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CAL 58 GMC · 09-12-2011, 11:26 AM

Very nice fab work!

65Pickup · 09-12-2011, 02:16 PM

Once again thanks for creating one of the most interesting and information posts on this site. Your absolutely fearless. Great instructional photos, your commitment is appreciated...this is what I wanted from American Hot Rod or Foose but we all know what we got from them.

LB-LB · 09-14-2011, 12:20 PM

This is one of my favorite builds ever. I like oddball cars and combos. I love RPM's so the S2000 drivetrain makes it ever better. Great work.

Frizzle Fry · 09-14-2011, 01:44 PM

Thanks a lot guys

Work/travel has put the brakes on the ol driftbeam project for a couple weeks but she should get some wubbin this weekend. I need to drive it!!!
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65Pickup · 09-14-2011, 09:43 PM

[QUOTE=Frizzle Fry;4842616]...

Question period, I watched your bead rolling vid, and checked your panel pics again, how are you creating the raised or indented areas on the panels?? Thanks

BlueJeep · 09-14-2011, 11:22 PM

[quote=65Pickup;4899908]

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

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Question period, I watched your bead rolling vid, and checked your panel pics again, how are you creating the raised or indented areas on the panels?? Thanks

Step dies....think only 1/2 of a bead...

Frizzle Fry · 09-20-2011, 11:30 PM

[quote=BlueJeep;4900154]

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Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Step dies....think only 1/2 of a bead...

^^^what he said. AKA Offset dies:

Frizzle Fry · 09-20-2011, 11:48 PM

Engine out again ...for the last time!

On the last episode of Driftbeam Garage the firewall and trans tunnel were starting to resemble something almost recognizable:

Here's how it looked from the business side

This wasn't gonna fly. Someone could put an eye out on that... so:

That's more like it:

Other side needs love too:

the weld across the horizontal joint was not my proudest moment (chased some holes and had contamination from the other side), but it'll all grind out...

Frizzle Fry · 09-20-2011, 11:58 PM

This was just too gappy for me to consider trying to fill.

Shrinker/Stretcher time:

Out with the old

In with the new

I'll have to use a little filler there to get it perfect ...oh well

Still need to dress the inside, but here's how it sits tonight

65Pickup · 09-21-2011, 01:13 AM

Thanks for the info on the dyes, fantastic grinder work...can't tell whats been done.

VA72C10 · 09-21-2011, 01:26 AM

fantastic work as usual.

mosesburb · 09-21-2011, 01:51 AM

Dead sexy!!

Are you painting the firewall the same blue as it was??

**67cheby** · 09-21-2011, 09:28 AM

all hail the sheet metal KING !!

Jvsapp · 09-21-2011, 11:21 AM

looking good FF. yet again you mystify us with your metal working. are you planning to dress the inside like you did the outside?

Frizzle Fry · 09-21-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Thanks for the info on the dyes, fantastic grinder work...can't tell whats been done.

No problem, and thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

fantastic work as usual.

Thank you. That work took 6hrs with all the fitting, welding, and grinding.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesburb

Dead sexy!!

Are you painting the firewall the same blue as it was??

Yes! Just ordered tintable rinoliner for the undersides too. Firewall/engine comp will be paint only (not liner).

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

all hail the sheet metal KING !!

maybe Duke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

looking good FF. yet again you mystify us with your metal working. are you planning to dress the inside like you did the outside?

You know it! Too bad it will all be covered with Fatmat...

dammitmitchell · 09-21-2011, 12:28 PM

dude what a diffference it made rounding off all those edges that is just awesome.

mcbassin · 09-21-2011, 01:45 PM

Amazing work Frizz! Wow. You spent some serious labor and time in this round of photos.
More pictures please.

Southcity · 09-21-2011, 03:20 PM

What a treat this thread has been, hat's off to you for your mad skills and hard work!

inovermyhead · 09-22-2011, 12:08 PM

Has anybody ever called you a perfectionist?

Awesome work!

Jvsapp · 09-22-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by inovermyhead

Has anybody ever called you a perfectionist?

Awesome work!

