Thanks Paul. With the additional roof, roll cage, door skins and side window mods it won't be as quick to build as the Kobra, but shouldn't take too much longer.

Front vents now have their raised edges added:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pserzhj0g6.jpg

Purple primer rubbed out, back to "50 shades of grey" (how much do I, and every man I know, not want to go and see that one at the cinema!!!) again:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psn0n4xs2b.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pso4lfnwi7.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psnsf8dpf0.jpg

Shiny red tomorrow. It won't be a perfect finish but will give a better surface to mould from.

Oooh, that's going to look so good in silver.

And red I suppose, sniff.

I think it will look fantastic in any colour even primer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It does look OK in red Towed:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps25zonrbi.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psekfcoirr.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pstivocle1.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psiniugre3.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps330dwpdu.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psuw8wxcyb.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psrgdgjbob.jpg

I am Kevin and new to the forum.
I have been looking at the Kobra and mx250 kits.
But when I saw this kit I was sold.
This thing looks really beautiful!
What will a kit cost when it is done?

It looks fantastic Chris, You and Dan must be knackered keeping up this rate of progress.
There's a couple more petrol cap related questions on the 'Kebab" thread when you get a chance to look.

Cheers, Bob.

Okay Chris, the 250 maybe one of my all time favourite cars and I may have been a bit sceptic when I spoke to you on the phone the other day, but WOW, what a fantastic job you've done. The lines look just right, don't know if I want to do the 300 now! Just kidding like my convertibles to much.

Andy

Same here- I've always thought it was a shame to make a convertible into a hardtop but what a fantastic looking machine. And with the 2.8, it won't be a slouch either.

+3 Love the shape but I don't think I could live with a tin top.

I do think taking the mould after painting is a better idea, will give builders a much easier starting point.

Great work.

Very cool!!! :-)

That's just beautiful and an unbelievable transformation from the (fuglyimho) Z3.

I have no problem with it not being a convertible any more. Convertibles are for p*ssies, real men have a proper open top with no roof, doors or windscreen to use 364 days a year and a SWB for the odd day when it rains so hard it makes your head bleed. ;)

Also interested in seeing the kit price btw.

Just make sure you moisturise well, Mr T !!!

Very impressive !!!!

Hi Kevin. Thank you for your compliment.

The 250SWB kit package price will be £3850 and will include:

1x rear body section including roof and windscreen pillar covers
1x boot lid (double skinned)
1x front body section
1x bonnet (double skinned)
2x door skins
2x sill panels
1x set of internal fitting panels
1x shell brace (roll cage)
2x side window frames with toughened glass sliding windows
1x front grille outer lip (GRP) and alloy inner slats (alloy)
1x set of boot and bonnet hinges (internal)
1x fitting kit, inc. bolts, screws, rivets, brackets, adhesive.

A deposit of £1000 is required to get you into the production queue.

Thanks Bob, yes we are both a bit frazzled, but it's well worth all the effort. I will have a look at your tread in a mo.

Hi Chris
Will the front body section open using the original Z3 bonnet hinges like on the prototype because otherwise access to the motor looks very limited through the 250 bonnet?
Are the side windows complete with all fittings?
Are the grill slats an exact fit to the opening as is, because I'd like to open out the bottom corners to make it less smiley, like many of the production cars.
Cheers,Steve

Wow - that looks great - Can't wait to see it at Stoneleigh

Chi
Ris, looks fab, can't wait to collect my 3 kits...
But: where did you leave the fuelcap??

Hmm, never noticed that before, but you're right, there are subtle differences between cars.

Smiley grille -

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...pszu8fgbtq.jpg

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...psnkex4li7.jpg

Or flat bottomed grille -

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1m8uapyi.jpg

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...psjfn05p42.jpg

Tribute have got another winner here !

Can´t wait to see it fully finished with lights, grills, wire wheels. etc.

Well Done guys.

Whats this about free kits?

Great job Chris. It looks fantastic.

Yes the whole front end will lift up on the z3 hinges on the production kits as the prototype does.

Yes the side windows/frames will be complete with track, glass and latches (landrover).

Yes the grill slates will be an exact fit to the opening, but happy to get some extra centre slats cut for you to assemble your squarer version.

Excellent, and thanks for confirming.

Thanks John :smile:

There are various options on location of filler caps. Geoffs car will be getting a modified z3 flap to cover the existing stock filler cap. Bob (hurnleft) is going another route. It all makes for an individual, personalised car.

That look fantastic. Really fair and well proportioned.
Well done chaps! I guess you have dropped the gym membership.....

Hi Rob.

We need to discuss the fuel cap location for your SWB kits. I will email you later today with links to supplier of MGB rear window glass, seals and trims.

Your Kobra kit will be made next week.

I hope you are bringing a BIG van!

Rob (mobilerobbie) will be representing our Z3 kits in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. He purchased one of our unfinished Kobra's, which is now finished, and will be collecting another set of Kobra panels and 2 SWB kits in February.

More details to follow.

Chris
I note in the picture of the currently red car you have a different tire / wheel combination showing on the front left. Does it clear the body work at full lock?
What size tire / wheel / offset are they?

This one's for you then Mister Towed!--- Lots of good closeups. http://revolutiondetailing.co.uk/por...wb-berlinetta/

Wow! Stunning car and definitely a finished look to aspire to -

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...psslh7rcjy.jpg

I notice it has the 'smiley' grille too. Anyone know it the grille shape is down to production year? This one's a '62 -

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...ps80deftea.jpg

Here you can see the 250 SWB from all angles in GT6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-fIfvDy05M

I always use Fantasy Junction when I'm looking for close up details, here's a silver 62 SWB chassis number 3113 (they've even got a picture of the tool kit!) http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/...%2012-Cylinder

So that's also a '62 but has the flat bottomed grille. I guess it just depended which panel maker picked up the hide faced hammers on the day the front valance was formed.

Even the tool roll is gorgeous.

Just buy this replica kit guys

http://www.oldandyoungtimer.com/onde...250-swb#photo4

Ask about the price please.....
I think this will set you back easily....

No problem, they take credit cards! :icon_idea:

"I do not have a final price yet for all the components as a conplete kit, but to start with your client can buy the SWB body & fresh V12 engine at: £120,500...."
.. for a box full of bits from different cars and a v5 from one of them?

Thanks Nick, probably not up to your fairing standards. Who is this Gym you speak of? :noidea: