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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-14-2014, 11:31 AM

Very nice whats the eta on outside paint?

Frizzle Fry · 09-15-2014, 02:54 PM

Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

**Hart_Rod** · 09-15-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

I'm sure you will do a good job if you decide to go that route.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-15-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

Blue is typically a rather sedate color, but you have succeeded in selecting a blue that instead, reaches out, grabs you by the beard and head-butts your face with the volume at 11+. Nice job. I'm sure that was no easy task.

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

Which one will get you back on the Tahoe faster?

CG · 09-21-2014, 12:48 PM

Nice! Is the outside going to be one color, or two toned? I probably missed it somewhere, but did you have all the exterior chrome work redone? Maybe it was already good?

Frizzle Fry · 09-21-2014, 01:24 PM

Still planning to go with the same two/three tone --> Black top and red in the trim.

Trim/chrome work is good enough (gotta draw the line somewhere

)

Frizzle Fry · 09-21-2014, 01:34 PM

A few parts to join the mix:

Killian does the honors of letting it touch the ground for the first time in 1.5 years:

In case you guys lost touch with how small it is (I did! )

More scale perspective:

Ready for the real bodywork to begin!

68Timber · 09-21-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Trim/chrome work is good enough (gotta draw the line somewhere

)

Why stop now?

I've read this build twice now and thought I was subbed for updates but missed this one. Beautiful vision and execution. I like the blue you picked out, can't wait to see it on the car.

watahyahknow · 09-21-2014, 05:05 PM

maibe you can brush all the brightwork

mcbassin · 09-22-2014, 09:04 AM

Blue paint looks great. Looking forward to the exterior getting painted too.

ERASER5 · 09-22-2014, 11:04 AM

Man! That looks good! Not to muddy the waters, but I saw my first Sunbeam Alpine on Saturday. All I could think of is That guy's Hillman will take it!

Frizzle Fry · 09-23-2014, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Why stop now?

I've read this build twice now and thought I was subbed for updates but missed this one. Beautiful vision and execution. I like the blue you picked out, can't wait to see it on the car.

Thanks brotha

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

maibe you can brush all the brightwork

Interesting idea. Might have to look into this.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Blue paint looks great. Looking forward to the exterior getting painted too.

Me too!

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

Man! That looks good! Not to muddy the waters, but I saw my first Sunbeam Alpine on Saturday. All I could think of is That guy's Hillman will take it!

Haha ya. Even the V8 Tiger only had 164hp with the 260 or a handful with the 225hp 289.

So the common tiger has a pounds/hp ratio of 16. Driftbeam will have 9. That Alpine you saw left the factory with 26.5.

Frizzle Fry · 09-23-2014, 01:13 AM

Think about that lb/hp when you read this ->http://www.windingroad.com/articles/...nder-40000/#10

CG · 09-23-2014, 01:58 AM

Im so glad you went with those wheels ... they look great!

Frizzle Fry · 09-23-2014, 09:12 PM

I love how they look on it too. But if I'm honest, it was pure dumb-luck that they worked out so well. They were hand-me-downs from the burb! I got them from a friend who had them on a 2003 Mustang. More dumb luck: Ford 5x4.5 = Honda 5x114.3

Frizzle Fry · 09-27-2014, 12:02 PM

Speaking of wheels, I'd like to find some 17" steelies to use during the body/paint work (must be 17" to clear the brakes). Ideally something decent enough that later I can adapt the original hub caps and run them when I'm feeling the OG vibe.

So far it seems Crown Vic steelies might be the best option at 17x7.5. Anything with a 5x4.5" or 5x114.3mm you guys can suggest I'm all ears.

Frizzle Fry · 09-27-2014, 12:07 PM

double post removed

1Bad 37 · 09-27-2014, 02:59 PM

Can't wait to see it all done!

BlueJeep · 10-02-2014, 11:06 PM

What is the black you sprayed on the interior?

Frizzle Fry · 10-03-2014, 12:57 AM

Interior is black SPI epoxy. Dash and trans tunnel will be blue. Just did the interior seam sealer in black over the black epoxy. Turned out really clean.

Frizzle Fry · 10-06-2014, 11:56 PM

Testing out the cast coat aluminum on the oil pan. Will satin clear in 7 days.

2themax · 10-10-2014, 06:05 PM

I am blown away by this project, and your dedication to finishing it after all the time involved, so many times we see "projects" for sale because the builders lost the drive to finish. I am another Rootes group devotee, in my case a 1969 Hillman Hunter that I have owned for nearly 30 years, the current rebuild started in 2001, I swear I will finish it this year!

Max

mcbassin · 10-13-2014, 07:54 AM

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Testing out the cast coat aluminum on the oil pan. Will satin clear in 7 days.

