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true words, right there. I just change the part where you said "his project" to "my projects" :lol:

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Thanks Nuke! Those pedals are factory S2000 (slightly mod'ed).

You guys might expect my 13yo to be turnin wrenches with the best of em, be he has zero motivation to play with that Squareback. I'm more interested in it than he is. Maybe he's too young to see the value it will bring him ...a cool ride when he's 16, c'mon!
So you're son is not alone. It's easy to get overwhelmed when there are countless unknowns on the road ahead, but as he checks off each task confidence and momentum will build.
You tweak on some cool stuff and not for the novice either. Just need you do get rid of that lame Amazon... ;)
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he prollt start getting interested one week before his 16th birthday , and knowing you a little the only thing left is to buff up the paint a little

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Knowing me..? :lol: take a look at when I started this project. :o
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
 

Damn Mike, has it really been 3 years? :lol:

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I know... no more messing around! I'm getting ready to do a fully mocked up shake-down drive!!!
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Get it done already! :lol:

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And take a few of us for a cruise/drift/etc.

And then get back to work on the "Tahoe". *cough* *cough* ;):lol:

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I wanna go for a ride!!!!

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Waiting..........................................

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Bleed brakes, install wheels and seat; drive! But the rear brakes don't want to bleed! Already replaced mc. Using vac pump. Wish me luck!
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maibe it helps to jack the rear up as far as it wants to go
makes the bends that are above the bleednipples go below it

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You don't need back brakes with those huge front discs. Get in it and drive, we are waiting!!! ;)

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Id double check any flare fitting... they have a tendency to suck air with the mighty vac, but work semi allright under pedal...

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Well, it seems there may be a fundamental design flaw in mounting the MC rotated 90*. I can't get good pedal pressure at all. Even with the rear circuit port capped and good solid fluid streams at both front calipers.

The last option to try before addressing the MC (either make an adapter to turn it or buy a different MC all together) will be to try a pressure bleeder...

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Sucky, my solution.......

You have 3 options: A) No brakes needed, just be a great driver and never stop
B) fred flintstone the car, hole through the floor and some good work boots
C) E-brake only

I think those are some fine options and that is what should be done, you have some very impatient ppl here waiting, inc me!!! hehe

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I do have a good functioning turning brake and skills to use it :lol: :metal: :devil:
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
 

cap the prop valve to the rear and just run the E brake! That sounds like a little excitement every day.

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Not messin around. Got this on the way...
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...L-260-8794.jpg

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That should take care of it. :D

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Sweet! :metal:

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UPS Status = Delivered :D

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Good man! I like parts. They are like little packages from heaven. Hehe
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I know man. Sometimes they show up for days. :devil:

Let's get caught up to present:

Cooling lines installed. Some of the gates shrink clamps too.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...psbdabaff0.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps8ee10108.jpg

The S2000 MC that ultimately didn't work due to failure to bleed:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps347a0289.jpg

Had set up some 90* fittings and a bracket for the reservoir to mount in this orientation:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps3c437fdf.jpg

Clutch slave cylinder flex line bracket:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps355288b5.jpg

Key oreintation flipper 180*
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...psecea9c5c.jpg

Reduced width and primered (no pic of it installed...) :
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...pscc41b976.jpg

Removed broken bolt from rear:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps9e2f9dc9.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps56414409.jpg

Success:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...psa8a32d8c.jpg

Wilwood MC installed and BLED!!! (FYI the nut on the firewall above is for the fuse panel and will be relocated to the inside/welded in before paint)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...psbbf444cf.jpg

Rack ready to go in:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps76b6dfde.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps590e6745.jpg

...and back on her wheels:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps2f472cdc.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps1e9a37b3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...psfdcfddeb.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ps2e868edf.jpg

Just waiting for a clear day now... Better/outside pics to come!

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

Coolest thread on the site, definitely the one I'm watching the closest! Awesome work on everything you've done to it!! Anxious to see it out and driving!