Almost - My 250 SWB Coupe
 

Chris has finished my 250 SWB body and will be crating for shipment to the USA end of next week. I have already gathered all of the sundries needed excepting some very minor consumable items.

I do intend to fabricate or purchase a correctly shaped rear window
Initial plan is to make a full headliner (FRP) and upholster it. Most of the interior will remain as it is.

Wire wheels or BMW steelies, I don't know yet. Expecting it here end of May or earl June. Just wanted to get a thread started. Read every SWB build thread and took notes! Thanks guys!

Molleur – Exciting times. :cool:

I look forward to following your build thread.

Did you decide on a colour/color in the end?

Good luck, Paul. :)

Hortatory. So another build thread to follow?

Cool! We can have our own Tribute Automotive New England meet. Maybe even in Doset, Vermont... :nod:

Jeff,
I've been talking with them about the rear screen.
They are also working on the trim for it.
Door frames and electric windows, don't know just yet. I'm sure they may be retro fitted later if need be. Justin has been very helpful.

Ditto here on the wipers. Big help, and I don't even have the body yet.

Chrome paint
Mirrochrome. Gloss black urethane base coat, fog on the mirrochrome, clearcoat.
I'm going to try it. Will post results. Not cheap either.

All crated and ready to ship next week..

Great news Molleur, now the patience will be tested awaiting the arrival! Twiddle your thumbs wisely on the donor! :yo:

Twiddling away very soon!
Have collected all necessary trims, etc. already.

That doesn't look like a 250 in the box, more like a 3000s.:eusa_think:

I can see a 250 bonnet st the back but I thought where’s the coupe rear clam ??

Looks like two kits in one crate !

It is two kits in one crate. My old partner wanted a 300S and it's coming along in the huge crate with my 250 SWB Coupe.

I believe it's nested behind the 300S bonnet. That crate is BIG!
2.6m x 1.8m x 1.8m.

Additionally, Chris sent me pics of "just out of the mold"..

Dividing the shipping costs by two makes sense, good luck, Paul. :)

PS
Nice. :cool:

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...3&d=1525566241

Thanks Paul!

Now what is he up to with that 3 series?

Yay !!! No. 7 is on its way. Good luck with that build.

I will likely need some luck too! This forum has been a great source of assistance already, thanks folks!

Finally shipping tonight!
Shout out for Justin at Grassbank for super assistance with many questions.
They now have an electric window/stainless door frames.

Well, my kit went from the U.K. to Charleston South Carolina port, then to Port Everglades (Miami) without issue (great job by Terry Goldspink). and has been sitting in a warehouse for the past week there. It is supposed to ship to Tampa tomorrow. We'll see. I expect a couple days to clear US Customs. My broker is having difficulty finding transportation from Tampa to final destination. Again, we'll see.

So, by end of next week we should see some progress and photos will be posted as the build goes along.

Good news today, delivery tomorrow!
Stay tuned folks!

Excellent news, enjoy

Thank you! I intend to...

Exciting times ....

Yes, only a four hour drive for me to get my butt over there to build it!

molleur – Hope the kit arrived safely. :cool:

Is the four hour drive to pick the kit up, or to do any work on it?

Good luck, Paul. :)

Long story, but 4 hour drive to where I'm building it. Just got yesterday. Z3 all stripped,electrical extensions underway.

Terry Goldspink and his broker here were fantastic. The company I hired (almost) to deliver it from the Customs warehouse not so much. I had to ransom it and hire another to pick it up from his yard. (the bastard charged me storage after he refused to deliver). I made the 220 mile round trip to secure it while it was picked up by the other great company. For less $$ than the original jerk quoted. Should have had it on the 9th, but finally got started yesterday. Stay tuned! I have no email over there and will be home only on weekends.

You staying there during the week to build and home at weekends ?

That's the plan..

As of today (begun on Wednesday, half day Thursday) Z3 stripped and most of the electrical extended. Roll cage trial fitted, removed messed with a bit, painted and installed. Back on it on Monday. Big garage (50 ft x 30 ft) but hot in the Florida summer. 35-36 deg. C. Only an hour or two before the aircon house relief for 30 minutes (and a beer).

It does not count without pictures. ;-)

They will be coming (camera is on West coast right now).

Can you send a tweet to your president, Mr Trump. You were lucky to get in early and buy your kit without a 20% import duty tax. Thanks to this tit for tat arrangement Harley's have gone through the roof over here ( along with orange juice )!!!

Yep, bummer!

does the entire windscreen sealing rubber need to be removed for the coupe? almost ready to fit the body.

Thanks Jeff!

any photos, I've removed the soft top sealing rubber. looking at not using thr intermediate channel part.
helo!