Tribute Z3gato (?!!) - Page 11

Barber · #1 19th May 2018, 11:21

If only .,

Barber · #2 21st May 2018, 13:08

I heard back from the paint suppliers. They said that sometimes when they mix, the blue gets accentuated for some reason when they add thinners. They are going to re-mix, QC and send me replacement cans.

Jaguartvr · #3 21st May 2018, 19:44

If you stay with the original green it should reduce your insurance premium. It would guarantee it would never be stolen.

Barber · #4 21st May 2018, 19:45

It would also remain unique as nobody would copy it

redratbike · #5 24th May 2018, 15:19

Octane magazine this month has a big article on a Zagato

redratbike · #6 24th May 2018, 15:21

Barber · #7 25th May 2018, 05:32

The VEVs are legendary. There was some lengthy and interesting discourse at the beginning of Zagmad's build thread before he changed direction. Unsurprisingly, the style built on an MX5 was never going to shape up against the VEVs. But not a lot of cars do.

I am going down to Tribute with my wheels and tyres today so that panels can be designed to fit over the next couple of months. If I am lucky, I may have some pics to bring back and share later.

I already have Pocketmag on my tab, so may buy that issue of Octane out of interest.

Barber · #8 25th May 2018, 14:00

Well, the quality out of the mould is a bit iffy, and the gelcoat is probably too green, but i am really excited....

Jaguartvr · #9 25th May 2018, 14:27

Is it one of those Berkley 3 wheelers?

Barber · #10 25th May 2018, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaguartvr

Is it one of those Berkley 3 wheelers?

I think Chris said it was the back end of a very old TVR, but my eyes were really elsewhere. Pics coming up soon

Jaguartvr · #11 12th June 2018, 17:16

was having a nose around Tribute to see how the Z3gato was coming along and took a couple of snaps. The rear window is still a work in progress and Chris is still looking for a suitable donor rear window so if anyone has any ideas on what might fit please post them up.

Looking good, bumped into that b*st*rd Chris who forced me to take another kit home, completely against my will, just fortunate that I had a van with me.

If anyone bumps into my wife, this is the story and I'm not budging from it.

Another 250 swbc, this is for my son to start on. I'm off on holiday for a few weeks so won't be started for a while.

A few good improvements over my first kit. The doors look much better and go all the way up to the glass. This will save big time on the build time. The boot lid has been improved too, the low spot on the right hand curve has been fixed. It all looks as if it will be a much easier build.

DaveP · #12 12th June 2018, 20:15

I’m liking that bonnet. Would love a Kobra or Zagato bonnet swap thing going.

Just like WCA’s short and long nose bonnet

Dave

Barber · #13 15th June 2018, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveP

I’m liking that bonnet. Would love a Kobra or Zagato bonnet swap thing going.

Just like WCA’s short and long nose bonnet

Dave

Dave, we are making the bonnet to hinge at the front. I want to have aircon, and whilst we can fit an aftermarket slim fan, the front will still be a bit longer than the 250 SWB. Front hinged also means no problems with the struts, and more space to work on the engine bay.

Barber · #14 13th June 2018, 15:31

Barber · #15 14th June 2018, 13:04

I didn't like the MGB screen in the SWB250, and Chris thought that possibly an Alfa GT one might work, but it doesn't. Chris is away for a few days, so in the meantime, are there any windscreen nerds who have just the very thing to fit that hole? Conceptually I mean, I'm not asking for free donations.

I know as a last resort that we could make a glass fibre buck and get one made by P4P or someone like that, but I'd much rather avoid the expense if i can.

My ideas so far are:

Audi TT

Audi A5 Coupe

Vauxhall Insignia hatch

Mercedes
e class coupe

W124 estate(probably too wide)

Saab 900

BMW
500 series wagon

3 series coupe