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I learnt heavily from you previous builders and threads from the Tribute clan and saw that worrying about the process from this far away was something I didn’t need to do. Tribute/Old No7 have helped me every step along the way to make it easy. One thing I do miss tho when finished is the camaraderie of the enthusiasts and builders via the shows/get togethers. The kit scene is reasonably small in NZ and monstered by the hot rod and muscle car scenes. A few car shows tho I can get the car to so will enjoy those! Looking forward to more photos this week prior to completion and packing! |
When I picked my kit up, everything was present and correct. It was all hung from their donor so I could see how everything went together and it was all explained.
A refreshing change, I get sick of things that are incomplete or missing and it seems to be the norm rather than the exception. |
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More Bling arrived!
Hi guys - here's the mirrors I am fitting to the Italia 275.
(Labelled as Tex Automotive Classic - Torpedo/Bullet Racing mirrors) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/904/4...17da3f0b_z.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/868/4...f3c57d4a_z.jpg |
They look great but I would suggest bolting them to the car and trying them first. Most of these type of mirrors give an awful rear view. Try and get some convex mirrors rather than flat.
With the mirrors it is I'm afraid a case of style over practicability. I discarded 2 sets before ending up with my current set. Another problem is the chrome, it can rust before your eyes, it just doesn't have the quality of old chrome, stainless is better but I have had 3 sets of headlight rims rust already and they were sold to me as stainless steel. |
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New chrome isn't as good that's for sure. There is stainless steel and stainless steel, the lower grades do rust. You need to go for 316 or high chrome content material but you wont always know at point of purchase. I work in the oil and gas supply chain, customers specify the highest grades stainless steel but we are sometimes let down by suppliers and get fobbed off with the wrong grades!
For car bits the best way to keep parts shiny for longer is to spray them with WD40 and just polish them up when you go to shows etc! |
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If you are susceptible to coveting - Look away now!
Hi guys,
More from the production - (Just so you know the first pic has been photo-shopped lowered to see what it looked like). You may be able to see my smile from the UK! Some more work going on in the background on headlight buckets and rear parcel shelf as well as front indicator positions. More pics soon. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/4...76f29dfd_z.jpgFinal Panels - Lowered https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/2...9becf003_z.jpgFinal Light recesses |
Looking fantastic!
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Is this a one off or will it be available as a kit???
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It’s looking very nice indeed.
I even like the Beemer wheels on it when it’s dropped like that Dave |
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Someone on Ebay ( UK ) was doing Dunlop look wheels to fit the Z3. Don't know if they are still listed or not.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dunlop-ra...0AAOSwxu5ZKrjA |
They are being sold by Justin at Grassbank. He provides the non mgb rear glass for the 250 SWB. I have been told he has one of the best examples around although not seen it. Even in pictures.
Those Dunlop’s look very good. What has been done by other members is pretty damn good though. Dave |
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