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01-24-2015, 06:02 PM | #1 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
it doesnt look bad its build realy slender and fits te car
there might be a problem getting a replacement quickly should it break as its from an older and german classic car
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01-25-2015, 03:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Did you try the fender mount just to see how you like it?
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01-26-2015, 03:23 PM | #4 |
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Yeh, didn't like it. Plus I read about the many reasons not to do it: poor visibility, can't reach to adjust, they get bumped more...
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I like the mirrors you chose though. That's going to look sharp!
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01-30-2015, 11:08 PM | #6 |
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Some pics for you guys. It's getting there.
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01-30-2015, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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rotated image...
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01-31-2015, 12:07 PM | #8 |
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Now that's a gap!
It looks like he left the door alone and just adjusted the fender? Anything you can share about his process for any of us who might dare try to replicate it?
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Long story longer: I ended up using non-original doors which were in better shape than the originals. The new doors were slightly longer than the old and we had virtually no gap to work with at the front fender and rear quarter. This as well as the doors not hanging straight with the original hinges nor the hinges from the new doors. We eventually found a combination of old and new hinges as well as minor tweaks to get the to hang straight. The rear edge of the front fender was rolled forward and re-pinched and manicured. Parts of the fender edge were split and re-welded. In the process the front DS door was installed/removed probably 50 times. Lot's of work has gone into the rear as well... This week I'll post full side shots. |
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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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by the time hes done the doorpins will be worn out from excessive use
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More pics. It's very difficult to capture the progress during this phase of the build. Obviously there's still ground to cover as far as getting it all straight and aligned; rear doors to dog leg gaps for example. But it's taking shape!
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02-21-2015, 02:56 AM | #13 |
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Hood and decklid on. Srarting to look like a car again. Tons of time into getting everything to fit this well and we still have more room for improvement. I will say it's better than factory fitment at this point, though that's not saying a whole lot..
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02-21-2015, 06:47 AM | #14 |
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your work always amazes me
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02-22-2015, 07:53 PM | #15 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Thanks Marty. I have to give credit to Bruce on the panel tweaks. I'm working with him but he's the conductor.
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I used the spare hood hinges from the brown car to mock up the hood (the blue ones are disassembled for powder coating).
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Very nice progress on the bodylines Frizz! I know how time consuming all those little details can be. But they sure are paying off. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks Mike! This is the portion of the project that really tests your patience and dedication.
I want to get some thoughts on this: The car originally had a 1725cc engine with these fender badges. I bought new bezels, but I can have the inserts made with any text I would like to elude to what's hiding under the hood without giving too much away or going full cheese-ball (no Honda or VTEC). I'm thinking "Sunbeam" or "Rootes" up top with "1997" (the F20c is actually 1997cc) or "F20C" below. Thoughts, opinions, ideas? |
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Size and location of badge for reference:
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02-23-2015, 11:20 PM | #20 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
maibe just sport or special
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
ROOTES & F20C
Or how about 2000 in lieu of 1997 (just as Honda did in the S2000)
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I like F20C as well. 1997 makes me think of the year, even though I like the idea of sticking the the engine displacement like the original. Turns out there were some good hits in 97! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billb...ingles_of_1997
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02-24-2015, 10:30 AM | #23 |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Thanks gents. I thought about 2000 as well. I agree 1997 conjures images of grunge/ska bands Leaning towards ROOTES / F20C.
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My vote is for ROOTES / F20C as well. I agree, 1997 makes me think of a year, not the engine size. If you want to go with engine size instead of type, 2000 isn't bad, or what about 2.0L?
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2.0 sounds like a geo metro tag. I like F20C
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