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Brand new antique cars made in Argentina.
For over 20 years Pur Sang, in the city of Parana, Entre Rios Province, Argentina, has been building exact recreations of some of the most emblematic cars ever made, Bugatti T35 - T51 - T55, Alfa Romeo Monza and Mercedes Benz SSK. They make every single part of the cars even the tyres, they cast and machine engines, gearboxes, rear and front axles and wheels only the dash instruments are not made. They also restore cars and build bodies.
Pictures are best to appreciate what they do. Bugatti T35 chassis hammer form. Steel beaten over the hammer form Finished chassis, final assembly beginning. Notice the engine sump and gearbox casing are already attached to the chassis, that's because they are firmly bolted and help stiffen the other wise very weak frame. Also notice the aligning rod placed where the crankshaft will be. Aluminimun body starts taking shape Engine sump still on the car to keep it firm. Radiators been checked for leaks. The Bugatti front axle maybe one of the most challenging item to replicate, it's forged steel, hollow and made in one piece. This is the web site: http://www.pursangweb.com/ Will post more soon.
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Thank you, this is amazing.
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Mark from Illinois |
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I can see that because the flange of the chassis is fairly shallow it can be formed cold. A lot of work though!. I thought I was doing well forming 25mm flanges on 2.5mm thick steel by hand. The bodywork looks to be af good quality. With the labour costs there it would be hard to compete with these people.
David
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Metalshaping DVD. www.metalshapingzone.com Metalshaping with hand tools on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGElSHzm0q8 All things are possible. Last edited by David Gardiner; 08-10-2012 at 01:52 AM. |
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hi Robbie,
thanks for sharing the photos and site...amazing finds like this keeps me coming back for more. however, looking at the Bugatti part where its described as made in 1 piece, forged and hollow...i suspect there may be something lost in translation. for the life of me, i cannot see how one can forge hollow pipes to form those square sockets. i sure would love to be corrected or taught better.
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I can't speak or read Spanish, but I can see that they do good work.
Well done whoever they are.... Peter
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P.Tommasini Metalshaping tools and dvds www.handbuilt.net.au Metalshaping clip on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAh91hodPg Making Monaro Quarter panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIpOhz0uGRM |
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wonder how much they cost.....
hey Mr Peter... click the american flag/brit flag on the main page... it goes into english.
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Brent Click |
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Done .. thank's, very interesting
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P.Tommasini Metalshaping tools and dvds www.handbuilt.net.au Metalshaping clip on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAh91hodPg Making Monaro Quarter panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIpOhz0uGRM |
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Mark, glad you enjoyed.
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If you want more on these cars check what Jay Leno has to say about them. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/...plica/1344151/ http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/...eplica/1242777
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Robbie,
sorry, not convinced. if the claim were it was forged from one piece, i will accept it. but it would require one BIG drop-forge. to progressively forge it with a hammer is difficult and uneconomical. but the claim is it was forged from one piece and HOLLOW, that i sure would like to be taught better. but, let's agree to disagree...unless someone can prove the process. all the same, i appreciate very much your sharing your find. tnx much.
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id rather have that then any new Ferrari!
i want to see more pics of the shop!!
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