Kidge's Z3 275 Project

[Tribute Automotive]

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I will let Kidge tell you all about this project in his own words.

[Ollie]

Ha ha ha.... and there we were thinking Chris n Dan were just getting kits out the door to actually make some dosh....but no...they develop ANOTHER one...!!!
Look foreward to seeing how this one turns out....

[Tribute Automotive]

Ha ha ha.... and there we were thinking Chris n Dan were just getting kits out the door to actually make some dosh....but no...they develop ANOTHER one...!!!
Look foreward to seeing how this one turns out....

That's exactly what we have been trying to do, but Kidge has been in contact with us for a very looooong time about this project and we have only just obtained all the relevant parts required to make it possible. 60% SWB, 15% Dino, 15% GTO and 10% magic!

[GazDavies]

Oh will you two just F*** OFF! I have not got the time to finish my SWB and you start making something else that I just know that I am going to want!

Seriously, good luck with it and don't over work yourselves because I just don't know where you guys find the time to do what you do.

[Car photographer]

Oh my lord!!

[mobilerobbie]

I want one!!!!

[DSG4ME]

You have ANOTHER winner here. How do you guys do it ?

Will you just have the GTB or will you also have the Nart Spyder version ?

[ned]

i want one too !!!!!.......and a swb..... and a cobra.....and a dino !!!!

[Axel]

If the red one is a picture of the replica it is damn f.....g nice! :icon_cool:

[Very Andy]

If the red one is a picture of the replica it is damn f.....g nice! :icon_cool:

Nope, that'll be a real one :badgrin:

[Very Andy]

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:icon_cool:

[AcC8braman]

Holy Crap Guys, when will you stop making new cars, I wanted the SWB, now this!!!

Please don't tell me you will be doing a 365 Spyder!!

[Axel]

I have a Dino 206 body to offer, but you need to hacksaw a GT40 for that build... :evil:

[Paul L]

60% SWB, 15% Dino, 15% GTO and 10% magic!

Chris - I think you underestimate the % of magic that you and Dan add to the mix! :icon_wink:

Good luck, Paul. :)

[DSG4ME]

What about a 275 Nart Spider kit ?

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/1967-ferrari-275-gtb-4-s-nart-spider--image-via-rm-auctions_100437215_l.jpg

It would be easier to build than a GTB.

Some say the 275 Sypder is the most desirable Ferrari of all as only 10 were ever built. You can imagine how difficult it is to see one on the road.

[Kit 275GTB]

What car would you use as a base?

[DSG4ME]

BMW Z3 could be the best bet.

[Danny_HUFC]

What about a 275 Nart Spider kit ?

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/1967-ferrari-275-gtb-4-s-nart-spider--image-via-rm-auctions_100437215_l.jpg

It would be easier to build than a GTB.

Some say the 275 Sypder is the most desirable Ferrari of all as only 10 were ever built. You can imagine how difficult it is to see one on the road.

+1 on the drop top.

[Kit 275GTB]

DSG4ME, Check out my thread at Italian Replica builds and chat F 275gtb/z3

[DSG4ME]

OK Kit 275GTB. I will check it out. I'm sure it will be interesting.

[IanA]

+1 on the drop top.

Another +1 from me and...

presumably the longer nose on the 275 means you keep the alloy "bumper":nod:

[275NART]

I "lurk" here on the forum but read along a lot of the tribute threads and of course George's 275 thread. I felt compelled to respond here as this is something I'm personally working on... as my user name might suggest.

This is a tricky car to do as a tribute instead of a replica. The visual proportions of the original car are much different from any modern car and the iconic bubble windshield and low slung body exaggerate its looks even further. In my opinion the coupe lends itself well as a tribute on the z3 donor because the roof/greenhouse can balance the changed proportions of the front; however, I'm not sure it will work well as a convertible without changing the proportions significantly. For the NART spyder the rear would have to be substantially shortened and the spoiler less pronounced to balance with the long nose but short area between the wheel arch and door/a pillar. The 250 SWB convertible and coupe work great on the z3 because the front does not have covered headlights and is much more stubby. I think what George and tribute will turn out will both look phenomenal still and I'm anxious to see the work in progress. Sorry if I'm veering off the original topic!

[Kit 275GTB]

275 NART, you have summed up the problem very well - it is what I have referred to as "configuration". The nose is very long, the distance from the door to the rear arch is very short and the roof is very low compared to modern cars. I have used the Z3 as a donor, following Tribute Automotive's lead as all the panels simply unbolt but it is difficult to maintain the characteristic style of the 275 and that would be further lost with the NART back end. It would be great if there existed a ready made chassis of the right proportions but the cost of making a bespoke one is beyond the means of most people on this forum and then there is the cost of making that beautiful screen.

[Kit 275GTB]

275NART, I hope you don't mind, I have taken the liberty of copying this to my 275 thread. I have just taken in your comment that "this is something I am personally working on" so I would be very interested to hear your views.

[275NART]

Hi George,

I will email you as I know you were having trouble remembering what we had talked about in the past. Don't want to clutter this thread any more than I have!

[Tribute Automotive]

I think I need to state a few things about this project before we get to far ahead of ourselves here.

Our customer (Kidge) approached us about 2 years ago with a view to having an MX250 built, but on driving an MX5 decided he needed a little more car around him. At that time we had started on WCA's Z300S project and Kidge liked the idea of the Z3 base car. He asked about the possibility of producing a 275 'style' body conversion. Now we have finally made a start on the project the brief is to take one of our existing SWB kits and change the nose, tail and some other details such as side windows to make a good looking car, not a replica as such.

We are treating this as a one-off for Kidge and currently have no plans to produce moulds and kits, we have spent way too much time and money on the SWB project over the last year.

Back to the car, Kidge is planning to use TVR light covers along with some very nicely made brass trims that will later be chromed:

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[Egdik]

Thanks for the intro Chris.

Here is a blend drawing of GTB / Z3 panels.

More lights, with added stainless surrounds; the rear p,b,i, led light is made in Aus and sourced through LR Gawley in Markyate. The indicators are led Landrover replacements, online purchase. Side repeaters are the tear drop italian ones.

Crystal 7'' headlights with the clear glass are attractive for transmitting more light.

The wheels are matt silver bmw 6.5 x 15 with 225/60 tyres, giving an overall diameter of c.653mm 3% more than standard.

