Chaps
If you look on the GTOengineering.com web page you will be able to see a newly built 250 sub, I wouldn't like to ask how much it was, but they might sell grilles etc to make the tribute model look more authentic |
That should be 250 SWB
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Geoff's 250SWB build
More out of curiosity than conviction I found out the cost of 275GTB headlight perspex and metal edge strips to be £1051.20.
Seeking alternatives now. |
Alfa spyder headlight cover duetto. Any good . Gtb is that the one with long nose or the one that looks like an swb but with a bigish boot. Gte?
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Here is a 275GTB.
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The bodywork is very similar on the GTB2 and the GTB4.
The Alfa ones are not close enough. |
Very sleek.
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Looks great Chris
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Think I'll take my tape measure. Looks good for proportions on the wings ;-). Well worthy the wait Geoff.
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looking good
Very sleek Chris, how much is it lowered
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It looks really cool, if it were mine I'd have it down even lower!
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That looks really great chaps. Even better than I'd hoped it would.
I like the 'old' Rover motor too - is that the twin plenum version? |
Now we know how the front end is going to fit, in relation to the doors and windscreen, we were happy to properly position the rear end and widen the rear arches to cover the tyres
http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1daccd07.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psff116eeb.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6460c203.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps878959ff.jpg The roof was also split and widened to match the Z3 windscreen http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4cc1cd17.jpg Picked up some nice old Jag bolt on wires from ebay, should look the part http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psfe75bf1b.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psd80dc400.jpg |
Looking fat, in a good way.
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http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3d62b31e.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psf9fa4362.jpg Got to love the amusing reg number! |
Roll on Donington , better arrive early to beat the crowd at the Tribute Stand :icon_biggrin: Geoff .
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This is starting to look very good!
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They look familiar! I bought mine off ebay off a guy who didn't know what they came off....
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Can't wait to see it finished. |
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250 swb base cars
Chris, I am really looking forward to seeing the finished article, will the kit fit on a z4 base as well, I think the top windscreen rail attachment would be a lot cleaner and the z4 coupe windows are the right shape, I like the idea of having a fully built self collared gel kit which is fully bolt on, all be it more expensive. It would make it much easier for most people
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Not wishing to post me a jiffy bag full of glass shards, Geoff had kindly sent me a paper template of the Z3 coupe side windows that he has purchased. They will fit his car extremely well:
http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps346f1a5f.jpg I am still weighing up the various options for side windows and may even have different set ups either side of the car for Donnington. The rear section of a steel Z3 bonnet was cut off and bolted to the original hinges to test how my planned sill/front end split would work: http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psc08c2b09.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6925f9a.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pscb5ab8e3.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps22dabd11.jpg The traditional bonnet opening is going to be retained also. http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps81c42aa9.jpg New door skins will fit over the existing Z3 doors to completely change the side profile of the car: http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6fa4f76a.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps39a007a7.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps42d0e122.jpg As with the rear the front arches didn't cover the tyres completely, so: http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps66aca0f4.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0a2c0aa7.jpg |
My favourite view so far and that boot looks big enough to get the weekly shopping in , Geoff .
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Oh YES!
I didnt expect it to look this good. Not doubting Chris's skills at all but i suppose due to the super accurate buck this looks utterly spot on. If this is a kit in future, i want one. |
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Has anybody measured the "windscreen rail" on the Z3 and Z4? How close are they? |
thats looking pretty impressive .
Well done Big C and GT. I will make time later this week to come and see her. |
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http://www.gtoengineering.com/produc...0-swb-et00250n ...at a price they don't seem to be able to bring themselves to publish :ohwell: |
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LOL = don't bother with all that messing about - just get the bodyshell complete - http://www.gtoengineering.com/produc...0-swb-bw99012n ;)
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I love the fact it has a part number! 20% discount for 'trade'?
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/028...g?v=1385403662 |
As of 5pm today. We have cut it close for shows before, but I think it's going to be very tight.
http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1811a8c2.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps17c37303.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psb33d7287.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6fa084df.jpg http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psacdf72e2.jpg Not going to have time to lower it, which is what it really needs. |
Wow, I really do love this, can't wait to see it at Donington :)
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To be fair to you with the short time left and to give customers a good idea what to expect, why not primer it, fit non functional opaque side 'windows', bolt on some non-functional headlamps and chrome door handles, and sell, sell sell!!
If you're stuck getting it sprayed, if you can trailer it to Swansea on the way to the show I'll primer it for you. It's looking great Chris, well done. |
Looks really nice, perhaps if I'd seen this before I started on the XKSS, I'd be putting an order in!
Will make a huge difference with the nose lowered a bit as you say, I am also looking forward to seeing it complete in paint! Well done Chris. |
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