That paint looks really good. Why is there such a long wait after paint before clear?

knomadd · 10-14-2014, 03:22 PM

I'm not certain if this is his reason, but I've seen a few different paint manufacturers say the window for putting on another coat of color, or clear, is pretty small (could be from 15 minutes to a few hours). If you miss that window, you have to wait 7-10 days before the entire coat(s) cures. Otherwise, there is a high possibility of wrinkled paint. I've had it happen to me with spray paint by waiting an hour.... not fun sanding it all back off to recoat.

Frizzle Fry · 10-15-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 2themax

I am blown away by this project, and your dedication to finishing it after all the time involved, so many times we see "projects" for sale because the builders lost the drive to finish. I am another Rootes group devotee, in my case a 1969 Hillman Hunter that I have owned for nearly 30 years, the current rebuild started in 2001, I swear I will finish it this year!
Right on! Thanks for posting!! Keep at it. I have to finish this one or I might as well give up the hobby all together

Max

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

That paint looks really good. Why is there such a long wait after paint before clear?

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I'm not certain if this is his reason, but I've seen a few different paint manufacturers say the window for putting on another coat of color, or clear, is pretty small (could be from 15 minutes to a few hours). If you miss that window, you have to wait 7-10 days before the entire coat(s) cures. Otherwise, there is a high possibility of wrinkled paint. I've had it happen to me with spray paint by waiting an hour.... not fun sanding it all back off to recoat.

That's exactly right. Recoat within small window (like 30min I think), or after 7 days. I too have made wrinkles ...no cool.

09-14-2014, 11:31 AM	#2026
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09-15-2014, 02:54 PM	#2027
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Depends if I decide to take it home to do the exterior body/paint-prep myself. I'm considering it because the cost is getting out of control... (not saying he's not worth it).

09-21-2014, 12:48 PM	#2030
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,810	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Nice! Is the outside going to be one color, or two toned? I probably missed it somewhere, but did you have all the exterior chrome work redone? Maybe it was already good? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-21-2014, 01:24 PM	#2031
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Still planning to go with the same two/three tone --> Black top and red in the trim. Trim/chrome work is good enough (gotta draw the line somewhere )

09-21-2014, 01:34 PM	#2032
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... A few parts to join the mix: Killian does the honors of letting it touch the ground for the first time in 1.5 years: In case you guys lost touch with how small it is (I did! ) More scale perspective: Ready for the real bodywork to begin!

09-21-2014, 05:05 PM	#2034
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 can brush all the brightwork __________________ 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

09-22-2014, 09:04 AM	#2035
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Blue paint looks great. Looking forward to the exterior getting painted too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-22-2014, 11:04 AM	#2036
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Man! That looks good! Not to muddy the waters, but I saw my first Sunbeam Alpine on Saturday. All I could think of is That guy's Hillman will take it! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

09-23-2014, 01:13 AM	#2038
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Think about that lb/hp when you read this ->http://www.windingroad.com/articles/...nder-40000/#10

09-23-2014, 01:58 AM	#2039
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,810	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Im so glad you went with those wheels ... they look great! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-23-2014, 09:12 PM	#2040
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 love how they look on it too. But if I'm honest, it was pure dumb-luck that they worked out so well. They were hand-me-downs from the burb! I got them from a friend who had them on a 2003 Mustang. More dumb luck: Ford 5x4.5 = Honda 5x114.3

09-27-2014, 12:02 PM	#2041
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Speaking of wheels, I'd like to find some 17" steelies to use during the body/paint work (must be 17" to clear the brakes). Ideally something decent enough that later I can adapt the original hub caps and run them when I'm feeling the OG vibe. So far it seems Crown Vic steelies might be the best option at 17x7.5. Anything with a 5x4.5" or 5x114.3mm you guys can suggest I'm all ears.

09-27-2014, 12:07 PM	#2042
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... double post removed

09-27-2014, 02:59 PM	#2043
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10-02-2014, 11:06 PM	#2044
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10-03-2014, 12:57 AM	#2045
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Interior is black SPI epoxy. Dash and trans tunnel will be blue. Just did the interior seam sealer in black over the black epoxy. Turned out really clean.

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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... Testing out the cast coat aluminum on the oil pan. Will satin clear in 7 days. Attached Images

10-10-2014, 06:05 PM	#2047
2themax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I am blown away by this project, and your dedication to finishing it after all the time involved, so many times we see "projects" for sale because the builders lost the drive to finish. I am another Rootes group devotee, in my case a 1969 Hillman Hunter that I have owned for nearly 30 years, the current rebuild started in 2001, I swear I will finish it this year! Max

10-14-2014, 03:22 PM	#2049
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... I'm not certain if this is his reason, but I've seen a few different paint manufacturers say the window for putting on another coat of color, or clear, is pretty small (could be from 15 minutes to a few hours). If you miss that window, you have to wait 7-10 days before the entire coat(s) cures. Otherwise, there is a high possibility of wrinkled paint. I've had it happen to me with spray paint by waiting an hour.... not fun sanding it all back off to recoat. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

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