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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I hope that holds and doesn't tear the metal, I have to admit I cringed a little seeing that. I have done "temp" repairs in industrial settings that were left in place as permanent and they failed in that fashion. I suppose it depends on the stress put on it. Ah, what am I worried about, it'll be fine.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Man, this is a cool build! Just found it and read it today. Definitely subscribed.
I have a friend building an MGB with S2000 motorvation. http://www.motorwayltd.com/project-keating.html He's the 1 man fabrication team at the shop. Maybe you guys could run em when they're finished. I'd like to see that. I'll send him a link to this build.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Wow, they started with a super clean shell! That bolt-in IFS is very nice, but I'm lovin the super-narrowed S2000 IRS. I seriously considered going that route (had one on hand) but ultimately decided to roll with the K.I.S.S. approach (for once). I'm wondering if he'll have to shorten the shift rod and relocate the shifter fwd at all like I did. Would love to run em some day. Ft. Collins is an awesome town and now I have yet another reason to visit
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
The Herald is so Badass!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
We got to check the Herald out when it was just a painted body tub, it looked good inside and out.
Frank is a hell of a craftsman for sure. I'd give him carte blanche with any of my stuff. That MG tub is a brand new re-pop. I guess the whole damn car is available in pieces brand new.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
FF, nice work on the rear swaybar mount. yeah looks about the same blue poly mounts. i love how you made the mount removable for future changes as needed.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I just spent the time to view all 43(!) pages on this thread, and I have to say that I am completely speechless........
You have done an AMAZING job on this project. I am going to subscribe to this thread for two reasons: 1): To continue to see your amazing progress 2): To use it as a motivational tool whenever I need a creative nudge Keep up the stellar job!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Thanks gents. You guys keep me going. Slowed down again ...mostly due to the cold! Also doing some volunteer work. I've got the rearend dropped out and all welded up. Gonna paint it next. Took some pics (of course). Let's see if I can find them...
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
You're such a tease!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Rear end painted with POR15.
Clean as it's gonna get: ![]() ![]() Metal Ready after rinsing and drying with compressed air: ![]() ![]() Don't mess around getting this stuff on anything you don't want it on: ![]() Brushed on: ![]() ![]() Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-29-2011 at 02:14 PM. |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Wow that looks great! It's so fresh, I could swear I could smell that paint. Downhill slide you are on.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
looking good. Can't wait to see it next summer at the Burgerville Cruise In
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Heck ya! Didn't mention the sway bar mounts and brake line tabs were also done.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Looking good!
As mentioned...excited to see some video of this thing....but honestly...I'm more excited to see you finish up the tahoe...
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
went through this entire build. very impressed and hope to be as good as yourself with sheet metal one day. one question though, what did you use to prep the axle housing for the POR15? i ordered some for my frame but all the info about prep for it i've found is about rusted metal not clean raw steel. thanks in advance sir.
also what types of brushes would you recommend? any additional tips/tricks you have for the painting process please share.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Good call on the gloves and the foil. If you get POR-15 on your bare skin, that stuff will stay on forever.
I also agree with Bluejeep's suggestion about using throwaway cheapie brushes, too. You'll kill a good brush because you can't clean the POR-15 out no matter what you use.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Went back and added some comments to the pics.
Blue Jeep is right. The "Metal Ready" prep product leaves a zinc phosphate coating for better adhesion. I'd also recommend scuffing up smooth metal with something like heavy steel wool. I've had POR15 peel off from super clean/smooth metal even with all the prep they recommend. DO NOT use dollar store foam brushes. I'd say don't use any foam brushes. They can shed little foam particles and leave a terrible finish. A cheap bristle brush works fine. The brush strokes will level out if you don't keep going back over it. |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I got the POR-15 on my elbow doing a trunk pan, NOTHING would take it off. I wore it for 2-3 weeks.
BTW- How far are you from putting the Beam on the street?
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
sweet thanks guys.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
...exposed axle surfaces:
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