Like I asked earlier in the tread, I think this is a great opportunity for Tribute to develop it as a full kit with its own be spoke chassis, giving potential owners choices of running gear, old and new.
It would be also great if a dashboard could also be replicated and available as an option with the kit for those of us who wish to go down the replica route. We wait and see what news comes from the main man. |
Pulled this quote from my previous entry on the EBay SWB tread:
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Yes I fully appreciate that any project and development needs to be viable.
The TVR will be a great option. Especially with the option of the V8 engine. The non IVA route is also another big bonus. This car, I'm sure will appeal to many and if developed will look fantastic and a definite winner. I think that one of the main areas of development and which will need a lot of thought will be getting it to look right as well as sound right. Glass, lights, chrome work all add to the complexity of this but if sorted out could, in my opinion, be one of the best looking classic kits which will tick a lot of boxes to many kit car builders. Me for one will be following this with great interest. |
Front end skimmed in filler
http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8865f9eb.jpg A happy chap isn't he http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps07c4a74d.jpg Rear end now foam filled, partly skimmed and sanded http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd8a1c12.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps89b5e948.jpg |
*A happy chap isn't he*
Chris yes I am , Geoff . |
Looks to be coming on well - But what glass will be used?
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Hehehehe. Don't get me started.
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Up until the new buck arrived I think it's true to say the following: Z3 Front screen Unknown side windows MGB rear screen Now the new buck is being used, is the above still true, or are there major changes (maybe even base vehicle)? |
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After that who knows, but I think deserves a bit of a development break. Cheers, Paul. :) |
Thanks Paul.
More progress on the front and rear of the wooden buck, which will provide the "ends" of Geoff's Z3 based SWB: http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps27645c6e.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64dc3c8c.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps12097ff4.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps37a8b4f3.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps26042582.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2dc1986a.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4de707da.jpg |
Can you 'get away' with removing ALL the body off a TVR wedge and fitting a complete replacement shell without the IVA issues?
If so, will a complete replacement shell be an option down the line, wade with a moulded in TVR floor etc? Looking good so far though. Foam is so much nicer to work than timber!!! Al |
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http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4681 No IVA as its just a rebody on existing chassis/running gear. Will complete SWB shells be available? I don't know yet. We have lots of other projects to get done this year first. You are right about the foam. |
New nose panel just pulled from the splash mould.
http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4a2f274a.jpg A good fit :madgrin: http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps551397c3.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pscc5de556.jpg Splash mould removed from the rear of the buck http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps26f8105e.jpg |
Good afternoon WELL there has been a change of plan! no i am not changing to a Cobra build still having a BMW Z250 SWB Replica/Coracle or what ever the DVLA should decide , but i have decided that the car is going to look to good just to use on the odd weekend or sunny day , so i have bought another Z3 couple of years younger 2001 instead of 1999 and 2.2l instread of 2.8l , to use on a more regular basis . Now before all the offers come in to buy my old Z3 some bloke in Dorset! has bought it and you never now he may even join the Tribute Owners Club as a full member:shock: Geoff .
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Rear end now out of the mould http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94abfa18.jpg After some thought about the project, and the fact that we now have the wooden buck, I have decided to foam fill and mould the rest of the SWB wings for Geoff's car. |
That's looking really good Chris.
Thought you might be interested in lots more good reference photos on the Ferrari Centre website: click here http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...5e69427a1d.jpg |
Well that was hard work , i am currently working away during the week so the only chance to do any work on the (new)Z3 is at weekends , i need to remove all the panels, the roof and some of the interior before shipping it to Dorset , so after 5 hrs the boot,front wings,sills,rear wings and boot were off , all most certainly would have been quicker if i hadn`t had to stop every 45 mins to allow the rain/hale :rain:to pass , have a mate joining me tomorrow to take the *heavy* bonnet off , thats assuming it doesn`t pour down , feel a lot better after that bath:emptybath: , Geoff
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How much is this bodykit going to cost?
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Contact details for Chris at Tribute ,
TRIBUTE AUTOMOTIVE are based in Dorset, UK. Please contact us by email: info@tributeautomotive.com or call 07901 544241 |
Just need to sort out transport down to Dorset for the latest Z3 , Geoff .[IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/DSCF1427.jpg[/IMG]
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/DSCF1426.jpg http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/DSCF1425.jpg |
Looking good Geoff - bet you can't wait for Chris and Dan to start the build.
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im waiting in anticipation with this build.
Geoff you should have a corker of a car once Chris has finished with it have you chosen a paint scheme yet? |
Just need to sort out transport down to Dorset for the latest Z3
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The Z3 without body panels reminds me a little of the Pontiac Fiero. You could drive them about naked (the car I mean), so I suppose you can do the same with the Z3 ???
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(Just need to sort out transport down to Dorset for the latest Z3) Looks quite drivable to me Put the car on Shipley to get some quotes for transport and the first company that quoted said they would do the 250 miles on *Trade Plates* know I don't now all the rules and regs for Trade Plate use but I assume the car has to have lights:surprised: Geoff . |
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Just as I had decided on Barchetta Rossi Mrs WCA says "you will paint itblck, all your best cars are black"
So now my car will br black |
she looks nice in a dark blue as well
http://www.madle.org/v11f250swb2.jpg http://www.madle.org/v11f250swb1.jpg and Aston Martin blue http://www.madle.org/v11amdb4zag1.jpg http://www.madle.org/v11amdb4zag2.jpg |
Really tempted to build one of these using a 2.8.
I have PM'd Chris for a price (guess it is c£3k based on the cobra price plus a bit more for the roof?) Looks amazing in Silver or Yellow :-) Just need to sell my kit car to fund the project...... |
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On the other hand, the Swb will be like the mx5 gto kit which requires much more work to fit and blend in. The mx5 kit is around £1900 so the Swb should be around that price. |
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Hi Geoff,
I'm following your car with a real interest from the beginning and Chris is doing an amazing job. I just arrived at the good time this morning to see 2 of the 250SWB from the French Tour Auto: http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...ps20f4e107.jpg one overtook me on the motorway as well :icon_cool: http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...psfe6b96ac.jpg and other nice cars: http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7374015e.jpg http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...ps22694a19.jpg http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...ps66a26dbd.jpg |
Thanks for those Pam apart from the *Breadvan* and the 911s it pretty much looks like Tributes current stock list ,Geoff .
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The latest Z3 after being delivered to Chris by an excellent Polish transport company , Geoff .
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A very nice car Geoff. The seats are great, I will remove and store them away. Did you notice that odd paint blister on the passenger door? It's like a small balloon!
Will be cracking on with the SWB project post Stoneleigh. |
Chris yes i did notice the blister very odd , dont like the seats myself am going to replace them , thanks Geoff .
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