OCD..... it brings out the best is all of us!

Sub-versive · 09-22-2011, 01:10 PM

So where does the line start?

That is going to be one hell-uva ride!

Pop's C-10 · 09-22-2011, 01:16 PM

I love this build..i'd love to do this with chevette with sky peices..

Jvsapp · 09-22-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub-versive

So where does the line start?

That is going to be one hell-uva ride!

i think i called shotgun first!

Frizzle Fry · 09-23-2011, 01:36 AM

If I had the choice I'd probably sign up for shotgun on about the tenth run. That'll be when things start going from debug mode to "performance test"

It's too cool that you guys are as excited about this project as I am. Thanks for fueling the fire!
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Jvsapp · 09-23-2011, 02:03 AM

i'll bring my own milk crate

09-12-2011, 11:26 AM	#926
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09-12-2011, 02:16 PM	#927
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Once again thanks for creating one of the most interesting and information posts on this site. Your absolutely fearless. Great instructional photos, your commitment is appreciated...this is what I wanted from American Hot Rod or Foose but we all know what we got from them.

09-14-2011, 12:20 PM	#928
LB-LB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 21	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This is one of my favorite builds ever. I like oddball cars and combos. I love RPM's so the S2000 drivetrain makes it ever better. Great work. __________________ 1982 C-10 SWB Stepside going down 1985 K-10 SWB Fleetside going up

09-14-2011, 01:44 PM	#929
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 a lot guys Work/travel has put the brakes on the ol driftbeam project for a couple weeks but she should get some wubbin this weekend. I need to drive it!!! Posted via Mobile Device

09-14-2011, 09:43 PM	#930
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... [QUOTE=Frizzle Fry;4842616]... Question period, I watched your bead rolling vid, and checked your panel pics again, how are you creating the raised or indented areas on the panels?? Thanks

09-20-2011, 11:48 PM	#933
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Engine out again ...for the last time! On the last episode of Driftbeam Garage the firewall and trans tunnel were starting to resemble something almost recognizable: Here's how it looked from the business side This wasn't gonna fly. Someone could put an eye out on that... so: That's more like it: Other side needs love too: the weld across the horizontal joint was not my proudest moment (chased some holes and had contamination from the other side), but it'll all grind out...

09-20-2011, 11:58 PM	#934
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This was just too gappy for me to consider trying to fill. Shrinker/Stretcher time: Out with the old In with the new I'll have to use a little filler there to get it perfect ...oh well Still need to dress the inside, but here's how it sits tonight

09-21-2011, 01:13 AM	#935
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Thanks for the info on the dyes, fantastic grinder work...can't tell whats been done.

09-21-2011, 01:26 AM	#936
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... fantastic work as usual. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-21-2011, 01:51 AM	#937
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Dead sexy!! Are you painting the firewall the same blue as it was?? __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

09-21-2011, 09:28 AM	#938
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... all hail the sheet metal KING !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-21-2011, 11:21 AM	#939
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. yet again you mystify us with your metal working. are you planning to dress the inside like you did the outside? __________________ 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

09-21-2011, 12:28 PM	#941
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... dude what a diffference it made rounding off all those edges that is just 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

09-21-2011, 01:45 PM	#942
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Amazing work Frizz! Wow. You spent some serious labor and time in this round of photos. More pictures please. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-21-2011, 03:20 PM	#943
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... What a treat this thread has been, hat's off to you for your mad skills and hard work! __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban



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09-22-2011, 12:08 PM	#944
inovermyhead Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 115	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Has anybody ever called you a perfectionist? Awesome work! __________________ 81 GMC C15 RC SWB 5.3L 4L80E project

09-22-2011, 01:16 PM	#947
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I love this build..i'd love to do this with chevette with sky peices.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

09-23-2011, 01:36 AM	#949
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... If I had the choice I'd probably sign up for shotgun on about the tenth run. That'll be when things start going from debug mode to "performance test" It's too cool that you guys are as excited about this project as I am. Thanks for fueling the fire! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2011, 02:03 AM	#950
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... i'll bring my own milk crate __________________ 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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