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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 7th October 2019, 18:39
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http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5892&page=5

post 96

This was with the first version of the Tribute door skin, the later versions don't have the mark on them. You will...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2018, 11:34
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Well I started on the CLK airbag, no problem with...

Well I started on the CLK airbag, no problem with any of the underseat connections so had a look at the wiring running along the inside of the sill. Bloody millions of wires, quickly stuffed them all...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2018, 07:07
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I insured again with Adrian Flux and it was...

I insured again with Adrian Flux and it was cheaper than last year. £178 for 5k miles on the 250, they did however want £65 for the agreed valuation.
I also insured the Daytona with them and it...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th February 2018, 16:16
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Posted By Jaguartvr
It was, by a long way. I did have a couple of...

It was, by a long way. I did have a couple of months off due to holidays and was doing it in between other jobs.
If I do another one I would try and condense the build. My stop start approach was...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th February 2018, 15:29
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Posted By Jaguartvr
If you want to come over and have a look and get...

If you want to come over and have a look and get some advice then please feel free. Also happy to help in any way if you get stuck.
In an ideal world you can strip the exterior panels in a day.
A...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th February 2018, 13:15
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Posted By Jaguartvr
There is no reason that a newbie couldn't build...

There is no reason that a newbie couldn't build one. It is very straight forward and no special skills are needed. The newer kits have had a few modifications and are even easier to build.
The final...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th August 2017, 13:22
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Thanks for the plastic Andy, it will be put to...

Thanks for the plastic Andy, it will be put to good use.
The silver on No 14 looks much better in the flesh than it does in a photo, not that it doesn't look good in a photo.

One thing that might...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th July 2017, 19:25
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Look on the bright side, she could have wanted...

Look on the bright side, she could have wanted more children, you might have got off lightly with a dog!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th July 2017, 19:02
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Prep and painting are one of the biggest costs....

Prep and painting are one of the biggest costs. Don't forget to knock off the cost of parts sold, every little helps.
I would strongly suggest you delete this post, if your wife comes across it you...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th July 2017, 12:41
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Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
Did you develop the Stag squint? Where one...

Did you develop the Stag squint?

Where one eye looks forward and the other eye is always on the temperature gauge?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th July 2017, 11:10
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Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
After I had a bare metal respray on my E-type, I...

After I had a bare metal respray on my E-type, I just couldn't bring myself to fit the stick on front number plate, I just knew it would go on wonky with bubbles underneath. I ended up with a...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th July 2017, 08:49
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Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
The small plate on no7 does look much more...

The small plate on no7 does look much more Italian but bear in mind both cars are running traditional illegal black and silver plates. I have found in the past that if the plates are on an oldish...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th July 2017, 14:47
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
Wires would be the finishing touch. Orsen does...

Wires would be the finishing touch.
Orsen does the hub adapters.
I don't have any problems keeping the wires clean. I have a retractable hose in the front of the garage, after a good run I just...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th May 2017, 06:56
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
I can't believe how much better your car looks...

I can't believe how much better your car looks with the black and silver number plate, such a small detail but really is the finishing touch.
Car simply looks superb.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 27th May 2017, 18:18
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Posted By Jaguartvr
+1 but it goes without saying. Getting fed...

+1 but it goes without saying.

Getting fed up with the drone of Ferrari's around here, can't beat the sound of a V8.
It's the PGA golf championship at Wentworth starting this week, I recon all...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 27th May 2017, 18:01
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Amazing, the colours look to be identical but...

Amazing, the colours look to be identical but wasn't yours a special one off?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 27th May 2017, 10:52
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I'm intending to bond a threaded post to the back...

I'm intending to bond a threaded post to the back of the black & silver numberplate, one simple hole in the centre of the numberplate mounting area, the post will poke through and through the yellow...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 18th May 2017, 08:32
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
That's being mean! Both panels only need small...

That's being mean!
Both panels only need small modifications. Bear in mind that the rest of the kit can be bolted on in less than a day if you pull your finger out. It took me longer to wire up the...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 18th May 2017, 05:57
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Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
Be careful what you wish for. The DNA 2fifty...

Be careful what you wish for.
The DNA 2fifty was a superbly finished kit with real attention to detail, it was also, rightly so, a lot more expensive. The trouble is that the resale value was so...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th May 2017, 07:05
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
Tribute run at least 3 adverts all the time on...

Tribute run at least 3 adverts all the time on Ebay, unless they take the plunge with some television adverts , there is no better place to advertise.
There are millions of people logging on to Ebay...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 16th May 2017, 18:54
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
I had bought a Retroforza kit for an MX5 and then...

I had bought a Retroforza kit for an MX5 and then I found this forum. I really wanted to build it, the finish was as smooth as glass but watching the 250 sub development got me hooked and I really...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th May 2017, 17:30
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Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
I was intending to make one side out of 3mm mild...

I was intending to make one side out of 3mm mild steel with a hole through the centre and a nut welded on the inside to take the original BMW towing eye, maybe next week!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th May 2017, 13:32
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
I notice that the front chassis legs are still...

I notice that the front chassis legs are still open. I closed mine by just fitting a couple of alloy panels to them and sealing them with silicone after spraying some wax in first. If left open I...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th May 2017, 19:53
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
Heat reflective foil is a good idea. My TVR...

Heat reflective foil is a good idea.
My TVR Griffith used to get very hot under the bonnet and most surfaces under the bonnet were covered in reflective foil.
GRP is well know for poor heat...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th May 2017, 19:23
Replies: 646
Views: 286,820
Posted By Jaguartvr
Next job....flow coat under the bonnet. Are you...

Next job....flow coat under the bonnet.
Are you going to fit another fan for the air con?

Looking good
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