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mcbassin · 10-12-2015, 10:01 AM

The paint looks incredible as does the bodywork underneath!

knomadd · 10-12-2015, 03:19 PM

WOW!!! That's all I've got... just WOW!!! *speechless*

Low Elco · 10-13-2015, 12:56 PM

This Karl dude... he ain't bullsh*ttin'! Damn, that's nice!

**jkeating1** · 10-14-2015, 01:20 PM

I believe you're beyond the need of a parts car, but I saw this in the Phoenix Craigslist:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5232945105.html

Graeme_B · 10-14-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

I believe you're beyond the need of a parts car, but I saw this in the Phoenix Craigslist:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5232945105.html

Pretty sure that's a 1958 series ll minx. Quite a different body shell.

Frizzle Fry · 10-15-2015, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

The paint looks incredible as does the bodywork underneath!

Gotta give credit to Bruce on the majority of the bodywork. Karl gave it one last block and finishing touches before squirting that beautiful blue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by knomadd

WOW!!! That's all I've got... just WOW!!! *speechless*

I'm right there with you man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

This Karl dude... he ain't bullsh*ttin'! Damn, that's nice!

Yep, couldn't be happier. Karl is the shiznit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkeating1

I believe you're beyond the need of a parts car, but I saw this in the Phoenix Craigslist:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5232945105.html

Thanks, but yeh; no need. I did consider going with an early rear bumper like that at one point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme_B

Pretty sure that's a 1958 series ll minx. Quite a different body shell.

There are a few compatible parts; trunk hinges for example. But nothing I need.

Frizzle Fry · 10-15-2015, 01:03 AM

Doors hung (no latches yet).

mcbassin · 10-15-2015, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Doors hung (no latches yet).

Frizzle Fry · 11-01-2015, 04:51 AM

Bigger version of last pic:

Parts for blasting and powdercoating:

Hood hinges back from powder and installed:

Clutch pedal and MC assy are mounted with the left hood hinge (sames bolts used for both)

Hood on:

...and closed. Still needs all hood bumpers installed

ID tag and grille rivets installed:

Karl polished this up:

and the door latches cleaned up nicely. Will send them for zinc plating later.

Frizzle Fry · 11-01-2015, 05:00 AM

Shooting for next week to get it back in the shop. Time to get the engine paint done.

Ready to paint:

Primer, Color and Clear:

**Palf70Step** · 11-01-2015, 08:50 AM

Those colors really POP. IT is all coming together VERY nicely!

Frizzle Fry · 11-02-2015, 10:29 AM

Thanks Bill. Hoping to drag it home this week!

ajgriffin · 11-02-2015, 12:48 PM

This looks AMAZING!!! I really like how this is coming along! What an excellent choice with the new painter, he's knocking it out of the park.

I do have one question. How do you know what parts need to be masked off for painting the engine? It looks like you taped off the area where the exhaust manifold mounts originally, but then in the finished pics it looks like they are painted. I'm debating painting my engine, but don't want to screw it up

watahyahknow · 11-02-2015, 01:04 PM

the eaziest way to do that is take pictures of the assembled engine and tape of the holes (earplugs work good on boltholes ) and tape off the machined surfaces
that gives the nices factory fresh result
originally they paint the block then machine it

lyrikz · 11-02-2015, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

the eaziest way to do that is take pictures of the assembled engine and tape of the holes (earplugs work good on boltholes ) and tape off the machined surfaces
that gives the nices factory fresh result
originally they paint the block then machine it

Every engine (honda) that i have ever rebuilt has never been painted. Its just bare aluminum.

Frizzle Fry · 11-02-2015, 04:53 PM

Intake ports were plugged and masked, exhaust ports only capped.

