1941 NEW YORKER

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

RE: 1941 NEW YORKER

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

will wrote:
WOW -- I really don't know what else to say. Thanks for sharing. Really gotta love this site!

chevyboy wrote:

now thats a beautiful looking front end if ive ever seen one

I can offically say Ive been taught by one of the greats

Thanks alot fellas.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Headlights and turn signals started....

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Stainless clips........

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Ring sitting pretty good......................

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Headlight and signal on............

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Signal light socket install at the bottom of the bucket...........

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123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Socket plates/parts done.

I still need to make a shroud to go around the bulb or else it lights up the whole bucket.

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Iwannagofast · ONTARIO

Everytime I follow up on your project I'm continually amazed at the ingenuity and quality you turn out. Amazing.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Thanks Iwanna.

I blasted the buckets and parts tonight. Epoxy primer in the morning and they'll be ready for reassembly.

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sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Agreed , great craftsmanship there!! Thanks again for the update.

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

So nicely done........... I cna't wait until you start the woodworking lol wink wink

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Thanks Guys.

Woodworking?

BTW, that is one ugly car, Carl. bleh My front end was as ugly as that a few years ago. What was I thinking????????

Jazz · THUNDER BAY, ONT

That is some fine work. How many thousand hours so far?. I always liked those ford lights but just could not find a 40 ford truck in my price range so came home with a binder. Never considered adding the lights to my front end,,would look great. I best wait till the glue on kit is available.

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

123pugsy wrote:

Thanks Guys.

Woodworking?

BTW, that is one ugly car, Carl. My front end was as ugly as that a few years ago. What was I thinking????????

I was teasing have you not had the Mopar boys ragging on you about modifing the car

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

427CARL wrote:
I was teasing have you not had the Mopar boys ragging on you about modifing the car

Nah, I wouldn't really give a rat's azz anyways if some whiner started yapping.....gotta keep cuttin em up.....

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Jazz wrote:
That is some fine work. How many thousand hours so far?. I always liked those ford lights but just could not find a 40 ford truck in my price range so came home with a binder. Never considered adding the lights to my front end,,would look great. I best wait till the glue on kit is available.

Thanks Jazz.

A whole bunch of hours so far. If I kept track, I'd probably cry. This learning curve for metal shaping is brutal. Best wait for the glue on kit.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Got the buckets primed and assembled.

Of coarse I needed to make some stainless liners so the view thru the lense shows a nice silver/grey colour.

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-- Edited by 123pugsy on Wednesday 26th of December 2012 08:12:46 PM

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

I did a bunch of metal finishing. Its not perfect but I don't mind a skim of bondo...

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-- Edited by 123pugsy on Wednesday 26th of December 2012 08:19:31 PM

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Thanks for the great pics again, always interesting!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

I got the front clip in epoxy primer.

How would that look in your rear view mirror? biggrin LOL.

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427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

123pugsy wrote:

How would that look in your rear view mirror? LOL.

GREAT got your snows on lol lol

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

I got 2-4 months to play with the rod so I started on the trunk.

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Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Nice work as always Pugsy. Good to see you making some progress again.
I was wondering if you going to do some more posting, here it's been along time since an update.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Lightspeed Mike wrote:
Nice work as always Pugsy. Good to see you making some progress again.
I was wondering if you going to do some more posting, here it's been along time since an update.

Thanks Mike.

The project is officially on hold as I'm about to knock down the house and rebuild.

I applied for a variance and they told me 2-4 months so I ran to the garage as soon as I got home from city hall. biggrin

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

I made a mistake on the spare tire well and had to make a new bottom piece. The ends needed to be curved but I tried to take a shortcut and bend straight thru on the brake and got burned.

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dave · TORONTO, ONT

Beautiful work Pugsy, I am always amazed at your skill and patience. Can't wait to see when you have finished it. The car will look beautiful.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Thanks Dave.

You're going to be waiting a long time...

I cleaned up the tire well.

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Iwannagofast · ONTARIO

Man.......I'm continually at a loss for words. Thanks for the update - and keep 'em coming!

