The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[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

[mssl72]

Go Dave!!

[olredalert]

----X-2......Bill S

[A12pilot]

Thanks men! Yesterday was a pivotal day in Super Dave's quest for his "Ultimate Driving Machine". I picked up the 507 body buck which was exactly when they said they'd have it done. Woohoo! Mike and Bryce nailed this thing. They even made instructions for me as well. Excellent work all around. They are now going to scan the windshield frame and start making one of those for me as well so I can get a windshield made up. Just amazing this 3D scanning stuff!!

Here's a few pages of the instructions showing exactly how things are going together. Each of the stations are numbered by a small drilled hole. I've already decided that the tail panel and nose will be sculpted from wood for metal forming, which is how the original was made.

So what's one to do with this body buck when done? Simple! Bring it to MCACN to be displayed right along side of the car!!

Next month I'll have it assembled, but for now, I've got to get the Fantastical Ford F1 ready to leave today, finish the small shop up, and finally get Crusty driving! You know... just a few things...

Cheers
Dave