Was bare aluminum factory.

watahyahknow · 11-02-2015, 05:02 PM

ok ok iron blocks are usually painted that way , aluminium blocks can be done the same way
i wonder if there be a thermic disadvantage to putting paint on aluminium (i immagine they will run hotter with a layer of paint on them) but knowing the way they try to safe money its prolly just because it saves cash

Frizzle Fry · 11-02-2015, 10:36 PM

Google 'painting aluminum engine block' and you'll find plenty of discussions and info on it. Bottom line is water cooled engines are cooled by the coolant circulating through them, not by ambient air.

Manufacturers don't paint aluminum because brand new aluminum engines look great in the showroom.

Frizzle Fry · 11-04-2015, 02:05 AM

MP&C · 11-04-2015, 07:04 AM

NOS grille or repolished? Looks nice!!!

Frizzle Fry · 11-04-2015, 10:31 AM

NOS, thanks. Karl is trying to convince me to chrome it.
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68Timber · 11-04-2015, 10:36 AM

Chrome would be nice, it'd pull your eyes in for sure. Can't hardly go wrong at this point tho, car is beautiful.

NONHOG · 11-04-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Karl is trying to convince me to chrome it.
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My vote don't matter, but chrome might be too much? Looks pretty dang good now.

BTW who is the powder coater you use?

Mil-Spec · 11-04-2015, 03:39 PM

Is the grill anodized aluminum? Seen some people take the anodized aluminum headlight bezels on Corvairs and strip the anodizing off and polish them up on the buffer wheel with good results.

Mal · 11-04-2015, 05:23 PM

It's really looking very nice. There has probably very few that have had that much attention to detail on the body work before paint.

Are the grills available still. Where did you get yours from. Mine on the Cob has been made from two. Also need the panel the grill mounts to.

Cheers Mal

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knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... WOW!!! That's all I've got... just WOW!!! speechless __________________ -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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Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This Karl dude... he ain't bullsh*ttin'! Damn, that's nice! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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jkeating1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 519	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I believe you're beyond the need of a parts car, but I saw this in the Phoenix Craigslist: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5232945105.html __________________ JK

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Doors hung (no latches yet). Attached Images

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Bigger version of last pic: Parts for blasting and powdercoating: Hood hinges back from powder and installed: Clutch pedal and MC assy are mounted with the left hood hinge (sames bolts used for both) Hood on: ...and closed. Still needs all hood bumpers installed ID tag and grille rivets installed: Karl polished this up: and the door latches cleaned up nicely. Will send them for zinc plating later.

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Shooting for next week to get it back in the shop. Time to get the engine paint done. Ready to paint: Primer, Color and Clear:

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Thanks Bill. Hoping to drag it home this week!

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ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 581	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This looks AMAZING!!! I really like how this is coming along! What an excellent choice with the new painter, he's knocking it out of the park. I do have one question. How do you know what parts need to be masked off for painting the engine? It looks like you taped off the area where the exhaust manifold mounts originally, but then in the finished pics it looks like they are painted. I'm debating painting my engine, but don't want to screw it up __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

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watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... the eaziest way to do that is take pictures of the assembled engine and tape of the holes (earplugs work good on boltholes ) and tape off the machined surfaces that gives the nices factory fresh result originally they paint the block then machine it __________________ 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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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Intake ports were plugged and masked, exhaust ports only capped. Was bare aluminum factory.

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watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... ok ok iron blocks are usually painted that way , aluminium blocks can be done the same way i wonder if there be a thermic disadvantage to putting paint on aluminium (i immagine they will run hotter with a layer of paint on them) but knowing the way they try to safe money its prolly just because it saves cash __________________ 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 Last edited by watahyahknow; 11-02-2015 at 05:09 PM.

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Google 'painting aluminum engine block' and you'll find plenty of discussions and info on it. Bottom line is water cooled engines are cooled by the coolant circulating through them, not by ambient air. Manufacturers don't paint aluminum because brand new aluminum engines look great in the showroom.

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Mal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 11	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... It's really looking very nice. There has probably very few that have had that much attention to detail on the body work before paint. Are the grills available still. Where did you get yours from. Mine on the Cob has been made from two. Also need the panel the grill mounts to. Cheers Mal

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