Thanks, guys! Well, IF I were to do this insanity (as Charley puts it:haha:) again, I’d have to do this one next. I mean, Go big or go home, right?:tongue:

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So I MIGHT have already bought a few accurate models and have a good friend that has several scans of the real deal. I’m not sayin’ I’m gonna, I’m just sayin’, that’s all.:laugh:

But back to the car in question. It’s on the rotisserie as of today! More pics in the coming days!:scholar:

All of yous guys support through this have been awesome and I can’t thank you enough!:youguysrock::youguysrock::youguysrock::you guysrock:

Cheers:beers:

Dave

Moving forward, the seals are seamed. I mean, the seams are sealed! :biggthumpup: I finished up some last minute welding and next up will be to remove the minor light flash rust from where I removed the oil on a few of the panels while working with them.

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It's looking closer and closer like something! Epoxy over the weekend! :headbang:

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Dave

Simply amazing............you're extremely talented.

Great job Dave!

Thanks guys! Very kind words and I appreciate it.

Sitting in epoxy!

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Dave

https://i.postimg.cc/ZRGFvHBk/bmw-507-95.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/dQC9PbpJ/bmw-507-12.jpg

That first Silberblue is a Series 1. Easily denoted by the body colored transition panel between the cockpit and convertible top cove. That is the gas tank. The series II moved it into the trunk among other refinements. The second is chassis #70079, which is important in many ways. That’s Hans Stuck standing next to the car he used as a BMW press car for months as well as a picture of him driving it in one of the European Hill Climb races he entered of which he won his class both times. The other significance of the car is this is the one that is currently restored famously by BMW sitting in Munich which had previously been owned by Elvis Presley.:burnout:

…and now you know!:headbang::scholar:

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Dave

Those are just gorgeous cars.

Agreed!

The main structure is now complete! Phew.... time to take a break and head for MCACN to give my hands a rest!

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More soon....:biggthumpup:

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Dave

Woe, that's great, Dave. See you there.

Bring the BMW along with you.

Thanks, Tim. Next year!:headbang:

Looking forward to meeting you!

Cheers:beers:
Dave

Well done Dave. Your abilities and talent far exceed many. Be proud of your accomplishments.

Thanks, BigD!:biggthumpup: Looking forward to phase two…or three…or whatever classification this stage is.:hmmm:

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Dave

Yeah, what Darrell said!!!!!!!!! Sensational work!!! :laugh:

I hope you are posting this on a fab site or vintage bmw site.

Give your hands a break??? You're funny! Your hands won't get a break! Do you know how many will be shaking those talented hands???!!! Enjoy the show and keep up the fantastic work!!

Thanks men!:biggthumpup: All the positive vibes are much appreciated.:cool2:

I was a member of the BMW CCA and had a thread going, but not much interest there so I stopped posting and let the membership expire. I have a few going on other sites but not updated or as detailed like here. I got a few great contacts from a metal working site I’m posting on and would not be where I’m at without the help of those two on that site. This is a great group of members here and most sites don’t have this type of comradeship amongst the masses.:cool2:

We’re fast approaching the one year mark since I started forming the metal.:headbang: A video update and recap to follow to include what’s been done, what’s next, where do we go from here, and using emojis to help get your point across in today’s modern world :youguysrock::cool2::scholar::scholar:

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Dave

Yep, we're certainly a different group! Your talents are amazing Dave.

Thanks, Bruce. Too kind. Sammitron, missed you among others this year at MCACN.:shocked:

Spent some time today seeing if my idea of using a donor convertible top would work and surprisingly, it does......sorta. It falls a little short on the header panel but the width is about as perfect as I could ask for.

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I used a piece of sheet metal to extend the header panel just to see how it'll line up. Obviously, more work needed (ya think?) but I'm liking the preliminary vision. :headbang:

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The car has a functioning top now! It's all falling into place....Mwwaaahahaha!!:naughty:

I don't know what that actually means, but it sounded good at the time :dunno:

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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Dave

Not surprised. About 40 years ago, there were a LOT of guys in that club that would have gone ape chit over this build. Different world today. Starting changing to mostly yuppies in the late 80s. A guy named Rob Siegel had a column in the Roundel (the car club magazine) every month entitle "The Hack Mechanic", and it was awesome. I don't know how long since he quit writing. These days a "diy" column might be about changing the floor mats. Well, maybe not that bad, but you get the picture.

That’s a good point, Lynn. Very few threads on the Ferrari forum too about actually working on the car versus where to get service done, wax, etc. But then again, those cars are a lot more complicated than these old schoolies!

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Dave

Back in the 1980's I had a grey market 635 CSI Sharknose Euro car in Polaris Silver with black BMW Motorsport stripes. Coolest commuter car on the planet. I used to drive it from New Haven to Boston every week while attending law school. (I'd commute back home on weekends to work on the musclecars). Sold it in early 1990's. Then I got an M3 in 1998 but sold it year or so later. Even in 1998, the tide had turned on the BMW websites. It was all about where to get your oil changed and what oil to request and the best wax for your detailer to use on your car. Ugh. Not one thread on how to work on the car yourself. That was a main reason I went back to the old cars and websites like this where real manly persons (like Dave) do manly things to manly cars.

