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Forum: Lounge 10-26-2024, 05:07 PM
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Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, Joe. I’m all over the place with my...

Thanks, Joe. I’m all over the place with my interests so who knows what’s really next?:hmmm:

It drives Kelly crazy!:biggthumpup:

I’ve decided I’m going to tackle the 507 upholstery myself too....
Forum: Lounge 10-25-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Oh, I get it Bill. It’s the main reason that I...

Oh, I get it Bill. It’s the main reason that I don’t want to build one, but they’re still pretty cool cars! I’d do the street version with no scoop, no side pipes, no rollbar. This would be an...
Forum: Lounge 10-24-2024, 08:46 PM
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Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Ha! You guys are awesome! :worship::worship: ...

Ha! You guys are awesome! :worship::worship:

That body was sold, Mitch. Too many things wrong with it to warrant a nice build. What's next? I'm thinking something a little easier and think I'd...
Forum: Lounge 10-24-2024, 01:05 PM
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Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Progress is progressing! It's...ALIIIIVE!! All...

Progress is progressing! It's...ALIIIIVE!! All electrics hooked up and everything worked on the first try with no issues. But fear not! There's so much more that will go wrong later! :tongue:
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Forum: Lounge 10-05-2024, 07:46 PM
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Posted By A12pilot
Yep, that TimG, and that other TIM guy,...

Yep, that TimG, and that other TIM guy, Napa68.....top shelve dudes all the way!

Cheers
Dave
Forum: Lounge 10-05-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
I appreciate that compliment, Lynn. That comment...

I appreciate that compliment, Lynn. That comment was merely a joke that was sans an emoji to lighten the mood. :shocked: Like that one!:scholar: Even if he did get any grief over it, I don't...
Forum: Lounge 10-05-2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
OOO....that last photo makes my head hurt. ...

OOO....that last photo makes my head hurt. Here's a more clearer one.
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Dash being pre-wired. I'm attaching all the heater lines before installing so there's less contusion and...
Forum: Lounge 10-05-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
I hear ya, Bill! Let’s see, let me get out my...

I hear ya, Bill! Let’s see, let me get out my best John Davis voice from Motorweek….:cool2:

“Hellooow, and Welcome to Motorweek. Today we’ll be discussing the rarely featured and never heard of,...
Forum: Lounge 10-03-2024, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Been steadily making progress and improvements...

Been steadily making progress and improvements along the way. More details soon, but it's really moving along!

Today the engine went in. I decided to do some more small details to add more...
Forum: Lounge 09-26-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
They came out with these right after I came up...

They came out with these right after I came up with the idea to build it. They’re pretty cool! Amazing some of the details they incorporated into it. :biggthumpup:

That’s a great price too! ...
Forum: Lounge 09-25-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Hey Bill! Funny you mention it, since I'm...

Hey Bill!

Funny you mention it, since I'm going to do an update this week with things. I should have the engine back in and a bunch of other things done. It should start to resemble a car again...
Forum: Lounge 09-24-2024, 05:36 PM
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Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Yep! This is the car commonly misunderstood by...

Yep! This is the car commonly misunderstood by many to think Elvis ordered it new then gifted it to her. Not exactly correct. Elvis wanted to buy her a car and she wanted his BMW which he had...
Forum: Olds 09-12-2024, 12:16 PM
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Views: 3,826,018
Posted By A12pilot
Congrats on the ink, Ryan, and I’m sure there’s...

Congrats on the ink, Ryan, and I’m sure there’s plenty more to come! Have fun, pics!!! We need towing pics!!!

Cheers
Dave
Forum: Lounge 08-25-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Thank you thank you! It’s crazy. And 438,000...

Thank you thank you! It’s crazy. And 438,000 views!!:blush::biggthumpup::beers::crazy:

It’s been quite a journey with you guys! So much more to come. Polishing starts next week!

Cheers...
Forum: Lounge 08-22-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, Guys. And agreed Bill. Can’t wait to...

Thanks, Guys. And agreed Bill. Can’t wait to get the polishing done and get those parts back on!

Joe, it’s two coats of base which covered nicely, then four coats of clear. DCU2021, Slow...
Forum: Lounge 08-21-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Man, I know I'm not the best blocker-outter but...

Man, I know I'm not the best blocker-outter but you don't have to pick out every flaw on my car, Freddie! :eek2: OH, You mean Elvis's car. :wink: I attribute some of that to old photo distortion,...
Forum: Lounge 08-17-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
And a few of Elvis taking delivery of his used...

And a few of Elvis taking delivery of his used 507!:flag: these first three are him at the dealer.

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These next three are him on the base
Forum: Lounge 08-17-2024, 01:09 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Well, that's a 502 motor. The 507's was a little...

Well, that's a 502 motor. The 507's was a little different and man, did you see the cracks in that thing? Yikes! Nothing a little JB Weld can't fix!:shocked:

Sadly, on this day in 1977, Elvis...
Forum: Lounge 08-14-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
You guys are awesome! Thank you! Final walk...

You guys are awesome! Thank you! Final walk around with a pencil and tape to circle any imperfections I see prior to color. More to come!!

Cheers
Dave
Forum: Lounge 08-14-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
And it begins! Undercarriage, engine bay, jambs,...

And it begins! Undercarriage, engine bay, jambs, trunk, interior are all painted Federweiss. Underside of the hood and deck lid are tomorrow. Then I’ll assemble so I can paint the exterior as one...
Forum: Lounge 08-06-2024, 01:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,905
Posted By A12pilot
That’s so sweet!:Can-I-Have-It: I was just...

That’s so sweet!:Can-I-Have-It: I was just looking into this being the next project for me, Charley, after the 507 is done later this year.

I was thinking Subaru EFI on it like the Beck...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks guys! Yep, going to start painting in...

Thanks guys! Yep, going to start painting in about a week. Several stages of the process and it’ll take a few days. I’m pretty excited and can’t wait!! Been very busy with a few things around here...
Forum: Lounge 06-25-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
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https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1957-bmw-507-series-ii-1/

This is the sister car to Chassis 70079, Elvis' former car, which were both owned by the late Jack Castor.
This is the blue car...
Forum: Lounge 06-24-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Thanks, Mark! I need to do more, but making...

Thanks, Mark! I need to do more, but making vids means less time actually working on what it is in making the video about! :haha:

Here's the 220 round and some lows that need to be fixed. I...
Forum: Lounge 06-22-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 474,891
Posted By A12pilot
Hey Dave! Haven't posted any updates since...

Hey Dave!

Haven't posted any updates since they're boring and not overly exciting, but I've turned a page and am in the final block sanding stretch!:headbang:

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I'll have more in the...
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