The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[Lynn]

I definitely want to see the fender buck being built. I have a good idea how to get it done, but will be patiently awaiting the write up.

[Woj]

Pretty cool Dave. I'd wrap that thing in silk, dope it, throw some tars and engine in it and you'll be on your way. Don't use the Cuda harness though. Might cause some problemos.

Looking good!!

[A12pilot]

Ha! I was thinking the same thing! I mean, a 4x4 wood post frame can handle, what....30hp?

Cheers
Dave

[markinnaples]

Not quite the same as the immensity of your project Dave, but maybe this will give you even more motivation (not sure you've ever lacked that, lol) or maybe just a feeling of camaraderie with this fella who faced some battles during his epic restoration of a burned out Riley sportscar:

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/classic...rned-barn-fire

[A12pilot]

That’s inspirational for sure, Mark! Thanks for the post! Been sanding and forming more on the buck. Almost feel like I’m a furniture maker!

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

After packing up Crusty, I decided to dive into my 507 project today and it's all I can think about! There's a lot of woodworking involved on the buck and a lot more to come. I started by making templates for the front grilles and side vents. Once in positioned them in place I fastened them down with 3" screws. I can clearly envision where the metal needs to curve to create that sultry sensual style that this car commands. I cut the wheel wells out by first drawing a 36" circle on a piece of plywood and then cut the circle out to make a template. The center of this will also provide me with the axle position and I can position a tire in the well to check spacing and measurements. It's almost like assembling a car on a wood skeleton to verify everything, and then forming the panels after it's taken back apart. What a fun learning process!

The cool thing about the 3D scanning is that there is a notch where the hood, door edges, trunk, windshield frame, door handles, and Roundel emblems are located. That really eliminates any guesswork for me.

It's coming out exactly how I thought. And that in itself is pretty scary!

Cheers
Dave

[mssl72]

This is so cool!!! Coming along great Dave!!

[A12pilot]

Thank guys! Right now instead of running to the auto parts places for coils, wires, etc...I’m running to Home Depot for 80 grit, Sawzall blades, and wood! More to come over the weekend.

Cheers
Dave

[markinnaples]

Love watching this develop Dave. So, please refresh my memory, are you going fiberglass, aluminum or steel for the body panels? Will you be forming them yourself, or do you have a guy for that?

[A12pilot]

Thanks, Mark! I’m going through all of this to make the body out of 20ga or 22ga steel. I didn’t want to use aluminum since I’m not familiar with it, and the expense. And yes, I’ll be doing all the forming myself. I know! I can’t wait to watch this train slowly derail too!

I’m working my way around the car sanding and blending curves. The plan over the weekend is to start forming the nose as one solid piece. That’s called a hammer buck since I’ll actually be hammering the metal on that piece to form the nose. I’ll have to fall back on all my artistic experience sculpting the curves, etc. Fortunately before becoming a pilot, I wanted to be a car designer, so all my high school classes were art and design related. I dun just knew’d that edjumacashun would come in handy!

Cheers
Dave