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hgs_notes · 11-16-2012, 12:11 AM

Make them yourself then.

Frizzle Fry · 11-16-2012, 01:48 AM

Need a mill and lathe to make them that nice.

68 TT · 11-20-2012, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Need a mill and lathe to make them that nice.

A double shear tabbed connection is plenty strong for a strut tower bar. No lathe or mill needed to make those.

I have been running this type of connection on transmission crossmembers for 25 years in all kinds of drag cars & muscle cars with no failures.

sparkydog · 11-20-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Need a mill and lathe to make them that nice.

Well there's your answer - fab up a mill and a lathe first!

Pop's C-10 · 11-16-2012, 07:40 AM

I wasn't questioning tha strength..jus wondering about tha clearance..my bad for interjecting

Frizzle Fry · 11-16-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

I wasn't questioning tha strength..jus wondering about tha clearance..my bad for interjecting

No worries. I'm just considering valve cover removal now...

watahyahknow · 11-16-2012, 11:38 AM

maibe you could make the flange on top of the springtowers so that you can weld both parts ontoo it thats the eaziest way i can see it done with the tools you have

Frizzle Fry · 11-17-2012, 01:24 PM

Would have to make it bolt to the firewall in that case. I have some ideas I'll play with. Look what you've done Pop's!

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Pop's C-10 · 11-17-2012, 09:51 PM

My bad FF..lol

**Palf70Step** · 11-20-2012, 09:57 AM

Are we done yet?

Frizzle Fry · 11-20-2012, 10:13 AM

This is becoming the Winchester Mystery Car...

ERASER5 · 11-20-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

This is becoming the Winchester Mystery Car...

I ain't afraid of no ghost! Not even the Stay Puff Marshmallow monster!

pickup67man · 11-21-2012, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

This is becoming the Winchester Mystery Car...

Are you going to have a staircase in the trunk that ends at the roof?
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Frizzle Fry · 11-21-2012, 10:27 AM

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Are you going to have a staircase in the trunk that ends at the roof?
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wouldn't be complete without one would it?

76C10Stepside · 11-27-2012, 07:46 AM

ATTENTION, FRIZZ! Here's a Hillman Country Estate Town Car wagon to go with your Sunbeam Minx: 1957 or 58 Hillman Station Wagon - $900 (Rochester)

Frizzle Fry · 11-27-2012, 05:16 PM

Hah, thanks man

That one has been on CL for a while now ...sad. I've actually been offered a Minx Estate free from a guy in CA. Would love to have one. Just can't justify it right now. Not even for free with the cost of transport.

blind studios · 12-06-2012, 07:32 AM

Great job on the build!!

Not sure if you're past your strut bar clearance issue, but these could help....

http://shop.thefabsource.com/1-Tube-...702000-065.htm

1" tube joints would look really trick in there.

-Jeff

Frizzle Fry · 12-06-2012, 05:03 PM

Thanks Jeff. Those are sweet. I'll have to look for another use for them. I decided to scrap the rear bar/brace. Gotta get this thing done!

So I finished the lateral shock tower brace:

Frizzle Fry · 12-06-2012, 06:19 PM

More debug pay-off; the brake pedal needed a few upgrades. The cover was added to keep the wiring harness off the lever (moving parts). Nuts welded on to ease installation. Bracket installed to provide additional support. Not shown is the pedal moved to the left to provide more go-pedal room:

Frizzle Fry · 12-06-2012, 07:04 PM

Did a little more wiring clean up (no pics). Then pulled the engine one last time..!

El Campo · 12-07-2012, 12:17 AM

Great looking brace! All looks so good

Frizzle Fry · 12-07-2012, 10:33 AM

On a side note: OMFG!

hgs_notes · 12-07-2012, 12:51 PM

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On a side note: OMFG!

Probably would be a better to just buy a viper. I know its about the build and creating something from the imagination, but I doubt the car will function or perform anywhere near what the stock viper would.

Nice job on the pedal fix and cross brace.

71swb4x4 · 12-07-2012, 11:06 PM

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Probably would be a better to just buy a viper. I know its about the build and creating something from the imagination, but I doubt the car will function or perform anywhere near what the stock viper would.

The same could be said about nearly every LS swap on this board. Mike, you have a dose of bah humbug today?

hgs_notes · 12-08-2012, 12:12 AM

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The same could be said about nearly every LS swap on this board. Mike, you have a dose of bah humbug today?

Actually, Yes I did. Had just found out my cousins wife died last night. Hit me pretty hard. We were like brothers growing up and I've known her since she was in high school and they started dating. Our kids are in the same age bracket and my heart was breaking for him.

11-16-2012, 12:11 AM	#1
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11-16-2012, 01:48 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Need a mill and lathe to make them that nice.

11-16-2012, 07:40 AM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I wasn't questioning tha strength..jus wondering about tha clearance..my bad for interjecting __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

11-16-2012, 11:38 AM	#7
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... maibe you could make the flange on top of the springtowers so that you can weld both parts ontoo it thats the eaziest way i can see it done with the tools you have __________________ 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

11-17-2012, 01:24 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... Would have to make it bolt to the firewall in that case. I have some ideas I'll play with. Look what you've done Pop's! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2012, 09:51 PM	#9
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11-20-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
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11-20-2012, 10:13 AM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This is becoming the Winchester Mystery Car...

11-27-2012, 07:46 AM	#15
76C10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 300	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... ATTENTION, FRIZZ! Here's a Hillman Country Estate Town Car wagon to go with your Sunbeam Minx: 1957 or 58 Hillman Station Wagon - $900 (Rochester)

11-27-2012, 05:16 PM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Hah, thanks man That one has been on CL for a while now ...sad. I've actually been offered a Minx Estate free from a guy in CA. Would love to have one. Just can't justify it right now. Not even for free with the cost of transport.

12-06-2012, 07:32 AM	#17
blind studios Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 1	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Great job on the build!! Not sure if you're past your strut bar clearance issue, but these could help.... http://shop.thefabsource.com/1-Tube-...702000-065.htm 1" tube joints would look really trick in there. -Jeff

12-06-2012, 05:03 PM	#18
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 Jeff. Those are sweet. I'll have to look for another use for them. I decided to scrap the rear bar/brace. Gotta get this thing done! So I finished the lateral shock tower brace:

12-06-2012, 06:19 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... More debug pay-off; the brake pedal needed a few upgrades. The cover was added to keep the wiring harness off the lever (moving parts). Nuts welded on to ease installation. Bracket installed to provide additional support. Not shown is the pedal moved to the left to provide more go-pedal room:

12-06-2012, 07:04 PM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Did a little more wiring clean up (no pics). Then pulled the engine one last time..!

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