'66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...

[Frizzle Fry]

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?

[Frizzle Fry]

Size and location of badge for reference:

[watahyahknow]

maibe just sport or special

[jkeating1]

ROOTES & F20C

Or how about 2000 in lieu of 1997 (just as Honda did in the S2000)

[ajgriffin]

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

[Frizzle Fry]

Thanks gents. I thought about 2000 as well. I agree 1997 conjures images of grunge/ska bands Leaning towards ROOTES / F20C.

[knomadd]

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?

[Marty68]

2.0 sounds like a geo metro tag. I like F20C

[ejn74]

Rootes/ F20C

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by knomadd

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?

Originally Posted by Marty68

2.0 sounds like a geo metro tag. I like F20C

That would be two metros

Originally Posted by ejn74

Rootes/ F20C

I think the people have spoken on this one. Rootes/ F20C it is!
Here's a rough design:

[ERASER5]

I like the FC20 badge.

[Graeme_B]

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.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

I like the FC20 badge.

Originally Posted by Graeme_B

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.

There's always one guy who has to make life more difficult for the rest of us... You make some good points. This was the thought process behind going with 1997.

[Graeme_B]

Sorry about that
1997 certainty felt like a year date yet 2000 doesn't for some reason.

Just love this build, keep up the good work.

[Frizzle Fry]

Something to tide you over while I'm out of town:http://bringatrailer.com/2015/03/24/...n-husky-wagon/

[watahyahknow]

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

[Frizzle Fry]

Yes, should be a fun ride. I appreciate the work that went into it. Love the color combo.

[Frizzle Fry]

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!

[IADC43]

Great news! Been hoping for another update look see on this cool project.

[screamin_c10]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

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!

Its about flippin time you got back....

Awesome pictures from your trip, some of those sights are unbelievable.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by IADC43

Great news! Been hoping for another update look see on this cool project.

Well, unfortunately you are going to be disappointed (but not as disappointed as me...)

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

Its about flippin time you got back....

Awesome pictures from your trip, some of those sights are unbelievable.

Yeh thanks man. It's quite a unique opportunity to explore that part of the world. Most Americans would not go there on their own dime.


Soooooooo, I just left the body shop utterly disappointed. Bottom line: I asked him to wrap it up with my remaining credit and get it ready for me to take. I'll be taking it elsewhere. Was so bummed I didn't take any pics...

[VA72C10]

Well that stinks. Another paint deal gone bad. Had one of those myself and know way too many others who have as well....

[watahyahknow]

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

[MalibuSSwagon]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

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

It's mostly because the majority of American shops focus on late model collision repairs, that where the money is. Restoration shops are few and far between, so the turn around time on a paint job on an older car can be quite long.

[watahyahknow]

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