250 SWB Koupe Close to finish - Page 2

hurnleft · #21 17th February 2016, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

Yes , I saw your stand , some really well built examples. I was refering to the two part built 250 SWB's on the Tribute stand.

I was happy to have mine on the Tribute stand last year and chatted to a lot of interested show goers. It will be on there again this year all being well. That's all I'm saying.

Nubodi Automotive · #22 17th February 2016, 19:07

This is the idea for the finished car to look like

Long way to go yet

Lucky@LeMans · #23 17th February 2016, 19:16

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Originally Posted by hurnleft

I was happy to have mine on the Tribute stand last year and chatted to a lot of interested show goers. It will be on there again this year all being well. That's all I'm saying.

It was these cars on display that sparked my interest in the Tribute range. It will be great to see some completed cars and I'm sure there will be a flood of orders for both Tribute and Nubodi when people can see the full potential, rather than the part built examples displayed last year.

Tribute Automotive · #24 18th February 2016, 03:26

Mister Towed · #25 18th February 2016, 06:09

Oops.

Nubodi Automotive · #26 19th February 2016, 18:51

Progressing with the build today. Managed to get the genuine side repeaters on and the headlight assemblies (I know they do not have Lucas P700's on the original but they look so good). Also got the front indicator assemblies on (I prefer the white lenses to these clear ones though). Also the inner headlight trims were dull finished (genuine Lucas) would have preferred chrome but this would be easy to change at a later date. This colour is really growing on me.

Nubodi Automotive · #27 19th February 2016, 18:53

We bolted on one of the new hubs, a freshly painted wheel, chrome spinner and new tyre just to see what it looked like. Good so far.

Nubodi Automotive · #28 19th February 2016, 18:54

Next we did some work on the rear end. The indicator lights were fitted and the nice personal plate supplied by the customer.

Nubodi Automotive · #29 19th February 2016, 18:58

The rear lights were fitted along with the indicators. The rear reflectors were next. These have to be millimetre perfect or the whole rear looks out. We spent a lot of time getting these right, eventually relying on eye to get perfect. They were then bolted on.

Nubodi Automotive · #30 19th February 2016, 19:02

Nearly finished now. The boot is perfectly aligned after much fettling and spacing. Rear starting to look good. The red you can see in the photos is a red silk Ferrari cover which is protecting the paintwork till its fully hardened (about a week or so).

Nubodi Automotive · #31 19th February 2016, 19:08

Now we have to get the lock mechanism to work properly so the 'bear claw' lock mechanism is aligned with the original BMW striker/loop. It takes a bit of tweaking and oiling for it to work smoothly. The brackets are hidden underneath secured with polished dome mushroom head allen bolts (much nicer than a hex head and washer setup). I know most will never see this but its all in the detail!

Nubodi Automotive · #32 19th February 2016, 19:11

Over the weekend I should do the rubbers, carpets, boot prop and badge script. Would do more but off to London to do a show review for Kitcar magazine. First 'sort of' day off in many months (even worked on Christmas day!)

hurnleft · #33 19th February 2016, 19:14

Excellent progress, looks really nice.

Triumph Special · #34 19th February 2016, 19:49

The car looks good, really good. I love the lights and the little details. Colour is terrific too and the wheels (being comparatively skinny) look much better than I thought they would.

One thing (I'm not carping, just being constructive), is there any chance a rear number plate could be made that actually fits the aperture? The extra border at the side could be filled and the plate appears to overlap the lower edge by a few mm.

Jaguartvr · #35 19th February 2016, 19:54

Looks great, you must paint the inside of the boot lid though.

Would look fantastic with a blood red interior against the gray.

Nubodi Automotive · #36 19th February 2016, 21:23

Of course we paint the inside of the bootlid! You have seen enough of our work now to know that?

On all the others we have done the numberplate fits the aperture (see red Kalifornia pictures). Plate was supplied by the customer.

Mikewade · #37 19th February 2016, 21:49

Very impressive!

Triumph Special · #38 20th February 2016, 05:43

Re. plate: fair enough, I'd not noticed the issue on other cars.

Look forward to seeing it altogether, everything looks terrific so far.

DaveP · #39 20th February 2016, 06:48

Looks flipping good ! Do like that colour. And one thing I never realised was how huge a boot you end up with this kit.

Looking forward to the next lot of pics

oxford1360 · #40 20th February 2016, 07:26

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Originally Posted by Triumph Special

One thing (I'm not carping, just being constructive), is there any chance a rear number plate could be made that actually fits the aperture? The extra border at the side could be filled and the plate appears to overlap the lower edge by a few mm.

Don't worry, these are only show plates. The road legal yellow one will fit perfectly.