The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[Lynn]

Agree with Mark. Those 4.4 V8s are all plagued with that cooling system design flaw.

Not being a bimmer V8 expert, I wouldn't be able to tell you exactly which years are best, and which to avoid. I am sure that info is available without too much work.

[1967Z28]

Seems like you could not fit a V8 under that hood nor could you get enough tire under it (without flares) to handle the V8 power.

[Lynn]

It came from the factory with a 3.2 liter V8

[olredalert]

----LS it, Dave! No one will know the dif and it will be faster,,,LOL!!!...…..Bill S

[A12pilot]

Good stuff, guys! I'm still in the formulation stage and searching out technical aspects of out. Luckily, Elivs' 507 just underwent a complete restoration and there's several videos showing exactly what I needed to know as far as the frame/body assembly goes. Torsion bar suspension like my beloved Mopars! Yep, these were factory V8 cars. It's killing me to not have a shop right now. This project will start next year.

As I gather more info I'll post up. Yes, Steve-a-Reeno...new category needed on sYc: "Non-Supercar Builds". Almost like a general category, but strictly related to "other" build projects: cars, house, boat, bike, Humanoid Robot.... whatever!

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

Massive V8 power! Well... not really

Cheers
Dave

[PxTx]

Looks close enough to an LS valve cover to me.

[A12pilot]

I've come up with a chassis design based on watching the videos and still photos of Elvis' 507 restoration. The 507 has a 4 wheel torsion bar suspension with a solid axle rear. I have the front worked out by using my beloved Mopar setup, and for the rear, I'm contemplating just using a 4-Link coil over setup. The whole platform would be based 64 Valiant convertible. Dimension wise, it's almost spot on with the wheelbase being the biggest discrepancy. That can be remedied by moving the rear frame rails forward. The entire unibody would look very similar once I add front steel wheel wells, trunk and hood gutter frames, and modified firewall. I'll post up once I finish the drawing/ plans.

In other news, bought the first part for it! Gently used 1957 caps!

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

Chassis design is complete. It's a homologous concoction of no less than four cars that will bring the unibody construction striking similar to the factory 507's structure. Best part? It should satisfy everyone on the board since it'll encompass parts from all of the Big 3!

The front chassis, rear frame rails will be 67-70 Mopar A-Body for the torsion bar suspension, then transitioning to a late 70s Mercedes SL convertible rear tub section, with GM AD series truck front door jambs (almost identical to the 507s) and GM A-Body wheel wells. Firewall will be custom, A-Pillar will be custom made surrounding the correct 507 windshield so dimensions stay true to the original design. That's three makes, but what about a Ford part to complete the big three American car companies?? Glad you asked! Modified Mustang seat pan risers on the floor! See?? Everyone is offended equally!

Already figured out powerplant, transmission, and rear axle selections too. Biggest challenge on this project is mainly finding 507 specific parts but I'm planning on fabricating most myself and using eerily similar readily available donor parts from other makes and models for others. Door handles, mirrors, tail lights, wheels, seats, and several other parts are already on the list and bought. Assembled in it's entirety..... unless placed next to a factory 507... the plan is to not know that this is Chassis #DM507001 and not a factory original!

Is this a daunting project? Sure! Will it be a colossal failure? Probably! But will it be fun to watch this Andrea Doria sink to the bottom as that Stockholm slowly approaches?? Of course it will!!

More to come.....
Cheers
Dave

[markinnaples]

Wow Dave, your ambition is wild and with the skills to follow up with it, pretty amazing stuff.