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Gerhard 06-25-2023 11:48 AM

Congratulations - an impressive achievement - to build a car from scratch. I wish I had your talent.
A BMW 507 maniac from Austria.

olredalert 06-25-2023 03:10 PM

----Really good to see the engine and trans in place. What a car this is becoming!!!.....Bill S

A12pilot 06-25-2023 04:47 PM

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Thank you, Gerhard. It's been quite a fun endeavor! I got the car on all four wheels under its own weight, added weight to compensate for fuel, seats, etc. I measured for the driveshaft and will get that made this week.

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Very happy with the ride height but it should settle some after I get it on the road. It's adjustable at all four corners.

OK, back up in the air it goes for exhaust, brake and fuel lines, emergency brake cables, and some other minor things.

Cheers
Dave

67since67 06-25-2023 04:54 PM

Dave...have you informed us of that beautiful '63 Vette?? :hmmm:

A12pilot 06-25-2023 06:41 PM

Hmmmm....I have not. Another thread with a description comin' in HOT!goggles:3gears:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

dykstra 06-26-2023 11:00 AM

Simply Amazing!!!

A12pilot 06-26-2023 11:47 AM

Thanks Dave! I appreciate the comment! More progress and updates this week.

Cheers:beers:
Dave

A12pilot 06-27-2023 11:58 PM

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Radiator is in along with upper and lower hoses, front brake lines run, and I'm working on the mounting bracket for the dual electric fans. The 507 had an option of a "Tropical Cooling Kit" which used dual Jaguar electric fans to supplement the engine fan. I upgraded those to bigger CFM yet they retain the stock look. More on that later.

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In fun news, Here's the knock-off knock-offs! Very happy with it. There's a ring that the lugs pass through which has the center post welded to it. The cap goes over that post and is sandwiched to the wheel byb the spinner. The tire shop will put these center adapters on the balancer for me so there's no weird wobble or out of balance issues at speed.

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Tomorrow I'll finish the fans and start on the exhaust.

Cheers
Dave

RPOLS3 06-28-2023 12:28 PM

Amazing Dave - just amazing. Coming along very nicely and looks great.

A12pilot 06-28-2023 04:42 PM

Thanks, Jake. More updates soon!

Cheers
Dave


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