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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
You've done a fantastic job!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Thanks, everyone! It's so good to see it back in the ground and coming together.
I have some bad news though. After taking it around the neighborhood a couple times and on one slightly longer excursion to drop my son off at the light rail station I was ready to film it driving. My wife filmed the startup and it barely started, idled rough, then died ![]() I've spent the last few days troubleshooting it in my spare time. I'm convinced something went bad in the AEM EMS (1052). Unfortunately, it's so old that AEM doesn't support it anymore. So I ordered up their latest and greatest AEM Infinity EMS with F20C wiring harness. It'll be here tomorrow. Fingers crossed.. |
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
We’re back in action with a new AEM Infinity! The issue was not the ecu though The plugs were fouled. Probably from the old ecu just not being tuned.. Scheduling a tune ASAP
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She’s on the road boys and girls! Been to Portland Cars and Coffee twice now!! Couldn’t be happier with the performance and it’s not even tuned yet!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
HUGE Congrats are in order!! I can't say enough nice things about how great the car looks. Keep us posted as you get it tuned and perhaps we can get a video one day when you take it around the Nurburgring.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Very nice! Excellent work.
Is the Burb/Tahoe back on the list for completion?
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Awesome work Frizz! Hope you're enjoying the fruits of your labor! Show us a vid when you get the time
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Top notch!!! Wish I had your talents!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Congrats bud
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Looks great! Good job sir!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Mike..
Given the PermaGrin i am sure your still wearin, I think the new name should be FUNBEAM!! Hope to see you both before the summer gets away.. As many have said, you pulled off an incredible performance here and should be extremely proud!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I've been watching this build since Day 1 and I'm glad you've finally got the car finished and driving! Its an amazing build!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Turned out awesome! Would love to see it firsthand someday
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I've been following your build from the day it was on the trailer. I must say I'm impressed with your build skills, your dedication to seeing the task to its end, and the fantastic final results. Thank you for sharing the ride with us!!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Wow! It is absolutely beautiful. Nice job
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Awesome!!!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Man, I've followed this thread for years. Noticed a bump in posts so I had to tune in. Congrats on getting it road worthy. I milestone for any gearhead.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Congrats (yeah Im slow to the party) such a great little car. I think a sliding ragtop should be the next addition to that thing =)
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
holy hell.
this is like watching one of our own nephews or nieces grow. whats next on it buddy?
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Quick question regarding post 32 (waaaay back there): "I had the axles reworked at Dutchman's to fit the S2000 rotors. They are 5x4.5" and just happen to be the same pattern as the wheels you may have noticed in some of the previous pics. While at Dutchman's I had new bearings and retainers pressed on."
Did that mean to say, "...had the S2000 rotors reworked to fit the axles"? I'm looking at doing a similar retrofit, and it looks like the rotors were re-drilled to the existing pattern of the DJ-5. And are DJ's 5x4.5 stock (smaller than CJ's 5x5), or is that what was reworked? Last edited by jkeating1; 11-09-2018 at 11:14 PM. |
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Huuuuge gap in posting (winter happened).
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