Rochie · LONDON, ONT

Pugs,
I just took the time to read through the entire thread. I don't say this often or to too many people but you Sir ARE a craftsman. I appreciate the dedication, effort, time and money you have put into this car. If your skills are used only for your hobby it's a damn shame. But if that's what saves your sanity, so be it.
Wonderful job and I hope to see it in person a some point,
Wayne

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Iwannagofast wrote:
Man.......I'm continually at a loss for words. Thanks for the update - and keep 'em coming!

Thanks Iwanna.

Appreciate the kind words.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Rochie wrote:
Pugs,
I just took the time to read through the entire thread. I don't say this often or to too many people but you Sir ARE a craftsman. I appreciate the dedication, effort, time and money you have put into this car. If your skills are used only for your hobby it's a damn shame. But if that's what saves your sanity, so be it.
Wonderful job and I hope to see it in person a some point,
Wayne

Wow.

Thanks Wayne. Hopefully it will help me keep my insanity.

I've been going crazy for a whole year not touching my Baby.

If I ever finish, maybe you could see it at Megaspeed one year.

-- Edited by 123pugsy on Saturday 4th of January 2014 05:08:04 PM

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Fabulous piece of work again!! (Yup, i wondered too awhile back what became of this project. Lol)
Thanks for the great update!!

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

123pugsy wrote:
Rochie wrote:
Pugs,
I just took the time to read through the entire thread. I don't say this often or to too many people but you Sir ARE a craftsman. I appreciate the dedication, effort, time and money you have put into this car. If your skills are used only for your hobby it's a damn shame. But if that's what saves your sanity, so be it.
Wonderful job and I hope to see it in person a some point,
Wayne

Wow.
Thanks Wayne. Hopefully it will help me keep my insanity.
"I've been going crazy for a whole year not touching my Baby."
If I ever finish, maybe you could see it at Megaspeed one year.

-- Edited by 123pugsy on Saturday 4th of January 2014 05:08:04 PM

I guess that explains why this is the first time I've seen this awesome build - I've only been here nine months!

Having seen you working your metal magic(and taught a few things) at the Hog Town Metal Meet, I am looking forward to catching up on what I've missed and following the rest of this build! Should be quite interesting!!!

-- Edited by Fordy Acres Car Farm on Saturday 4th of January 2014 06:10:03 PM

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

sasquatch wrote:
Fabulous piece of work again!! (Yup, i wondered too awhile back what became of this project. Lol)
Thanks for the great update!!

Thanks sasquatch.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Fordy Acres Car Farm wrote:
123pugsy wrote:
Rochie wrote:
Pugs,
I just took the time to read through the entire thread. I don't say this often or to too many people but you Sir ARE a craftsman. I appreciate the dedication, effort, time and money you have put into this car. If your skills are used only for your hobby it's a damn shame. But if that's what saves your sanity, so be it.
Wonderful job and I hope to see it in person a some point,
Wayne

Wow.
Thanks Wayne. Hopefully it will help me keep my insanity.
"I've been going crazy for a whole year not touching my Baby."
If I ever finish, maybe you could see it at Megaspeed one year.

-- Edited by 123pugsy on Saturday 4th of January 2014 05:08:04 PM
I guess that explains why this is the first time I've seen this awesome build - I've only been here nine months!
Having seen you working your metal magic(and taught a few things) at the Hog Town Metal Meet, I am looking forward to catching up on what I've missed and following the rest of this build! Should be quite interesting!!!

-- Edited by Fordy Acres Car Farm on Saturday 4th of January 2014 06:10:03 PM

Thanks Steve.

Hope to see you at this spring's Hogtown Meet.

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

^^ I'm always up for a little more learnin'!!!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Fordy Acres Car Farm wrote:
^^ I'm always up for a little more learnin'!!!

Glad to hear it!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

I spot welded the tire well in and made up a few more chunks O trunk........

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34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Hey Pugs

You still not finished that car???

Looking fine my friend, glad you found some time for it. Sucks how life gets in the way.

Looking forward to the metal shaping gig, Hope to drop by and see you before that though

Joe Mac

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

34guy wrote:
Hey Pugs
You still not finished that car???
Looking fine my friend, glad you found some time for it. Sucks how life gets in the way.
Looking forward to the metal shaping gig, Hope to drop by and see you before that though
Joe Mac

Thanks Joe.

