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MP&C · 09-02-2014, 10:39 AM

Real nice work on the trans tunnel!

carboncrew · 09-03-2014, 10:10 AM

You look at the pics and go 'oh yeah new tranny hump' then you compare to the before pics and go 'wow, thats insane'

very cool

Frizzle Fry · 09-12-2014, 02:36 AM

Let me introduce you to my new friend nogaro blue:

ajgriffin · 09-12-2014, 02:39 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

**Palf70Step** · 09-12-2014, 07:33 AM

67ChevyRedneck · 09-12-2014, 09:31 AM

Scene from Pretty Woman... YES! YES! YES!

Did I ever mention I love blue? Every vehicle we own is blue, except the 65, but it does have a blue interior.

knomadd · 09-12-2014, 09:42 AM

Very nice!

68shortwide · 09-12-2014, 09:57 AM

Awesome! Me n dad just picked up a 62 alpine last night.Cool little cars.

trixter99 · 09-12-2014, 10:59 AM

I'm super pumped to see one of your projects get some color, I hope this starts a trend for you and you get the itch to finish the Tahoe and the 61.

NONHOG · 09-12-2014, 11:14 AM

Holy smokes! That about "POP"! Wow!

BlueJeep · 09-12-2014, 04:58 PM

Beautiful!

How did masking off the liner work out?

Frizzle Fry · 09-13-2014, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ajgriffin

Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Scene from Pretty Woman... YES! YES! YES!

Did I ever mention I love blue? Every vehicle we own is blue, except the 65, but it does have a blue interior.

Hard to argue with a blue!

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Very nice!

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

Awesome! Me n dad just picked up a 62 alpine last night.Cool little cars.

You will be amazed how similar the floor pan, suspension, and engine bay are to my car if/when you ever tear into it.

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Originally Posted by trixter99

I'm super pumped to see one of your projects get some color, I hope this starts a trend for you and you get the itch to finish the Tahoe and the 61.

Yeh, once the funds pool refills...

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Holy smokes! That about "POP"! Wow!

I know, it's BRIGHT under the fluorescent lights. Curious to see how it looks in the sun.

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Beautiful!

How did masking off the liner work out?

Seems to have held fine. The undercoating looks a bit lighter than it should from dust, but it is actually lighter than the rear deal too...

Here are some higher res pics:

mosesburb · 09-13-2014, 03:03 AM

Blue is typically a rather sedate color, but you have succeeded in selecting a blue that instead, reaches out, grabs you by the beard and head-butts your face with the volume at 11+. Nice job. I'm sure that was no easy task.

76C10Stepside · 09-13-2014, 01:52 AM

That's one sweet little Euro sedan!

watahyahknow · 09-13-2014, 03:43 AM

i myself stil think i wouldve gone for the paler bleu the car was originally , i have to see it put together in that colour to realy be able to say if it was a good choice

Frizzle Fry · 09-13-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside

That's one sweet little Euro sedan!

It's gettin there

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

Blue is typically a rather sedate color, but you have succeeded in selecting a blue that instead, reaches out, grabs you by the beard and head-butts your face with the volume at 11+. Nice job. I'm sure that was no easy task.

Thanks man. Couldn't be happier with the color!

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i myself stil think i wouldve gone for the paler bleu the car was originally , i have to see it put together in that colour to realy be able to say if it was a good choice

I can't wait to find out if it was a good choice

knomadd · 09-13-2014, 04:01 PM

That's an awesome blue! It looks similar to the blue on my GTO. I love blues like that. Great color choice. Can't wait to see it on the outside.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-14-2014, 11:31 AM

Very nice whats the eta on outside paint?

Frizzle Fry · 09-15-2014, 02:54 PM

Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

**Hart_Rod** · 09-15-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

I'm sure you will do a good job if you decide to go that route.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-15-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

Blue is typically a rather sedate color, but you have succeeded in selecting a blue that instead, reaches out, grabs you by the beard and head-butts your face with the volume at 11+. Nice job. I'm sure that was no easy task.

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

Which one will get you back on the Tahoe faster?

CG · 09-21-2014, 12:48 PM

Nice! Is the outside going to be one color, or two toned? I probably missed it somewhere, but did you have all the exterior chrome work redone? Maybe it was already good?

Frizzle Fry · 09-21-2014, 01:24 PM

Still planning to go with the same two/three tone --> Black top and red in the trim.

Trim/chrome work is good enough (gotta draw the line somewhere

)

68Timber · 09-21-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Trim/chrome work is good enough (gotta draw the line somewhere

)

Why stop now?

I've read this build twice now and thought I was subbed for updates but missed this one. Beautiful vision and execution. I like the blue you picked out, can't wait to see it on the car.

Frizzle Fry · 09-21-2014, 01:34 PM

A few parts to join the mix:

Killian does the honors of letting it touch the ground for the first time in 1.5 years:

In case you guys lost touch with how small it is (I did! )

More scale perspective:

Ready for the real bodywork to begin!

09-02-2014, 10:39 AM	#1
MP&C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,637	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Real nice work on the trans tunnel! __________________ Robert

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carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... You look at the pics and go 'oh yeah new tranny hump' then you compare to the before pics and go 'wow, thats insane' very cool __________________ ________________ My very own build My tailgating ambulance

09-12-2014, 02:36 AM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Let me introduce you to my new friend nogaro blue: Attached Images

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09-12-2014, 07:33 AM	#5
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09-12-2014, 09:31 AM	#6
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09-12-2014, 09:42 AM	#7
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Very nice! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

09-12-2014, 09:57 AM	#8
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Awesome! Me n dad just picked up a 62 alpine last night.Cool little cars. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

09-12-2014, 10:59 AM	#9
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I'm super pumped to see one of your projects get some color, I hope this starts a trend for you and you get the itch to finish the Tahoe and the 61. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

09-12-2014, 11:14 AM	#10
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09-12-2014, 04:58 PM	#11
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09-13-2014, 03:03 AM	#13
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... Blue is typically a rather sedate color, but you have succeeded in selecting a blue that instead, reaches out, grabs you by the beard and head-butts your face with the volume at 11+. Nice job. I'm sure that was no easy task. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

09-13-2014, 01:52 AM	#14
76C10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 300	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That's one sweet little Euro sedan!

09-13-2014, 03:43 AM	#15
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... i myself stil think i wouldve gone for the paler bleu the car was originally , i have to see it put together in that colour to realy be able to say if it was a good choice __________________ 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

09-13-2014, 04:01 PM	#17
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That's an awesome blue! It looks similar to the blue on my GTO. I love blues like that. Great color choice. Can't wait to see it on the outside. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)



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09-14-2014, 11:31 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Very nice whats the eta on outside paint? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-15-2014, 02:54 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

09-21-2014, 12:48 PM	#22
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Nice! Is the outside going to be one color, or two toned? I probably missed it somewhere, but did you have all the exterior chrome work redone? Maybe it was already good? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-21-2014, 01:24 PM	#23
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Still planning to go with the same two/three tone --> Black top and red in the trim. Trim/chrome work is good enough (gotta draw the line somewhere )

09-21-2014, 01:34 PM	#25
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... A few parts to join the mix: Killian does the honors of letting it touch the ground for the first time in 1.5 years: In case you guys lost touch with how small it is (I did! ) More scale perspective: Ready for the real bodywork to begin!

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