Sunbeam 2000 build

[belmateo]

Here is the finished Roll bar just before install. The paint cured nicely overnight

 

[belmateo]

I came across this ad for a Tiger Motor in case anyone is interested. Not mine

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/berkeley-ford-260-v8-sunbeam-tiger/6965938545.html

 

[ryanneptune]

I came across this ad for a Tiger Motor in case anyone is interested. Not mine
View attachment 17075
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/berkeley-ford-260-v8-sunbeam-tiger/6965938545.html

Very cool Would be worth picking up just to store

 

[belmateo]

One could do that, possibly trying to mate to it's original owner, since they seldom come up for sale.

 

[belmateo]

 

[belmateo]

Roll bar and interior is back together!

 

[DanR]

I see some nice upholstery!

And the SUN2K will make for good conversation too

 

[belmateo]

Thanks DanR, not sure if people can see how close to the top I was able to make the roll bar. In the end I did not lose any passenger compartment space which makes me very happy.
Yes the SUN2K is coming to life!

 

[belmateo]

I am undecided on the best color for Sunbeam cars. Is there a way to start a thread/poll where people can vote their choice?

 

[dwolff706]

Amazing work and totally agree on the roll bar, very close to the roof line!
Great idea on polling for color preference....
D

 

[Alpine 1789]

Is there a way to start a thread/poll where people can vote their choice?

It is very easy. Start a new thread. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and you will see "Post a Poll". It should be pretty straightforward from there.

 

[belmateo]

Amazing work and totally agree on the roll bar, very close to the roof line!
Great idea on polling for color preference....
D

Thanks D
Now that I know how /\/\/\/\ I will give it a go.

 

[belmateo]

Got the trunk lid shocks sorted out and all welding done on it so I started the finish work on it. A little bit of body filler and LOTS of dust! Still thinking about exterior color.

 

[belmateo]

The trunk lid is just about done so I can do the finish sanding and primer it. Really hard to find a non metallic paint color that doesn't look like cement.

 

[belmateo]

Funny thing happened today, rough sanding is finally done so it was going to be shot with an coat of primer before I continue. Apparently what was bought is primer and paint, LOL
Doesn't matter as most of it will be sanded off and never be seen, boy did it look strange as I was laying it down.
I may end up getting out the spray gun and shoot the damn thing with high build primer.

 

[belmateo]

I was able to get the "primer&paint" removed, did some minor filling in on some low spots and shot it with a coat of primer. I will start out with 120 grit to find any imperfections and address them. Then continue with 200,300,400 and see how that looks. The rear clip I recently got came with a bumper (not straight) so I cut it in half and mounted on the car to see how a split bumper looks.
What do you guys think about a split bumer?

 

[DanR]

How do you plan to fill the gap/space? A tag ?

 

[belmateo]

That is hard to decide since I can not recess the body panel (Fuel Crossover). I am not sure if a one piece bumper may look too long?
What would you do?

 

[Toyanvil]

I would make the gap into a license plate mount.

 

[260Alpine]

I agree, 70 MGB, one year only split rear bumper:



Another cool color. Blue/green Aquamarine metallic. 94 Mitsubishi Eclipse.