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Jim_In_Houston 
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 Topic: Reverse Engineered 60s CC SeatPosted: October-28-2007 at 11:58am |
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I took apart what I believe to be a factory original early '60s CC front seat for reverse engineering. The complete zip file of photos (jpegs and Photoshop formats) with dimensions can be downloaded here:
Early CC Seat It's no wonder not many of these have survived the times. The frame is 100% wood. 
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Gary S
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 12:36pm |
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Jim,just wondering if thats out of one of your Mustangs and if so what year?
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 1:57pm |
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Gary,
It's out of an early Ski Nautique. I think the year is a 1963 but do not know for sure. I bought the boat for parts but so far all I have removed are the front seats. My bet is that all of the front seats on the early CCs were the same for all models. The PO said the factory told him it was a '63 because it has factory dock lights, which where rare but offered as an option in '63. It also has wooden splash guards along the sides. 
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jbear
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 3:05pm |
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Cool lookin' old boat Jim...also glad to see ya on here. Hope all is good there for you.
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TRBenj
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 7:22pm |
I would say Jim is right- I bet CC used the same seats in several of their models. They sure look like the original seats in my family's '68 Mustang. 
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 7:56pm |
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OK Tim, Are you the one at the wheel?
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Jim_In_Houston
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 8:26pm |
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Thanks Jbear. I actualy do not care for the style of the hull - it's too boxy for me. I am having trouble parting this boat out - it's more complete than my '66. I am fighting with my conscience and I am considering just offering the complete boat (less the front seats) for sell and let someone else do the dirty work. The trailer is even in amazingly good shape. The chrome is is good shape also. If someone waived $1500 at me I'd probably take the loss and tell them to come take the boat and trailer away.
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 8:28pm |
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Hey Gary. Is your observer's seat permanently mounted facing the rear or can you flop it around (the seat is what I am talking about here). I have no doubt that you can flop it around.
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bkhallpass
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 8:47pm |
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Hey Jim,
Just wondering if you ever pulled the motor/transmission? Also, we've had new members join the forum in the last couple of months. Somehow, they've pulled up your Chocolate Bayou story from two years ago. Even the newbies want to hear the end to the story  BKH
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 9:29pm |
Yup, thats me. |
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Gary S
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Posted: October-28-2007 at 9:50pm |
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Jim,yes I can move it either way.I made up that seat using the original frame.My drivers seat is the original bucket,but the observer's seat, like yours even tho it was fiberglass, was too far gone to save.
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Posted: October-29-2007 at 1:09am |
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BKH, I was thinking about finishing the story before all of the details disappear from memory - for some reason I am having trouble getting back to it (because I know what the end will be and it may be a shocker to some).
My work load really picked up this year and I have had very little time for anything else:( So, I towed the '68 to Kemah Marine right outside of Alvin and let them pull the engine and rebuild the trans. I would have liked to do it but I ran into a time problem. I am still in process of putting the little peices back together. I thought I was going to get it back in the water today but I discovered my dash panel connections have badly corroded during the down-time and I need to replace the switches and fuse holders. Maybe next week-end if our Indian Summer holds up down here. Thanks for asking Bill. |
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Posted: October-29-2007 at 7:36pm |
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Jim, Thanks for the reengineering. That'll help me out.
Let your conscience win and don't part that boat out. I've thought it looked way too nice to part out since you first posted it. If it is really a 63, it's too collectable. |
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Posted: January-14-2017 at 5:33pm |
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Any chance anyone has this file for the wood bases? The link no longer works!!
Thanks Colin |
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Posted: July-02-2018 at 12:23am |
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Can someone attach these plans if they have them?
I would greatly appreciate it! My seats are in need of some TLC and I would love to stay as period correct as I can. Hopefully I hear from someone |
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Posted: January-21-2020 at 3:20pm |
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Did anyone get these plans? I am wanting to build a couple to replace my American Skier Bench seat with.
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1965 American Skier
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