Mistral special reborn
Hi all.
My name is Dan, I have been on this forum for a while in the background but thought it was time i should introduce myself. I work with Chris at Tribute and he has asked me to look after the mistral part of the business so I will be handling all enquires and info, I can be contacted via pm Today we had the first pull from the mould always very exciting :eusa_dance: it's always a race to get to work first so we can start cracking out :plane: I will post the pics a bit later after I have learned how !! cheers for now Dan |
This is the Basic Mistral package we are offering as out of the mould after trimming. It has a 90" wheelbase and will cost £795 the body could be lengthened or shortened with relitive ease
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7e52edb0.jpg http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps308c02be.jpg With the package in its constituent parts it's fairly compact for easy pick up or delivery 5x6x2 feet aprox http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps188b6d2b.jpg |
We can also supply the body glassed together for those who prefer for a small cost tbc
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When we fixed all the parts together and had a complete body it seemed rude not to dress our naked spitfire that we have in the yard
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1883b74e.jpg as the spit has a shorter wheelbase we moved the front wheel to center in the arch this could be done by cutting the fiberglass bodyshell with no problem http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...psf8468f98.jpg The spitfire we have is set up for the A352 so still has front and rear bulkheads in place as is the rest of the cut down tub http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...psf355a030.jpg Then we started to dress the car with random bits and bobs we had in the workshop just for fun http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps796fd22d.jpg as time goes on we hope to be able to offer lots of extras for this body like bonnet return and bonnet, doors + hinges, windscreen, headfairing, boot opening + boot and even a roof http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7b9e71bb.jpg thats all for now i think cheers dan |
Can you have a roof with a fly screen or do you have to have a proper windscreen?
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Are you still going to be based at Chris's place (at least the molds)?
I have been thinking of getting Chris to do me a mild customisation involving an A352 front with a Mistral back and an BMW Z3 underneath. It would be useful for me to be able to see the Mistral in the flesh (plastic?) and ideal next to an A352 to see if it is possible and mor eimportantly if it will look too wrong. I am after a car of the style of the period rather than a replica. |
As loosely asked before, is a roof going to be doable on this? there was mild talk of it!
Also, would you be able to do that aston esque grille as photoshopped in another thread? Cheers! |
Oh just read the OP in detail, roof may be on the way, spectacular, other question of grille still stands though ;)
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Chris has told me about your project every time a z3 comes in for Mot we rush over to have a look. Steve the mot tester gets upset when we start taking the panels off the car he’s moting though.:biggrin: We should have an A352 and a Mistral in the workshop by the end of next week give Chris a call. If you can’t get to us yet we will take some photos side by side for you. |
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Just a link for the original mistral thread for those who have not seen it
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4034 |
Nothing changes but time
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...psd486910a.jpg But time changes nothing http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ba902c1.jpg |
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one or two of these mounted above the windscreen would do the trick: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-VI...item4ac1a20d80 |
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Links no longer there. Glass wndscreen, how do you follow contours from where the flyscren would fit? Look forward to seeing shape.
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sorry link now works i think. As for the hardtop we will work on the one for the A352 then apply the same idea to the mistral will upload pics when we have something to show
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Today we went to see Dave, he is building a lengthened A352 on a herald so we took the opportunity to try the mistral body on his chassis.
Front 3/4 view on chassis http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...psb0ebe50c.jpg Front of chasssi fits against grill http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1eaeb0f3.jpg Rear outrigger requiring minimal trimming http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps88cb6a6c.jpg Side outriggers in cockpit area http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0722d3a1.jpg As the last pic showes the body wasn't in totally the right position in terms of height. The cockpit space would be increased when the body is in the correct position. but the herald and spitfire would both for make a good base |
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