The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!! - Page 61

**TimG** · #**601** 05-11-2023, 10:27 PM

WOW, can't wait to see it in Rosemont.

**A12pilot** · #**602** 05-14-2023, 03:54 PM

Moving ahead, the body is almost all down to 320 so I'm almost ready to shoot the Papyrus White sealer coat. Meanwhile, I fitted the seats.

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This required me to install the dash. I had to cut the tracks (too high) along with the backrest since the seats are way too high and protrude above the body. I cut and spliced the frame down so as you can see now, they only are slightly higher than the body including some compensation for the folding top and cover.

Upholstery Shop will also cut the foam on the seat base down too. I can easily fit a 6' 5" person in the driver's seat. Plenty of headroom too!

Cheers,
Dave

**A12pilot** · #**603** 05-14-2023, 03:59 PM

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My tank is about done! Woohoo! I'll be headed up to Philly in the Mighty 310 to pick it up later this month or next.

This was made by the gentleman who got me access to the 507 being restored so I could get detailed photos and measurements. He's an old skool coach builder who's incredible at his art.

The goal is to have a part of the car made by everyone that has a hand and supported me through this build. I'm getting all verkelmpt here.... talk amongst yourselves. I'll give you a topic....Why do you park in the driveway and drive on the Parkway?

Cheers
Dave

**TimG** · #**604** 05-15-2023, 11:30 PM

You could drop this car off in my garage the way it is now, and I wouldn't have the skills to finish it..........Keep up the good work, Dave.

**67ssmn** · #**605** 05-16-2023, 02:34 AM

every time i look at this thread i am blown away by how it looks like a real car, while keeping in mind that it is being built by hand with limited high end tools, just pure talent

**A12pilot** · #**606** 05-16-2023, 03:23 AM

Thank you guys. Very kind words!

I can’t wait to get some interim color on it and start making progress on assembly. I’m “blocked” out!

In other news, I’ll be posting up how I “BMWized” the mighty Olds 215 shortly! That is, if FedEx can ever tell me WHERE my damn Knecht air clear is!!

Thanks again fellas. I appreciate the positive thoughts!

Cheers
Dave

**A12pilot** · #**607** 05-19-2023, 06:22 PM

And here we are in flat Papyrus White!

No gloss, as this isn't the final paint (and may not be the final color).

Now I can clean the shop head to toe and get ready for mechanical assembly!

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Cheers
Dave

**A12pilot** · #**608** 05-19-2023, 06:24 PM

PS: this was sprayed outside in 10mph winds. Less bugs in this paint than in my Mustang sprayed in a booth!

Z282NV · #**609** 05-19-2023, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A12pilot

And here we are in flat Papyrus White!

No gloss, as this isn't the final paint (and may not be the final color).

Now I can clean the shop head to toe and get ready for mechanical assembly!

Cheers
Dave

That is just so SLICK!

**Xplantdad** · #**610** 05-19-2023, 07:35 PM

Way cool!

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