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First set of MX250C panels out of the mould today. We still need to make a small mould for the return into the lower boot opening and the boot lid itself, but should be done next week, so those who are in the queue shouldn't have to wait too long.
Beige is the new white!
Looks great with a 2" lowering job (Photoshop for now) and my new wheels
Looking at convertible agree with Tytek about vents, without the hardtop the shape has have altered, maybe a little long on the rear end ! Will be when you have to sand it anyway.
Length looks fine to me, but I think a smooth rear wing works better. It's good that you've got a variety of styles Chris, the customer gets exactly what they want & individual models can be more unique.
Bongo You should be salesman, think you got that spot on ! I loved the original 250 shape but I am not really a replica fan. It is a brilliant base for an old school classic with the style you want to give it . Will be great to to see all the variations.
Hey Peepsy, I'm not a big fan of replicas either. Having said that, I'm not widely knowledgable on classic cars at all, I just like what I like. And when I first saw the MX250 I really liked the shape & style but had no idea what it had been inspired by. It was a lot later that I did a bit of searching on Google & found the original prancing horse version. Gotta say I've never been a fan of Ferraris so I'm glad Chris is making alterations available here & there so they can be easily customised & seen to be very nice cars in their own right & not just a knock off built by someone trying to fool his mates into thinking he'd bought a classic.
25 million pound classic at that. Having bought the mk2 prototype mx250 from Chris because again it is different bigger wheels wider arches etc, I would say given the choice the mk1 is much easier to age . chrome handles , mirrors, tan leather. the mk2 is a much more modern version maybe mechanically advanced but harder to age and more expensive than a mk1 less off the shelf bits. If you are going to spend thousands on kit and accessories you need the best base you can find, take your time and pick a good one.
I was thinking of a Mk2 for a newer, possibly more reliable motor etc but the more I think about it I'm swaying toward a Mk1, especially as this would be my first build & could do with as few alterations to the body as possible.
Other than that though, I'm not a stickler for running themes / styles in a car and am quite a technophile so could easily imagine a classic look on the outside but a modern & gadget-filled interior. I know it won't be to many people's tastes but they're not the ones putting in the cash, time or effort to build it!
Classic outside, star ship enterprise inside sounds fine. The base car is the main thing.What Nick said to Tytek was great advice.Find the best rust free and mechanical sound car you can. Service history when the cam belts were last done etc. All the body will be covered bar the doors and they are going to be painted anyway. The price you pay may not reflect the real price as lots of parts come off and go on ebay including the wheels ,panels, lights etc. Extras they have done, lowered, adjustable shocks , hoops and bars you dont have to buy so come off the bill. Be choosy there's a lot of them out there but check there history before you part with your cash .
Classic outside, star ship enterprise inside sounds fine. The base car is the main thing.What Nick said to Tytek was great advice.Find the best rust free and mechanical sound car you can. Service history when the cam belts were last done etc. All the body will be covered bar the doors and they are going to be painted anyway. The price you pay may not reflect the real price as lots of parts come off and go on ebay including the wheels ,panels, lights etc. Extras they have done, lowered, adjustable shocks , hoops and bars you dont have to buy so come off the bill. Be choosy there's a lot of them out there but check there history before you part with your cash .
Sound advise Roger. And as you say Tytek you are the one spending the money on the build, so you have what YOU want in the car.
First set of MX250C panels out of the mould today. We still need to make a small mould for the return into the lower boot opening and the boot lid itself, but should be done next week, so those who are in the queue shouldn't have to wait too long.
Sorry, but no progress on the convertible this week due to various things jumping the queue, but will be back on making the final mould parts next week.
Should be a quick conversion to do, without the roof. Probably going to do black gel coat panels so we are halfway there with a colour match to the doors
The base car for the new MX250C is now stripped and ready for panels to be fitted over this weekend. Very busy week on other jobs this week, so we are a bit behind, but will be in primer by Thursday night, ready for the drive to Donnington on Friday.
Most people who have seen the car being stripped have asked "why are you destroying such a nice car?", to make it into a BETTER car is my reply!
Not the front end we are going to be fitting, just had to store it somewhere.
The Compomotive wheels really change the look of the car too. Hope to get time to lower the car, but it may have to wait until after the show.
Saturday and Sunday spent on the convertible (Big thanks to Dan:becky. Progressing well with front and rear sections bonded on, with front filled and prepped for primer. Still have to make the boot lid yet, first job on tuesday!
Back wheel spacers haven't arrived yet, so may have to go to the Show with a "skinny" rear end. That would make a change!!
Yes you can still fit the original hardtop on after conversion. I don't have one to show you, but will Photoshop something and post on here in a few days.
