The pics are good but they still don't do it justice, it has a real presence when you see it in person.
Im looking forward to seeing the finished car

275 replica
 

Now you know why I have been working on a 275GTB replica unstead of a 250!

That really is pretty. Am holding off on my decision re. Kalifornia until this car is finished. It has an 'overgrown GT6' vibe that really appeals.

Very nice work

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psbv5b8ahm.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psrcbrkxsx.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psg1dzyc03.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pszzyv1liu.jpg

Coming on a treat that is :)

Love it, congrats to Chris and Dan. I'm thinking white with wide steels...

Magicians both.
Good luck getting the wheels, stance and spring heights right.

Im always impressed
If a 275 was put beside it sure you would see its not a replica but Chris always manages to capture the essence of the original.

This is beautiful

Thank you for showing me the 275 today, Chris. It's a real credit to you. I'll be in touch after we've moved.

Donor located, Chris! Once I've got my garage (I think a house comes with it, not sure...) I'll be in touch.

Dripping with jealousy!
 

Oooohh that looks good! My own 275GTB project is coming on more slowly because there is only me and I can only work half a day. I am impressed by the verisimilitude, Chris and Dan, Yes, I agree it is not an accurate reproduction but it is a really excellent evocation of the shape. I don't know how you managed to get the engine lid looking like that, I have had to cut my one short by about 100mm to fit the shorter Z3 engine bay. I have also had to modify both the side "gills" and the boot opening to get the body to fit so there have been lots of compromises.
As the old joke says "If I were going there, I wouldn't start from here". I would now choose a different donor and to hell with VOSA requirement not to cut the upper body. It would be a lot more expensive though ...
See you at the National Kit Car Show.

Chris have you set the rain gutter above the door into the roof ?
really like the look of this one

Any more photos Looking good:thumb:

Z3 Ride heights
 

Recently talked to Chris about standard ride heights and sourced these:

Z3 front ride heights from the Bentley usa manual

Measured from lower edge of wheel rim to top of chassis arch [not bonnet or plastic arch]
Normally loaded means driver and passenger 150lbs each; full tank; 50lbs in boot
A variation of 10mm between sides is permitted

Wheel size / suspension Ride height
15 inch
standard suspension 647mm / 25.5''
sport suspension 632mm / 24.9''

16 inch
standard suspension 660mm / 26.0''
sport suspension 645mm / 25.4''

17 inch
standard suspension 632mm / 24.9''
sport suspension 660mm / 26.0''

Are there any more recent photos of this? I dropped in to Tribute a few months ago and rather fell for it!

Planning on a step forward with the buck next week.

Some progress. We are at the final detail and surface finishing stage, so lots of sanding filling sanding filling. Hoping to get some filler primer on tomorrow. Seperate bonnet has been deleted, which makes the front end look much longer:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pst0fyfmzo.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3wjjhtsj.jpg

Door rubber returns added but still needing to be smoothed out:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psfohckg7p.jpg

Roof reprofiled around Kidge constructed door frames:
http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pstdeizx7r.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psnbvlb1je.jpg

Lordy lord!

This is looking superb.

Deleting the bonnet aperture is a massive improvement. It looks even more like a big GT6 now. :)

Edging towards a whole body
 

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Visited Tribute today and here are a couple of photos, showing the probable window detail and a hint of complete body. Not yet in Botticelli's class, but showing lots of Pininfarina style.

Thanks to Chris, Dan & Gary.

Looks very nice, I will down on Monday for nit picking!

The only displeasing thing to my eye is that the vents slope in opposite directions but I can't see a way round it.

That is looking very good now - my compliments

Dave

Thank you but I cannot take any credit for any of the work on this car ...Purely Chris and Dan ...I was just hanging out there today and giving Chris a hand ..

The car is looking very pretty indeed ...I really like this one ...

She's a beauty!!! A credit to all involved. I wonder what colour would suit it best?

How about a swb front wing vent?

Wow very pretty

Edgik - I sure you will be turning a lot of heads when this is finished & painted. :cool:

And, like Casamolino & WCA before you, your original idea has produced something special.

Tribute - Brilliant as usual.

The range of cars you have produced in just a few years is staggering. :first:

Good luck, Paul. :)

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PS
I know I promised to "play nice", but…

[Leg Pulling Mode On]

Of course, what were those blokes at Pininfarina thinking when they threw the original together?

http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-co...275-GTB-42.jpg

In fact, I'm sure this photo is of Steve McQueen complaining that the vents on his 275 are all wrong.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKAS3_fFoQ...B150020000.jpg

It's a tribute to the 275, so if the original displeases your poor eyes, take it up with Ferrari. :rolleyes:

[/Leg Pulling Mode Off]

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From the last picture I think it is quite clear that Steve is obviously pointing out the front vents and the fact that haven't got them quite right :loco:


What would be the chance of getting Chris to produce the roofline as a separate hardtop on the convertible version?
It could either have buttresses at the side similar to an XJS or use the old Denham MG Midget trick where you took the boot lid of and a separate boot lid fitted between the car and hardtop producing a fastback effect.

I love the look of it but just couldn't live with a tin (GRP) top.

And as to the what colour should it be ?

Well that burgundy colour is what I would have suggested anyway (never seen the Steve McQueen one with the excellent vents.

Dave

Absolutely agree with these sentiments - another beautiful car.

I think you'll find that the chap in the black jacket is actually WCA checking out a crack in the filler around Steve's door handle. :eusa_think:

How much ? Nice with no roof too !
 

Saw this up for auction today

http://http://www.rmsothebys.com/mc1...lietti/1080003

Nice :)

Fixed that for you...

http://www.rmsothebys.com/mc16/monac...lietti/1080003

Thank you :)

A few more pics. A few changes/improvements to implement, then more sanding, filling........

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pss5jfd4s0.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psluhgqt70.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psaokkpxn5.jpg

I am really liking the proportions of this one.

Reference the 'C' pillar vents, not a problem, the 275 kit will only be available in convertible form.

Like zoiks, that looks amazing! Well done!

That really does look very nice indeed. Any reason why it won't be available as a coupe when it goes into production?

I would like Kidge to finish his 275 in his own time before someone else finishes one. I don't want the same thing that happen to Geoff and his SWB to happen again. Plus in business terms it is more cost effective/profitable to produce convertible kits due to the extra labour and materials vs sale price of the hardtop kits.

An optional hardtop would allow the builder to spread the cost and for you to sell an add on later.
I'll persuade tomorrow!

looking great!!