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watahyahknow · 10-19-2012, 09:05 AM

looking at the pics i kinda wondered if you couldve made a flange adapter that mount off the bulkhead and would rotate the 2000 cilinder 45 degrees and use a little longer pushrod in it

lyrikz · 10-19-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

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!

Theastronaut, did you come from Thesamba? Love your 55 build thread. Found it on samba.

I agree on this being a badass build thread.. Keep it up Frizzle.

theastronaut · 10-19-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Theastronaut, did you come from Thesamba? Love your 55 build thread. Found it on samba.

I agree on this being a badass build thread.. Keep it up Frizzle.

Thanks, I'm "theastronaut" on TheSamba too. Are you're talking about the '55 International build on here? I don't remember posting it over there, other than mentioning that I was restoring it at work.

lyrikz · 10-19-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Thanks, I'm "theastronaut" on TheSamba too. Are you're talking about the '55 International build on here? I don't remember posting it over there, other than mentioning that I was restoring it at work.

You had posted a link to here.

Im building a bug over there.. Fatty mcchub chub. lol

Frizzle Fry · 10-19-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

looking at the pics i kinda wondered if you couldve made a flange adapter that mount off the bulkhead and would rotate the 2000 cilinder 45 degrees and use a little longer pushrod in it

Sure I could have done a 45* adapter (and another one to get to the full 90*)

But then the lines would not have reached, and there would have been more adapters/fittings...

So this was the cleaner way to go short of pulling the engine and making new lines.

Frizzle Fry · 10-20-2012, 12:15 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6wir3TjD8w

mosesburb · 10-20-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6wir...ature=youtu.be

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!! Congrats!! First test drives rock!! Looks like things went well??

dammitmitchell · 10-20-2012, 12:35 AM

Omg ive been waiting sooo long....!!!!!!!!!!!!! (maby you have too) hey so how do you like the muffler?

Frizzle Fry · 10-20-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!! Congrats!! First test drives rock!! Looks like things went well??

Couldn't have asked for better! The thing just wants to freakin take off!!! Ride is not a stiff as I expected, pretty nice/sport ride. Handles really flat so far.

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Omg ive been waiting sooo long....!!!!!!!!!!!!! (maby you have too) hey so how do you like the muffler?

Sounds pretty good to me. It's no V8 but at higher revs it reminds me of a Cosworth.

76C10Stepside · 10-20-2012, 12:46 AM

Beautiful! When do we get to see a video of it in motion?

JRE · 10-20-2012, 12:46 AM

Congrats on the first test drive. Can't wait to see it in person.

Frizzle Fry · 10-20-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside

Beautiful! When do we get to see a video of it in motion?

youtube vid posted above

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Originally Posted by JRE

Congrats on the first test drive. Can't wait to see it in person.

Thanks! I'm gonna flog it for a few weeks then blow it apart again. Should be ready when the nice weather returns.

JRE · 10-20-2012, 12:53 AM

Sweet. Let me know if you need any help with the painting and detailing. I just got a new job at a metal fab shop doing painting and powder coating.

Frizzle Fry · 10-20-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JRE

Sweet. Let me know if you need any help with the painting and detailing. I just got a new job at a metal fab shop doing painting and powder coating.

No ****!?!? That's all I have left on this baddog. Let's talk!

Frizzle Fry · 10-20-2012, 01:08 AM

anyone know why the vid won't embed?

MalibuSSwagon · 10-20-2012, 01:26 AM

Love it. To hear that S2000 sound out of that little car, amazing.

VA72C10 · 10-20-2012, 01:44 AM

awesome! congrats and enjoy

NONHOG · 10-20-2012, 01:50 AM

That just made my day!

Frizzle Fry · 10-20-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

Love it. To hear that S2000 sound out of that little car, amazing.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

awesome! congrats and enjoy

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

That just made my day!

You're tellin me?!

Pics from today:
Birth-

Back to bed:

watahyahknow · 10-20-2012, 02:07 AM

im wondering if you have any hillclimb competitions there , that little car might be pretty competitive in a "run wat you bring" hillclimb if its on slicks

mosesburb · 10-20-2012, 02:17 AM

F20C Swap Sunbeam Minx - First Hoonification -...

nuke1 · 10-20-2012, 04:01 AM

Awesp,e wprl bud! left you a comment on utube. That car is just amazinf, I do have a question for you. Do you seem happy with how it handles??? I know you have hardly any time behind the wheel, but first impressions is all. P.S. That is the sexiest little volvo I have ever seen.

mcbassin · 10-20-2012, 10:02 AM

Awesome work! Congratulations on the maiden voyage! Looks like a ton of fun to drive. Been a heck of a trip following along.
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ERASER5 · 10-20-2012, 12:39 PM

Wow! What a ride! Not just the test drive, but the whole build from the start. And a great big thanks for bringing us along.

screamin_c10 · 10-20-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JRE

Sweet. Let me know if you need any help with the painting and detailing. I just got a new job at a metal fab shop doing painting and powder coating.

Mike, she looks sweet goin' down the road. Cant wait to see it in person...

JRE... we need to have a beer and talk "shop"...

I was looking to send out some stuff for powder.

10-19-2012, 09:05 AM	#1451
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... looking at the pics i kinda wondered if you couldve made a flange adapter that mount off the bulkhead and would rotate the 2000 cilinder 45 degrees and use a little longer pushrod in it __________________ 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

10-20-2012, 12:15 AM	#1456
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6wir3TjD8w Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 10-20-2012 at 12:36 AM.

10-20-2012, 12:35 AM	#1458
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Omg ive been waiting sooo long....!!!!!!!!!!!!! (maby you have too) hey so how do you like the muffler? __________________ 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

10-20-2012, 12:46 AM	#1460
76C10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 300	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Beautiful! When do we get to see a video of it in motion?

10-20-2012, 12:46 AM	#1461
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Congrats on the first test drive. Can't wait to see it in person.

10-20-2012, 12:53 AM	#1463
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Sweet. Let me know if you need any help with the painting and detailing. I just got a new job at a metal fab shop doing painting and powder coating.

10-20-2012, 01:08 AM	#1465
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... anyone know why the vid won't embed?

10-20-2012, 01:26 AM	#1466
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,589	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Love it. To hear that S2000 sound out of that little car, amazing. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

10-20-2012, 01:44 AM	#1467
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... awesome! congrats and enjoy __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2012, 01:50 AM	#1468
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That just made my day! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-20-2012, 02:07 AM	#1470
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... im wondering if you have any hillclimb competitions there , that little car might be pretty competitive in a "run wat you bring" hillclimb if its on slicks __________________ 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

10-20-2012, 04:01 AM	#1472
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Awesp,e wprl bud! left you a comment on utube. That car is just amazinf, I do have a question for you. Do you seem happy with how it handles??? I know you have hardly any time behind the wheel, but first impressions is all. P.S. That is the sexiest little volvo I have ever seen. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-20-2012, 10:02 AM	#1473
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Awesome work! Congratulations on the maiden voyage! Looks like a ton of fun to drive. Been a heck of a trip following along. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-20-2012, 12:39 PM	#1474
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Wow! What a ride! Not just the test drive, but the whole build from the start. And a great big thanks for bringing us along. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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