Tribute Z3gato (?!!) - Page 21

Munky · #**401** 16th April 2019, 17:34

Wow!
Looks like frames for the rear window too!

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

Barber · #**402** 16th April 2019, 19:10

The rear windscreen trip is that plastic chrome stuff.

Barber · #**403** 17th April 2019, 11:15

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

Side View of window frame

Side/Rear view of window frame and rear screen

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 · #**404** 17th April 2019, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Barber

...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 · #**405** 17th April 2019, 20:12

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 · #**406** 18th April 2019, 07:24

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

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

Good luck, Paul.

Barber · #**407** 19th April 2019, 10:25

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

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

smash · #**408** 19th April 2019, 14:50

Windows look brilliant. As does the whole car frankly.

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

Munky · #**409** 19th April 2019, 19:04

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Originally Posted by Barber

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

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

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 · #**410** 20th April 2019, 01:43

key word "Maranello"

Munky · #**411** 20th April 2019, 03:01

Ah, got it!

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

DOH!

Barber · #**412** 20th April 2019, 06:38

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Originally Posted by Munky

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 · #**413** 20th April 2019, 07:36

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 · #**414** 20th April 2019, 14:20

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

smash · #**415** 20th April 2019, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaguartvr

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 · #**416** 23rd April 2019, 00:59

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 · #**417** 23rd April 2019, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munky

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).