Db5 Aston Martin replica project 2013

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  • Gebruder GumboldGebruder Gumbold San FranciscoPosts: 541MI6 Agent
    Wow! Congrats on seeing a DB5 in the flesh, and thanks for sharing all of the knowledge and the Straker project!
    I'm a big fan of UFO, and I hope to see more on the process of building the car.
    Now, I am a member of the AMOC- Aston Martin Owner's Club, and if you need anything at all, even a drive of a DB5, or one to photo and measure, please ask.
    I also have a newtwok for parts in case you run into something that you need.
    I am in San Francisco.
    Cheers, Tom
  • Hart008Hart008 Posts: 710MI6 Agent
    Wooowww @Tom would love more measurements - do u think u can email me at
    Hart008@yahoo.com
    Would live to make molds as i have fibreglass workshop
    Cheers
    Yes i did ride the CAT
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    Got to have proper tool's :D


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    Martin
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    DB5007 wrote:
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    very close, all the body lines are fitted and looking good.

    Any progress on the car db5007?
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    Probably not :)
  • ProjectDB5ProjectDB5 Brentwood, EssexPosts: 6MI6 Agent
    Hopefully we will see an update soon. I have been watching these posts for the last year and have now finally signed up as it is a project that is very tempting to try out.

    Looking at the costs proposed to get the buck created and moulds done it is almost viable to get genuine panels from AM and build these on to a period frame such as a Scimitar SE5. Using a pre 1973 car allows you to use the black and silver number plate and to keep things as simple as possible. That way you would get a very cost effective base car. The wheelbase and bulkhead should also be fairly close. I would have thought performance difference is not really an issue, as you would only really cruise around in it like most genuine owners, stick on a decent exhaust and it should sound pretty good.

    There seem to be several alternative projects all running together so will be interesting to see the first that actually hits the road.

    Tom
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
    TONS of progress, remember this is a massive project!! here is the 1st body from the mold, hours and hours of work! but roller out by Nov for the premiere!!!! stay tuned! P.S do you know how much these panels would cost from AM?? you better have deep pockets! that isnt even a dent, there are still the other parts that arent even made anymore and are very expensive!! the front grill alone is $5000.
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  • ProjectDB5ProjectDB5 Brentwood, EssexPosts: 6MI6 Agent
    Awesome work on the front end.

    I did some research on genuine/restoration parts. From what I can find a new complete front end body panel for a DB5 is just over £11k and the rear just over £4k including tax. I don't know which parts might not be included in that, such as the intercooler duct etc. A new grill here costs about £2k including the chrome bezel frame. Obviously there would be lots of work and missing parts that would be hard to source. Obviously taking a fibreglass mould from a buck would be best, as long as the buck does not cost £10k plus.......

    Keep up the good work, this is one fascinating project.
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    Wonderful. Wery good work.

    Martin.
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
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  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
    Here is a sample of the nose. We are making Complete front ends with working guns and flipping licence plate to mount on a wall soon.
  • ProjectDB5ProjectDB5 Brentwood, EssexPosts: 6MI6 Agent
    Looks amazing, is that a genuine grill?

    Tom
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    Like it alot :)) . How about a front end with a built in bar -{ :D would be wery bondish don't you think?.

    Martin.
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
    Yes, that's a real grill, the nose is fitted to the grill. Not the other way around and at $5000, you don't want to modify them. Some car shots in the next few days
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
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  • lippelippe Posts: 134MI6 Agent
    Dang. Looking great.
  • ProjectDB5ProjectDB5 Brentwood, EssexPosts: 6MI6 Agent
    You have been busy, that is really coming along amazingly well!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    " How's the Aston Smithers ?"
    " Coming along nicely, Sir"
    ;)
    Looks fantastic. -{
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • MrZarebaMrZareba Krakow, PolandPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent
    That looks like an Aston! :O
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
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    A little report from the "DIY Cave" in Sweden.
    Cutting the first of six pieces in the front end section.
    Martin.
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
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    theqcar
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
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    theqcar
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
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    theqcar

    being restored at his private shop. more pictures coming soon!
  • QbranchesQbranches Posts: 56MI6 Agent
    Is that fibreglass
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
    Qbranches wrote:
    Is that fibreglass

    composite body with reinforced steel tube frame, like the orginal car, attached to chassis, also like the orginal car.
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    Report from the mancave..

    Cutting part 4 of 6.
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    Martin
  • QbranchesQbranches Posts: 56MI6 Agent
    Hi Martin have you done the whole front yet ?
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    Qbranches wrote:
    Hi Martin have you done the whole front yet ?
    Iv'e cut a few parts of the front.putt then together with nails just for
    Photo, will glu and sand to shape,some plaster sanding again, epoxi
    Resin maby.
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    Db5007 could you post a picture of the hund frame and the rest of the
    Car?
    Martin
  • ZundappZundapp Posts: 139MI6 Agent
    Oopps. Meant to be tube frame.can you post some more pictures please?
    Did some more cutting yesterday.
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    Martin.
  • DB5007DB5007 Posts: 70MI6 Agent
    Martin you are brave to do the car this way!! you wont have to worry about fingerprints when your done! haha


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