Below we are cutting up a flat oval SS tube to create two side strips, which are then pinched to give a soft V shape profile.

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[Egdik]

Here is a photo that shows the front end starting to take shape. It is a combination of Dino and SWB panels.

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[Ollie]

Another one to watch with interest...!
Looking Good...

[smash]

Good god do you guys at tribute never have any down time?!

[Tribute Automotive]

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[Tribute Automotive]

What about a 275 Nart Spider kit ?

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/1967-ferrari-275-gtb-4-s-nart-spider--image-via-rm-auctions_100437215_l.jpg

It would be easier to build than a GTB.

Some say the 275 Sypder is the most desirable Ferrari of all as only 10 were ever built. You can imagine how difficult it is to see one on the road.

Maybe.....

[Car photographer]

That's looking very cool!!

[Triumph Special]

That's got an awful lot of potential!

[Roadster]

That's looking great
When I saw it in the flesh I was aware just how long the front overhang. But the rear is in proportion and it works.

Its always great to see all the separate elements when they blend into the final shape

[Ollie]

Very nice...again...!
Whats with the window frames......?
Wind up windows, perhaps.....?

[Very Andy]

Looking a bit Italiaesque, very nice Chris.

....Italia Coupe that never was...

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[Egdik]

Good to see Chris and Dan's progress.

Ollie, It was always our intention to have wind up / electric windows. We have used a front glass guide reversed at the rear and welded on a top window rail from a Fiesta; plus we will use the fiesta door seals.

Inside the door things are a bit tight, but the frame can be inserted / removed with the Lexan window in place; the brackets now being bolt on.

Uncertain about the quarter lights but may look for some windscreen glass with the right curve, no bm paint, but put a stainless trim on the front edge ?

We will try and use the bmw handle door lock mechanism, with a new handle, fitted to the grp doorskin. Kidge.

[275NART]

Coming together nice! Very cool.

[smash]

Wow - that is really looking - almost bang on for a 275 short nose.

Honestly think this is your most cohesive design to date.

The SWB is really nice but the modern rake of the windscreen always felt a little awkward to me. But here - it just all works, and the windscreen rake is perfect.

Brilliant work - can't wait to see what it looks like finished. It'd be a massive, massive shame not to produce a kit from this although obviously there are probably very good reasons why it may not be possible.

Kidge you must be very excited :)

[Kit 275GTB]

The windscreen rake is just one of the problems I have been wrestling with on my 275GTB/Z3 project (http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5207&page=4). Basically, the Z3 is a different shape - shorter nose, longer doors, higher side window (and different shape), more room between the door and the rear wheel, wider roof, bigger boot lid ... As the old saying has it "If I were going there I wouldn't start from here". Tribute have done an amazing job of producing a nicely cohesive design and on my own I can not match their skill or speed of working but "I have started so I will continue".

[Tribute Automotive]

The windscreen rake is just one of the problems I have been wrestling with on my 275GTB/Z3 project (http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5207&page=4). Basically, the Z3 is a different shape - shorter nose, longer doors, higher side window (and different shape), more room between the door and the rear wheel, wider roof, bigger boot lid ... As the old saying has it "If I were going there I wouldn't start from here". Tribute have done an amazing job of producing a nicely cohesive design and on my own I can not match their skill or speed of working but "I have started so I will continue".

Hi George.
I hope your health/memory are continuing to improve. As we discussed before the journey for you is as important as the finished project, so keep on enjoying it at your own pace.
Regards Chris

[Sancty]

Hello, any news on this project?

[Tribute Automotive]

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[Paul L]

I do love seeing you guys "stiching" a body shell together. :cool:

Keep up the great work, Paul. :)

[Egdik]

Good to see things lining up as a whole - and finished with a Tiger's tail bumper.

[275NART]

Very cool! The tall tail reminds me of the competizione 275 body. What are the bumpers off of?

[Egdik]

The bumpers are stainless and made for a 275GTB long nose. 3 part rear.
[from Vietnamese sweat shop for Harringtons.]

[Mister Towed]

The bumpers are stainless and made for a 275GTB long nose. 3 part rear.
[from Vietnamese sweat shop for Harringtons.]

Car is looking mighty fine and I do like those bumpers. Do you have a link to the web page for them?

[AcC8braman]

I can't make my mind up now if I want the SWB or the GTB!!!

[Kit 275GTB]

It is amazing to see that body coming together from a patchwork quilt of pieces. What a "tribute" to their craftsmanship!
My own approach is different because of my fortunate starting position, as the old joke says, "If I were going there, I wouldn't start from here." I have only had to cut panels to fit (with one or two patches) and find places to hang them on the Z3.

[Egdik]

Hi Towed, here is a link to the Harrington website for GTB2 long nose bumpers. Further research may also be done on various car Club websites.

The bumpers are 'hand beaten' which gives a certain patina to the reflective surface. There is a little 'twist' along the rear cross section, which should disappear when they are tightened in place. The aim is to make the car look properly 'dressed'

http://www.groupharrington.com/en/part/754/ferrari-275-gtb2-bumpers.html

[Danny_HUFC]

I hope to see a few of these bumpers fitted to SWBs, at that price you cant go wrong

[Lucky@LeMans]

I thought £1415 was quite a lot for some bling. I suppose to complete the car they will add to the finished look !

[275NART]

I thought £1415 was quite a lot for some bling. I suppose to complete the car they will add to the finished look !

Me too! That's more than I have in my donor car, v12, and wire wheels!

Maybe Tribute could take molds from Kidge's and make some fiberglass bumpers- only if he allows of course! They could then be spray-chromed or wrapped.

[Jaguartvr]

A friend had to fit a set of Harrington bumpers to a Dino, he got them to fit............eventually. He was very upset about how long it took to fit them and even then he wasn't 100% happy.
I keep looking at them for my MK2 jag but if they don't fit I can't see how you could adjust them as they are so large and heavy. Expensive if they don't fit, some people have had success others have hated them, lots of comments on various forums if ou hunt.

[Danny_HUFC]

I stand correct on my last input, i thought they where £141.50! Maybe a bit pricey for most but im sure chris will take a mould. It would be rude not too!

[HouseMartin]

Guys is this the correct 275?

