Rebody Welcome to the "Z Rebody" section

[GazHyde]

A new section specifically for the growing number of rebodied Zed's joining (as requested by @jaguartvr).

I'll be moving the existing threads in to this section as I locate them, and all newly posted threads will show a blue Rebody tag to make them easier for people to visually filter.

Gaz

 

[Lee]

This is a good idea I often thought these guys sit somewhere between.

 

[MisterP007]

A new section specifically for the growing number of rebodied Zed's joining (as requested by @jaguartvr).

I'll be moving the existing threads in to this section as I locate them, and all newly posted threads will show a blue Rebody tag to make them easier for people to visually filter.

Gaz

Nice one Gaz, we now have our own little playground. Likely other participants @Ugly Duckling @Pingu @DaveP @jaguartvr (as you know)

 

[jaguartvr]

For Members who aren't sure of the difference between a rebody and a kit car.
A kit car is generally scratch built, this means you have to go through an IVA test which is hard to pass and expensive.
A rebody is a donor car that has had its bolt-on panels removed and replaced with new body panels. You can only remove parts that were designed to be removed, if you cut sections away then it will have to go through an IVA test. The beauty of a rebody is that all it needs are some before, during and after pictures along with a form sent to the DVLA, it is that simple and costs nothing.

Obviously, on this forum we are only interested in Zeds so please don't post about other makes unless it has a bearing on helping rebody a Zed.

I intend to add a list with pictures showing what you can build and where you can buy it. Some are harder than others to source but you can always drop me a PM and I can help.

Tribute Automotive

Kobra. Simple quick to build and cheap. A great first project.


Z3ato FHC and convertible


Z300s



Z07 60's style roadster, almost ready for release

photoshoped but gives a good idea
Z4 Corvette coming soon


Classic Conversions

250SWB Isobella



Z75 Coupe and convertible


Bertini
Hard to get but contact me



250GT California cruiser
Hard to get but contact me.

 

[MisterP007]

For Members who aren't sure of the difference between a rebody and a kit car.
A kit car is generally scratch built, this means you have to go through an IVA test which is hard to pass and expensive.
A rebody is a donor car that has had its bolt-on panels removed and replaced with new body panels. You can only remove parts that were designed to be removed, if you cut sections away then it will have to go through an IVA test. The beauty of a rebody is that all it needs are some before, during and after pictures along with a form sent to the DVLA, it is that simple and costs nothing.

Obviously, on this forum we are only interested in Zeds so please don't post about other makes unless it has a bearing on helping rebody a Zed.

I intend to add a list with pictures showing what you can build and where you can buy it. Some are harder than others to source but you can always drop me a PM and I can help.

Tribute Automotive

Kobra. Simple quick to build and cheap. A great first project.


Z3ato FHC and convertible


Z07 60's style roadster, almost ready for release

photoshoped but gives a good idea
Z4 Corvette coming soon


Classic Conversions

250SWB Isobella


Z75 Coupe and convertible

Bertini
Hard to get but contact me

250GT California cruiser
Hard to get but contact me.

Great idea Steve.

I love the Z07 always fancied one of the originals, when are they due out?

My Blue one is a Classic Coachworks Isabella if you want to insert a pic.

 

[DaveP]

A new section specifically for the growing number of rebodied Zed's joining (as requested by @jaguartvr).

I'll be moving the existing threads in to this section as I locate them, and all newly posted threads will show a blue Rebody tag to make them easier for people to visually filter.

Gaz

Cheers Gaz,

We are a funny bunch out left field but, I believe, do have something to add to this community.

We all like our motors after all

 

[jaguartvr]

Z07 was just having the final details sorted before the mold is taken. Just time for you to finish your current project.
I told you that you would build another, the building is the fun part!

 

[Zag2]

@GazHyde From my bookmarks:

Zag Kobra Build (Part 2)

So this is the 2nd part of my Z3 Kobra build, read on to enjoy the progress... For part 1 in the Zshed see here: https://zroadster.org/threads/bmw-z3-cobra-kit-zag2.42139/ Why? I always wanted an AC Cobra and it was the picture on my wall as a kid. Inspired by the images below I knew I could...

zroadster.org

Rebody - Z3 to Kobra build thread

So time has come for me to change a slightly scruffy black 2001 2.2 non sport into a Kobra. This is a rebody kit made by Tribute Automotive. I bought the Zed as a donor car as the mechanicals and mot history looked strong. The body work was fine but in need of quite a bit of touching up etc. As...

zroadster.org

Kobra build

Hi All, Just posted in the newbie section. So I am building a Kobra from my 2.8 1999 z3. The car was built in Feb 1999 so i am led to believe it is the Twin vanous pre-facelift until someone tells me different. So here's the beast as I bought it. Stripped and with the rear end extension...

zroadster.org

My Z3 to Kobra build

Hello all. New to this community but been on it many times as a visitor during my Z3 conversion . I visited the kit car show at Stoneleigh in the spring of 2018. It was there I met Richard Bird of Nubodi and saw his demo AC Cobra "Trubute" which was based on a Z3. In May 2018 I purchased a 1998...

zroadster.org

Heres mine....

 

[MisterP007]

Nice

 

[BelleClassiccoachworks]

A new section specifically for the growing number of rebodied Zed's joining (as requested by @jaguartvr).

I'll be moving the existing threads in to this section as I locate them, and all newly posted threads will show a blue Rebody tag to make them easier for people to visually filter.

Gaz

This is awesome. thanks Gaz. First time I've logged on for ages as we are so busy. Lovely to see a space for us frankenstein builders and customers! Hope you're well x