TRIBUTE A352 Project

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by froggyman

It would be possible to make a frame and not use the Spitfire body I think. Definitely onto a winner I think.

Hi Frog. Good to meet you on Saturday. As I mentioned then, first step and original idea is to use the Spitfire tub, but as an option later, the frame may be a good idea to give the customer a choice. The tub route is the quickest way of building a car like this. Dan and I have talked this over and estimate that if an MOT'd Spitfire was used as a base that we could have an A352 on the road in 3-4 days

[tytek]

Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

Hi Frog. Good to meet you on Saturday. As I mentioned then, first step and original idea is to use the Spitfire tub, but as an option later, the frame may be a good idea to give the customer a choice. The tub route is the quickest way of building a car like this. Dan and I have talked this over and estimate that if an MOT'd Spitfire was used as a base that we could have an A352 on the road in 3-4 days

Thats bloody quick!!!

[seanick]

Mmm, some air suspension, maybe a Citroën donor...I dont know weather it would be easier to get into!
one has to suffer for ones art....

[neemo]

well i hope its been made to sell as a kit
filling the niche in the market for quality kits at affordable prices
i for one will be looking at purchasing a kit

[neemo]

can any of these kits A532 and MX250 be modded to fit an MGF, MGTF.
been looking online and they really are as cheap as chips with modern engines and setups. ok we have the dreaded gasket problem on the K series, but a new thicker metal gasket sorts that out.

Chris if you fancy having a bash at one, ive a 51 plate sitting in my garage doing nothing, im sure we could sort something out.

[Tribute Automotive]

Out the door, on the trailer and down to Exeter. Answers to the questions above on my return. See you at the show.

[seanick]

What a result! Your efforts have been nothing short if heroic, and on such a short timescale. Have a great weekend. Im off to the VSCC, and working in the250 on sun

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by neemo

can any of these kits A532 and MX250 be modded to fit an MGF, MGTF.
been looking online and they really are as cheap as chips with modern engines and setups. ok we have the dreaded gasket problem on the K series, but a new thicker metal gasket sorts that out.

Chris if you fancy having a bash at one, ive a 51 plate sitting in my garage doing nothing, im sure we could sort something out.

Hi Neemo. I don't think the A352 would work with the MGF for the same reasons that we didn't put it on the MX5, too slab sided and too modern in the windscreen area which can't be removed without an IVA test. The MX250 on the other hand would work if the panels were modified to resemble something like this 250LM:

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

Hi Neemo. I don't think the A352 would work with the MGF for the same reasons that we didn't put it on the MX5, too slab sided and too modern in the windscreen area which can't be removed without an IVA test. The MX250 on the other hand would work if the panels were modified to resemble something like this 250LM:

This could be good. No no no no, stop it, stop it stop it!

[neemo]

looking good gents, and spookily i have a Tahiti blue MGF sitting in the garage waiting to be experimented on!

[Tribute Automotive]

Dan has been doing a cracking job of making the new moulds for the A352, whilst I have been skiving off for a few days.

Most of the main shell is done, so just the internal panels and boot/bonnet to do next week.





This shows were the scuttle area has been done as a separate section in preparation for different screen/hardtop applications. The split also allows for any stretch in wheelbase required by bolting an additional section into the mould.



We should have the first new shell out of the mould in around 10 days time

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by neemo

looking good gents, and spookily i have a Tahiti blue MGF sitting in the garage waiting to be experimented on!

When we have some more time I may ask to "borrow" your MG for that experimenting. Please remind me after Xmas!

[davecymru]

Matey, GREAT respect for everything you and all others who are getting things ready for Exeter are doing!

[Paul L]

That is seriously impressive, well done.

[neemo]

good luck with the show.
i really think you have a knock out product there
and finished in super quick time.

[Roybo]

that is seriously impressive and gorgeous, got to be a market for it surely

i'd like to second a suggestion of the mgf/tf as a doner maybe with a nod towards a de tomaso vallunga

[redratbike]

Originally Posted by Roybo

that is seriously impressive and gorgeous, got to be a market for it surely

i'd like to second a suggestion of the mgf/tf as a doner maybe with a nod towards a de tomaso vallunga

Wow that's a cracking looking car

[Welshy]

Popped down to exeter today to pick up some parts for my exocet kit car and spotted the tribute stand me and my dad were impressed with the cars on the stand i perfered the mx250 and my dad prefered the d type replica so could be a future double build. Spoke with the guy on stand sorry missed your name and looked around the cars deffenitly better in flesh than in photos.
I have a mx5 already so could be a potential next build will need to sell the exocet first.

[froggyman]

Well, what can I say. I'll use one of Murray Walkers sayings :-
'faaaaaaaantaaaaaaaaaastic'.
I was well impressed to see the build up pictures on this thread but now having seen it in flesh at Exeter, wow!!!!!
Congratulations to Chris and Dan for this impressive little beast.

[Patton]

Chris, Dan, putting 2 and 2 together, it's Dave. A great little car nice one, off to ferret about in my local skips, regards PAT