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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

6th September 2023, 19:05

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Can you get it MOT'd in Northern Ireland?

Can you get it MOT'd in Northern Ireland?

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

12th March 2022, 13:12

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

If you choose a 6" wide wheel it fits without...

If you choose a 6" wide wheel it fits without having to modify the track, ok you don't get 1/2" of rim showing at the edge but it is so much easier to fit and the wheels are much cheaper too. I...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

11th March 2022, 07:56

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

I personally wouldn't bother with the handbrake...

I personally wouldn't bother with the handbrake conversion. It is expensive and I can see it being a pain to fit. 99.9% of people wouldn't even notice it.
The rear screen is expensive but transforms...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

2nd June 2018, 09:42

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

All gone very quiet, hope you're not malingering....

All gone very quiet, hope you're not malingering.
Update with photo's needed.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

30th March 2018, 22:19

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

I struggled on my own as I was worried about...

I struggled on my own as I was worried about spilling my beer..............:pound:

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

30th March 2018, 22:17

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

There are details on the uprated gas struts and...

There are details on the uprated gas struts and order details on my build thread.
Unfortunately, due to me just returning from a beer festival I can't see the post so you will have to hunt for it!

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

30th March 2018, 11:40

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Now that you've bought them, I used M8 flange...

Now that you've bought them, I used M8 flange nuts, save mucking about with washers which when your balancing the bonnet, spanner and nuts in one hand make fitting a bit easier. I didn't have to open...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

19th February 2018, 15:54

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

I saw on the Tribute doorskin an area that had...

I saw on the Tribute doorskin an area that had obviously been filled. I just drilled through this at the centre point and on through the bmw doorskin. The drill bit actually hit the inner bar and...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

19th February 2018, 15:10

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

http://s803.photobucket.com/user/jaguartvr/media/z...

http://s803.photobucket.com/user/jaguartvr/media/z3gto/unnamed-31.jpg.html

From the picture you need to drill a hole 45mm up from the round chrome key hole. I used a 40mm hole saw which was...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

5th February 2018, 08:47

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

~https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/40084425611_8...

~https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/40084425611_80823dea2a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2458adp)20180204_172940 (https://flic.kr/p/2458adp) by couerdelion2013...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

28th January 2018, 09:23

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Dash wiring these may help ...

Dash wiring

these may help

http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/PDF/e36z3_00.pdf

http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/PDF/e36z3_01.pdf

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

27th January 2018, 13:36

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Wow, trying to save some pennies up for a set....

Wow, trying to save some pennies up for a set. Those dials with Chris's new dash will be a real finishing touch.
Please post all the fitting details so those of us who don't understand electrickery...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

16th January 2018, 12:26

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

This is what I fitted to my Jag MK2 about 10...

This is what I fitted to my Jag MK2 about 10 years ago and still going strong. I believe it has more features than when I bought mine. Hide modern speakers behind old Jaguar speaker grills, XJ40's...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

15th January 2018, 08:10

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Have a look at the DNAOC, couple of pictures have...

Have a look at the DNAOC, couple of pictures have just been posted up of an interior being done in red leather. looks superb.
...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

8th January 2018, 10:17

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

That looks like a neat solution. I would...

That looks like a neat solution.
I would imagine that you could mount all the heater controls into the centre console or lose it and have a more retro look.
I was intetending to go with Chris's...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

25th July 2017, 19:39

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Are you going for the standard rear window, Jeffs...

Are you going for the standard rear window, Jeffs modified window or the proper 250 perspex rear window?
Decisions, decisions!

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

25th July 2017, 18:32

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

What, the pound went up against the Euro? Could...

What, the pound went up against the Euro?
Could have fooled me when I got my holiday money this week.

I expect it to be finished by the time I get back!

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

6th July 2017, 13:05

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Excellent, more money to spend on the money pit!

Excellent, more money to spend on the money pit!

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

6th July 2017, 09:26

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Thanks Andy, did the clock spring fit onto the...

Thanks Andy, did the clock spring fit onto the boss so the horn and self cancelling indicators still work?
Mine is the facelift (2000) so should be the same as yours.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

6th July 2017, 08:54

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Make sure you disconnect the battery and leave...

Make sure you disconnect the battery and leave for 5 unites before unplugging the air bag.

When you remove the steering wheel you will see the "clock spring", this allows the cables to rotate when...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

4th May 2017, 11:33

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

You will never be able to fit a new carpet that...

You will never be able to fit a new carpet that looks as good as the original so I would strongly suggest you keep it. A good shampoo and hoover is a good idea at this point.
I'm on the fence on the...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

2nd May 2017, 11:55

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

The door step plate and the plastic trim that...

The door step plate and the plastic trim that runs up the back of the door opening. Hides the join of the new panels and looks much more "factory"

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

1st May 2017, 21:05

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Make sure you hang onto Bonnet hinges bonnet...

Make sure you hang onto
Bonnet hinges
bonnet striker pins
boot lock assembly
Plastic door aperture trims
Boot seal

Good idea to leave the bulbs attached so you know whats what.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

28th April 2017, 12:23

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Black is a great colour but shows every blemish....

Black is a great colour but shows every blemish. It will take twice the work to get the same finish, It also always looks dirty.
Silver/gunmetal is probably one of the most forgiving colours and you...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

28th April 2017, 07:12

Replies: 198

Couerdelion's 250 SWB Coupe Build

Views: 82,894

Posted By Jaguartvr

Here is my boot floor, if you have looked at my...

Here is my boot floor, if you have looked at my thread you will see it was chopped up and modified to give a flat floor. The quality of my "sticking n gluen" is trully appalling and it looks like the...

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