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theastronaut · 09-04-2012, 12:17 PM

Here's what you've got to look forward to. These are Cibie's with 80/100W Hella's, 50 amp relays, and 10g wiring straight from the battery. Now you just need a pair of narrow spot beam driving lights wired into the high beams!

65Pickup · 09-04-2012, 01:32 PM

Thanks guys, that's exactly what my truck needs, much safer than the tobacco washed light I have now!!

So the relays make the halogens brighter, and you can upgrade the bulbs for even more light?

watahyahknow · 09-04-2012, 04:06 PM

those heatschrink clamps look like the bees knees ... verry nice
never knew they existed i wonder how whell they would work on turbo piping

Frizzle Fry · 09-04-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Here's what you've got to look forward to. These are Cibie's with 80/100W Hella's, 50 amp relays, and 10g wiring straight from the battery. Now you just need a pair of narrow spot beam driving lights wired into the high beams!

Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Thanks guys, that's exactly what my truck needs, much safer than the tobacco washed light I have now!!

So the relays make the halogens brighter, and you can upgrade the bulbs for even more light?

When It's time to upgrade I plan to go with something like this.

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

those heatschrink clamps look like the bees knees ... verry nice
never knew they existed i wonder how whell they would work on turbo piping

Should work. They go up to 3.25" http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-hose-clamps/=j5h1nu

theastronaut · 09-04-2012, 10:57 PM

Good choice on the Osram bulbs, high quality and no ricer bling! Are you using ceramic connectors? Might need them with the extra heat from higher wattage bulbs.
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Frizzle Fry · 09-05-2012, 12:43 PM

No ceramic yet. Know a good supplier?
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theastronaut · 09-07-2012, 05:10 PM

Ray's Auto in Marietta Georgia has them. He sells 50 amp dual 87 relays, relay connector kits, and ceramic H4 connector kits for DIY harnesses. Also sells complete harnesses. He doesn't have a website, but his phone number is 770-424-8620. I've got his business card somewhere with an email address, I'll dig it out and post it.

Edit: Email is: raysautohlpc@aol.com

Frizzle Fry · 09-09-2012, 04:21 PM

Nice, thanks!

Frizzle Fry · 09-09-2012, 09:05 PM

Damn it man!

trixter99 · 09-09-2012, 10:15 PM

Quit firing up his ADD I want him to finish this build so he can get started on the 61 again.
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67ChevyRedneck · 09-09-2012, 10:30 PM

Shoot, I want to see the Tahoe finished!

69gmcc10 · 09-10-2012, 12:38 PM

I just want him to finish something!

ERASER5 · 09-11-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

I just want him to finish something!

He did. Frizz got married. "No man is complete untill he is married. Then he is finished."

I sorta like the long build. I get to learn more and see more cool pics!

Frizzle Fry · 09-10-2012, 09:09 PM

Hey now...

67ChevyRedneck · 09-11-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Hey now...

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Frizzle Fry · 09-11-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

He did. Frizz got married. "No man is complete untill he is married. Then he is finished."

I sorta like the long build. I get to learn more and see more cool pics!

No no no. You must be complete on your own first!

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

yup
finished with projects (unless it the addition to the house )
finished with hobbies (unless its carrying stuff for the wife during shopping)
finished having an opinion (unless its the same as the missus)
eeeeh

Good luck with that

You guys wouldn't believe how much support I get for these projects. She's a classic car lover too! Bought her a 1968 FJ40 and she wants more!

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ERASER5 · 09-12-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

she wants more!

So does mine, shoes that is..

watahyahknow · 09-11-2012, 10:48 AM

yup
finished with projects (unless it the addition to the house )
finished with hobbies (unless its carrying stuff for the wife during shopping)
finished having an opinion (unless its the same as the missus)
eeeeh

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-16-2012, 06:34 PM

Good to see ya still pluckin away at her...

Frizzle Fry · 09-19-2012, 11:03 PM

Cooling Lines

Time to make some aluminum cooling lines. 1.25" OD X 0.058" 6061-T6 Bare Drawn Aluminum Tube does not like to bend!

It must be annealed first and even then it can be hit and miss (as you will see...).

Rubbed with bar soap and heated with a torch until the soap uniformly darkens:

I liberal amount of lithium grease applied to the bender dies and:

One end done, time to do the other end...

and ...doh! Couldn't have happened on the first bend could it

Two more sticks are on the way for remaking that one.

You may have noticed the bead rolled into the end. I made this little tool for doing those:

I'm going to add some surface area to the "saddle" to reduce the indentation on the OD.

