Sunbeam 2000 build

twautomotive · Jan 2, 2020

31,572 Views. Is this a record?

belmateo · Jan 2, 2020

I don't think so, but to share some good news today after spending over three hours at the DMV the paperwork is done! Now what is needed is a brake and lamp inspection and issue a VIN number from the CHP. Happy Days are here again.

Gordon Holsinger · Jan 2, 2020

belmateo said:
Happy New Year to all my Sunbeam friends.

Happy new year to you too!

belmateo · Jan 3, 2020

Thanks Gordon.
I was able to get the CHP office closest to me scheduled as well as the brake and lamp inspection. $150 for that Ugh!
Going to be installing these solid tow hooks

today.

belmateo · Jan 3, 2020

I came across this ad that is a hard deal to pass up, you not only get a solid Alpine, but a TON of tools. It is all or nothing, not mine just passing it along in case someone is interested.
https://stockton.craigslist.org/pts/d/woodbridge-1967-sunbeam-v8-hand-tools/7035564896.html

Gordon Holsinger · Jan 3, 2020

belmateo said:
I came across this ad that is a hard deal to pass up, you not only get a solid Alpine, but a TON of tools. It is all or nothing, not mine just passing it along in case someone is interested.
https://stockton.craigslist.org/pts/d/woodbridge-1967-sunbeam-v8-hand-tools/7035564896.html

Other a Chevy in a tiger the tools are a deal

Gordon Holsinger · Jan 3, 2020

belmateo said:
Thanks Gordon.
I was able to get the CHP office closest to me scheduled as well as the brake and lamp inspection. $150 for that Ugh!
Going to be installing these solid tow hooks View attachment 18437 today.

150.00 the politicians are monetizing everything. I registered my 67 Alpine in VA where I live as an antique vehicle. I got a set of nos Virginia plates I don’t have to go for annual plate renewals or safety inspections. I am waiting for our jackass governor (Northam) to screw that up.

belmateo · Jan 3, 2020

I hear you, when I was in Texas we had to do safety inspections. I was still amazed at the rust buckets that were on the road. I am glad you don't have to do that, congrats. Hopefully they will let me register it as a 1968 (fingers crossed) and forgo the biannual smog inspection which for me is a waste of time and money. So in the future if I don't feel I have enough power, maybe put a turbo on it.......

belmateo · Jan 3, 2020

Gordon Holsinger said:
Other a Chevy in a tiger the tools are a deal

It is an AWESOME deal, you are right!

Aladin Sane · Jan 3, 2020

Wrong engine, but the rest looks pretty good.

belmateo · Jan 4, 2020

Agreed, that engine just does nothing for the car, but all those hand tools. lathe, welder, plasma cutter etc. Great score for somebody

Aladin Sane · Jan 4, 2020

Yes, I could see someone buying it for the tools and selling the car.

belmateo · Jan 6, 2020

On a positive note, if you wanted to keep it a sbc the dimensions are the same as a 383 cid. stroker motor.

belmateo · Jan 8, 2020

Went to the local DMV office on January 2 and got the 8th special construction registration started in the state. Yesterday got the local CHP office to validate the VIN.

Gordon Holsinger · Jan 9, 2020

belmateo said:
Went to the local DMV office on January 2 and got the 8th special construction registration started in the state. Yesterday got the local CHP office to validate the VIN.

Congrats it’s registered!

belmateo · Jan 10, 2020

Thanks Gordon,
The decision was made to label this car as a 1968 and since Chrysler owned Sunbeam that year it is only appropriate to add the correct side marker lights that are one year only.

belmateo · Jan 14, 2020

So I made an appointment to have my windshield replaced and when I pulled into the shop the owner immediatly says "we don't work on older cars" That was too funny to hear! Then after he finished, he walks up to me and says "your car won't start" Strange, never had trouble before. I took the keys and got into my car and started it, he did not see the engine START button! LOL
So nice to have new glass in front

belmateo · Jan 15, 2020

I had to convert the rectangular holes on the side of the fenders to fit the amber side markers, will post pictures tomorrow.

belmateo · Jan 15, 2020

How to make over 1000 hp with a straight 6 from a 202o Toyota Supra
This is an awesome build to watch.

belmateo · Jan 17, 2020

It has been too cold and wet to do any more body work (working outside) but managed some time to get the side markers welded in and installed. The panel is roughly done for now and primered. Finally got the smog cetificate SPCNS so I can make an appointment with the state BAR refferee and hopefully get it smog exempt.