MadaboutKitcars

Same here - doesn't do it for me but that said, the guy who painted my car said he doesn't like it in black, which I chose!

No painter likes black...

...both my cars are black

is a black ting ennit?

Bob – Your car looks great.

I look forward to seeing it all put back together.

Also there was a request for an update on your Rods ‘n’ Sods thread, so I posted a couple of photos.

Good luck, Paul.

PS

Back in the late ‘90s I’d turn up at track days with my avatar bike and was generally:
- The only yellow bike
- The only British bike
- The only 3 cylinder bike

I didn't have my camera when I went to the paint shop today but I'm happy to report that the doors are on with skins, window frames and handles. Also the boot.

I'll next go up on Thursday when a mate of mine puts the rear window in and I'll start fitting up. I spent some time today cleaning more bits up ready. including finishing making up the grille badge from a bought Italia badge and the spare MX5 fresh air vent.

The covers for the side vents are painted and the trims with them may or may not get put along the sills.

The 250S badge I bought before I even ordered the car as I liked it on Chris's demo prototype.

More updates at the end of the week.

Must admit I was thinking about a chrome strip on the sills - be really interested to see how it looks if you go with it. Not sure I could do it now as I've got jack hole covers on my sills and it may be a bit too much but I still quite like the idea to give the side an extra lift.

Had the call today that I could start fitting the car up, so I've made a start. I'll be back on Thursday to carry on.

I'm very pleased with the results, the finish and the colour.

We offered the sill trim up and opinion was that it will work well. I've been donated some suitable fixing clips as well. It's a job for a time when I can take all day just doing one side as I know if I rush it will go on wonky or the clips won't line up.

Excellent!
Can't wait to see her all tarted up.

Looks really good, a major turning point, once fitted up you can go back to enjoying it.

Love the colour, it looks period correct for the late 60's.
Your badge choice is also spot on, no Ferrari stickers all over it just subtle clues to keep the onlooker guessing.

Will you be at Stoneleigh?

Thanks Roadster, I'll be there on the Monday. Hope to see you there.

Bob.

I agree on the badges, I know it is a personal thing. but putting Ferrari badges on something that is clearly not just seems odd to me.

Paint looks excellent - reflections look true - I'm even coming round to colour now it's fitting up, it does look retro. Could you be persuaded to put wires on?

Look forward to seeing at Stoneleigh plus having a gander at the mx5 vents. Are you changing out seats?

Also agree RE F badges - no badges going on mine at all.

Talking of badges..... what became of the Tribute boot badge in the style of Ferrari? I thought that looked just right.
So much better than Fakeari!

That colour looks gorgeous, good choice.

Superb colour choice - awesome!

I dont get this no badges thing? I think you need reminding that it iS a Ferrari replica after all. The only reason I would not put badges on would be if its not built to a standard that would pass as a Ferrari.
If you want a period 'Classic' car shape then build a A352 or a Z300s for half the price.
When I build mine it will be to the best I can afford and be as close to a real one as possible (with badges!)

Hi Smash,
No wires, thanks. I'll be putting the 17" steels back on.


Seats were beige, I've changed to the black ones and although they are a bit tired, they'll do fine for now.

Bob.

No bud it aint a Ferrari replica at all, a GT40 is moulded from an original car, a lot of parts interchange, the bodies are identical.

The tribute car is great, I have one, but it is not a replica more of a look a like.

Each to their own I guess.

I have no problem with you badging yours as a Ferrari, we can do whatever makes us happy.

Mine makes me very happy doing it my way.

Bob.

I bit harsh !
Where do you draw the line ? Most Cobra replica's aren't replica's if they have a Jag or Ford based chassis or fitted with a Chevy engine, but most are.

Same with the Lotus 7 Replica's , most apart from the Pre Litigation Westfields are inspired by tributes to the real thing.

Ah , a tribute , that could make a good name for a car company offering a series models inspired by the multi million pound real thing!

Just my take on it , a badge or two here and there won't look out of place or offend anybody.

Here you go, one of these on the old rump should keep both camps happy -



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-500-ABARTH-695-TRIBUTO-FERRARI-TRUNK-BOOT-BADGE-EMBLEM-METAL-/291427181034?hash=item43da69e1ea:g:EqEAAMXQl6pRYsN-

After all, it's just a badge off a humble FIAT 500.

Some fair points,

However if you look up the word replica it is supposed to be an exact copy, Chris's creation is clearly not.


Their is an interesting thread running on Pstonheads about the car , a lot of people on their agree with me, it is pretending to be some thing it is not.

Maybe it is part of the fake culture we have over here now, Fake watches, fake tans, women get fake tits, so why not have a fake Ferrari ?

Again, for clarity, your car, you do what you want to with it, I am sure my car will not be to every bodies taste, it would be a funny old world if we all liked the same thing eh ?

Nice find Mr T

This one?



Photoshopped from a Fezza badge BUT these guys could easily knock one up in billet aluminium, not plastic..

http://www.emblemart.com/billetaluminumgallery.html