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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-28-2015, 01:46 PM

Congrats

knomadd · 07-28-2015, 03:28 PM

That's great news!

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2015, 01:50 AM

Thanks guys. This past year has been such a waiting game, though I've been investing my labor and learning what it takes to make something straight that was never intended to be. I definitely have a greater appreciation for what it takes to get a car ready for paint without just frosting filler/glazing over every square inch.

Final touches wrap up at Bruce's this week followed by the move to SoCalNW next week!
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Frizzle Fry · 08-01-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Love this shot!

Agreed

Here's the front end version:

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2015, 09:52 PM

Project Driftbeam has moved onto the next chapter!

Last pic in Bruce's shop before loading up for transport to SoCalNW:

Back onto the trailer for the 2nd to last time:

Outa here:

Arrival at SoCalNW:

New accommodations:

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2015, 10:04 PM

...and some progress pics Karl (painter) has sent thus far (seam sealer)

Zoomin · 08-23-2015, 10:11 PM

This car is so cool! Just gets better and better.

I just love shops that get after it and take care of business.

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2015, 11:54 PM

Thanks Zoomin. I gotta agree after the slow-leak, although high quality, bodywork saga it's nice to see them getting at it!

knomadd · 08-24-2015, 09:48 AM

Ah, Tualatin.... I miss that area. Looks like they're taking care of things pretty quickly. I hope they keep at it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-24-2015, 07:50 PM

Is that so cal in northern oregon?

knomadd · 08-25-2015, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Is that so cal in northern oregon?

Yes sir! They are in Tualatin (southwest of Portland). West of I-5, off of Tualatin-Sherwood Road. It's called So-Cal Northwest. They had just opened up before I left that area back in 2007.

Frizzle Fry · 08-25-2015, 11:33 PM

That's right Knomadd. Though they are located in Tualatin Autobody, So-Cal Northwest Speed Shop is an independent entity. They don't have much of a website or facebook page, but my understanding is that they do all the paint for Rothsport Racing.

More updates from Karl:
A few areas on the undersides of the Hood (Bonnet) and Truck (Boot) lids where some very small picking could be seen --> No longer.

Drip Rail Seam Sealer:

The rails looked straight enough to me, but that's why I'm not a bodyman:

Sub-versive · 08-28-2015, 04:23 PM

So Mike, when will I be able to come to Hillsburrito and take a spin?

Frizzle Fry · 08-28-2015, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub-versive

So Mike, when will I be able to come to Hillsburrito and take a spin?

Should be coming home in early October, assembly over the winter, black stripes in spring

Frizzle Fry · 08-28-2015, 07:59 PM

More updates fro Karl at SoCalNW:

ajgriffin · 08-29-2015, 01:35 AM

Nagaro Blue! Looking good!

Sub-versive · 08-30-2015, 05:33 PM

Wow! That is purdy!

You are going to be afraid to drive it, and mess up that paint job.

mcbassin · 08-31-2015, 07:58 AM

Looks great! glad to see some color finally going down on this puppy. Congrats

ERASER5 · 08-31-2015, 08:40 AM

Put on your white jumpsuit, swivel your hips and sing along... I'll have a blue Sunbeam by Christmas....

Notice that no one calls it a clown car anymore?

watahyahknow · 08-31-2015, 01:05 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfU1LjFfyBI

Frizzle Fry · 09-02-2015, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajgriffin

Nagaro Blue! Looking good!

Karl is kicking @$$

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub-versive

Wow! That is purdy!

You are going to be afraid to drive it, and mess up that paint job.

Nope it's getting driven hard!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks great! glad to see some color finally going down on this puppy. Congrats

So excited!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

Put on your white jumpsuit, swivel your hips and sing along... I'll have a blue Sunbeam by Christmas....

Notice that no one calls it a clown car anymore?

Haha good call

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfU1LjFfyBI

Your unique perspective never ceases to amaze

Frizzle Fry · 09-02-2015, 01:25 PM

No detailed overlooked by Karl

These screw holes were used for the on-door seals which used to run the whole perimeter of the doors. Now that I'm running door aperature seals and the on-door seals only around the window frames these are no longer needed:

Sorted:

mcbassin · 09-02-2015, 01:43 PM

Those little details are insane! The paint is going to be sick on this thing. Love all the attention to detail!

