Tribute Automotive MX5 based body conversion - Page 3

williammcloughlin · #41 8th June 2012, 20:00

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Originally Posted by JG

Looking very nice.

Let me know if you want a build section started up. I'm sure your new customers will appreciates somewhere to discuss their builds.

Cheers, John

Tribute Automotive · #42 8th June 2012, 20:01

I am really pleased that all the effort Dan and I have put into getting the panels right has paid off for customers building their own cars.

We have got this in the workshop today:

We will be taking it to Newark next Friday looking a little different!!

JG · #43 9th June 2012, 14:10

New section created.

Happy building

williammcloughlin · #44 9th June 2012, 16:16

Really looking to seeing the lines of the mk2! The kit gets better chris, not only have a managed to use the original wipers, the original headlights fit a treat! so thats saved 100 quidand they look spot on! i will start start a post tonight re my build.

Tribute Automotive · #45 9th June 2012, 21:19

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Originally Posted by JG

New section created.

Happy building

Thank you John for making it possible for this kit car "family" to share their enthusiasm, ideas and humour with each other. Fingers crossed that there will be plenty of users in the new Tribute Section.

Regards Chris

Mister Towed · #46 10th June 2012, 20:08

Just a thought...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-MX5-...ht_1618wt_1185

Tribute Automotive · #47 10th June 2012, 20:25

Someone on the Pistonheads Forum pointed me at the car on Saturday. I have now spoken to David who owns and built the car and he is coming to Newark Show with the V8 MX5. We are discussing a possible conversion service/supply of parts for future V8 MX250's! I will keep you informed of the outcome. Exciting stuff!!

Have a look at this one too: http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=96885

Mister Towed · #48 10th June 2012, 20:42

Hmm, could do with a subtle blister or 'Norfolk Scoop' (ask Gary J) to cover the slight protrusion of the blower through the bonnet methinks.

Tribute Automotive · #49 10th June 2012, 20:56

The MX250 bonnet will just about cover that, I think. Love it

seanick · #50 10th June 2012, 21:49

williammcloughlin · #51 11th June 2012, 06:07

Tribute Automotive · #52 15th June 2012, 12:28

Thanks Scott, check out the other treads in the "Tribute Automotive Builds" area to see the finished car.

limpabit · #53 17th June 2012, 06:41

What a great project with fantastic results.

Tribute Automotive · #54 18th June 2012, 08:58

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Originally Posted by limpabit

What a great project with fantastic results.

Thank you, everyone seems to like it

Sumilidon · #55 23rd June 2012, 08:55

Loving the conversion but was wondering a couple of things.

Any chance of a video walk around of the car external & interior?
Do you have any pictures with the front only on it?
Any plans to do a soft top version?

seanick · #56 23rd June 2012, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Sumilidon

Loving the conversion but was wondering a couple of things.

Any chance of a video walk around of the car external & interior?
Do you have any pictures with the front only on it?
Any plans to do a soft top version?

I am lucky enough to only be a couple of hours away, and went ti visit Chris and have a look. In the flesh the red car was truly stunning and looks me like a genuine piece of exotica. It looks even better than in the pics. Good enough for me to order one!

Tribute Automotive · #57 23rd June 2012, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Sumilidon

Loving the conversion but was wondering a couple of things.

Any chance of a video walk around of the car external & interior?
Do you have any pictures with the front only on it?
Any plans to do a soft top version?

Sumilidon, your idea about the "walkaround" video is a good one, have the camera, just need to work out how it works with uploading, photobucket? Anyone help?

I have had requests for a front only conversion, but the front has gained quite a lot of width to match the rear arch flares, so would require some narrowing to work (isn't that right Theo).

Soft top? Check out the new tread........

Nick, Thank you for your VERY kind comments and your order.

mx5teo@planet.nl · #58 23rd June 2012, 21:18

Hey chris
You are right about 2 inch on the left and 2 inch on the right side.
grtz

Tribute Automotive · #59 23rd June 2012, 21:28

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Originally Posted by mx5teo@planet.nl

Hey chris
You are right about 2 inch on the left and 2 inch on the right side.
grtz

Hi Theo, any progress on your car? Any pictures?

Mister Towed · #60 25th June 2012, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

Sumilidon, your idea about the "walkaround" video is a good one, have the camera, just need to work out how it works with uploading, photobucket? Anyone help?

Just upload your video to photobucket exactly like you would static images, then copy the img code and paste it into the thread. It'll show a static image in the thread but run the video in a separate window when you click on it.