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Sven · 12-16-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jvsapp

damn Sven looks good. i like the white one in your inspirations pics. always wanted one too. i'll have to keep an eye on your build too now.

The guy that built the white one is something of hero with that build ... the F20C transplants into Celicas is becoming quite popular due to him.

Mike, sorry for a mini hijack ... looking forward to some updates on this naughty little minx!

-Steve

Frizzle Fry · 12-16-2009, 02:16 PM

No worries Steve. Sweet project, and nice truck too! I'm going to have to peruse that site some more.

S2000 PCD is 5x114.3mm or 5x4.5"

Sven · 12-16-2009, 03:06 PM

That is a great site. English based, so a lot of the cars are English, but there are also a lot of Japanese cars too. I'm English so the draw is obvious. Thanks for the kudos on my old broad, she's now as reliable as a hammer.

Some of the things those Brits do in single sized mini garages and with a hammer and a cheap harbor freight welder is truly amazing.

-Steve

Frizzle Fry · 12-17-2009, 08:25 PM

more here

and here

also played with the dash/gauges a little...

Blasted:

mosesburb · 12-18-2009, 05:59 AM

I was looking through the 400 pages of pics you have (yeah, I had a little time to kill), but I saw the pics of when you moved the shifter on the output housing of the trans. I see where you cut it off, but I did not find any pics of how you re-attached the "shifter receptacle" to the trans.

So, how'd you do it??

Frizzle Fry · 12-18-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice man. Wish I lived on the left coast so I could see this thing in person...

Let me know if you are ever in the area

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesburb

I was looking through the 400 pages of pics you have (yeah, I had a little time to kill), but I saw the pics of when you moved the shifter on the output housing of the trans. I see where you cut it off, but I did not find any pics of how you re-attached the "shifter receptacle" to the trans.

So, how'd you do it??

I'm waiting till after the engine mounts are built to position the shifter.

VA72C10 · 12-17-2009, 11:06 PM

Nice man. Wish I lived on the left coast so I could see this thing in person...

**Hart_Rod** · 12-20-2009, 11:32 AM

Great progress Mike!!! I'm still partial to "Tubby" though,

. You need to update your photobucket, I can't see any of the pictures on the last few pages....

.

Frizzle Fry · 12-20-2009, 01:23 PM

Thanks Rob

Tubby has a pile of PB parts on the way and will get some love in the new year.

The photobucket account has exceeded bandwidth limits for the month. Will be back to normal in Jan...

Frizzle Fry · 12-21-2009, 05:48 AM

Last update till 2010!

I have the PS frame rail fully integrated. Still a little clean up to do on the top and all of the underside.

Here's the photobucket link until I'm out of the bandwidth doghouse

Sven · 12-22-2009, 09:47 PM

Really nice work, mate!

Jvsapp · 12-23-2009, 07:26 AM

again FF, your work never ceases to amaze me. the circle area is that going to be cut out?

Frizzle Fry · 12-24-2009, 01:43 AM

Thanks guys. Feels great to have one side complete. The other side should be smooth sailing when I get back to it in Jan 2010. The marked area on the framerail is where the header is close and may need to be relieved slightly.

Sub-versive · 12-24-2009, 02:08 AM

Wow! Just amazing!

Jvsapp · 12-24-2009, 02:09 AM

FF wanted to ask what media you are using for blasting? looks like aluminum oxide? also what pressure you use?

Frizzle Fry · 12-25-2009, 08:30 AM

thanks sub

jvsapp, 60/80 garnet @90psi

Jvsapp · 12-25-2009, 10:28 PM

thanks FF. Merry Xmas.

BTW stumbled across this on another forum i subscribe to. this is for both you and steve but he don't got nothing on you FF.
http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=36114

dammitmitchell · 12-26-2009, 01:44 AM

ff's better

Frizzle Fry · 12-26-2009, 05:24 AM

I've seen that build and talked to the builder. Nice guy, and a nice car. I'd say that the one that runs wins

Britain Smith · 12-30-2009, 01:27 AM

I think he won. Heck, he even has ITB's!

-Britain

Sub-versive · 12-31-2009, 12:38 AM

Can't wait to see more!

watahyahknow · 12-31-2009, 04:21 PM

awesome build it was a verry nice rustfree car ti start with that shouldve helped a lot
think the sunbeam brand is derived from simca and talbot might be some renault in there too not sure
this car looks an awfull lot like a volvo amazone

come to think of it in india the cars are still used as taxies:

Frizzle Fry · 01-03-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

awesome build it was a verry nice rustfree car ti start with that shouldve helped a lot
think the sunbeam brand is derived from simca and talbot might be some renault in there too not sure
this car looks an awfull lot like a volvo amazone

wow they are very similar. Here's a side-by-side:

Sunbeam was a brand under the Rootes Group, which also held the Singer, Humber, Matra, Simca, and Hillman marque. Rootes Group was later purchased by Chrysler. Here are some links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rootes_Group

http://www.team.net/www/rootes/

http://www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk/

I'm just back from two weeks in Ukraine. What an experience! Saw some interesting rides there too. Can't wait to get back on this. Should be out there by Thursday (gotta work first).

watahyahknow · 01-03-2010, 06:44 PM

they do sheetmetal too

YouTube- Peugeot 206 commercial - India

when youre on google look up bangla bangers and leepu its an english discovery series bout an indian chip foose who makes sportcars out of regular datsuns and nissans

Lippyp · 01-04-2010, 12:26 PM

The big Indian Taxi is a Hindustan Ambassador. They're basically an old Morris Oxford III/IVwith IIRC an Isuzu diesel engine under the hood.

