MadaboutKitcars

wow

Thanks Scott, check out the other treads in the "Tribute Automotive Builds" area to see the finished car.

What a great project with fantastic results.

Thank you, everyone seems to like it

Loving the conversion but was wondering a couple of things.

Any chance of a video walk around of the car external & interior?
Do you have any pictures with the front only on it?
Any plans to do a soft top version?

I am lucky enough to only be a couple of hours away, and went ti visit Chris and have a look. In the flesh the red car was truly stunning and looks me like a genuine piece of exotica. It looks even better than in the pics. Good enough for me to order one!

Sumilidon, your idea about the "walkaround" video is a good one, have the camera, just need to work out how it works with uploading, photobucket? Anyone help?

I have had requests for a front only conversion, but the front has gained quite a lot of width to match the rear arch flares, so would require some narrowing to work (isn't that right Theo).

Soft top? Check out the new tread........

Nick, Thank you for your VERY kind comments and your order.

Hey chris
You are right about 2 inch on the left and 2 inch on the right side.
grtz

Hi Theo, any progress on your car? Any pictures?

Just upload your video to photobucket exactly like you would static images, then copy the img code and paste it into the thread. It'll show a static image in the thread but run the video in a separate window when you click on it.

Thanks for the help Towed, will give it a go.

I saw a good photo for your forum.

Great car, saw at Stoneleigh, and praised you at the time.

Just been pricing an MX5, and stumbled on insurance

My kit car provider, MR Bloor, won't touch it; any ideas why?

I could only think it was due to being an after market mod, not a kit

Jon

Try Adrian Flux £196 fully comp limited to 5000 miles per year on clasic policy.

Ever considered a targa top option?

Anyone going down the super lightweight route and after GRP or carbon fibre doors.....?

http://www.carbonmiata.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=20_64&product_id=70

You never know.......

Any pics of just the front clip installed? Side on shot would be great...

Interior

Just wondering if you were triming the interior too or if you leave it totally stock

Hi Martini

In the red Tribute demo car we haven't done any trimming or modification to the interior other than changing to more period bucket seats. Our 2013 demo MX250 will be full retrimmed and have a new dashboard etc. Have a look at Seanick's Build Tread as he has already done some trimming work.

Some good pictures and ideas on this site.

http://www.carbodydesign.com/gallery/2012/10/classic-motorsports-design-contest-entries-part-2/16/

http://www.carbodydesign.com/gallery/2012/10/classic-motorsports-design-contest-entries-part-2/34/

I like this Devin, the rear looks like....and the front looks like.........

The sketch reminds me of a certain scandinavian pop video that I am obviously too young to remember (I wish!).

Aha!

That dates you, even I remember them

I have a Devin SS body sitting in the shop. As well as a Kellison J5 coupe. The Devin, is soooo pretty. The Kellison is very menacing looking. Love the 50's.