TRIBUTE A352 Hardtop

Tribute Automotive · #1 23rd November 2012, 21:20

We have been giving the hardtop option for the A352 a little more thought. We will be using a Morris 1000 rear window and part roof section to make a start on the shape to mould from, we just need to pop down the road when it's not raining and cut it of the scrap car that we have found locally.

The mock up photoshop image below, which was posted before, shows the roof line being very low and not overly easy to access (damn my hot rod taste!

) but in reality the roof will need to be a bit taller.

We tried an MX250 roof, but that just doesn't work!!

More ideas and pictures soon.

MJR · #2 27th November 2012, 21:17

Hi Guys, Good luck with the hardtop, heres some inspiration for you.

250 TR replica

Alfa Romeo Disco Volante

Roadster · #3 28th November 2012, 05:33

http://www.1950sspecials.com/Falcon_..._hardtop_2.JPG

I think this is closer to how it should look

Tribute Automotive · #4 28th November 2012, 17:16

Thanks for the links guys. I think we will just do the whole 250TR! The alfa looks like a little E-type at the rear!

The Falcon is awesome, if a little tall in the screen!

user54268 · #5 30th November 2012, 09:41

Hello
Here are some further design references for your consideration.
The 356 hardtop seems to be similar to your original idea.

This may be a stupid question but can you make the doors bigger ( see Silver Bullett images ) to simplify access? The roof design could then remain lower also.

Porsche 356 Speedster hardtop:
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-co...er-620x297.jpg
http://www.heroncay.com/WEB-MD/0-0-S...G_7768-800.jpg
http://static.auto-online.ch/car_pic...457227-1-1.jpg
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/3208/pic336zi0.jpg

1955 Porsche 356 A 'Silver Bullett':
http://www.autosketch.ru/C9/l-1.jpg
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploa...he/2120618.jpg
http://993c4s.com/wp-content/uploads...frontview1.jpg
http://www.finecars.cc/typo3temp/GB/f48c71b381.jpg

Regards

Tribute Automotive · #6 4th December 2012, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by user54268

Hello
Here are some further design references for your consideration.
The 356 hardtop seems to be similar to your original idea.

This may be a stupid question but can you make the doors bigger ( see Silver Bullett images ) to simplify access? The roof design could then remain lower also.

Porsche 356 Speedster hardtop:
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-co...er-620x297.jpg
http://www.heroncay.com/WEB-MD/0-0-S...G_7768-800.jpg
http://static.auto-online.ch/car_pic...457227-1-1.jpg
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/3208/pic336zi0.jpg

1955 Porsche 356 A 'Silver Bullett':
http://www.autosketch.ru/C9/l-1.jpg
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploa...he/2120618.jpg
http://993c4s.com/wp-content/uploads...frontview1.jpg
http://www.finecars.cc/typo3temp/GB/f48c71b381.jpg

Regards

Thanks for the links, absolutely love the "Silver Bullet", my kind of car

A very nice man gave me this screen to try on the A352:

Can anyone guess it's original application?

garyh · #7 4th December 2012, 20:24

Is it American?

Tribute Automotive · #8 4th December 2012, 20:27

No it's not American. It does look a bit Corvette doesn't it.

garyh · #9 4th December 2012, 20:35

A rear window... looks old, I hope you can get a few? Not a speedboat?

MJR · #10 5th December 2012, 11:52

It looks very much Jag XKSS with that shape screen, Is it from a spitfire mk3 hardtop? How does the original spitfire front screen look?
What you have mocked up looks good, but I agree it also needs to be attainable, if its not laminated a stone will give you a face full of glass!
I believe some MX5 hardtops are very similar in shape and not all are heated. I presume they are laminated aswell?

seanick · #11 5th December 2012, 12:14

Screen from a Vauxhall Cresta, rear window??

froggyman · #12 5th December 2012, 13:29

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Originally Posted by seanick

Screen from a Vauxhall Cresta, rear window??

Or a 58ish Victor front screen?

Tribute Automotive · #13 6th December 2012, 19:42

Getting close! It's old and it's a rear screen.........

Down&Out · #14 29th January 2013, 22:20

Any advances on this?

ACJKHastrup · #15 25th November 2013, 16:47

A hardtop inspired by the lightweight e-type and with doors inspired by the sl300.
I think that's a perfect combination for the a352.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/230...krebro1600.jpg

WorldClassAccident · #16 25th November 2013, 16:57

Now what does the e-type boot flap remind me of?

It is like the baby brother version

Scottie22 · #17 26th November 2013, 22:30

Oddly enough this is what it reminds ME of!
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ACJKHastrup · #18 28th November 2013, 21:24

Do Tribute Automotive do "turn-key" cars?

Tribute Automotive · #19 30th November 2013, 21:09

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Originally Posted by ACJKHastrup

Do Tribute Automotive do "turn-key" cars?

Thank you to everyone who has added information on this subject, some very kind words too.

Yes we do provide a "turnkey service", but like to discuss each and every project in detail before quoting a price or taking on the build.

A straight forward build, for say an unfinished MX250, is easy to price (from £950) and achieve in a set time (1 week). A "one off" build, on the other hand, can (always does) take far longer than originally quoted.

Please give me a call on 07901 544241 to talk about your requirements and see if we can help you.

WorldClassAccident · #20 29th November 2013, 08:35

Mine (the red one above) is a partial turn-key example. There is a TVR based 250 which is a much better example.

Chris is a very helpful person to talk to to discuss your requirements. i needed him to do the skilled stuff while I just did the finishing off and he obliged.