Man that's gonna be cool!!!

The sculpting is complete, and since I'm headed down the metal body fabricating road, no need to paint it. A mix of various leftover DP colors created this battleship gray which doesn't look too bad!

Time to get some metal and metal tools to start shaping!

Cheers
Dave

Super Dave Michelangelo!

Stunning. Well Done!

What color will she be? Silver?

Dan

That is beautiful, Dave. What a gorgeous car.

Thanks, guys!

Dan, my plan is Dolomitengrau or Steingrau/Graphit Metallic (basically, a dark charcoal metallic) with a red interior. Kinda like this color combo.

I’ll probably have to put the major work on hold until the airlines figure out what size they’re going to be due to this cough, but meanwhile, I’ll start on the grille, side vents, and other small items I can fabricate.

Cheers
Dave

Looking good Dave.

Looks great Dave!! Hey, have you ever watched Seinfelds Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee? I watched an episode recently where he's driving a 507. He's driving around with Christoph Waltz. Very fun episode.

Amazing stuff Dave. Hope everything works out-job related...

Thanks Guys! Yes, I’ve seen that episode Mark, and not sure the chassis number he’s driving, but yeah, funny show!

We’ll see what happens Bruce. I’m going to start forming the body regardless but will hold off on the donor chassis for now. I found another owner of a 507 and have hundreds of photos of his being restored which is really helpful. Friday I’m headed up to get the steel!!!!

Cheers
Dave

That color combo will be Righteous :)

Dan

Dave, I guess I realized it before, but you're an artist. That thing looks amazing, just like the rest of your work.

Thanks, Mark. I appreciate the compliments!

Cheers
Dave

More inspiration (like Dave needs it).

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/202...ign=2020-10-16

Looks pretty good in white.

Nice Lynn :biggthumpup: AHHH Dave, what's going on :hmmm:

:grin::grin::grin:

Hey Mike! I took in a 1977 Chevy truck for the son-in-law of the guy I did the 52 Ford truck for since apparently, I’m the only one that would even attempt to humor him with a rust repair and paint quote.:dunno:

Didn’t want to bore everyone with that, so I’ve had to push the 507 back. But good news! I did get some metal and will resume forming the body at the beginning of the year.

Oh, and I’m crisscrossing the country lately looking for Stinsons. I did my tail wheel checkout a couple weeks ago in a 108-3, 220hp rocket and now I want one!:cool2::biggthumpup:

After all, if owning a twin is cheap, throwing in a plane made in 1947 with a Franklin engine should make even more financial sense!:hmmm:

Cheers
Dave

Any updates on this Dave? Happy New Year.

I figured he was waiting until he was done to post. Could it be that something else has been taking time away from this project? :shocked:

Happy New Year guys! Yes, there’s been distractions and delays due to me helping everyone out with their projects, but I’m hoping to start back in on the 507 sometime next month. I took in a 77 K10 and got that done, next up is a 76 Scout (possibly), and in between that I’ve been painting airplane parts for a few guys:cool2:. Seems one skill set transfers extremely easily from one street to a completely different avenue!:headbang:

I’ve been collecting more parts and may have a lead on some real 507 bumpers along with a couple other small parts. I’m going to start metal shaping the body shortly and will be buying my donor chassis in about a month. I really need to stop helping guys out and concentrate on my stuff, but I can’t say no. It’s a great feeling to help someone who would otherwise be stuck in bodyshop purgatory. :frown:

Fear Not! This thread isn’t Dead!:no: Just delayed a bit but updates to follow!

Cheers:beers:
Dave

That's great news, Dave.

How do you find time to fly the big plane with all that going on!!

When I was doing the same job as Dave and flying for the Air Guard, you just squished in the things in your life that needed to be done. There was never enough time. Still isn't. Dave does better than most of us can with his time. And, he's one heck of a great guy. JMHO.

Here you go Dave:

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/202...ign=2021-01-22

1959 bmw 507

Thanks guys. Busy lately, but parts are coming in!

Cheers
Dave

Alright, I think I found my next paint job guy...:laugh: Thinking I'll have the sheetmetal replacement done on the Camaro by spring...:flag:

Hey Dave, Sounded like you were crazy busy last post I saw.
Was just wondering if you had made any progress on the 507.

Hi Mark! Thanks for checking in. No, unfortunately, we just sold our house and coordinating a move in a month, so things are moving along. I have collected more authentic parts though to include gauges, interior trim parts, and I might even have a lead on a set of wheels. Very excited and want to jump back in on this project Post Haste!!:headbang:

The new place has a nice shop but it'll need some work which should take me a few days to get ready. :wink:

Thanks for checking in! Updates will be later this year for sure!

Cheers:beers:
Dave

Where's the new shop?

We moved 18 months ago and it was chaos. My "new" shop was just a pole barn shell about half the size of the one I was moving out of. STILL have 3 tons of parts in a locker.
If you had done this in January, I would have gladly come down and helped...:wink:

----Next door to you Steve. Didn't he tell you?.....Bill S

That's awesome. I got at least two cars and a truck that need painting.

Ha! Right, Steve!:grin:. No, we're moving closer to the airport which will make life way easier on my commute. Right now, I'm about 1:40 to the airport and a future position may come open where I might have to drive there every day, and having a 1:40 drive one way ain't gonna happen. I mean, when would I have time to continue and start more threads here?!:3gears: I'm already slacking as is!!:frown::thumbsdown:

Plus, this move also puts me closer to there other airport where my planes are hangared. This benefits everyone when Operation DABOMB happens in a town near you. Not familiar? "Distribute A Bunch Of MCACN Brochures" is akin to the old WWII chafe idea where a bunch of small metallic flakes are dumped on towns from the air jamming radar signals. I'll drop buttloads of show brochures across unsuspecting towns advertising the show!:headbang: It's bound to be a hit! I just have to remember to open the boxes before I throw them out.:dunno:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

I'm glad you're back, Dave. I'm also glad you're still in Texas.

Hopefully, WI is a little too far for his "buttload" campaign..:no:

As I continue to collect parts, this just came in and I couldn’t be more happy! A real side grille which I’ll 3D scan and do a mirror image of for the opposite side.:biggthumpup:

I was contacted by a gentleman in Germany who stumbled upon my thread and he offered to sell me this part since he was so excited about seeing someone build one of these things from scratch. 3D scanning it will allow me to replicate it exactly and reverse the image to fit the passenger side.

The Body Buck gets moved later this month to the new shop at the new house!:biggthumpup:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

Wow, that part is in really nice condition too, no clapped out junk to work from.

New house/shop ? I've heard about such a thing, but haven't seen any proof yet...https://www.yenko.net/forum/cache.ph...%3Bcrop%3Dfill https://www.yenko.net/forum/cache.ph...%3Bcrop%3Dfill

Then will you 3D print it ?

That's the plan, Charley. Anxious to see the results!

Oh, there's a YouTube Tube to come on the highly anticipated, longly overdue, nobody cares about update to the life and times of SuperDave!

Cheers
Dave

I've been wondering what's been going on with you.

why don't you 3D scan the whole car? Make the build a lot faster