Frizzle Fry · 09-04-2015, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Those little details are insane! The paint is going to be sick on this thing. Love all the attention to detail!

He's taking it way beyond my expectations, I have to admit. But once you get shiny paint on there are those little things reveal themselves.

So I guess the door shells weren't to his satisfaction and he did another round of sanding and primer on them:

Cowl needed a little love apparently:

Driprails good to go:

Doors in final blocking (I asked him to do one final block on the whole exterior)

knomadd · 09-04-2015, 12:23 PM

That's going to be so flat!!! I'd be afraid to take it anywhere for fear even a gust of wind might put a wave in it

It sure is going to look good though.

07-28-2015, 01:46 PM	#2176
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Congrats __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-28-2015, 03:28 PM	#2177
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That's great news! __________________ -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)

07-29-2015, 01:50 AM	#2178
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. This past year has been such a waiting game, though I've been investing my labor and learning what it takes to make something straight that was never intended to be. I definitely have a greater appreciation for what it takes to get a car ready for paint without just frosting filler/glazing over every square inch. Final touches wrap up at Bruce's this week followed by the move to SoCalNW next week! Posted via Mobile Device

08-23-2015, 09:52 PM	#2180
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Project Driftbeam has moved onto the next chapter! Last pic in Bruce's shop before loading up for transport to SoCalNW: Back onto the trailer for the 2nd to last time: Outa here: Arrival at SoCalNW: New accommodations:

08-23-2015, 10:04 PM	#2181
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... ...and some progress pics Karl (painter) has sent thus far (seam sealer)

08-23-2015, 10:11 PM	#2182
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... This car is so cool! Just gets better and better. I just love shops that get after it and take care of business. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-23-2015, 11:54 PM	#2183
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 Zoomin. I gotta agree after the slow-leak, although high quality, bodywork saga it's nice to see them getting at it!

08-24-2015, 09:48 AM	#2184
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Ah, Tualatin.... I miss that area. Looks like they're taking care of things pretty quickly. I hope they keep at it. __________________ -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)

08-24-2015, 07:50 PM	#2185
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Is that so cal in northern oregon? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-25-2015, 11:33 PM	#2187
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That's right Knomadd. Though they are located in Tualatin Autobody, So-Cal Northwest Speed Shop is an independent entity. They don't have much of a website or facebook page, but my understanding is that they do all the paint for Rothsport Racing. More updates from Karl: A few areas on the undersides of the Hood (Bonnet) and Truck (Boot) lids where some very small picking could be seen --> No longer. Drip Rail Seam Sealer: The rails looked straight enough to me, but that's why I'm not a bodyman:

08-28-2015, 07:59 PM	#2190
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 updates fro Karl at SoCalNW:

08-29-2015, 01:35 AM	#2191
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 581	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Nagaro Blue! Looking good! __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

08-31-2015, 07:58 AM	#2193
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Looks great! glad to see some color finally going down on this puppy. Congrats __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-31-2015, 08:40 AM	#2194
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Put on your white jumpsuit, swivel your hips and sing along... I'll have a blue Sunbeam by Christmas.... Notice that no one calls it a clown car anymore? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

08-31-2015, 01:05 PM	#2195
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfU1LjFfyBI __________________ 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



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09-02-2015, 01:25 PM	#2197
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 detailed overlooked by Karl These screw holes were used for the on-door seals which used to run the whole perimeter of the doors. Now that I'm running door aperature seals and the on-door seals only around the window frames these are no longer needed: Sorted:

09-02-2015, 01:43 PM	#2198
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... Those little details are insane! The paint is going to be sick on this thing. Love all the attention to detail! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-04-2015, 12:23 PM	#2200
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs... That's going to be so flat!!! I'd be afraid to take it anywhere for fear even a gust of wind might put a wave in it It sure is going to look good though. __________________ -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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