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Just a thought that may or may not have crossed your mind, a couple of coloured bolts, one yellow and one black, and P50 SWB could accidentally end up looking like 250 SWB. Couldn't possibly condone that sort of thing though, not with me being a recently retired bobby and all...
They do look a bit on the big side, they are 17 inch,The arches are quite big to fill and it looked worse before I fitted the coil overs, hope fully with the spinners on and some Dunlop stickers it will break it up a bit.
Any way I blame Bob on here (Hurnleft) as I basically copied him .
I filled out the forms for the re registering bit today so hope that goes ok.
I did originally have a very bright Silver in mind for the grille but changed my mind at the last minute, I can always change it at a later date.
Ref no plates, it is crying out for some Black n Silver ones, watch this space but I will keep the originals with me in case of getting pulled.
I think pulling a mould off it is an ok idea but with the curve on the doors not sure how it would go down with the home builder, not saying it can't be done, just makes it a bit more involved.
Again very pleased with the reaction to the car, at times it has been like a meeting of people with Touretts at the work shop, I am very happy with the way it has turned out.
Credit to Chris and Dan at Tribute, I know I have been vocal about the quality of the kit at times but I could never have achieved that shape in a Million years, thanks again for all the comments.
17" wheels, it's the way to go Jeff. It also means the speedo stays accurate.
That's the joy of doing a kit car or hot rod. Look what the others have done. Copy the bits you like, put the bits you don't in the 'when hell freezes over' box and do your own thing when you feel like it.
And the important thing is if everybody likes every part of what you've done, you're playing it too safe.
17" wheels, it's the way to go Jeff. It also means the speedo stays accurate.
That's the joy of doing a kit car or hot rod. Look what the other have done. Copy the bits you like, put the bits you don't in the 'when hell freezes over' box and do your own thing when you feel like it. It's a great hobby.
Bob.
Totally agree Bob,
Your car gave me a lot of inspiration so thank you for that, I am looking forward to getting it finished and on the road so that I can enjoy it.
Will take it to Stoneleigh this year so hope to meet some of the guys from here, funnily enough I was hoping to take it last year lol best laid plans and all that.
Your car gave me a lot of inspiration so thank you for that, I am looking forward to getting it finished and on the road so that I can enjoy it.
Will take it to Stoneleigh this year so hope to meet some of the guys from here, funnily enough I was hoping to take it last year lol best laid plans and all that.
You've built a great looking car, I wasn't a fan of the big steel rims to start with but they look right on your car. The more subtle, non race inspired cars look good on wires. It would be good to see some pics of the dark blue car you did a while back if the owner has finished it.
I'll be at Stoneleigh again , maybe there will be a better turn out from Tribute owners this time. I think I counted 2 cars on the club stand outside last year ?
No little air intakes under the front indicators - first I've seen like that.
If you google images of 250 SWB no two cars look the same, there are lots of variations it seems. I think the Tribute cars will go down well for the same reason. One thing that is common is the line flowing down the wheel arch and down past the sill . On the Tribute cars the sill is vertical both front and back.
If you google images of 250 SWB no two cars look the same, there are lots of variations it seems. I think the Tribute cars will go down well for the same reason. One thing that is common is the line flowing down the wheel arch and down past the sill . On the Tribute cars the sill is vertical both front and back.
I tried to address that on the Blue car Lucky,
Sadly you would have to hack the inner and outer sill about quite a lot to get the desired result.
I intend to use the alloy strip intended for the door top on the join on the sill. It fits neatly and clears the door when it is opened.
I was watching the DNA 2fifty build video (too wet to go outside today) and thought that if I built one, I would fit a sill panel like the tribute, tucking the ends in under the front and rear wing like an MGB. This would just give two small vertical line on the sill. The idea behind this is that I would make the front and rear sections bolt on and not glued on. Some parts on the DNA look as if they would be very hard to remove with the front bonded on, such as the radiator.
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And the important thing is if everybody likes every part of what you've done, you're playing it too safe.
Bob.
This has stuck in my head since you posted it. I keep going back to my original photo mock ups in the restomod style and thinking I should bin the wire wheels and bite the bullet with a set of Axe EX20s....
This has stuck in my head since you posted it. I keep going back to my original photo mock ups in the restomod style and thinking I should bin the wire wheels and bite the bullet with a set of Axe EX20s....
Go for it, but keep the wires until you're sure you're happy with the new ones. Look forward to seeing the results.
No, no get rid of them quick, they will only take up space!
Headlight trims.
I bought some STAINLESS STEEL headlight trims from the morris minor centre. I'm now on my third set in 6 months, all have gone rusty.Has anyone got any suggestions? I have noticed that some cars have been fitted with deeper trims, does anyone have a supplier and have they been rust free?
I bought my headlight rims from A Stafford along with all my other lights. They have a stall at Newark Autojumble but will also post out. [email]stafford48@hotmail.co.uk[/email]
Crying out for a chrome trim around the windscreen. Could also do with a chrome trim on the bonnet scoop, with instructions so that I can copy it please!
If you look at Nubodi's Sterling build on his website they have done a front screen moulding in chrome.
They have squared the corners of the roof off and mitered the joints, the pics aren't great but it gives you some idea.
I have a moulding for my front screen to bond in, really just to loose the horrible gap left when the old moulding came out.
Oh and the rear screen is fitted now, really pleased with that, totally transforms the rear of the car, camera at work but will put a couple up tomorrow evening .
I saw that, they have also added the chrome trim along the bottom, I can see that fouling the windscreen wipers at the rest position. I have seen the trim heated and curved which I think looks much neater but more work.
How have people got on with windscreen washers? I can see only one set in stainless steel on Ebay and the fitting thread looks a bit short for fitting on a GRP bonnet. Don't want to fit chrome washers as the will be Chinese and will rust in front of my eyes.
My TVR Griffith had plastic pipes that went up the wiper arm and sprayed directly onto the screen, I'm considering this as an option.http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/rd70-tvr-car-part-tvr-washer-jet-kit.asp
I read that you are coming to the BBQ. Just to let you know that you are not welcome. If you must insist on coming in your car with it's perfect paint, you must park at least 2 streets away
I have the bonnet and boot lid painted in reface, Door skins ready to paint and the front and rear clams just about ready for a coat as well. Just waiting for a calm day as I'm waiting in the back garden, no poofty heated booths for me!