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=621

HM

[275NART]

That is the more popular 67-68 "long nose" gtb/4 cam car. The 65-66 "short nose" lacks the hood bulge, the grill opening is more square, and the bumpers sit lower on the nose.
http://static0.bornrichimages.com/wp-content/uploads/s3/1/2012/06/05/rare_1965_ferrari_275_gtb6c_berniletta_m5kya.jpg

[Tribute Automotive]

More progress on the buck for Kidge's car. I realised that the top of the SWB rear wings were much flatter than the 275's, so the they were reprofiled using a strip of alloy as a guide followed by lashings of filler.

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Once the ends of the spoiler had been reprofiled the centre section on the boot lid could be formed.

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B pillar vents starting to be formed.

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Rear wheel arch lips removed

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Rear end shape nearly there, just boot opening shape to be finalised before everything is smoothed out for moulding.

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Rear bumper hung on temporary brackets to check fit against body, some work still to do. These obviously aren't the rear lights that Kidge will be using, I was just having a ponder........

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[smash]

Haven't been on here for a while as starting to look seriously for donor now prices are dropping to sensible levels for winter but had to log in for this to say, wow that is looking absolutely incredible - just so right. Fantastic work. (and love the use of Farina F rather than the 'other' F)

[Car photographer]

It's looking amazing!!

[Egdik]

I love the artist's palette about these photos, which show Chris's creative abilities.

Could it be the angle of the camera that makes the haunches more Lopez than Loren ?

[Kit 275GTB]

That is amazing! How do they do it? It is fascinating to see that highly characteristic shape emerging from something (two somethings?) rather different. They are having to face the same compromises as I am to fit a fairly authentic 275 shape on to a modern chassis which has a very different layout but I have a different starting point which changes the skills required from being an artist to a mere cut and shut mechanic.
If anyone doubted it before, this illustrates the work that Scaglietti and the F racing department did to transform the 250 into the 275 shape.

[zagmad]

Looking at the back end it has hints of db 6 .

[Kit 275GTB]

I disagree. I don't know where they got their moulds from, but having started from genuine 275GTB moulds myself (see the first page of my 275/Z3 thread) I think the tail looks pretty good.

[Kit 275GTB]

Sorry, that should have been page 4. http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5207&page=4

[Roadster]

Its that time of year so I have a vid for inspiration

https://youtu.be/riDDsnh3vDw

I have followed this build seeing the car in the flesh numerous times at different stages.
It looks fantastic and will look the part on the road.

[Mister Towed]

Nice. :)

[Egdik]

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Ending the year at Snetterton: Family friendly day out, also had a session the the wife's Lexus Rx400 - great fun. Z3 photo by son Anthony.

The rear window and boot with lights do have a hint of DB6, but the wings are quite different.

Nice video.

Also watched Alain de Cadenet about Ferraris in the 'victory by design' DvD, his choice was a GTB.

Looking forward to progress in 2016

Happy New Year to Chris & Dan

[Tribute Automotive]

Your wheels and spinners look good in action Kidge.

More filling and sanding on the 275 buck when we are back in the workshop on 4th.

A Happy New Year to you and your family.

[Roadster]

Happy new year Kidge
I've seen the 275 and she's a beauty.

I found this on youtube - lots of details you could add and I thought the vid would get you excited for your finished car

https://youtu.be/ISCsQpOo8cc

[Kit 275GTB]

Thanks for that ref but I think a better one is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dmSaZ6mw-c
If you want accurate details and a review by an owner rather than a sales pitch by Bonhams.
One detail I did not know is that they had to change the Vee angle of the engine from 60 degrees to 54 on the 4 cam in order to get it under the bonnet. I thought the slight bulge was enough.
A classic error that the owner repeated, however, was that the 275 was designed by PininFarina. Yes the 250 was designed by him (he was a great friend of Enzo Ferrari) but it it was the racing department under Scaglietti across the road at Modena who made all the changes to the 250 design to reduce drag and high speed lift. Sadly, by the time the car was ready, the rear engined opposition was the new kid on the block and the 275 did not gain the racing success and aura of it's 250 predecessor.

[Roadster]

I agree Kit I just thought the competition body looks more like Chris's design.

They do look the part on the track
https://youtu.be/bSm6SOPZf8g

[Egdik]

Thanks for the video links and comments.

Here is another Ferrari one, from the 2014 Annual 23rd Cavalino Classic Concorso D'Eleganza Classiche: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDk4IRxsAao

It is in a sort of chronological order and The GTBs start at about 12.20mins. Music; no commentary.

[Triumph Special]

Any more recent developments or photos of this one?! Looking forward to seeing it.

[Egdik]

Tribute are finishing the buck surface and we will have something to see Feb c.2nd

[Tribute Automotive]

Tribute are finishing the buck surface and we will have something to see Feb c.2nd

Not finished yet, but here's some in progress pics:

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Headlight buckets will be moulded separately after the main body is finished
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The roof area above the door frames still needing more work
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Guide coat back off again
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Back to black
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[AcC8braman]

God, I want this so badly :)

[hurnleft]

Very nice.

[Roadster]

The pics are good but they still don't do it justice, it has a real presence when you see it in person.
Im looking forward to seeing the finished car

[Kit 275GTB]

Now you know why I have been working on a 275GTB replica unstead of a 250!

[Triumph Special]

That really is pretty. Am holding off on my decision re. Kalifornia until this car is finished. It has an 'overgrown GT6' vibe that really appeals.

[Car photographer]

Very nice work

[Tribute Automotive]

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[Drummajor]

Coming on a treat that is :)

[Triumph Special]

Love it, congrats to Chris and Dan. I'm thinking white with wide steels...

[IanA]

Magicians both.
Good luck getting the wheels, stance and spring heights right.

[Roadster]

Im always impressed
If a 275 was put beside it sure you would see its not a replica but Chris always manages to capture the essence of the original.

This is beautiful

[Triumph Special]

Thank you for showing me the 275 today, Chris. It's a real credit to you. I'll be in touch after we've moved.

[Triumph Special]

Donor located, Chris! Once I've got my garage (I think a house comes with it, not sure...) I'll be in touch.

[Kit 275GTB]

Oooohh that looks good! My own 275GTB project is coming on more slowly because there is only me and I can only work half a day. I am impressed by the verisimilitude, Chris and Dan, Yes, I agree it is not an accurate reproduction but it is a really excellent evocation of the shape. I don't know how you managed to get the engine lid looking like that, I have had to cut my one short by about 100mm to fit the shorter Z3 engine bay. I have also had to modify both the side "gills" and the boot opening to get the body to fit so there have been lots of compromises.
As the old joke says "If I were going there, I wouldn't start from here". I would now choose a different donor and to hell with VOSA requirement not to cut the upper body. It would be a lot more expensive though ...
See you at the National Kit Car Show.

