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crabman
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That's a nice little turn out then, I will def. see what I can do and check some dates.
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turningpoint84
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It's 201 miles, googe maps! I'll do it someday, just not this year. |
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turningpoint84
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Any word crabman? No rush on the panels they don't take up much room! |
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crabman
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turningpoint Sorry I've been crazy bust trying to figure out everything lately. I am going to look and see if I can get them this weekend or possibly the next. I also wanted too look at that Tahoe too when I'm down there as I might purchase that for a parts boat. Have you looked at it all ? Was wondering the condition of the trailer to make it back to MI. I will let you know ASAP on those side panels when I have better concrete times.
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turningpoint84
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If the trailer is crap i have one that will make it to michigan, we can swap, would just need to figure out how to get a non working boat off and on another trailer haha. Not in the best condition. I've thought about buying the boat as a parts boat as well, but no room! If you do go look at it and buy, please swing by with the boat! I'd like to see if myself, any luck talking to the owner? Any luck with more pictures of your dad's boat? |
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dochockey
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After looking at these green ones I'll take one?
Did any one pick that one up in the Cincinnati area? |
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turningpoint84
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Not sure, i was going to but GF is not a fan.
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crabman
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dochockey I am hoping to head down there ether this weekend or the following to take a look at it. I do have a few extra pictures at home of it that Mike sent me but it needs a ton of work on really only good for parts.
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email me the pictures, or you better bring it by! |
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crabman
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So it's been a busy couple of months but the boat is back in MI finally. I had to head to work in Ohio for the next three days but will hopefully be back in MI this weekend to work on it. I'm going to clean the oxidation off a bit, I did a spot with wax and looks much darker then I originally thought (sea foam). The MC number I am pretty certain was MC 1819. It originally came with a foot panel so I'm on the look out for one of those, so if any of you know a lead on one please let me know, thank you.
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crabman
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Does anyone know where I can send the upside float bowl out to or have a place where I can get parts ? The boat I don't think is Sea Foam anymore the more I look at it, seems to be a darker green then I first thought. Also has anyone seen this engine cover ? This is the first time seeing this vintage. Anyone with interior pieces for this vintage let me know. The last picture is the rig I drove back with a sight unseen Jeep actually turned out to be a decent deal so far. |
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juniorwoody
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Crabman i love your boat and I respect your skill set in seeking out and bringing home something you really want. Must feel good!
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crabman
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Thank you for the compliments, and yes it did just glad everything worked out and I made it back(2500 miles) okay since both items were bought sight unseen for me.I know the boat probably wasn't worth it to a lot of people, but I like the rarity of it and it's originality. Come to find out it also came with a foot pedal, which the original kick panel still had the markings on, which I love. It should have came with cockpit seats but, I will find out a little more this weekend.
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75 Tique
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Congratulations on pulling it all off. That was quite a trip to make but it is a cool boat. As far as the color, varying light, oxidation, and the inconsistencies of computer screens makes color judgements hard. This isn't the first time color has been undecided. But based on the one with the good coat of rain, it appears to be turquois. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the color wheel in the 66 brochure in the reference section. That makes the boat just that much rarer and cooler as sea foam was very common. Good luck with the project.
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crabman
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Thank you, it was and the Jeep struggled a bit, but luckily made it. I am going to try to do some buffing this weekend and take a few more pictures after but I think your right with the color. |
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Yep, thats no seafoam... teal/turqoise for sure.
Get a better picture of the entire motorbox... that one shot makes it look like the typical glass box used over the narrower V8's pre-1970. That bump out in the front is something I havent seen before though... normally it is flat. Anything on the front of that 4cyl motor that would necessitate that bump out? |
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crabman
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I will this weekend. From recollection I can't remember why it would have a jaunt out like that but it also has three hinged straps on the back which had me confused and there all the same, so I would assume it came from the factory that way (super small engine cover). Also I laughed a little when I saw the prop: 11 1/4 X 10. Tiny one. |
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Here's a few updated pictures of the resto, the deck had a few more spider cracks then I would have liked but can't complain too much. The sides I thought turned out very well. Still have to do the other side though. |
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She's cleaning up nice good to see it's in good hands
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75 Tique
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Looks great.
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crabman
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Thank you, yea I couldn't see another go to waste :) . I hope to get the floor out this next weekend, still in search for a donor boat with an interior though. Been browsing CL, EBAY, and here of course.
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8122pbrainard
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Jonathan,
I somehow missed this thread lately! That hull sure came out looking great. Are you still in need of help with the Zenith updraft? |
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crabman
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The sides have fared fairly well,the top has a lot of little spider cracks from the AZ sun though but I sort of expected that. I have a friend that's a gear head looking into it now. Do you have any leads on rebuild kits or possibly where to send it too if this doesn't work out ? Any suggestions are much appreciated. |
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Gary S
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You could try here for carb parts. How about some pictures of your floor? I suppose back then you just had a plywood floor,I don't think the pans came until later.
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crabman
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I'll get some pictures of the floor this next weekend but you are correct in that it's plywood. It looks like some also tried to glass the plywood at some point. It how ever looks like the original floor and there is still the foam underneath that most people take out.
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Gary S
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My 64 American Skier with the same engine had a grey painted plywood floor with no foam. So that should be easy for you to do. I think back then foam was optional
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Thank you for the link by the way. I didn't know that, I might have to look into that then. The floor isn't horrible but, it's one of those things since I'm in there I might as well do it.
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Gary S
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With what you guy's have done with your Dads Mustang I'm sure you will have no problem John. By the way I went back and saw your floor pic's in the beginning.
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crabman
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I hope I can at least get it close, he had his all re-gel'd, at some point I will but that probably won't be for a few years. I just need to find a donor boat for the interior, I have my eyes on that one in Cincy but for some reason the guy won't call me back (fingers crossed).
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You dont want or need a donor boat for the interior, unless youre talking about the fiberglass stern seat base? I am not sure those were used on the early Mustangs though.
Prior to late '68 (or early '69), the front seats were built using wood frames. The plans for them are on the site somewhere. |
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