Rebody 507 Tribute Build thread

[Pond]

Thought it had to be Rosso Corsa

Not really such a thing. There are hundreds of shades of 'rosso'. Rosso Corsa has at least 20 shades (that I could find) over the decades.

I have given my paint shop two colours (with four codes), so waiting to see if they have found them and can get them mixed.
My preferred colour is Rosso Cina, or Rosso Rubino. My second choice is Rosso Barchetta.

 

[Duncodin]

Now in paint
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Wow. That's shiney. It's gonna look great.

I'm jealous. I'm miles away from paint. Currently rocking that 'barn find' look.

 

[Dxbolton]

Moving forward, mostly just the chrome to refit

 

[DaveP]

That's very very pretty Dan

 

[Pond]

Moving forward, mostly just the chrome to refit

What's the colour?
Looks good in the photos; the panel gaps and shut lines look very even.

 

[Dxbolton]

What's the colour?
Looks good in the photos; the panel gaps and shut lines look very even.

It’s BMW Hellrot Red.
There’s a distinct orange tint in some sunlight situations, almost pearlescent, but it is the BMW colour.
i be spent a long time getting the gaps right,and it’s paid off.
I’m very happy with the result

 

[Dxbolton]

More photos soon when it’s all back together tomorrow

 

[Dxbolton]

All the important bits now refitted

 

[DaveP]

That is the dogs doodahs Dan.

 

[Pond]

All the important bits now refitted

Looks very, very good.

Are those the GRP bumpers, etc chromed?

 

[Dxbolton]

Looks very, very good.

Are those the GRP bumpers, etc chromed?

Yes, boot handle, bumpers, and grill surrounds are all GRP supplied with the kit (boot handle was my design) from Tribute and all chrome painted by Wayne at Chrome Finish.

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The size of the rear bumper is a challenge for this process but he’s done an excellent job,
I don’t think many people will realise they are not metal

 

[Duncodin]

All the important bits now refitted

What ET are your wheels?

Also, can I ask, what's the ground clearance ie at the jacking pads.

Thanks.

 

[Dxbolton]

What ET are your wheels?

Also, can I ask, what's the ground clearance ie at the jacking pads.

Thanks.

They are bmw winter steel wheels. I think it’s Et34 but would need to remove them to check,
I’ll have to measure ground clearance but my car came with BMW sport suspension so is marginally lower than stock set up (20mm lower I think?)

 

[Althulas]

That’s chrome finish looks good. I noted your number plates, can you actually use those on the road as the vehicle is not that old?

 

[Foglem]

Not a useful post, just here to say your work is incredible. Well done.

 

[elevensies]

looks ace

 

[Jezza]

That’s chrome finish looks good. I noted your number plates, can you actually use those on the road as the vehicle is not that old?

Yes you are allowed to use older plates on any car. What you cannot do is have plates that make the car appear newer than it actually is.

 

[Dxbolton]

That’s chrome finish looks good. I noted your number plates, can you actually use those on the road as the vehicle is not that old?

Yes, you can use older plates in the uk, but not newer ones than the cars age.

 

[Duncodin]

You are allowed to use plates with an older year letter. But, as far as I know, black plates are only allowed on cars over a certain age. 1973, or 75 i think.

Although there's also some rule relating to vehicles over 40. But not a 25 year old zed.

DVLA release new laws on black and white number plates - MG Car Club

The DVLA have announced changes concerning information on black and silver number plates which will take effect from 1 January 2021.

www.mgcc.co.uk

If you get a job's worth plod he can have the reg number confiscated/cancelled without refund.

 

[Jezza]

You are allowed to use plates with an older year letter. But, as far as I know, black plates are only allowed on cars over a certain age. 1973, or 75 i think.

Although there's also some rule relating to vehicles over 40. But not a 25 year old zed.

DVLA release new laws on black and white number plates - MG Car Club

The DVLA have announced changes concerning information on black and silver number plates which will take effect from 1 January 2021.

www.mgcc.co.uk

If you get a job's worth plod he can have the reg number confiscated/cancelled without refund.

Always have the yellow/white plates in the boot. If you get stopped ( unlikely) then it's "Sorry officer, I was at a car show and I forgot to change my plates back" Hopefully a wrapped knuckle and on your way. They're probably more interested in looking at your stunning car than doing you for such a minor issue.