blue duck Report post Posted August 21, 2020 Oh my, that is nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted August 21, 2020 WOW that was some project! Its is beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chux Report post Posted August 21, 2020 Ummm...what?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted August 21, 2020 @EdJ That is gorgeous, just like brand new. I don't know much about buggies, but I know that some were manufactured by companies that later developed automobiles. So I'd like to ask: What make is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDub77 Report post Posted August 21, 2020 Well that is just beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing your results. Congratulations on the finished product. If you ever put together a bigger (online) photo album of a more detailed process on this rebuild, I would be very grateful if you post that link here as well. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Those 'before' photos make me wonder how you managed to salvage anything at all! So, yes, would be interested in seeing a more detailed description of the rebuild. Incredible work! I imagine there are very, very few people in N. America capable of doing what you did! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) Latigo, in the town I grew up in, this: https://www.toronto.com/dealer-profile/cruickshankford/ started out as THIS! http://www.cruikshank.ca/The Cruickshank Descendants.htm Quote Alexander's nephew, James, appears to be the second to arrive, around 1850. James was the first descendant to marry in Canada - he married Anne Wallace at St James Cathedral in St. Andrews, Ontario in November 1852. James founded the Cruickshank Carriage Works in Weston, reportedly had an undertakers establishment, was the first Justice of the Peace for Weston, and was also the town's first librarian. Sadly, the car dealership recently gave up the Cruikshank name, and is now Weston Ford. They also donate an old Cruikshank carriage and two sleighs to the Weston Historical Society, which uses them in special events: Edited August 22, 2020 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salvo Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Very impressive work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Very nice. Love the choice of leather for the seat. It looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rleather Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Thank you, for sharing a beautifully restored piece of history that almost got away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Wow! Beautiful work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DomsLeather Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Very nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyattEarp Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Realy a great restoration. Amazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdJ Report post Posted August 24, 2020 Thank you all for your comments. It was a fun project as to learning how to do everything from the perspective of how did they do that 120 years ago without all the power tools we/I have today. Some of you had requested some more detailed pictures of the process. I am working on getting some of the pictures off my prior phone that had some problems. Should have it resolved soon. Also, I have no Idea what brand it is, but have seen others while researching things that appear to have the same axle layout and seat setup. I have to thank this website for providing me a lot of information on sewing machines, skivers, thread, tips and techniques. I have not sewn anything since 1975 skipping school and playing with my moms machine in the basement. Ended up with a new Juki, off brand bell skiver and a button press in the shop. Can never have enough tools. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted August 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, EdJ said: Can never have enough tools. Ain't it the truth!! Looking forward to more pictures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted August 25, 2020 That is a serious project! And done very well too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdJ Report post Posted September 2, 2020 Recovered all my photos from my dead phone Here is the buggy when I picked it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted September 2, 2020 As I said in my first post, you'd never think something that damaged could be restored AT ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, EdJ said: Recovered all my photos from my dead phone Here is the buggy when I picked it up. You my friend are a man of considerable patience and skill. I salute you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Wow. Yeah. That's a LOT of work! The result is spectacular, tho! - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdJ Report post Posted September 3, 2020 As I began the project pictures were necessary to identify how the whole thing was put together. All the Wood above the springs would have to be replaces due to rot. I had to measure and calculate the angles and sizes of each component. The box was constructed with perimeter stringers and corner blocks. In the middle there is a raised frame that the seat would sit on. In the middle there is a raised frame that the seat would sit on. The seat frame base was build with lap joints. Arm rests were beveled out and additionally flared from back to front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Fantastic work there thanks for posting. JCUK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Drakkon Report post Posted September 4, 2020 That is freaking amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdJ Report post Posted September 8, 2020 With pictures, deconstruction and measurements taken it was time to start rebuilding. First issue was that I determined the lower stringers on the box were bent providing a bit of boat shape to the box. Never bent wood before but determined that with a heat gun and clamps I could do it dry rather than steam. Now I could make the lap joints and corner blocks. On both sides of the seat support there are large progressive coves (4.5 inches.) Router bits do not go that big so alternatives were required. I found a way of using the table saw and a diagonal fence where you take progressive passes at slightly higher blade heights. Test piece picture below. Glued and clamped everything up and built the seat. Notice the lower rear of the seat is slanted back and arched at the top. Fitting the vertical piece on the arch was a challenge and had to be fitted by hand. Note all the irons that hold the seat together including the dash and the trunk frame. While I tried to measure the rotten wood accurately, every piece of metal had to be lengthened or shortened slightly to fit the new assembly. Cutting, welding, heating up in the forge and bending. Off on a 6 day motorcycle adventure trip. Will post again in a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
