe, tig...
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06-06-2011, 08:06 PM	#853
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... So how is this sleeper performing, as expected, Corvette killer... here's a similar but very different ride, made me think of yours. Attached Images

06-06-2011, 08:41 PM	#854
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... an english ford anglia , never uderstood that rearwindow, i still dont like 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

07-17-2011, 03:13 PM	#856
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Any more progess coming soon? this thread actually made it to the second page.

07-19-2011, 07:44 PM	#857
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Slowed up on the Minx over the last couple months due to several factors. One of which was the forming of a new car club and cruise-in. Needed something to take to the cruises so I gave a little TLC to my 64 C10. One thing leads to another ...you know how it goes. I have project ADD in the worste way! I have four days off starting tomorrow and WILL be working on the Minx! Standby for update...

07-26-2011, 10:12 AM	#859
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Thought I posted an update. Must have been tight when my WiFi dropped... No new pics to post (sorry). Got less shop time than expected. I did get things organized and ready to pick up where I left off. I do have some more travel coming up so it'll be at least a few weeks On the 64; I haven't really been posting much about it. I'll post a pic later. Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2011, 12:39 PM	#860
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Got me all excited to see an update..... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-13-2011, 12:38 AM	#861
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... OFFICIAL UPDATE Got a lil shop time. Did some tin-work:

08-13-2011, 01:28 AM	#862
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... It's great to see progress. Keep up the good work. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-13-2011, 01:37 AM	#863
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Welcome back, nice seeing how this stuff is done. You make it look easy.

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08-13-2011, 01:53 AM	#865
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Woo Hoo!!! Progress! And SICK progress at that. Love the panels... Super work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-13-2011, 02:06 AM	#866
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... nicer than factory! love the stamped triangles for increased rigidity...and cool factor too...not to mention, they match the factory piece for the wall between the rear seat and the boot (that is trunk, isn't it?). __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

08-13-2011, 02:26 AM	#867
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. Glad you like it. Finally put the bead-roller to use. I have to give credit to my wife for turning it for all four of those panels. She asked "why make it look nice when it will be covered?" Me- "because I need practice before I do anything that'll show."

08-13-2011, 02:35 AM	#868
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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. i was gonna say wow when did you get a bead roller. i remember seeing your pipe bender, but didn't remember seeing a bead roller. no English wheel to make that compound curve? very nice work though. progress is progress. one step closer to getting it done. makes me want to get moving on my nova again! __________________ 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

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