A festabulous day today! "Let the wurd go fourth from this time and place, to Yenkonians and Lurkers alike: Mein 507R ist fertig!!!" Well, at least that's what Google translates it to be. So in English, MY 507R is DONE!!!!!
A six and a half year journey is complete. Is it really ever complete? Don't answer that, since I still need to chrome the bumpers. This was no small endeavour emotionally, spiritually., and most importantly, financially. BMW stands for "Bring Money With" when you head in for service, and nothing about this car could have been further from that truth.
Things learned from the build: Metal shaping, metal de-shaping, the average price per pound of recycled scrap metal, and there is a weight limit for the trash on Thursday. I do know I'll never build another one. Although since taking inventory of leftover parts, I probably could seeing's how I bought multiples of things I forgot I had!
A round of "Thank a Yous" to all of you here. Everyone's encouragement through this endeavor has kept me going when the stumbling blocks were in front of me. Bringing the car to MCACN for you all to see was a highlight for me, and I'm sure a massive disappointment for Bob.
More photos to come as I get ready for the last article for the BMW Classic Car Club's Spring edition magazine.
WOOHOO!!!!! Now what do I build next?
Cheers
Dave