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20th April 2018, 22:36
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Almost - My 250 SWB Coupe
Chris has finished my 250 SWB body and will be crating for shipment to the USA end of next week. I have already gathered all of the sundries needed excepting some very minor consumable items.
I do intend to fabricate or purchase a correctly shaped rear window
Initial plan is to make a full headliner (FRP) and upholster it. Most of the interior will remain as it is.
Wire wheels or BMW steelies, I don't know yet. Expecting it here end of May or earl June. Just wanted to get a thread started. Read every SWB build thread and took notes! Thanks guys!
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21st April 2018, 05:31
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Molleur – Exciting times.
I look forward to following your build thread.
Did you decide on a colour/color in the end?
Good luck, Paul.
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21st April 2018, 07:24
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Hortatory. So another build thread to follow?
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21st April 2018, 10:50
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Cool! We can have our own Tribute Automotive New England meet. Maybe even in Doset, Vermont...
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21st April 2018, 19:37
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Jeff,
I've been talking with them about the rear screen.
They are also working on the trim for it.
Door frames and electric windows, don't know just yet. I'm sure they may be retro fitted later if need be. Justin has been very helpful.
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21st April 2018, 20:25
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Ditto here on the wipers. Big help, and I don't even have the body yet.
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25th April 2018, 15:55
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Chrome paint
Mirrochrome. Gloss black urethane base coat, fog on the mirrochrome, clearcoat.
I'm going to try it. Will post results. Not cheap either.
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4th May 2018, 15:12
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All crated and ready to ship next week..
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4th May 2018, 18:46
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Originally Posted by molleur
All crated and ready to ship next week..
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Great news Molleur, now the patience will be tested awaiting the arrival! Twiddle your thumbs wisely on the donor!
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4th May 2018, 19:37
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Originally Posted by Welshkiwi
Great news Molleur, now the patience will be tested awaiting the arrival! Twiddle your thumbs wisely on the donor!
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Twiddling away very soon!
Have collected all necessary trims, etc. already.
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5th May 2018, 07:50
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That doesn't look like a 250 in the box, more like a 3000s.
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5th May 2018, 07:52
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Originally Posted by Jaguartvr
That doesn't look like a 250 in the box, more like a 3000s.
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I can see a 250 bonnet st the back but I thought where’s the coupe rear clam ??
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6th May 2018, 00:24
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Additionally, Chris sent me pics of "just out of the mold"..
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6th May 2018, 07:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by molleur
It is two kits in one crate. My old partner wanted a 300S and it's coming along in the huge crate with my 250 SWB Coupe.
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Dividing the shipping costs by two makes sense, good luck, Paul.
PS
Nice.
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6th May 2018, 12:00
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Thanks Paul!
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6th May 2018, 18:09
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Now what is he up to with that 3 series?
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26th January 2019, 17:09
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Good luck with the build. I am a month in, very slow I’m afraid but trying to sort out the interior first. Want modern features in a classic form.
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26th January 2019, 17:31
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Originally Posted by Hughandjen
Good luck with the build. I am a month in, very slow I’m afraid but trying to sort out the interior first. Want modern features in a classic form.
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My progress has also been quite slow as I am fixing things after "help" by some friends.
Good idea to get the interior finished first. Mush easier than doing it later (as I must do).
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26th January 2019, 18:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by molleur
My progress has also been quite slow as I am fixing things after "help" by some friends.
Good idea to get the interior finished first. Mush easier than doing it later (as I must do).
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Working out what to put where on the dash and centre console is causing me some headaches. I am going to put the electric seat switches behind the handbrake and hide some switches in an ashtray. Double din head unit looks great but. It at all in period so may try and conceal it.
All part of the fun in building a car 😁👍
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21st May 2018, 20:47
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Finally shipping tonight!
Shout out for Justin at Grassbank for super assistance with many questions.
They now have an electric window/stainless door frames.
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