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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

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Originally Posted by 65Pickup

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

No problem, and thanks.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

fantastic work as usual.

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

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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).

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

all hail the sheet metal KING !!

maybe Duke

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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!

Jvsapp · 09-22-2011, 02:10 PM

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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!

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..

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

Frizzle Fry · 09-23-2011, 08:16 PM

you're in!

Frizzle Fry · 09-23-2011, 08:21 PM

Nice looking Minx here

Darkrider · 09-28-2011, 04:39 PM

I have finally read through this entire thread and am slowly making my way through the Tahoe thread as well..all i gotta say is SIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCKKKKK!!!!! I wish i had even a quarter of your skill when it comes to working on sheet metal!

Frizzle Fry · 09-28-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkrider

I have finally read through this entire thread and am slowly making my way through the Tahoe thread as well..all i gotta say is SIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCKKKKK!!!!! I wish i had even a quarter of your skill when it comes to working on sheet metal!

Thanks a lot man. Glad you dig it.

More progress has been made. Pics tonight...

Frizzle Fry · 09-28-2011, 10:55 PM

As promised.

I took a little break from sheet metal and knocked out a couple items that had been buggin me (read ADD kicked in ...again).

During mock up I had noticed that the Spohn Del-Shperes were limited in travel by one of the tapered bushings. I'm using two on each but a design element causes one side to hit before the other (see pics).

Bushing at travel limit:

Other side has a ~1/8" left:

Solution (poor man's lathe)

Result:

This may not look like much here but I gained 1/2" of travel at the other end of the arms.

Jvsapp · 09-29-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Solution (poor man's lathe)

now only if that lathe panned out a few weeks back.....

looks like you gained a TON of articulation there though. also looks like the subframe is just about ready for powdercoating?

awesome work as usual. i can understand the whole ADD thing. small things drive me nuts too.

thor · 09-29-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

As promised.

I took a little break from sheet metal and knocked out a couple items that had been buggin me (read ADD kicked in ...again).

During mock up I had noticed that the Spohn Del-Shperes were limited in travel by one of the tapered bushings. I'm using two on each but a design element causes one side to hit before the other (see pics).

Solution (poor man's lathe)

Result:

This may not look like much here but I gained 1/2" of travel at the other end of the arms.

Did you chuck that up in a drill and use a grinder? Awesome idea! And now you have more wheel travel. Pre-runner!!!

Jvsapp · 09-29-2011, 08:31 PM

taking another look at those pics..... FF man you must own stock in a grinding disc company? i see what looks like at least 4 discs on the bench/ground in that pic.

and i think i have the same hole saw mandrel!

Frizzle Fry · 09-30-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jvsapp

...looks like the subframe is just about ready for powdercoating?

Yes!

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Originally Posted by thor

Did you chuck that up in a drill and use a grinder?

Yes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvsapp

taking another look at those pics..... FF man you must own stock in a grinding disc company? i see what looks like at least 4 discs on the bench/ground in that pic.

Yes!

...and another arrival to the party (tintable)

09-21-2011, 01:13 AM	#1
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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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

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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

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Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	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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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	#15
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

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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... 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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09-28-2011, 10:55 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... As promised. I took a little break from sheet metal and knocked out a couple items that had been buggin me (read ADD kicked in ...again). During mock up I had noticed that the Spohn Del-Shperes were limited in travel by one of the tapered bushings. I'm using two on each but a design element causes one side to hit before the other (see pics). Bushing at travel limit: Other side has a ~1/8" left: Solution (poor man's lathe) Result: This may not look like much here but I gained 1/2" of travel at the other end of the arms.

09-29-2011, 08:31 PM	#24
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... taking another look at those pics..... FF man you must own stock in a grinding disc company? i see what looks like at least 4 discs on the bench/ground in that pic. and i think i have the same hole saw mandrel! __________________ 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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