Joe's Alterative MX250 Hardtop - Page 15

jones · #**281** 9th July 2015, 08:47

Any pictures from this most recent trip? maybe Chris can take some if you haven't yet...

zagmad · #**282** 9th July 2015, 10:22

I don't have the skills that would do it justice but possibly when the shape is more defined Chris will probably put some on. Maybe some teaser shots to give an idea of the direction it's going without the whole shape being given away.

obr · #**283** 5th August 2015, 09:45

Is there any update on this build?

The previous photos showed a car that I believe could be the finest tribute we have seen!

Would be great to see progress.

zagmad · #**284** 5th August 2015, 16:29

Er possibly October :-)

zagmad · #**285** 5th August 2015, 16:42

Progress er . Rear end not far off . Front end not far off. Rear window has changed as a suggestion was made by Chris and that required some tweeking for it to fit. Will try and pop up next month to help with padding it out and adding some shape to the back. Door line has been settled. combining two car styles with the donors shape has been er difficult.

obr · #**286** 5th August 2015, 20:39

Great stuff, glad to hear it's still rolling on as I think the shape is great.

Good luck with it all, I look forward to your next update.

zagmad · #**287** 15th August 2015, 17:36

Any thoughts on the Ferrari 250 lwb zagato.

Roadster · #**288** 15th August 2015, 18:28

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Originally Posted by zagmad

Any thoughts on the Ferrari 250 lwb zagato.

I like them Zag - are you adding some elements to your build

zagmad · #**289** 15th August 2015, 18:46

Yep. I think the models a 1956 coupe gt zagato that looks similar to the one above but the headlight and front wing area is similar to the 250 swb. With an oval grill usually with two tone paint

Roadster · #**290** 15th August 2015, 19:01

like this?

clivefrancis · #**291** 16th August 2015, 22:18

Would love one of these if a kit was available. To get the 4seats what would be the base?

Roadster · #**292** 17th August 2015, 04:17

Does it have to be 4 seat
mgb would give a good 2+2 base and true to period wheels and interior detail options

If you need more modern power plant - k series engines or mx5 have been fitted to mg's

clivefrancis · #**293** 17th August 2015, 07:59

I thought the whole point of the tribute kits was to give you a classic look on reasonably priced modern underpinnings. An mgb is neither of those. It would be all show and no go and a definite no go for me

Plastic Porsche · #**294** 17th August 2015, 19:02

Reliant Scimitar would provide a four seated option

clivefrancis · #**295** 17th August 2015, 21:59

3 series convertible or an a4 convertible would be my choice. Why destroy a classic?

Roadster · #**296** 20th August 2015, 21:26

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Originally Posted by clivefrancis

3 series convertible or an a4 convertible would be my choice. Why destroy a classic?

I would be interested in seeing a classic styled 4 seater based on 3 series or a4 convertible.
As Tributes are only body kits the monocoque (unibody) remains unchanged beneath and the door openings, glass area remain as standard.

Just the windscreen alone makes me think the designs possible are limited.

zagmad · #**297** 22nd August 2015, 19:11

Four door classic er... Mazda exodus 6 has a curvy roof. Isn't too chunky like a classic sports car. Possibly an old bm convertible 3 series 1.8/2.0. Would give a chance for a curvy roof and seat space possibly 80/90's shape. Something American with high rear wings might work to copy. Chevy / Lincoln / Morris minor. Maserati did quattoporte

clivefrancis · #**298** 25th August 2015, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster

I would be interested in seeing a classic styled 4 seater based on 3 series or a4 convertible.
As Tributes are only body kits the monocoque (unibody) remains unchanged beneath and the door openings, glass area remain as standard.

Just the windscreen alone makes me think the designs possible are limited.

But if it's not a replica and a "tribute" then a variance on windscreen shape would be ok.

With a 3 series convertible you could rework the hard top with the little bulges of the 250 lwb

Rear end may need to be cut to get the shape but it could look quite nice

Roadster · #**299** 25th August 2015, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivefrancis

But if it's not a replica and a "tribute" then a variance on windscreen shape would be ok.

With a 3 series convertible you could rework the hard top with the little bulges of the 250 lwb

Rear end may need to be cut to get the shape but it could look quite nice

If you cut the rear end you are into IVA issues

Roadster · #**300** 25th August 2015, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivefrancis

But if it's not a replica and a "tribute" then a variance on windscreen shape would be ok.

With a 3 series convertible you could rework the hard top with the little bulges of the 250 lwb

Rear end may need to be cut to get the shape but it could look quite nice