Sunbeam 2000 build

[Scotty]

Is the rest of the plumbing on the tanks and hoses/pipes the same as the original layout? You took modding to a whole new level. Wow.

 

[belmateo]

Scotty, Thanks
The vent routing is the same and will tie all three tanks together. The supply side is a 3/8" feed to electric fuel pumps ( one per tank) so no crossover will be used. The driver side will also be fitted for fueling that tank. It will overflow to the chassis main tank over the rear axle.

 

[belmateo]

I will have more pictures to share when I get back from Germany, Slovenia and Croatia. I have to share this strange car we saw with you folks.

 

[Aladin Sane]

I can see that influencing your next build.

 

[belmateo]

Ha!
Um, NO

 

[belmateo]

Excellent Video showing how to work metal at home without special tools.

 

[windlessdog]

Agree Karl does an awesome job of explaining his panel as does carter auto restorations , you've got to love people that share their skill sets on you tube except for the how bad you can feel about your self when your work is very average compared to theirs

 

[belmateo]

You are absolutely right!
Finishing up the passenger seat upholstery and started making the gas filler opening on the driver side to match the passenger side. A little progress is better than no progress.

 

[belmateo]

Got the driver side filler opening mocked up.

 

[belmateo]

Opening cut out ready to fill.

 

[belmateo]

Ready to patch in the new piece.

 

[belmateo]

First pass with the welding.

 

[DanR]

Your welding is much, much better than mine! I am amazed at the work you have accomplished.

 

[belmateo]

Thanks DanR
I appreciate your kind words, right now I am working on sorting out the trunk hinges. I have the geometry figured out and it looks something like this......

 

[DanR]

I wish you luck! I'd never figure that!!

 

[belmateo]

As it turns out, the MX-5 hinges actually have the same geometry. All I had to do was lengthen both arms. See attached.

 

[belmateo]

Trunk lid hinge mounts had to be reshaped so they are parallel to the ground.

 

[belmateo]

Gas cap area ready for filler and finish body work.

 

[belmateo]

Trunk is mounted and is ready for it's final fitting and adjustments.

 

[belmateo]

Just got both rocker panels ready to be welded on, decided to make them in two pieces for ease of fabrication. This week will focus on welding and I have a major swap meet that needs my stash of parts.