12-16-2009, 02:16 PM	#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... No worries Steve. Sweet project, and nice truck too! I'm going to have to peruse that site some more. S2000 PCD is 5x114.3mm or 5x4.5" Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-16-2009 at 02:17 PM.

12-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#3
Sven Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Laveen, AZ Posts: 69	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That is a great site. English based, so a lot of the cars are English, but there are also a lot of Japanese cars too. I'm English so the draw is obvious. Thanks for the kudos on my old broad, she's now as reliable as a hammer. Some of the things those Brits do in single sized mini garages and with a hammer and a cheap harbor freight welder is truly amazing. -Steve __________________ 1969 Chevrolet 4x4 C10 Pickup

12-17-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
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 here and here also played with the dash/gauges a little... Blasted: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-21-2009 at 05:58 AM.

12-18-2009, 05:59 AM	#5
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I was looking through the 400 pages of pics you have (yeah, I had a little time to kill), but I saw the pics of when you moved the shifter on the output housing of the trans. I see where you cut it off, but I did not find any pics of how you re-attached the "shifter receptacle" to the trans. So, how'd you do it?? __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

12-17-2009, 11:06 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Nice man. Wish I lived on the left coast so I could see this thing in person... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-20-2009, 11:32 AM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Great progress Mike!!! I'm still partial to "Tubby" though, . You need to update your photobucket, I can't see any of the pictures on the last few pages..... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 12-20-2009 at 11:33 AM.

12-20-2009, 01:23 PM	#9
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 Rob Tubby has a pile of PB parts on the way and will get some love in the new year. The photobucket account has exceeded bandwidth limits for the month. Will be back to normal in Jan...

12-21-2009, 05:48 AM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Last update till 2010! I have the PS frame rail fully integrated. Still a little clean up to do on the top and all of the underside. Here's the photobucket link until I'm out of the bandwidth doghouse Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-21-2009 at 05:59 AM.

12-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#11
Sven Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Laveen, AZ Posts: 69	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Really nice work, mate! __________________ 1969 Chevrolet 4x4 C10 Pickup

12-23-2009, 07:26 AM	#12
Jvsapp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on a rock in the pacific Posts: 554	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... again FF, your work never ceases to amaze me. the circle area is that going to be cut out? __________________ 63 4 door Chevy II - NOVACATION (Updated 08/23/09) 65 Morris minor Traveler 77 Chevy Longbed. 93 Corolla JDM 20V Swap Daily Driver (Updated 07/16/09) Powder coating Hawaii Domestic Violence Awareness Show 5/3/09 Hawaii Rod and Custom Show 4/18

12-24-2009, 01:43 AM	#13
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 guys. Feels great to have one side complete. The other side should be smooth sailing when I get back to it in Jan 2010. The marked area on the framerail is where the header is close and may need to be relieved slightly.

12-24-2009, 02:08 AM	#14
Sub-versive Boss Hogg Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 2,361	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Wow! Just amazing!

12-24-2009, 02:09 AM	#15
Jvsapp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on a rock in the pacific Posts: 554	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... FF wanted to ask what media you are using for blasting? looks like aluminum oxide? also what pressure you use? __________________ 63 4 door Chevy II - NOVACATION (Updated 08/23/09) 65 Morris minor Traveler 77 Chevy Longbed. 93 Corolla JDM 20V Swap Daily Driver (Updated 07/16/09) Powder coating Hawaii Domestic Violence Awareness Show 5/3/09 Hawaii Rod and Custom Show 4/18 Last edited by Jvsapp; 12-24-2009 at 02:09 AM.

12-25-2009, 08:30 AM	#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... thanks sub jvsapp, 60/80 garnet @90psi

12-25-2009, 10:28 PM	#17
Jvsapp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on a rock in the pacific Posts: 554	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... thanks FF. Merry Xmas. BTW stumbled across this on another forum i subscribe to. this is for both you and steve but he don't got nothing on you FF. http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=36114 __________________ 63 4 door Chevy II - NOVACATION (Updated 08/23/09) 65 Morris minor Traveler 77 Chevy Longbed. 93 Corolla JDM 20V Swap Daily Driver (Updated 07/16/09) Powder coating Hawaii Domestic Violence Awareness Show 5/3/09 Hawaii Rod and Custom Show 4/18 Last edited by Jvsapp; 12-26-2009 at 12:44 AM.



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12-26-2009, 01:44 AM	#18
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... ff's better __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

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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... I've seen that build and talked to the builder. Nice guy, and a nice car. I'd say that the one that runs wins

12-30-2009, 01:27 AM	#20
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I think he won. Heck, he even has ITB's! -Britain

12-31-2009, 12:38 AM	#21
Sub-versive Boss Hogg Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 2,361	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Can't wait to see more!

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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... awesome build it was a verry nice rustfree car ti start with that shouldve helped a lot think the sunbeam brand is derived from simca and talbot might be some renault in there too not sure this car looks an awfull lot like a volvo amazone come to think of it in india the cars are still used as taxies: __________________ 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 Frizzle Fry; 01-03-2010 at 05:20 PM.

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Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... The big Indian Taxi is a Hindustan Ambassador. They're basically an old Morris Oxford III/IVwith IIRC an Isuzu diesel engine under the hood. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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