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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Size and location of badge for reference:
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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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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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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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
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
2.0 sounds like a geo metro tag. I like F20C
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Rootes/ F20C
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I like the FC20 badge.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I tend to prefer 2000.
Its the same format as 1725 and preserves more of the originality. It would be instantly linked to capacity as this is what Rootes intended for that model. F20C tends to look more like truck badging. |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Sorry about that
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Something to tide you over while I'm out of town:http://bringatrailer.com/2015/03/24/...n-husky-wagon/
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
whooooo nice masda twincam in it too
saw a youtube clip a while back of a car that had a 3 liter mazda v6 in it the guy changed the intake but the rest was stock , seemed to be a realy strong engine forced internals Y blok , the whole bottom end with the bearings comes off like a girdle its all aluminium and 24 valves quad cam realy buzzy engine can rev up to 8000 rpm
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Yes, should be a fun ride. I appreciate the work that went into it. Love the color combo.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Back home from an incredible two month trip in Israel (perfect weather). No idea how far Sunny has come in my absence, but updates are happening this week regardless!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Great news! Been hoping for another update look see on this cool project.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Well that stinks. Another paint deal gone bad. Had one of those myself and know way too many others who have as well....
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
must be an american thing , over here in the netherands we usually can get a car around in 2 weeks or so once its inside when the damage is realy bad thats taking the car apart pulling the car straight replace bodywork sanding primer and paint and putting the car back together
the only thing that can make it take longer is when parts are on backorder , the sceduling is pretty tight here i have to say showcars do need more work to get them juuuust right , i think the american paintshops trying to milk it a little too mush or there too scared of being sued because of shoddy work
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
yeah the jobs i was talking about where allmost new cars too
maibe you need to find a smal single guy one car type paintshop where the guy only works on one car at a tiime . might still take long but at least you will see progress everytime you drop by
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