[ned]

Chris have you set the rain gutter above the door into the roof ?
really like the look of this one

[NZ Steve]

Any more photos Looking good:thumb:

[Egdik]

Recently talked to Chris about standard ride heights and sourced these:

Z3 front ride heights from the Bentley usa manual

Measured from lower edge of wheel rim to top of chassis arch [not bonnet or plastic arch]
Normally loaded means driver and passenger 150lbs each; full tank; 50lbs in boot
A variation of 10mm between sides is permitted

Wheel size / suspension Ride height
15 inch
standard suspension 647mm / 25.5''
sport suspension 632mm / 24.9''

16 inch
standard suspension 660mm / 26.0''
sport suspension 645mm / 25.4''

17 inch
standard suspension 632mm / 24.9''
sport suspension 660mm / 26.0''

[Triumph Special]

Are there any more recent photos of this? I dropped in to Tribute a few months ago and rather fell for it!

[Egdik]

Planning on a step forward with the buck next week.

[Tribute Automotive]

Some progress. We are at the final detail and surface finishing stage, so lots of sanding filling sanding filling. Hoping to get some filler primer on tomorrow. Seperate bonnet has been deleted, which makes the front end look much longer:

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Door rubber returns added but still needing to be smoothed out:

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Roof reprofiled around Kidge constructed door frames:
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[obr]

Lordy lord!

This is looking superb.

[Triumph Special]

Deleting the bonnet aperture is a massive improvement. It looks even more like a big GT6 now. :)

[Egdik]

3509

3510

Visited Tribute today and here are a couple of photos, showing the probable window detail and a hint of complete body. Not yet in Botticelli's class, but showing lots of Pininfarina style.

Thanks to Chris, Dan & Gary.

[Jaguartvr]

Looks very nice, I will down on Monday for nit picking!

The only displeasing thing to my eye is that the vents slope in opposite directions but I can't see a way round it.

[DaveP]

That is looking very good now - my compliments

Dave

[lancelot link]

Thanks to Chris, Dan & Gary.

Thank you but I cannot take any credit for any of the work on this car ...Purely Chris and Dan ...I was just hanging out there today and giving Chris a hand ..

The car is looking very pretty indeed ...I really like this one ...

[Triumph Special]

She's a beauty!!! A credit to all involved. I wonder what colour would suit it best?

[molleur]

Looks very nice, I will down on Monday for nit picking!

The only displeasing thing to my eye is that the vents slope in opposite directions but I can't see a way round it.

How about a swb front wing vent?

[mazdarazmataz]

Wow very pretty

[Paul L]

Edgik - I sure you will be turning a lot of heads when this is finished & painted. :cool:

And, like Casamolino & WCA before you, your original idea has produced something special.

Tribute - Brilliant as usual.

The range of cars you have produced in just a few years is staggering. :first:

Good luck, Paul. :)

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PS
I know I promised to "play nice", but…

[Leg Pulling Mode On]

…The only displeasing thing to my eye is that the vents slope in opposite directions…

Of course, what were those blokes at Pininfarina thinking when they threw the original together?

http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/1967-Ferrari-275-GTB-42.jpg

In fact, I'm sure this photo is of Steve McQueen complaining that the vents on his 275 are all wrong.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKAS3_fFoQQ/VKa8DYmVTrI/AAAAAAAABls/bv2Ie16tVLc/s1600/Skannad%2Bbild%2B150020000.jpg

It's a tribute to the 275, so if the original displeases your poor eyes, take it up with Ferrari. :rolleyes:

[/Leg Pulling Mode Off]

:icon_wink:

[Jaguartvr]

From the last picture I think it is quite clear that Steve is obviously pointing out the front vents and the fact that haven't got them quite right :loco:


What would be the chance of getting Chris to produce the roofline as a separate hardtop on the convertible version?
It could either have buttresses at the side similar to an XJS or use the old Denham MG Midget trick where you took the boot lid of and a separate boot lid fitted between the car and hardtop producing a fastback effect.

I love the look of it but just couldn't live with a tin (GRP) top.

[DaveP]

And as to the what colour should it be ?

Well that burgundy colour is what I would have suggested anyway (never seen the Steve McQueen one with the excellent vents.

Dave

[Mister Towed]

Edgik - I sure you will be turning a lot of heads when this is finished & painted. :cool:

And, like Casamolino & WCA before you, your original idea has produced something special.

Tribute - Brilliant as usual.


In fact, I'm sure this photo is of Steve McQueen complaining that the vents on his 275 are all wrong.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKAS3_fFoQQ/VKa8DYmVTrI/AAAAAAAABls/bv2Ie16tVLc/s1600/Skannad%2Bbild%2B150020000.jpg



Absolutely agree with these sentiments - another beautiful car.

I think you'll find that the chap in the black jacket is actually WCA checking out a crack in the filler around Steve's door handle. :eusa_think:

[DaveP]

Saw this up for auction today

http://http://www.rmsothebys.com/mc16/monaco/lots/1968-ferrari-275-gts-4-nart-spider-by-scaglietti/1080003

Nice :)

[scottfraser]

Fixed that for you...

http://www.rmsothebys.com/mc16/monaco/lots/1968-ferrari-275-gts-4-nart-spider-by-scaglietti/1080003

[DaveP]

Thank you :)

[Tribute Automotive]

A few more pics. A few changes/improvements to implement, then more sanding, filling........

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I am really liking the proportions of this one.

Reference the 'C' pillar vents, not a problem, the 275 kit will only be available in convertible form.

[Triumph Special]

Like zoiks, that looks amazing! Well done!

[Mister Towed]

That really does look very nice indeed. Any reason why it won't be available as a coupe when it goes into production?

[Tribute Automotive]

That really does look very nice indeed. Any reason why it won't be available as a coupe when it goes into production?

I would like Kidge to finish his 275 in his own time before someone else finishes one. I don't want the same thing that happen to Geoff and his SWB to happen again. Plus in business terms it is more cost effective/profitable to produce convertible kits due to the extra labour and materials vs sale price of the hardtop kits.

[Jaguartvr]

An optional hardtop would allow the builder to spread the cost and for you to sell an add on later.
I'll persuade tomorrow!