For P-cars http://forums.pelicanparts.com
For bimmers http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-forums/

Both of these have lots of hands on, how-to technical information

Yes they do. There are still some active bimmerphiles that actually work on cars on a couple other sites as well.

Steve, my son is getting ready to start restoration of a 1980 Euro model 635CSi. I am still driving my 83 745i turbo car, which is also a Euro model, as it was never offered in the US. I believe that may have been the first production car with the "new" anti lock brakes.

Sorry for the thread hijack Dave.

Hijack continued...My 635 was a 1981. Amazing automobile (except for the A/C that would instantly freeze up the evaporator and nothing would come out of the vents.) But zooming on the interstate with that manual transmission and 6 cylinder just purring away. New Haven to Boston was a 120 mile trip and I could make it in around 90 minutes on a good day. That was before the Connecticut Stae Troopers purchased a fleet of Buick Gran Nationals and initiated their "Wolfpack" hunting teams for speeders. Fun times while it lasted.

Played around with BMW's right after college graduation. DD was an early 80's Hartge modified Euro 323i. This was a straight 6 engine 3-series back when only the 4 cylinder 320i was available in the US. I added nitrous on it as well and it would smoke most cars from a red light and handled like it was on rails. Was a great car and looked killer with the Euro bumpers.

Now back to the thread. What an incredible build. I really enjoy the updates and of course the pace of the build is impressive to say the least. Go Super Dave.

Dave, do you know this 1959 507 coming up at Mecum Kissimmee auction in January 2023? It should go for a pretty penny!

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-54...-507-roadster/

Joe,

That’s an extremely late Series II, only ten from the last one. Once again, an owner passes on and everything of his gets sold:frown:. This one, Chassis #143, so for just shy of $2mil USD last weekend.

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While at MCACN, I was chatting with John Kraman thanking him for the kind words when announcing my 68 Mustang selling at Mecum Dallas a few years ago, and the subject of my 507 build came up. Understandably, he questioned my sanity but did mention this car although nothing had been announced. Now here it is!

Looks like a road trip to Kissimmee!!:burnout:

Thanks for the positive comments guys! Oh, and the Shark Nose M6 is on my list or at least a nice 635CSI. They’re out there!!:laugh:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

It is at no reserve as well!

Updates home skillet?

Very true. Going to miss seeing these cars around Dayton. They will be scattered to the wind now.

Hey Darrel,

I’ve been doing small stuff not too worthy of updates, but will post up more next month since I’m sporting some vacation time and I’ll be able to get more things done on it. I’ve been side tracked with a Lucas Electric disaster on the XKE which replacing one switch has resulted in a total rewiring, new interior, and who knows what else!:biggthumpup::rolleyes2: Yep, two projects at once. I mean, I have to keep the Super Dave moniker alive somehow!:laugh::tongue:

Right I’m building a body dolly for it so I can move it in and out of the shop for sanding and priming when necessary. I’m also having the side and front grilles CNCed along with valve covers cast for the 215 replicating the factory covers exactly. Hunting for an engine builder at the moment too.

Merry Christmas to you!!

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Dave

$1.6 million for the 507 at MECUM. Ahhh, almost anyone can buy one but not too many people can make one from scratch. Not only that I am sure Dave's 507 will be enjoyed much more.3gears.gif3gears.gif

Yeah, you can say that again, Joe! This car will be WELL used when done!

And speaking of that, vacation starts tomorrow so updates later this month to come!:biggthumpup:

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Dave

I posted this photo in my Jag thread but since it’s of the 507 too, might as well show it here too!:headbang:

Big smiles walking out there and seeing what looks like a real car looking at me!!!!:burnout:

More to come….

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Dave

Excellent press photo, Lee! :headbang: Always motivation seeing any and all pictures of these.

Now that the Jag is done (for now) it’s back onto the 507 and I decided to tackle the doors. I really only have the shell done which is just a skin and a few stations right now. I kept it all open purposefully so I can manage the innards. Part of the hours spent on this project are not so much in the shop as they are figuring out what to use for various parts of the car like door handles, locks, windows, wheels, etc. Studying the 507 shows the curves and slender design in even stuff like the door handles. I spent hours searching various classic car door handles and came up with 1955 Chrysler Windsor handles that fit the bill nicely. I like they way the function and they pull outward like the 507s do. But with that, what about the latch/striker? I couldn’t find those anywhere (the handles were off ebay) so then I decided to look for mechanisms that function off a push button rather than a pull lever. Lo and behold, the XKE had just the thing!:scholar:

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Now, knowing I really shouldn’t take them off my Jag, I studied the movement and confirmed it would work with a minor modification. So, ebay to the rescue! I bough a set of latches, guides, and striker plates so now it’s just a matter of making this all somehow fit together.:confused2:

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I’m happy to report the door latches nicely and opens easily too. Alignment is right on!:eek2: So that’s just one example of how much research I’ve put into this. Next up on “This old 507” is episode 17: Door glass!!!!!:wink:

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Dave