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Forum: Lounge Yesterday, 10:38 AM
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Posted By A12pilot
Hey Bill! Funny you mention it, since I'm...

Hey Bill!

Funny you mention it, since I'm going to do an update this week with things. I should have the engine back in and a bunch of other things done. It should start to resemble a car again...
Forum: Lounge 09-24-2024, 05:36 PM
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Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Yep! This is the car commonly misunderstood by...

Yep! This is the car commonly misunderstood by many to think Elvis ordered it new then gifted it to her. Not exactly correct. Elvis wanted to buy her a car and she wanted his BMW which he had...
Forum: Olds 09-12-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3,320
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Posted By A12pilot
Congrats on the ink, Ryan, and I’m sure there’s...

Congrats on the ink, Ryan, and I’m sure there’s plenty more to come! Have fun, pics!!! We need towing pics!!!

Cheers
Dave
Forum: Lounge 08-25-2024, 01:54 PM
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Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Thank you thank you! It’s crazy. And 438,000...

Thank you thank you! It’s crazy. And 438,000 views!!:blush::biggthumpup::beers::crazy:

It’s been quite a journey with you guys! So much more to come. Polishing starts next week!

Cheers...
Forum: Lounge 08-22-2024, 08:26 PM
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Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, Guys. And agreed Bill. Can’t wait to...

Thanks, Guys. And agreed Bill. Can’t wait to get the polishing done and get those parts back on!

Joe, it’s two coats of base which covered nicely, then four coats of clear. DCU2021, Slow...
Forum: Lounge 08-21-2024, 08:16 AM
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Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Man, I know I'm not the best blocker-outter but...

Man, I know I'm not the best blocker-outter but you don't have to pick out every flaw on my car, Freddie! :eek2: OH, You mean Elvis's car. :wink: I attribute some of that to old photo distortion,...
Forum: Lounge 08-17-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
And a few of Elvis taking delivery of his used...

And a few of Elvis taking delivery of his used 507!:flag: these first three are him at the dealer.

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These next three are him on the base
Forum: Lounge 08-17-2024, 01:09 AM
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Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Well, that's a 502 motor. The 507's was a little...

Well, that's a 502 motor. The 507's was a little different and man, did you see the cracks in that thing? Yikes! Nothing a little JB Weld can't fix!:shocked:

Sadly, on this day in 1977, Elvis...
Forum: Lounge 08-14-2024, 11:26 PM
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Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
You guys are awesome! Thank you! Final walk...

You guys are awesome! Thank you! Final walk around with a pencil and tape to circle any imperfections I see prior to color. More to come!!

Cheers
Dave
Forum: Lounge 08-14-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
And it begins! Undercarriage, engine bay, jambs,...

And it begins! Undercarriage, engine bay, jambs, trunk, interior are all painted Federweiss. Underside of the hood and deck lid are tomorrow. Then I’ll assemble so I can paint the exterior as one...
Forum: Lounge 08-06-2024, 01:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By A12pilot
That’s so sweet!:Can-I-Have-It: I was just...

That’s so sweet!:Can-I-Have-It: I was just looking into this being the next project for me, Charley, after the 507 is done later this year.

I was thinking Subaru EFI on it like the Beck...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks guys! Yep, going to start painting in...

Thanks guys! Yep, going to start painting in about a week. Several stages of the process and it’ll take a few days. I’m pretty excited and can’t wait!! Been very busy with a few things around here...
Forum: Lounge 06-25-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
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https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1957-bmw-507-series-ii-1/

This is the sister car to Chassis 70079, Elvis' former car, which were both owned by the late Jack Castor.
This is the blue car...
Forum: Lounge 06-24-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, Mark! I need to do more, but making...

Thanks, Mark! I need to do more, but making vids means less time actually working on what it is in making the video about! :haha:

Here's the 220 round and some lows that need to be fixed. I...
Forum: Lounge 06-22-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Hey Dave! Haven't posted any updates since...

Hey Dave!

Haven't posted any updates since they're boring and not overly exciting, but I've turned a page and am in the final block sanding stretch!:headbang:

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I'll have more in the...
Forum: Lounge 05-09-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
It's a very slow process with these details but...

It's a very slow process with these details but think the end result will be well worth it.

Can't wait for paint!

Cheers
Dave
Forum: Lounge 05-09-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Hi Dave! Yes! I've been fitting the grilles...

Hi Dave!

Yes! I've been fitting the grilles to the car. These are the ones made from Martelleria in Germany that restores these for BMW. I am currently waiting on the driver's side outer grille...
Forum: Lounge 03-25-2024, 12:46 AM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Hi Joe, I wasn’t happy with the transmission...

Hi Joe,

I wasn’t happy with the transmission shifter placement, so I’m swapping out tail shafts on the T5 to the Camaro version which will put the shifter exactly where it needs to be. Those...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 03-24-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
Posted By A12pilot
PW7 - Plywood Floor, Driver Side, 7-ply ...

PW7 - Plywood Floor, Driver Side, 7-ply

Extremely rare option, but even more rare is PTPW7. Pressure Treated!!:scholar:

Cheers
Dave

(Rust on that car is....WAAAY more than advertised....
Forum: Lounge 03-24-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 997
Views: 454,858
Posted By A12pilot
Final bodywork starts today! After the 100 mile...

Final bodywork starts today! After the 100 mile test drive, I've decided on what needs to be changed and will start ordering those parts.

I'm hoping June/ July for final paint. Been chatting...
Forum: Lounge 03-18-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,147
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks guys. Latest update with the blacked out...

Thanks guys. Latest update with the blacked out trim, Alpina inspired details, and a few new exterior emblems and such. :biggthumpup:

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These things are a lot of fun. Easy to...
Forum: Lounge 03-18-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 30,698
Posted By A12pilot
Excellent! I feel as though my old Shaguar is...

Excellent! I feel as though my old Shaguar is influential in this purchase. Meh, it’s probably not. But as a former Willow Green owner to another….Yeaaahhh Baby!!!!!

Will a 507 be next?
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Forum: Lounge 03-18-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,480
Posted By A12pilot
Willow Green. HMMMMM. I pegged him for more of a...

Willow Green. HMMMMM. I pegged him for more of a BRG kinda guy.

You’ve now entered into the world of Lucas……MMMWWAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA!!!!!!!!!!!:crazy::tongue::smile:

And you need to wear narrow...
Forum: Lounge 02-28-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,147
Posted By A12pilot
Oh, wow! Very cool Bill. Good description and...

Oh, wow! Very cool Bill. Good description and glad it was a pleasant memory! Common thing is to swap in a later big six, but we’ll see if I decide to go down that road. Right now, it runs great...
Forum: Lounge 02-28-2024, 12:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,147
Posted By A12pilot
When I got the car, it had already had a bunch of...

When I got the car, it had already had a bunch of work done and that included some lowering springs and such. Stance is good, but those 14" weaves had to go.

My vision for the look I wanted was...
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