[Car photographer]

looking great!!

[275NART]

Looks great! What are the boot hinges from? Mini? tr3?

[Jaguartvr]

Having visited Chris today, I can only say how horrible this car is in the flesh, none of you will like it, stay well clear...


That should give me some time to save up before all the other buggers buy one. It truly is stunning.

[Very Andy]

Had some spare time on my hands today so thought Id do a bit of 'Shopping.
Shortened the NART nose behind the front wheels and increased the length of the area immediately in front of the rear wheels. Also changed the shape of the doors to get closer to the Z3/Tribute door aperture.Lastly I reduced the size of the side vents and plonked a windscreen on top. The rake on the screen was actually almost identical to the Z3 which is a bonus! Added some contemporary wheels to finish. Personally I love the side chrome under the door and think, if used, will mask the sill line nicely.
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[Jaguartvr]

For God's sake, take that picture down. Everyone will want one.

[Very Andy]

OOps! My Bad!:icon_lol:

[NZ Steve]

If that shopping is close to what it will look like Chris will have another winner:yo:

[Barber]

Sorry gents, I just can't keep up with the pace of change. :)

[Jaguartvr]

It's not close, it's spot on, even better in the flesh.

[Egdik]

The boot hinges are old Mini, from 'minispares' in Potters Bar.

They have been trimmed a bit to smooth them out and angled the bases a little to accommodate the curvature of the boot lid and body.

[275NART]

The boot hinges are old Mini, from 'minispares' in Potters Bar.

They have been trimmed a bit to smooth them out and angled the bases a little to accommodate the curvature of the boot lid and body.

They look pretty correct to the original car. Nice find and thanks for passing that along!

[Jaguartvr]

The boot hinges are old Mini, from 'minispares' in Potters Bar.

They have been trimmed a bit to smooth them out and angled the bases a little to accommodate the curvature of the boot lid and body.

Hopefully Chris will be able to offer the hidden hinge assembly the same as the 250swbc, very neat, looks less like a kit car and most importantly very quick and easy to fit.

[275NART]

The external hinges are key to complete the look of the car IMO. Like the door handles, pininfarina badges, and and chrome strips down the side they make up the jewelry of it all.

http://mycarquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/25.jpg

[NZ Steve]

So when does production on the convertible start:ballchain:

[Lucky@LeMans]

This was at Prescott over the weekend , please see the attached photo's.

Looked quite original and not over restored at all. I wanted to get photo's of the interior but the owner wasn't about.

[Lucky@LeMans]

Some more of the same !

[Lucky@LeMans]

And three more !

[Egdik]

Thanks for these photos.
Lovely to see in the flesh.
Short nose.
No exterior mirrors.
Refined door handles.
Good to see it looking used.

[lancelot link]

I don't suppose you got any other pictures of the 225 next to it did you ?

[Jaguartvr]

No nasty exposed boot hinges on this one.

I personally think that Chris's version is much lighter looking at the back and I also prefer the front.
Can't wait to see the convertible version.

[Lucky@LeMans]

Sorry I didn't take any of the 225. It was stunning having just been rebuilt/restored over a number of years. Try YouTube for the Prescott event, lots of posts so far showing many of the cars on display.

Hope to see the soft top version from Tribute soon ?

[Lucky@LeMans]

I would like Kidge to finish his 275 in his own time before someone else finishes one. I don't want the same thing that happen to Geoff and his SWB to happen again. Plus in business terms it is more cost effective/profitable to produce convertible kits due to the extra labour and materials vs sale price of the hardtop kits.

Any ideas when we might be able to place orders for a convertible kit ?

[WorldClassAccident]

Interesting to note that the inside profile of the bumpers didn't follow the profile of the bodywork. Maybe we are working to hard to make ours fit.

I guess when people look at replicas they look at faults and differences, when they look at originals they character and differences

[Lucky@LeMans]

I think you are right and unless you had pointed it out I wouldn't have noticed.

There are other details which could be replicated to make your car stand out from the average such as the Frenched in indicators and bonnet badge. Quite an easy mod before paint but adds a lot to the final product.

[WorldClassAccident]

My Z300s has frenched in rear lights and it looks great on the big curved rear end

[Egdik]

Friday 17th June at 11.04am I saw THREE 275GTBs driving along the B4009 west from Streatley.

They were in a small group of 6 Ferarris; one in Azzuro / silver blue; one in Rosso red and one yellow . . .

Never seen more than one at a time before, so makes my week.

[NZ Steve]

Still no answer about the date for the release of the convertable:gossip:

[Lucky@LeMans]

Tribute and Nubodi have gone very quiet on here. They were keeping us updated at least once a week. Some of the other regulars seemed to have gone too which is a shame.
When I sign onto this thread there are often 50+ visitors but maybe only 4 or 5 forum members on at any one time. This site still attracts lots of people so it should be worth the while of anyone posting.

[Roadster]

I was down there a few weeks ago
The 275 still had some revisions to be made - all in the details.

Chris and Dan were busy making kits. They have numerous builds and developments on the go.

You have to remember, Tribute is a small company.
Development of new models costs money.
Selling kits generates money.
They have to balance the two.

[oxford1360]

You are unlikely to hear anything from Nubodi since the pram/toy ejection episode.

[Jaguartvr]

Come on Chris, must be time time for an update and pictures by now.

[mazdarazmataz]

Bump

[Tribute Automotive]

A little more prep and then moulding will start shortly.

[Jaguartvr]

Excellent news, it looked pretty much ready for moulding ages ago. I do hope you haven't been wasting time on the rust bucket Escort!!!:eusa_whistle::boink:

[Tribute Automotive]

Excellent news, it looked pretty much ready for moulding ages ago. I do hope you haven't been wasting time on the rust bucket Escort!!!:eusa_whistle::boink:

If only I had time to waste....

[Lucky@LeMans]

A little more prep and then moulding will start shortly.

Are you going to offer GRP bumpers as an option . The "real" ones look fab but cost more than the donor Z3 !

[Egdik]

3818

This is laser cut from 4mm thick stainless, about 8" long. The cut is a bit rough and will need tidying & polishing, but looks good.

[mazdarazmataz]

Ooo how much do those cost?

[Ollie]

Hey everyone, just bumping this thread...
Check out Jay Leno's Garage this week.....Ferrari 275 GTB4.....
You're welcome....

