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Munky 16th April 2019 18:34

Wow!
Looks like frames for the rear window too!
:)

https://m.facebook.com/groups/181594...rofile_browser

Barber 16th April 2019 20:10

The rear windscreen trip is that plastic chrome stuff.

Barber 17th April 2019 12:15

Here are the pics, I managed to figure out how to make my phone a hotspot.

Side View of window frame
http://i64.tinypic.com/2m7dtsw.jpg

Side/Rear view of window frame and rear screen
http://i64.tinypic.com/2lnd7wp.jpg

I can't remember if the top of the frame incorporates the rain gutter but I think so, I will have to check with Chris.

IanA 17th April 2019 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barber (Post 99990)
...Side View of window frame...

That "rear quarter" window looks rather swish.

Scope for a future builder to make a pillar-less coupe.

Lucky@LeMans 17th April 2019 21:12

It works really well with the Z3 window . Some matt black and it would look like a pillar-less design. Looks good regardless !

Paul L 18th April 2019 08:24

Barber – I’m not on Facebook, so great to see those photos on here. :cool:

I know developing the buck can be a difficult process, but it really does look the business.

Good luck, Paul. :)

Barber 19th April 2019 11:25

Getting close on the front
 
Chris has nearly finished on the area around the grill. See pics below painted in Maranello Green.

http://i67.tinypic.com/1zog9oo.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2jf0ntg.jpg

I hope that the Ford Motor Company do not take offence. :biggrin:

smash 19th April 2019 15:50

Windows look brilliant. As does the whole car frankly.

It's another level completely from the SWB - awesome work.

Munky 19th April 2019 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barber (Post 100023)
Chris has nearly finished on the area around the grill. See pics below painted in Maranello Green.

http://i67.tinypic.com/1zog9oo.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2jf0ntg.jpg

I hope that the Ford Motor Company do not take offence. :biggrin:

That looks a little more red than green!
If you have some green pics - please share!
I think one of my 911 projects is currently shaking in the garage knowing I’m looking at this...

molleur 20th April 2019 02:43

key word "Maranello"

Munky 20th April 2019 04:01

Ah, got it!

Thought you meant 550 Maranello green like this...
https://www.classicandsportsfinance....550-maranello/

DOH!

Barber 20th April 2019 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munky (Post 100034)
Ah, got it!

Thought you meant 550 Maranello green like this...
https://www.classicandsportsfinance....550-maranello/

DOH!

Now that colour could become a contender.

Jaguartvr 20th April 2019 08:36

Just been working on a Boston Green Z3, very similar colour to the 550. Would save painting all the door shuts.

I think Smash is being a bit hard on the 250. Mine was a relatively simple build, the only problem being the front door shuts. This has now been resolved so is a much easier build, if the Z3gato is anywhere close in the way of fit and finish then it will be a winner. Bear in mind that it doesn't have door skins so should be a doddle to build.

molleur 20th April 2019 15:20

Boston green is a great choice. So is the BMW dark green (BMW307).

smash 20th April 2019 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaguartvr (Post 100036)
Just been working on a Boston Green Z3, very similar colour to the 550. Would save painting all the door shuts.

I think Smash is being a bit hard on the 250. Mine was a relatively simple build, the only problem being the front door shuts. This has now been resolved so is a much easier build, if the Z3gato is anywhere close in the way of fit and finish then it will be a winner. Bear in mind that it doesn't have door skins so should be a doddle to build.

Eh? Was just talking about the design and details so far - no one mentioned door shuts :)

Every new Tribute design seems to raise the bar in terms of styling and detailing - just think this is looking really impressive

Munky 23rd April 2019 01:59

Any thoughts about door handle changes?
Will you leave it as is or something different?
I’m guessing as there are no door skins, that might be a challenge.
I’ve seen a few different types on Z cars on the net.
Even one that seemed to have some sort of old fashioned draw type 1/4 cup handle with a single push button next to it.

Barber 23rd April 2019 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munky (Post 100083)
Any thoughts about door handle changes?
Will you leave it as is or something different?
I’m guessing as there are no door skins, that might be a challenge.
I’ve seen a few different types on Z cars on the net.
Even one that seemed to have some sort of old fashioned draw type 1/4 cup handle with a single push button next to it.

Chris has suggested some Fiat type handles similar to those fitted by WCA on his Z300S. Apparently you can get them with a large mounting plate supplied. The pics have gone from WCAs thread, but you can see it on the Tribute website, it is the black one at the top. However, I may just put chrome covers on the existing handles. I like the look of some of the early BMW series handles. Something for me to research (again).

redratbike 23rd April 2019 20:35

You mean the barchetta ones ??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-barc...oAAOSwcwdcmnSI

Barber 23rd April 2019 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by redratbike (Post 100092)

Yes, like that, but not yellow.

redratbike 23rd April 2019 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barber (Post 100093)
Yes, like that, but not yellow.

The only ones I could find for sale :biggrin:


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