![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: the netherlands europe
Posts: 4,335
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
maibe you can brush all the brightwork
![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Blue paint looks great. Looking forward to the exterior getting painted too.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 4,859
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Man! That looks good! Not to muddy the waters, but I saw my first Sunbeam Alpine on Saturday. All I could think of is That guy's Hillman will take it!
![]()
__________________
'70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | |||
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Quote:
Interesting idea. Might have to look into this. Quote:
Quote:
So the common tiger has a pounds/hp ratio of 16. Driftbeam will have 9. That Alpine you saw left the factory with 26.5. |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Think about that lb/hp when you read this ->http://www.windingroad.com/articles/...nder-40000/#10
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
BlahBlahBlah
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
Posts: 19,881
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Im so glad you went with those wheels ... they look great!
__________________
… … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I love how they look on it too. But if I'm honest, it was pure dumb-luck that they worked out so well. They were hand-me-downs from the burb! I got them from a friend who had them on a 2003 Mustang. More dumb luck: Ford 5x4.5 = Honda 5x114.3
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Speaking of wheels, I'd like to find some 17" steelies to use during the body/paint work (must be 17" to clear the brakes). Ideally something decent enough that later I can adapt the original hub caps and run them when I'm feeling the OG vibe.
So far it seems Crown Vic steelies might be the best option at 17x7.5. Anything with a 5x4.5" or 5x114.3mm you guys can suggest I'm all ears. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Allen, TX
Posts: 519
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Quote:
They're supposed to be available in 17"
__________________
JK |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 | |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Quote:
17x7 with 4 5/8 back space. ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
double post removed
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Above Seattle
Posts: 124
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Can't wait to see it all done!
__________________
-Christian '91 318IS AW2 on black slow daily build 1Bad37: C5 Corvette Meets '37 Chevy |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Waukee, Iowa
Posts: 1,608
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
What is the black you sprayed on the interior?
__________________
build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Interior is black SPI epoxy. Dash and trans tunnel will be blue. Just did the interior seam sealer in black over the black epoxy. Turned out really clean.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Testing out the cast coat aluminum on the oil pan. Will satin clear in 7 days.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 1
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I am blown away by this project, and your dedication to finishing it after all the time involved, so many times we see "projects" for sale because the builders lost the drive to finish. I am another Rootes group devotee, in my case a 1969 Hillman Hunter that I have owned for nearly 30 years, the current rebuild started in 2001, I swear I will finish it this year!
Max |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 | |
Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Rosenberg, Texas
Posts: 3,506
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I'm not certain if this is his reason, but I've seen a few different paint manufacturers say the window for putting on another coat of color, or clear, is pretty small (could be from 15 minutes to a few hours). If you miss that window, you have to wait 7-10 days before the entire coat(s) cures. Otherwise, there is a high possibility of wrinkled paint. I've had it happen to me with spray paint by waiting an hour.... not fun sanding it all back off to recoat.
__________________
-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) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 | |||
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
![]() |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Haltom City,TX
Posts: 127
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
anything happening with this? it's been a while...
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Los Angeles area :(
Posts: 499
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Just went through the 82 pages last night. My neck is sore from shaking my head. Unbelievable. I think even the purists, who might completely flip out at the idea of cutting up such a pristine car, would have to appreciate the work you have put into this. Not only making it a fun car you can daily drive, not just hacking it up, but one that retains it's original look and should last another half century with it's new paint etc. Kudos sir. Drive it, enjoy it, don't store it.
![]()
__________________
'68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA
Posts: 4,618
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I love this build. I have met Mike. And his work is beyond top notch. Glad he took a so/so car and made it badazz.
__________________
2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 | ||
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Hey guys!
It has been a while. Slow going at "paint prison" as they say. This is primarily my fault because I asked the painter to let me do most of the work with him and I have be having a hard time getting over there..! Quote:
![]() There's a very small group who keep these on the road, even fewer fully restored and most of those are earlier models. The biggest online gathering is a Hillman Yahoo group where I've encountered nothing but support for the project (and/or counter opinions kept to themselves ![]() Quote:
![]() Here's the latest. My front fender repair required some massaging. It's arrow straight now: ![]() Right doors are on. Still working on alignment: ![]() ![]() Once all the doors are on and aligned I've asked Bruce the bodyman to knock out the bodywork with or without me, so progress should accelerate. |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Wide n'Low
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: La Center, WA
Posts: 1,511
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Looking Great Mike!
Can't wait to see you rippin it up out at PIR in 2015!
__________________
Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: the netherlands europe
Posts: 4,335
|
Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Quote:
__________________
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 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|