[275NART]

Thanks for the head's up. Here's the link

https://youtu.be/NQ379uN_O2E

[Tribute Automotive]

Moulds completed for rear body section

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First panels from new mould

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The 275 project will be passing into Dan's hands for production , sales and marketing, under his "OLD No.7" company name. More info to follow soon, along with a new forum section too.....

[Jaguartvr]

Looking very,very good.
Will you be starting a new thread for the convertible version?

Can't wait to see the finished results.

[Tribute Automotive]

Will you be starting a new thread for the convertible version?


Dan will be.

[Lucky@LeMans]

Looking really good . You must have changed your minds , I thought you were only going to offer a convertible version !

[Tribute Automotive]

Looking really good . You must have changed your minds , I thought you were only going to offer a convertible version !

We still have to provide Kidge with his hard top kit. The body shown will be modified to provide the buck for the convertible mould.

[Jaguartvr]

Convertible with a modified hardtop would be nice.
I wonder if that nice Dan will do a Daytona:eyebrows:

[Lucky@LeMans]

I think the Z3 soft top will work well on the 275 convertible.

[WorldClassAccident]

Probably look better than the originals

A bit like the 250swb without the beer ledge at the rear.

[Lucky@LeMans]

All we want is this !

[Lucky@LeMans]

Or this , a better view !

[Roadster]

All we want is this !

Windscreen looks wrong
The Z3's looks better

Tributes 275 is definitely a pretty car

[NZ Steve]

Looking promising:happy::smile::icon_biggrin:

[IanA]

Or this , a better view !

Now where can one get seats like that?

[Paul L]

Tribute - It is great to see the first panels being created, this should be another great kit. :cool:

Chris & Dan - I hope everything works out well for both your companies going forward.

Good luck, Paul. :)

[Barber]

Tribute - It is great to see the first panels being created, this should be another great kit. :cool:

Chris & Dan - I hope everything works out well for both your companies going forward.

Good luck, Paul. :)

Eh?

[Paul L]

Eh?

Pay attention 007. :icon_wink:

...The 275 project will be passing into Dan's hands for production , sales and marketing, under his "OLD No.7" company name. More info to follow soon, along with a new forum section too.....

[Barber]

Pay attention 007. :icon_wink:

Doh!:eusa_doh:

[Lucky@LeMans]

I guess we might see the convertible version this side of Christmas.

Can't wait to see it , I'm tempted to place my order now !

[Roadster]

I guess we might see the convertible version this side of Christmas.

Can't wait to see it , I'm tempted to place my order now !

Ordering one will be way to make the model available sooner rather than later.
Its not a great risk there has never been an ugly Tribute and all the hard work has been done

[Lucky@LeMans]

Now where can one get seats like that?

The OMP Silverstone Classic Bucket is very similar and @ £160 each not too expensive.

[IanA]

The OMP Silverstone Classic Bucket is very similar and @ £160 each not too expensive.

Thanks for that but very similar to the Intatrim ones I tried at Stoneleigh. Classic Italian seats were more rounded.
I had ones of the right shape in my 1960 TVR, and no seatbelts !!!

I'll likely end up with Cobra type seats providing I can find the correct shade of brown to suit the period.

[Tribute Automotive]

Here's what happens to the months of work involved in making the buck from which the 275 moulds are made:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_9883_zpsujah4ax3.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/TributeAutomotive/media/IMG_9883_zpsujah4ax3.jpg.html)

It's only GRP, filler, wood, hot glue, cardboard, overalls, rubber gloves......

[Ollie]

.....Blood......sweat....and beers.....
It'll be worth it though....

[Lucky@LeMans]

Keep those new moulds safe !

[lancelot link]

F*@KING HELL Lucky ...give them a chance ...inbetween a huge list of orders , special requests , customer liason , enquiries , emails , phonecalls etc...I think the guys at Tribute occasionally take breaks for food and sleep as well as the odd day off with family too .....the cheeky , selfish bastards !!

You cant even begin to create the convertible without having the first set of moulds finished ...and within a couple of hours of showing pictures of the broken buck ...not the finished mould which still needs work to be production ready ...you are on their case about the convertible !!

[Lucky@LeMans]

The convertible 250 SWB was two weeks in the making if I recall , no moulds to a finished car !

[GazDavies]

...I think the guys at Tribute occasionally take breaks for food and sleep as well as the odd day off with family too .....

Lazy sods, terrible work ethic! :icon_wink:

[WorldClassAccident]

The convertible 250 SWB was two weeks in the making if I recall , no moulds to a finished car !


So the second one should be quicker surely?

:-)

[lancelot link]

The convertible 250 SWB was two weeks in the making if I recall , no moulds to a finished car !


THEN GET BACK ON THEIR CASE IN 2 WEEKS TIME THEN !!

Chris and Dan are far too professional to comment on here and far more diplomatic than me ...

They aren't a public service being funded by the taxpayer , they are 2 guys , sometimes 3 , who work very hard trying to keep the orders flowing , whilst creating new products , AS AND WHEN THEY CAN ...If they were a govt funded organisation , you can hassle them ,if you'd put your money on the table and been promises a deadline , feel free to hassle them.... as private individuals making no promises , its unfair to hassle them ..Chris certainly doesnt need the stress ...

I don't know what you do for a living , but someone stood over your shoulder shouting , ''come on , hurry up'' constantly , when you are working your nuts off would get on your tits wouldn't it ...?

[Roadster]

THEN GET BACK ON THEIR CASE IN 2 WEEKS TIME THEN !!

Chris and Dan are far too professional to comment on here and far more diplomatic than me ...

They aren't a public service being funded by the taxpayer , they are 2 guys , sometimes 3 , who work very hard trying to keep the orders flowing , whilst creating new products , AS AND WHEN THEY CAN ...If they were a govt funded organisation , you can hassle them ,if you'd put your money on the table and been promises a deadline , feel free to hassle them.... as private individuals making no promises , its unfair to hassle them ..Chris certainly doesnt need the stress ...

I don't know what you do for a living , but someone stood over your shoulder shouting , ''come on , hurry up'' constantly , when you are working your nuts off would get on your tits wouldn't it ...?

If I was Chris or Dan I wouldn't be in a hurry to make another model until I had a deposit paid or all the paying work had been finished and I had nothing better to do.

