Geoff's 250 SWB Replica Build
 

Lets start of by saying my build is quite some time off , but as soon as you see something on Ebay that you just know is perfect then it wouldn`t be right not to purchase . So after spending time on Ebay/Italy and Ebay/Germany which have a greater choice of Carello and Marchal lights , i have bought the following ,

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Leuchtkappen-...item460444fad9

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1210496824...84.m1439.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2908409269...84.m1438.l2649

As per WCA`s build i will be using a Z3 probably the 6 cylinder version , Geoff .

Nice detailing, Geoff. Do the lenses have a surround?

Thanks Gary , if you buy them with the correct surrounds/bulb holder the cost goes up by a factor of 3! so i intend to buy (probaly Lucas type) and fit my units to them , Geoff .

You have got to go for the 6 cylinder, the 1.9 four pot is a hateful engine. Every Z3 other than the 1.9 has a straight 6 from memory and the 2.8 or 3.0 are the pick of the bunch.

I will be posting up some pictures of mine soon along with some rubbish attempts at showing what I hope to do. The Z3 is a great base car in terms of easy of stripping down.

What shell are you hoping to put on top?

Buongoirno from Sunny Italy , arrived yesterday after driving the Alfa down 1300m from Chester and a week in Rimini , Geoff .

Not even a little bit jealous

Geoff do you have any pics or mock ups of what your kit will look like on the Z3?

Buongoirno ? Do you have a link to a website? :spy:

Evening from cloudy Rimini! LiteGrz website with ref to?
Hammy will send something when i get back to the UK , been to the Ferrari museum at Maranello today well worth the €13 entrance fee , Geoff .










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http://mob167.photobucket.com/albums...ps23d513e3.pngHammy how close to this do you think Chris could get? are you up for one! Geoff .

Looks very cool mate, what is the car? (Not the Z3 obviously) :surprised:

Looks very cool... and not too distant from the mx250 moulds in places. that curved rear window might be challenging.
Modifying an existing mould/shape would be definitely easier than a 'from scratch' body.

The challenge (Im looking at an alternative body at the moment) is modelling the car/panels unless a investment is made in a foam/clay model which is expensive. The alternative and done many times before is to 'borrow' a car to take the moulds from, this can obviously be tricky if the car is a £xMillion rarity.
In talking to Chris who obviously knows much much more than me (and other bespoke builders), its generally an easier proposition with 'something' tangible to model from.
Im sure though that Chris might offer a solution with a little ingenuity :-)

http://www.foskers.com/uploads/570b3...f6e474e49f.jpg
250 SWB , more picturers on this website!http://www.foskers.com/ferrari-sales...wb-re-creation

Very nice indeed, I reckon a test drive... have Chris ready with fibreglass and plastic to protect. Quick mould then drive back without them noticing its a bit dusty :icon_idea:
i think that it would be possible to mod an existing kit/mould we all know and love to reflect this lovely car.

To be honest, it is only £295,000 so why not just buy that one?

;-)

If only IT contracting was that lucrative! Geoff .

I like it a bit but its not my cup of tea, I preferred your mazza concept. Shoot me down but its a bit too run of the mill for me (ONLY MY OPINION GUYS :hand:)

I preferred my Masser concept too - if you make it down on the 29th it should be sitting in Chris's workshop waiting for me!!
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E...25284%2529.PNG

Thats the one, see you on the 29th

Front off a Sammio and rear off an MX250 should sort that shouldn't it?

Wheels
 

I was the proud owner of a set of wire wheels of a MK2 E type Jag sorted out adaptors from Orson ( really helpful company ) but decided the track would be to wide for the look i am going for , so moved on to plan b , sold them and know buying a set of genuine Minilites to be fitted with 185/65/15 tyres , Geoff .

Do you still have the adapters Geoff? Looking for a set for my Jag wheels.

I stopped the order before production , so sorry no , Geoff .

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/DSCF0715.jpg Right thats the wheels and tyres fitted , just need that nice man from Tribute to make some space in the workshop:wave: Geoff .

Mine first!

;-)

Nick isn`t yours under the knife yet? Geoff .

It is at Tribute. The beautifying hammer should be wielded next week.

Hi Geoff

I like your wheel choice :thumb:

Nick's car is being stripped down later this week, so your project will start a few weeks after that.

I have a cunning plan to create a very good likeness of the SWB......:tape:

Talk to you soon.

Minilite's will look great.
How much further out would wires be?

That's good news. Can't wait - I love a plan

Afternoon the wires would have been at least 1 inch possibly a inch and a half further out each side at the front , never did try at the back but guess approx the same , the wires would be the better looking option but would be difficult because the Z3 hubs are positioned so far out , thanks for the comment re the Minilites , which i last used back in the 70s on MK1 and MK2 Escorts , Geoff .

Afternoon Geoff.
Yes, me too, only a Cooper S
Steve

Did you hang on to it? the prices for old Escorts! Geoff .

No, unfortunately it saw it's demise against a tree in Carmarthshire one Saturday night ;-)
If only we'd have kept all that old stuff eh!

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/DSCF0742.jpg

This one scaled up? Geoff .

Squint and it is almost there
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l...o/IMG_3764.JPG

Nick i assume you missed your last appointment with Spec-Savers:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Just purchased these of EBAY one is in excellent condition other will need a fair bit of work , genuine Carello , 99p! bargain for the two , just need two RHD Carello 7" headlights to finish , Geoff .
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/DSCF0871.jpg

Molto bello 👍

Nip, tuck, stretch etc........

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