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5th March 2013, 20:44
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Joe's Alterative MX250 Hardtop
We had a visit from a customer called Joe who wanted an MX250C, but after seeing the "Alternative" MX250 front end he left with another idea:
This is the first draft for his car, which has already developed further still. This is going to be a very interesting build.........
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5th March 2013, 20:52
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Oooh I do like that. Of course the great thing about my flip front is I can change it in a blink....
I do like your house Chris. Plenty of room on the drive for cars.
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5th March 2013, 21:17
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I like the 3/4 windows behind the driver.....def. adds to the car
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5th March 2013, 21:26
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Originally Posted by redratbike
I like the 3/4 windows behind the driver.....def. adds to the car
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The 3/4 window, wing vents and the grille opening are the only changes to the original MX250 kit, but it makes a whole new look.
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5th March 2013, 21:29
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like the look of the 3/4 windows, very interesting!
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5th March 2013, 22:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seanick
Oooh I do like that. Of course the great thing about my flip front is I can change it in a blink....
I do like your house Chris. Plenty of room on the drive for cars.
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Not my house, sorry to say, but my wife does work there, it's one of those Spa thingys
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5th March 2013, 22:09
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OMG! Am i going to regret my order. that is awesome!! Chris where are the rear windows from?
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5th March 2013, 22:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive
Not my house, sorry to say, but my wife does work there, it's one of those Spa thingys
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Yeah yeah, you can't fool me!
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5th March 2013, 22:40
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That does look very nice Chris. Moves away from replica land and becomes a great looking car in its own right. I'm looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh.
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6th March 2013, 01:42
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What a stunner. Looks beautiful.
Now that is what I call a 'teaser.'
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6th March 2013, 12:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyP57
That does look very nice Chris. Moves away from replica land and becomes a great looking car in its own right. I'm looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh.
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The grille and wing vents are very Aston Martin though
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6th March 2013, 13:35
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I like it but if it were me I would not do the Aston Martin grill. It looks too big to me. Plus, everyone will think that you are trying to replicate. I would make a nice oval using the width of the narrower section and using the existing bottom of the grill opening and eliminate the wings. Then it would move further from a replica. Just my 2 cents which means pretty much nothing!
Like the side windows!
I wish I had your photoshop skills. Outstanding.
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6th March 2013, 19:51
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Now what would fit a nice oval grill?
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8th March 2013, 13:36
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Lookin' sweet!
That's something similar to what I'll be after when I finally make space to start my build.
The alternative, AM-inspired front end looks great but I'd still like to keep the ragtop. An MX250c AM, if you will.
You couldn't knock out a mock-up pic of that when you've got 5 minutes could you Chris?
I know I'm putting the cart before the horse at times but I'm already running through paint jobs in my head - I fancy a darker metallic grey / silver but then I love the colour of the DB5 in Goldfinger - could set it off a treat!
Anyway, back to looking at sheds so I can clear my garage.
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8th March 2013, 20:19
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My Photoshop skills are lacking.......but if I was to have a front like this, I would massage it in a bit like this.....to my liking :-
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31st October 2013, 21:14
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31st October 2013, 23:03
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Chris, I wish that I could cut and paste with you. Your very good at it!
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1st November 2013, 07:33
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Your project seems to be progressing nicely, and probably it will cost 1/20th of what an Aston DB4 Zagato replica (DB7 based) built by Evante would probably cost.
Check it out at. http://www.evanta.co.uk/DB4-Zagato.htm#all
Best of luck with the project. 😊
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1st November 2013, 07:45
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Love the look of the back, what car is the roof taken from and how are you going to get round the rear side windows?
and will there be a convertible version?....
Interesting to follow this build
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1st November 2013, 17:52
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I think the evanta back end is too long. But as its based on a db7. Room for a tent and a squishy weekend bag and a bike and set of cutlery and a hamper and a cudly toy,wobbly man.
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