[Lucky@LeMans]

Tribute like to post little snippets of info , one minute the photos of the nearly completed buck , next the mould being taken only to follow up with buck being cut up and in the skip ! I can only imagine things are moving at quite a pace !

[lancelot link]

glad to see you have extended their deadline by 14-15 weeks ..thats a heap of stress lifted from their shoulders ....

Best way to see the results you are looking for ? put a deposit on the table ...you know what it's going to look like from previous models etc..you know the type of kit , quality etc..so no need to wait ...book early !!

[Lucky@LeMans]

Like I said in a previous post , I am tempted to place an order !

The last time I spoke to Dan ( at Stoneliegh ) he said the best thing about his job was developing new models even though that in itself wasn't the money making side of things.

[zoro25]

I've got to say that to me this is the best kit that Tribute has come up with.
Can't wait till it's available to order.
Not interested in the convertible just the hard top with swooping lines for me.
Just waiting now for Dan to give details and then I'll order.
Quick question , I've moved to the US so Z3's are okay for me to find , but is there any difference in fitting between left and right hand drive cars?

Also I may have missed it but are there any pics of the finished car?

[Lucky@LeMans]

You need to talk to Dan at Tribute . The last photos were 2 or 3 weeks ago so there might be more progress . I'm not sure if they will be kitting the hard top coupe , that was going to be a one off and the convertible was to be the available kit. Again , have a chat with Dan now he is going to be the main contact for this model , the plans might have changed.

[Paul L]

... is there any difference in fitting between left and right hand drive cars?...
Previous Tribute Z3 based kits have simply replaced existing exterior body panels, so LHD / RHD makes no difference.

E.g. There is a German LHD Z3 under this Kobra kit.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_5776_zps27de8681.jpg

I am sure Dan will be able to confirm this before you place an order.

Good luck, Paul. :)

[zoro25]

Thanks for the replies :-)

[Lucky@LeMans]

Moulds completed for rear body section

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First panels from new mould

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The 275 project will be passing into Dan's hands for production , sales and marketing, under his "OLD No.7" company name. More info to follow soon, along with a new forum section too.....

Any updates, please ?

[Egdik]

Hi,

Please give us say 3 weeks for the next instalment.

Regards Kidge

[lancelot link]

Hi,

Please give us say 3 weeks for the next instalment.

Regards Kidge

That's a lot politer than I would have put it !!!

Don't forget Lucky Lemon .... ''A deposit on the table , makes a finished kit more able ....!! '' :-)

[Lucky@LeMans]

Sorry , I can't help myself ! Lots of snippets of info from Tribute followed by a month of nothing being posted . The 275 is likely to be the best kit to date from Chris and Dan , I will be placing an order as soon as my current project is complete.

Anyway , I thought we were all being civilised to each other after all the ranting and toys being thrown every where earlier in the year !

[Lucky@LeMans]

That's a lot politer than I would have put it !!!

Don't forget Lucky Lemon .... ''A deposit on the table , makes a finished kit more able ....!! '' :-)

Hmm, "Lucky Lemon" , a Freudian slip if ever I saw one !

[lancelot link]

DAMN THAT SPELL CHECK !!

Sorry , no offence meant ....if you knew my humour , you'd understand ....to put it bluntly , I can be a knob sometimes ...

[Roadster]

I have seen the 275 develop on my many visits. It really is an impressive looking body.

But I also know that Chris never intended to take it further than the one he was commissioned to make.

Now Dan has taken over but I think he will produce a spyder version. As the coupe models adds many challenges to the build.

Chris and Dan always have a full schedule, Lancelot and myself understand their workload and we tend to try to show the reality of the situation.

These bodies take many months and sometimes years from initial idea to final product.
There are only so many hours in a day and priority is given to paid work.

So paying a deposit or preferably in full is how to get your job allocated.

As we all know building one project consumes lots of our time.

Chris and Dan are juggling projects in double figures.

Most of their work passes through the workshop and out to the customer without a pic or a mention on here.

So hopefully, no ranting or name calling just the reality of the work that happens behind closed doors.

[lancelot link]

Saw this car today at OLD NO. 7 HQ ... Realy like the way its going ..proportions are looking good ..

[NZ Steve]

Hi, next time some one is near this car would u please take some photos so we can see the progress from the other side of the world:help:
Thanks in advance :):thumb:
Steve

[lancelot link]

Hi, next time some one is near this car would u please take some photos so we can see the progress from the other side of the world:help:
Thanks in advance :):thumb:
Steve

I would have done mate but not knowing if the Dan was ready to update the latest progress , I didn't feel it was my place ...I can tell you though it was looking pretty good ..

[Egdik]

Z3 area behind seats - what to do ?

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Front end with restored cross member now in T de F blue

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out in our sunday best

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[NZ Steve]

Hi can the front crash beam stay in place and still have enough clearance:question: This will depend on which kit I can purchase

Thanks Steve:decision:

[Egdik]

We plan to keep both front & rear carriers / inner bumpers; they will be useful for some mounting points.

Yesterday I cleaned, etch primed and sprayed with black Gravi Gard, stone chip protector, the rear one.

[NZ Steve]

Hi thanks for the reply, my car is a 1999 2.8 that was imported into NZ which means it has to meet the 2003 front crash regulations, according to our authority we can swap the panels lights and everything else apart from taking off the front crash beam. if it was NZ new I could take it off.
Steve:noidea:

[casamolino]

Good morning Egdik , this is my version of the area behind the seats , Geoff .

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/geoffking39/DSCF1606.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/geoffking39/media/DSCF1606.jpg.html)

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[lancelot link]

Im led to believe we will be seeing some positive updates this week ....Looking forward to seeing some pics Daniel ...

[NZ Steve]

Thanks for keeping us informed Steve:nod:

[Lucky@LeMans]

Im led to believe we will be seeing some positive updates this week ....Looking forward to seeing some pics Daniel ...

I'm not saying a word !

[lancelot link]

lol Lucky ... I know that tomorrow is being devoted solely to getting a major step forward with the project and when one of the 3 people that's involved , feels like posting some pictures , it will certainly be enough of an update for anyone serious about this option , to be in a position to place an order ...

[Roadster]

lol Lucky ... I know that tomorrow is being devoted solely to getting a major step forward with the project and when one of the 3 people that's involved , feels like posting some pictures , it will certainly be enough of an update for anyone serious about this option , to be in a position to place an order ...

