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Mil-Spec · 11-13-2015, 02:17 PM

Speaking of Dashboards. What is you final setup gonna look like. I recall way back you thinking about using the donor's gauges some how. Thx

Frizzle Fry · 11-14-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Just an observation for you to consider. I've seen several wheels over the last 15 years that have been painted. When they are newly painted they look good, but after a few years of use they all seem to wear through and show the molded color. Some have even peeled. Obviously some of this is due to the prep work, but all steering wheels will suffer from some wear. Eventually the paint will be warn off and you'll have black patches (assuming your wheel was originally black).

Personally, I like the steering column and wheel to match, unless it's a wood wheel. So I'd stick with black column and black wheel. Or, if you are going with a wood wheel, go with the blue column. Just my $0.02.

The car looks beautiful by the way.

Good input! I agree about the paint wear. Wheel was black on black plastic so I'll stick with it. Gotta have some contrast! But I'm going blue on the column.

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

you could look intoo anodinizing , the layer they put on is a lot tougher than paint

Anodize what? The plastic steering wheel?

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I like the idea of going black on the column and wheel. Just a little contrast.

Contrast is good. Was a tough call.

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Originally Posted by Mil-Spec

Speaking of Dashboards. What is you final setup gonna look like. I recall way back you thinking about using the donor's gauges some how. Thx

68Timber · 11-14-2015, 01:00 PM

This thing is just stupid cool. Love it.

watahyahknow · 11-14-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Anodize what? The plastic steering wheel?

oops figured they where talking about a aloy/ leather steeringwheel
maibe this works :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX6i9-Gz-7c

Frizzle Fry · 11-14-2015, 01:42 PM

More blue parts (including column)

Mil-Spec · 11-16-2015, 11:22 AM

Sweet! Have always digged the Smiths/Jaeger guages. Have these been rebuilt? They look super clean. 10K on the dolphin tach....Nice!!!

Frizzle Fry · 11-16-2015, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

oops figured they where talking about a aloy/ leather steeringwheel
maibe this works :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX6i9-Gz-7c

Thanks for the suggestion.

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Originally Posted by sparkydog

Guess who came home yesterday...!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Mil-Spec

Sweet! Have always digged the Smiths/Jaeger guages. Have these been rebuilt? They look super clean. 10K on the dolphin tach....Nice!!!

Yes I rebuilt them and installed a stepper motor in the speedo from an acura RSX cluster. Tach bezel was modded to fit the dolphin unit and a custom lense cut.

Frizzle Fry · 11-16-2015, 03:29 PM

Column:

ajgriffin · 02-01-2016, 12:56 PM

Hey Frizzle, how's the project coming? Or have you been doing some other cool things in other parts of the world again?

mcbassin · 02-01-2016, 05:47 PM

Update????

ERASER5 · 03-09-2016, 12:47 PM

I was reminded of this build today. So, TTT!

Frizzle Fry · 03-13-2016, 12:13 PM

Hey guys. Almost done now with a three month work project that has consumed me. Only progress since January has been some sound deadener. Can't wait to get back on this!

ERASER5 · 05-25-2016, 07:15 AM

And 2-1/2 months later.....????

Frizzle Fry · 05-30-2016, 12:48 PM

Thanks for keeping the faith guys! I just got some time out there this weekend. Here's the latest:

Hibernation mode:

Rivet detail under hood:

Vent windows rebuilt with new seals from AU (only one guy in the world making these)

New boot (trunk) seal:

Trunk Latch:

Stainless hardware:

Sound Deadener - So time consuming!

Door seal on door and new rear quarter glass:

...and Driftbeam's new stablemate (since December)

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-30-2016, 12:52 PM

Glad to see ya back on it

Graeme_B · 05-30-2016, 05:13 PM

Welcome back Frizzel - that was a long hibernation.
Whats this little stablemate - Fiat?
Hope its not a distraction to finishing the Sunbeam

Frizzle Fry · 05-30-2016, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme_B

Welcome back Frizzel - that was a long hibernation.
Whats this little stablemate - Fiat?
Hope its not a distraction to finishing the Sunbeam

Thanks and indeed.

Yes, it's a Fiat 500e (full EV) we call Zippy. It may or may not have been a slight distraction. But I can tell you it has a new rear sway bar and stereo upgrade. Abarth coilovers are waiting to go in.

