11-15-2012, 10:30 AM | #1551 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Awesome collection of rides you have Frizz! Looking forward to the painted version and progress on the Hoe. Keep the pics and vids coming.
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11-15-2012, 11:58 PM | #1553 |
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Maybe I should do something like this for the rear bar:
-or- Can't seem to find one in 1"OD though... |
11-16-2012, 12:11 AM | #1554 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Make them yourself then.
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11-16-2012, 01:48 AM | #1555 |
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Need a mill and lathe to make them that nice.
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11-16-2012, 07:40 AM | #1556 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I wasn't questioning tha strength..jus wondering about tha clearance..my bad for interjecting
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11-16-2012, 11:38 AM | #1558 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
maibe you could make the flange on top of the springtowers so that you can weld both parts ontoo it thats the eaziest way i can see it done with the tools you have
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11-17-2012, 01:24 PM | #1559 |
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Would have to make it bolt to the firewall in that case. I have some ideas I'll play with. Look what you've done Pop's!
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11-17-2012, 09:51 PM | #1560 |
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My bad FF..lol
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11-20-2012, 04:02 AM | #1561 |
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A double shear tabbed connection is plenty strong for a strut tower bar. No lathe or mill needed to make those.
I have been running this type of connection on transmission crossmembers for 25 years in all kinds of drag cars & muscle cars with no failures.
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11-20-2012, 09:57 AM | #1562 |
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Are we done yet?
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11-20-2012, 10:13 AM | #1563 |
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This is becoming the Winchester Mystery Car...
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11-20-2012, 11:55 AM | #1564 |
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Well there's your answer - fab up a mill and a lathe first!
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11-20-2012, 12:29 PM | #1565 |
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11-21-2012, 01:40 AM | #1566 |
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Are you going to have a staircase in the trunk that ends at the roof?
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ATTENTION, FRIZZ! Here's a Hillman Country Estate Town Car wagon to go with your Sunbeam Minx: 1957 or 58 Hillman Station Wagon - $900 (Rochester)
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11-27-2012, 05:16 PM | #1569 |
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Hah, thanks man That one has been on CL for a while now ...sad. I've actually been offered a Minx Estate free from a guy in CA. Would love to have one. Just can't justify it right now. Not even for free with the cost of transport.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Great job on the build!!
Not sure if you're past your strut bar clearance issue, but these could help.... http://shop.thefabsource.com/1-Tube-...702000-065.htm 1" tube joints would look really trick in there. -Jeff |
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Thanks Jeff. Those are sweet. I'll have to look for another use for them. I decided to scrap the rear bar/brace. Gotta get this thing done!
So I finished the lateral shock tower brace: |
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More debug pay-off; the brake pedal needed a few upgrades. The cover was added to keep the wiring harness off the lever (moving parts). Nuts welded on to ease installation. Bracket installed to provide additional support. Not shown is the pedal moved to the left to provide more go-pedal room:
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Did a little more wiring clean up (no pics). Then pulled the engine one last time..!
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12-07-2012, 12:17 AM | #1574 |
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Great looking brace! All looks so good
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