The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[cook_dw]

Dude, you remind me of Micheal Keaton in Mutliplicity Movie.. There has to be multiples of you running around..

[A12pilot]

Moving forward, the CNC company came back with a quote for the panels to be routed out. They're starting that process and based on their schedule, I should pic them up the first week of March!

Through sheer Yenko.Net comradory and the ability of many to help others in this site, I've found a Nicson 2x2 intake complete with carbs courtesy of Hawkeye's (Marty) sharp eye! I use this term sparingly, so consider it the ultimate Super Dave compliment: You da MAN!!

As I stated, here's my breakdown of the design phase of this. I used Mike at Partsnap.com for the 3D work and one of his suppliers for CNC work will provide the cutouts. To scan the model and do the 3D work on the stations was $2600. Considering the first guy I contacted, while enthusiastic and knew exactly what I needed since he's done them before, wanted $10k-$15k (not an exact quote, just a shooting off the hip estimate), I think that's a screaming deal and I'm beyond impressed with his work and detail. The CNC panels are quoted at $3100. So I'm in this at $5700. Of course the model cost at $75 and then the extra materials to assemble the buck will be superfluous (me so smart n' stuff!), so let's just round up to $6k for the design and execution (smart!) of the start of this whole endeavour (man... I'm killing it with big words today! )

More updates to come soon as I start to acquire more parts next week! Body buck assembly next month!

Cheers
Dave

[William]

Consider reaching out to Craig Naff. Super-low profile but has hand-made many famous show car bodies.

http://blog.bubbasgarage.com/2013/10...trod-body.html

[Riparian]

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[Hawkeye]

Dave,

I am glad I could help. I didn't realize how rare that intake is. I can't wait to see it on the all aluminum 427 small block chevy your going to build for this sweet ride.

Cheers,
Marty


ps. If you ever have a layover in Charleston, SC please let me know.

[A12pilot]

Thanks again, Marty. I'll definitely give you a ring when I get a Charlie South overnight for sure. Now, an all aluminum 427 SB on the other hand...

This just crossed in Paris. Ouch! I folliw them around based on chassis number since all are known, basically. Interesting to see which ones cross the blocks. I can almost assuredly guarantee mine won't be nearly that valuable!

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

I've been doing some more research and it's getting exciting! Cannot wait to start making the buck! I talked to the Bryce and Mike at Partsnap and they may be able to scan the windshield frame and dash for me, then make the parts from a 3D printer. The windshield frame will be to form a template so I can ship that to a glass manufacturer who will use it to make the correct front windshield for me when the time comes.

Here's a picture of BMW's original assembly buck, not the hammer buck. I'm trying to get photos of that but it's a pretty closely guarded secret. Rightly so! Otherwise you'd have more idiots like me trying to do what I'm doing and actually succeed!! What I see in other restorations for other cars is the nose piece being carved from a block of solid wood, usually oak, so the curves can be hammered out directly on that. Man... good thing I was an art major before deciding to become a pilot. I knew"d that edjumacation thing would be useful one day!

Cheers
Dave

[markinnaples]

Brilliant Dave. I think you need to build two: one with all of the stock components that you can find, and the second with an LS and resto-modded.

[A12pilot]

Ha! Right, Mark! I’ll be good just to get one done that halfway resembles the actual car!

But funny you mention that. I was actually looking at the EFI setup that uses the Rochester 2G style carburetor as a base. Like FAST EFI but with a 2bbl R2G look. It would be pretty darn cool to make this thing EFI featuring twin Rochester 2G style throttle bodies! But for simplicity this first time around, I’ll stick with the 2x2 carb setup.

More details to follow...

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

...and this just in! The body buck panels are done and ready to be picked up Monday! That's way ahead I'd schedule which is pretty awesome. But before assembly, the small shop finally gets finished with cabinets, work benches, trim, and exhaust fans. A thorough cleaning us needed now that the mighty F1 is gone. More to come with the first SuperDave YouTube video documenting this build next week!

Cheers
Dave