Drop by any time. Let me know.

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

Car is looking outstanding Pugsy! hoping I will be able to make the spring fling again this year!keep me posted as sure missed not making it last year...

-- Edited by Chris Stapley on Sunday 5th of January 2014 09:28:39 PM

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Chris Stapley wrote:
Car is looking outstanding Pugsy! hoping I will be able to make the spring fling again this year!keep me posted as sure missed not making it last year...

-- Edited by Chris Stapley on Sunday 5th of January 2014 09:28:39 PM

Thanks Chris.

Hope to see you at the meet.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Pugsy...thought you dropped of the face of the earth until I saw you at the international center.......

Too bad you didnt make it out to the Christmas party

Great to see you "Back At It"

Looks great.....glad to see you havent lost your touch.

Seeker1056 · DOURO, ONT

I am in awe of your work - you must have quite the shop full of tools

You must kill a lot of cardboard for templates? or do you have a secret to getting perfect fit panels?

One more question - how are you cutting curves of all sorts in the heavy materials and getting such a clean edge? Ditto on the circle cuts - especially in stainless?

Is all of your work Tig, or is some of it mig?

I could write pages of questions but these are the most important to me on my own build - even if I could even get 40% as good as this my work would be so much easier

thanks

Dakota · SCARBOROUGH, ONT

First time I've seen this thread and it has left me in awe of the fine workmanship. 123Pugsy congratulations and thanks for sharing the build with us. Makes you wonder why some people have so much talent and others of us have so little!!!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Grumpsbodyworks wrote:
Pugsy...thought you dropped of the face of the earth until I saw you at the international center.......

Too bad you didnt make it out to the Christmas party

Great to see you "Back At It"

Looks great.....glad to see you havent lost your touch.

Thanks Grumps.

It's nice to be back at it even though it's only temporary.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Seeker1056 wrote:
I am in awe of your work - you must have quite the shop full of tools

You must kill a lot of cardboard for templates? or do you have a secret to getting perfect fit panels?

One more question - how are you cutting curves of all sorts in the heavy materials and getting such a clean edge? Ditto on the circle cuts - especially in stainless?

Is all of your work Tig, or is some of it mig?

I could write pages of questions but these are the most important to me on my own build - even if I could even get 40% as good as this my work would be so much easier

thanks

Thank you Seeker.

Yep, a lot of cardboard is correct. Much easier to adjust a piece of cardboard.

The trick to perfect panels is camera angle. Take a whole whack of pics and keep deleting the ones that make you look like a hack but save the rest, ha. wink

Outside curves are all nibbled out on the corner notcher at work. (even the 11 ga s/s) Inside curves are usually cut with the plasma cutter. They are then blended in on the belt sander. I found recently that I can use the belt sander for my cardboard templates to smooth out the curves. The better the template, the better the part.

Every weld you see is a TIG weld.

Come down to the spring meet and pick my brain some more and see the shop. My car won't be there but will be just up the street if anyone wants the nickel tour of my garage.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Dakota wrote:
First time I've seen this thread and it has left me in awe of the fine workmanship. 123Pugsy congratulations and thanks for sharing the build with us. Makes you wonder why some people have so much talent and others of us have so little!!!

Thanks Dakota.

Everyone has talent, they just haven't practiced enough to find it.

dodge38 · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Outstanding work Bugsy, sheet metal work I kind of understand but the frame and especially the suspension metal work including the design is something extra ordinary! Really interesting to follow your build!

Jari sounds like a Finnish name...

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

dodge38 wrote:
Outstanding work Bugsy, sheet metal work I kind of understand but the frame and especially the suspension metal work including the design is something extra ordinary! Really interesting to follow your build!

Jari sounds like a Finnish name...

Thanks Hannu.

Yep. Finnish name. My father was dopey enough to leave a freezing place and go to another freezing place.

dodge38 · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Well, good move still, more sunshine and summer is longer here...

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

dodge38 wrote:
Well, good move still, more sunshine and summer is longer here...

More summer is a good thing.

I guess the ol' boy wasn't as dopey as I thought.

invision · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

Hey Pugsy! Great to see the covers pulled off and you making excellent progress on your '41. :)

Just curious, how long are the probes on your spot welder?