That other line shown is for the upper coolant line. Here's what I'm going for (lower line still needs to be remade)

Clamps will all be either T-Bar or Shrink-Clamps

Frizzle Fry · 09-19-2012, 11:19 PM

Heater Lines

In related news... I put that heater line bulkhead to use. Though it is a beatiful piece, I chose to hide it as best I can. I played with a few different locations for the firewall passthru, but in the end this one won out:

Inside (not they do not interfere with pedals/feet)

and over to the heater core:

Now how do I regulate the heater temp. This Summit unit came with no provisions for regulating temp. Three fan speeds and that's it. What if i want some defrost without blasting the heat? Here's my solution:

Controlled by the existing dash lever:
Open

Closed

hgs_notes · 09-19-2012, 11:31 PM

Cool idea on the tube beader. These ones from earls seem like a simple idea that would work but you have to buy one for every size tube. If its just one size you need then ok, but they would add up fast.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...rs-Individual/

Zoomin · 09-19-2012, 11:33 PM

Now that is totally cool! Making your own tool like that.

I'm not sure where I heard this, or what material it's used on, but the myth has it that if use fill the tube with sand it won't collapse.
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Mal · 09-20-2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Now that is totally cool! Making your own tool like that.

I'm not sure where I heard this, or what material it's used on, but the myth has it that if use fill the tube with sand it won't collapse.
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Dry sand will stop the tube from collapse. Pack it in tight so there is no air trapped and cap the ends. I have seen square bent into tight radias with this method.

Frizzle Fry · 09-20-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mal

Dry sand will stop the tube from collapse. Pack it in tight so there is no air trapped and cap the ends. I have seen square bent into tight radias with this method.

Cap with what? Welded caps? I do have a spool for welding Al. Just need to pick up a 2nd tank...

09-04-2012, 12:17 PM	#1
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Here's what you've got to look forward to. These are Cibie's with 80/100W Hella's, 50 amp relays, and 10g wiring straight from the battery. Now you just need a pair of narrow spot beam driving lights wired into the high beams! __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

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65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Thanks guys, that's exactly what my truck needs, much safer than the tobacco washed light I have now!! So the relays make the halogens brighter, and you can upgrade the bulbs for even more light? __________________ Last edited by 65Pickup; 09-04-2012 at 01:35 PM. Reason: extra

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watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... those heatschrink clamps look like the bees knees ... verry nice never knew they existed i wonder how whell they would work on turbo piping __________________ 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

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theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Good choice on the Osram bulbs, high quality and no ricer bling! Are you using ceramic connectors? Might need them with the extra heat from higher wattage bulbs. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... No ceramic yet. Know a good supplier? Posted via Mobile Device

09-07-2012, 05:10 PM	#7
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Ray's Auto in Marietta Georgia has them. He sells 50 amp dual 87 relays, relay connector kits, and ceramic H4 connector kits for DIY harnesses. Also sells complete harnesses. He doesn't have a website, but his phone number is 770-424-8620. I've got his business card somewhere with an email address, I'll dig it out and post it. Edit: Email is: raysautohlpc@aol.com __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc Last edited by theastronaut; 09-07-2012 at 05:31 PM.

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Nice, thanks!

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watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... yup finished with projects (unless it the addition to the house ) finished with hobbies (unless its carrying stuff for the wife during shopping) finished having an opinion (unless its the same as the missus) eeeeh __________________ 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

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09-19-2012, 11:03 PM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Cooling Lines Time to make some aluminum cooling lines. 1.25" OD X 0.058" 6061-T6 Bare Drawn Aluminum Tube does not like to bend! It must be annealed first and even then it can be hit and miss (as you will see...). Rubbed with bar soap and heated with a torch until the soap uniformly darkens: I liberal amount of lithium grease applied to the bender dies and: One end done, time to do the other end... and ...doh! Couldn't have happened on the first bend could it Two more sticks are on the way for remaking that one. You may have noticed the bead rolled into the end. I made this little tool for doing those: I'm going to add some surface area to the "saddle" to reduce the indentation on the OD. That other line shown is for the upper coolant line. Here's what I'm going for (lower line still needs to be remade) Clamps will all be either T-Bar or Shrink-Clamps



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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Heater Lines In related news... I put that heater line bulkhead to use. Though it is a beatiful piece, I chose to hide it as best I can. I played with a few different locations for the firewall passthru, but in the end this one won out: Inside (not they do not interfere with pedals/feet) and over to the heater core: Now how do I regulate the heater temp. This Summit unit came with no provisions for regulating temp. Three fan speeds and that's it. What if i want some defrost without blasting the heat? Here's my solution: Controlled by the existing dash lever: Open Closed

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