Enough for someone to put a deposit down? You'll be lucky :flypig:

[Jaguartvr]

I think there will be a few deposits slapped down as soon as it's available. If I had a bit of spare cash I would have been one of them.

[Lucky@LeMans]

Enough for someone to put a deposit down? You'll be lucky :flypig:

I will be that man soon as I've finished and sold my Triumph Roadster. Seats are back from the trimmers, body is ready for paint, I've got all the parts ready to go back on the car so getting close.

[Tribute Automotive]

Dan will be posting some pictures over the weekend.

[Barber]

Dan will be posting some pictures over the weekend.

:amen:

[froggyman]

:amen:
They may be his holiday snaps! LOL

[zoro25]

I'm hoping this will be my first kit car project. :-)

Also one of the people at my company owns a Nart and a 275 coupe (the real cars and not kit form)

Every year he allows a few select individuals to come and see his collection (just have to make a smallish donation to charity).
What a top guy , however the pity is no camera allowed.

Roll on the weekend. Still hoping for a coupe version. :-)

[Jaguartvr]

I know the idea was to offer a soft top only but as they already have the roll cage for the 250................ Can't be too different, just bit more expensive.

[zoro25]

Yes depending on the difficulty my plan is to either fit myself or get a boat restorer to do the job.
I'm going with a boat restorer/repairer as there are loads of them where I live and also the fact that most the good boat guys are experts in dealing with FiberGlass. I figured that option would be better than a normal car body shop.

[Barber]

They may be his holiday snaps! LOL

:icon_eek:

[duracell]

The 275 project is progressing.
So far we have finished the buck, and the moulding stage is almost complete.There are just a couple of small parts left to mould. We then made the gray back end to continue the development of fitting panals and the roll cage ect. The gray back end will become the buck for the convertible.

We then made kidge's blue panels, which we have fitted up to one of our z3s.
Kidge has asked us to modify his kit. The front end has been split through the front grill, so the lower valance remains attached to the car along with his bumpers. The bumpers have been moulded, so fibreglass bumpers are available. Frameworks had to be made to support the added weight of the metal bumpers.

We have also produced extra items such as a headlining, lighting recesses and grp undertray.

Kidge should get his kit by the end of the week.

We are still only planning to release a convertible version of this kit at the moment,and we are unsure as to when we will start work on the convertible. When we do,it will have to fit in around paying work.

When the kit is complete it will be available to order exclusively through old no7.

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[Car photographer]

Nice work ( from what I can see)

[Paul L]

duracell - Thanks for the update Dan, the way Kidge's bonnet opens around the bumpers is very neat. :cool:

...When the kit is complete it will be available to order exclusively through old no7...

Can I suggest you post the details of your company and how to reach you.

As most Google searches lead here...

http://en.abrandnewday.nl/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/JackNr7FLESkopie1.png

:icon_wink:

Jokes aside, good luck with this project, I hope it goes well.

Take care, Paul. :)

[DaveP]

Looking great so far Dan - love what you have done with splitting the front. Great idea :)

Really looking forward to seeing this completed - the Ferrari tribute market is very exciting these days

Dave

[Jaguartvr]

Looking very good. One point that may be a concern is the front crash bar, it looks as if it is going to stop a lot of air flow to the radiator and the mouth opening is already quite small.

[Egdik]

Here are the panels loosely placed on their Z3. Tribute have used a blue resin in the grp.

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[Jeff H]

I do like the thinner screen pillar,

What are you using for a rear screen ?

[Jaguartvr]

I like the window opening. I personally would like to see this on the 250swb coupe, I know the shape isn't quite right but you do away with the sliding windows. I expect the quarter window will stay as it is from the Z3.

[Jeff H]

The roof line looks lower,

Not sure if it is my imagination though.

Doors need a curve in them lol.

[DaveP]

Looks great - stop making so many beautiful cars !

There won't be any Z3s left at this rate

[Triumph Special]

Looks great! When in production, the DHC is a real option for me - gotta be an Auto though, I want a cruiser.

[Roadster]

The roof line looks lower,

Not sure if it is my imagination though.

Doors need a curve in them lol.

I think its decieving Jeff
I would say its the same hight as the 250 but the longer tail changes the proportions

[Jeff H]

I think its decieving Jeff
I would say its the same hight as the 250 but the longer tail changes the proportions




You are probably right,

The head room in the 250 is limited so wont want it any lower, it looks like a 250 roof section, the over skins are 250 also, as are the sills.

Nice looking kit, will sell well I think.

[Lucky@LeMans]

I wonder if WCA will buy a third front end to complement the two other options he has at the moment ?? I'm not sure how the 250 SWB front fitted with his standard Z3 doors , it must have been narrowed some how.

[Barber]

Here are the panels loosely placed on their Z3. Tribute have used a blue resin in the grp.

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So it comes with genuine Z3 sill patination?

[Jaguartvr]

Must be overdue for an update.

Is Kidge going to do a build thread?

[Egdik]

On October 20th Chris & Dan 'dry' fitted some panels, as seen here; they took away the front end to modify - in a fortnight 'he said . . .'

Meanwhile I am thinking about what is here, what isn't and what I can do about it all.

What is all this soft white filler ? Some new skills are required.

The bumpers look nice.

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[Lucky@LeMans]

Good luck with your build , I'm sure it will look stunning when its done !

[molleur]

Looking good this far!

[275NART]

Is there a way to shorten the rear a few inches, raise the wheel arch opening, and raise the "bump" so it's highest point is above the center of the wheel arch? it would be more visually pleasing and closer to the original. Sorry if I sound like a critic but maybe it's possible to do this at least for the spyder version. I don't know if it's possible on the z3, I know it's hard to get the nose down because of the radiator support.

http://i.imgur.com/hZ6Wd5c.jpg

Rear view looks dead on and sexy!!!

[Lucky@LeMans]

I think at this stage of the game its only right to wait and see the prototype in a more finished state . Until you see a finished car its hard to judge how good it will look or otherwise. A full on side view doesn't do a car justice , you need to see the whole car viewed at all angles to see how the proportions work. I'm sure this design will work and even more so as a convertible version.

[Lucky@LeMans]

This shot shows the rear end "bump" position , looks to be the same relative position in photos above.

[Triumph Special]

Any progress with this? Looks great.

[Jaguartvr]

Are there still no updates on the 275?

[Lucky@LeMans]

Probably on the back burner until Stoneliegh ?