Graeme_B · 06-01-2016, 01:30 AM

Now that's a nice little ride for around town. Will watch with interest.
Just don't get the urge to convert to AA class

https://youtube.com/embed/arQ8_PW-Ri..._load_policy-3

Frizzle Fry · 06-01-2016, 12:00 PM

she's hilarious
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67ChevyRedneck · 06-01-2016, 04:11 PM

I see the Tahoe has been reduced to "shelf status."

Looking good!

Frizzle Fry · 06-06-2016, 01:36 AM

Little bit more. This stuff takes a lot of time. That or I'm slow..

AMP · 08-11-2016, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Little bit more. This stuff takes a lot of time. That or I'm slow..

Did you have a Minx parts car as well? I have a '67 Sunbeam Minx, just moved from Michigan to Bend.

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Gokart Mozart · 08-12-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AMP

Did you have a Minx parts car as well? I have a '67 Sunbeam Minx, just moved from Michigan to Bend.

yes he does
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1655

mcbassin · 06-06-2016, 08:31 AM

Very nice progress Frizz! Looking good

dh81k30 · 07-10-2016, 06:13 PM

FF,

The Minx is looking good. . . really good!

Thought I would muddy the waters for you a bit.

http://www.mgexp.com/article/diy-woo...g-wheel-1.html

BTW, your dash turned out quite well. I didn't realize you needed to or could modify your gauges that way.

Think they need a smilie that shows the light at the end of the tunnel.

11-13-2015, 02:17 PM	#1
Mil-Spec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 109	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Speaking of Dashboards. What is you final setup gonna look like. I recall way back you thinking about using the donor's gauges some how. Thx __________________ SEMPER FORTIS U.S. NAVY 97-05 USAF 94-97

11-14-2015, 01:00 PM	#3
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This thing is just stupid cool. Love it. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-14-2015, 01:42 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... More blue parts (including column)

11-16-2015, 11:22 AM	#6
Mil-Spec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 109	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Sweet! Have always digged the Smiths/Jaeger guages. Have these been rebuilt? They look super clean. 10K on the dolphin tach....Nice!!! __________________ SEMPER FORTIS U.S. NAVY 97-05 USAF 94-97

11-16-2015, 03:29 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Column:

02-01-2016, 12:56 PM	#9
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 581	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hey Frizzle, how's the project coming? Or have you been doing some other cool things in other parts of the world again? __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

02-01-2016, 05:47 PM	#10
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Update???? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-09-2016, 12:47 PM	#11
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I was reminded of this build today. So, TTT! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

03-13-2016, 12:13 PM	#12
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hey guys. Almost done now with a three month work project that has consumed me. Only progress since January has been some sound deadener. Can't wait to get back on this!

05-25-2016, 07:15 AM	#13
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... And 2-1/2 months later.....???? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

05-30-2016, 12:48 PM	#14
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 for keeping the faith guys! I just got some time out there this weekend. Here's the latest: Hibernation mode: Rivet detail under hood: Vent windows rebuilt with new seals from AU (only one guy in the world making these) New boot (trunk) seal: Trunk Latch: Stainless hardware: Sound Deadener - So time consuming! Door seal on door and new rear quarter glass: ...and Driftbeam's new stablemate (since December)

05-30-2016, 12:52 PM	#15
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05-30-2016, 05:13 PM	#16
Graeme_B Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Welcome back Frizzel - that was a long hibernation. Whats this little stablemate - Fiat? Hope its not a distraction to finishing the Sunbeam

06-01-2016, 01:30 AM	#18
Graeme_B Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Now that's a nice little ride for around town. Will watch with interest. Just don't get the urge to convert to AA class https://youtube.com/embed/arQ8_PW-Ri..._load_policy-3

06-01-2016, 12:00 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... she's hilarious Posted via Mobile Device



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06-06-2016, 01:36 AM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Little bit more. This stuff takes a lot of time. That or I'm slow..

06-06-2016, 08:31 AM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Very nice progress Frizz! Looking good __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-10-2016, 06:13 PM	#25
dh81k30 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: W-S, NC Posts: 211	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... FF, The Minx is looking good. . . really good! Thought I would muddy the waters for you a bit. http://www.mgexp.com/article/diy-woo...g-wheel-1.html BTW, your dash turned out quite well. I didn't realize you needed to or could modify your gauges that way. Think they need a smilie that shows the light at the end of the tunnel. __________________ Have fun, Don

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