The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[A12pilot]

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. Seems one skill set transfers extremely easily from one street to a completely different avenue!

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.

Fear Not! This thread isn’t Dead! Just delayed a bit but updates to follow!

Cheers
Dave

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by A12pilot

Happy New Year guys!

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.
Cheers
Dave

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

[TimG]

That's great news, Dave.

[Billohio]

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

[Woj]

Originally Posted by Billohio

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.

[Lynn]

Here you go Dave:

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

[m22mike]

Originally Posted by lynn

here you go dave:

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

1959 bmw 507

[A12pilot]

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

Cheers
Dave

[markinnaples]

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

[A12pilot]

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!!

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

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

Cheers
Dave