Tribute Mx250 build progress. - Page 9

Tribute Automotive · #**161** 8th July 2012, 17:39

Hi Billy, Doing the lenses this week, now that the oven is sorted. We have got photo shoot for TKC magazine on Thursday so need them on by then.

I want to have a chat with you about your grill and the light surround, can you give me a call on Monday please, if you have time.

williammcloughlin · #**162** 8th July 2012, 18:13

Cool, I will give you a ring tom lunch.

williammcloughlin · #**163** 9th July 2012, 18:18

After putting all the rubbers back on i thought the typical jap huge numb looking rubber trim that stops rain running down the window and inside the door had to go so i have made some alloy ones. I will getsome beter pics tom once fitted but heres a few pics of the unfinished product.

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williammcloughlin · #**169** 9th July 2012, 18:25

The alloy trim has made the door look much thicker and has given it depth. It looks much older and original when fitted correctly. I glued a rubber strip along the bottom of the glass so when the window is up the rubber closes up tight to the alloy trim and makes a seal that is better than the original.

Tribute Automotive · #**170** 11th July 2012, 20:19

Like the window trims Billy, very period, just need to frame the glass and fit sliding side windows now. How's the exhaust coming along?

williammcloughlin · #**171** 12th July 2012, 07:13

I am looking at making a opening quarter. Thats a job i will do when the rest is finished. The exhaust is great even if i say so myself. I designed it so that it is a replacable part. Basicly cut the rear pipe on line with the diff then fitted a 3" stubby cherry bomb then mounted the new twin pipe stainless system to that. Used smaller pipe for the end pipes to give it a tighter rasp sound. It sounds great and looks original. I will take some pics of it later.

williammcloughlin · #**172** 12th July 2012, 07:15

Grill made.

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williammcloughlin · #**176** 14th July 2012, 17:41

still need to sort the bottom trim.

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