AM195 Found
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Printed Date: April-29-2024 at 3:47am
Topic: AM195 Found
Posted By: FNG
Subject: AM195 Found
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 11:54am
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OK Guys. I'm here for your expertise. I just purchased a (believed to be) 1963 CC American Skier. I found the tag near the engine reading "AM195" It has a V8 in it. Red tag Velvet drive transmission. I would like to discuss with this knowledgeable group about the boat I have. I'm wondering a few things off the top of my head as of right now. 1. Where can I find my HIN? I looked around the Stern/Transom/Rear of the vessel with no luck. 2. Is the V8 in this vessel factory or swapped out? 3. Original color, trim, and options this vessel was ordered with. I have reached out to CC with the AM195 to see if they can educate me some. 4. The Forum's opinion on it's value in it's current state. 5. Capacity ratings I am hoping to drag it to the meeting at Green Lake to get some pointers from some of the members and get to know some folks. Thanks all, Look forward to discussion with you all. |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 11:58am
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James, No HIN's until the early 70's. Pictures would be great but also if you can get it to GL you'll get plenty of advice. Welcome to CCfan.  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 12:08pm
Yup I'm working on getting the pictures up shortly. Hoping someone will recognize it and have some extra history info on it as well. Stand by for photos shortly Glad to hear HIN wasn't till the 70's. Wouldn't want to be missing one of those 
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8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 12:10pm
And Thank you... My 8yr old son is in love with this boat |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 12:56pm
       
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 1:13pm
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James, I have a strong suspicion that the engine isn't the original. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 2:19pm
| Are these V8 engines just lying around fairly common enough where it was likely that a guy could pick one up and slap it in the boat? |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 3:12pm
James I have a strong suspicion that not much of anything on the boat is original. If you post any more pictures, Pete will probably have "the big one" Post at least 3 or 4 more pictures 
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Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 3:20pm
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Tell your son I like the boat too
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Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 3:23pm
| Not knowing a ton about these boats I can spot a few things that aren't right (stock/factory). |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 1:08pm
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like my sweet seats..
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 1:32pm
I don't want to disappoint but then there's the painted hull, the windshield, the swim platform, the carpeting, the round access port forward, the step pads, the hull side decals, the hull side plaques, the engine and the engine hatch to match. the pylon, and the black things?? on the aft deck. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 1:47pm
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When did the Windsor interceptors start production? The 260 and 289 were in production by ‘63 in the Auto world. The engine installed here is certainly an early one with the blocked off timing cover (no circ pump) and low mounted rwp. Consistent with the early mustangs (65ish) I’ve seen. Sadly it’s probably the closest piece to being original on the boat, I don’t see another piece of hardware that dates back any earlier. |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 1:58pm
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221 and 260 Fords came out in 62 and the 289 was in 63. Don't see anything in a 63 brochure about a small block Ford in this boat. Maybe it's original and the boat is newer than 63 or it was a special order. I like the plug wires too |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 2:01pm
More pictures needed |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 3:22pm
No Dissappointment here. I'm just happy to be getting insight into the current state it's in. so the vents at aft are not supposed to be there either? |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 3:23pm
Happy to post more photos. Just let me know where to point n click
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Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 3:25pm
ok upon second look i see what must say interceptor V6. its fuzzy and at quick glance i thought it may jump to a V8. thus only 30hp gain since its only a 6. That makes sense. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 3:39pm
| That boat is so far from original that I wouldn't worry about any of it. I would just make improvements to make the boat functional and use and enjoy it just they way it is. |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 3:46pm
Well at least we know the plug wires will be new when it fires up! James, please count the spark plugs to confirm V8 or V6. If your son loves the boat, you've got a huge success with it! That's really the only audience that matters. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 3:47pm
What Riley said ^^^ pictures of almost anything will do, just trying to give Pete some chest pains A close up of that plastic fuel filter would be good That 63 interceptor you refer to was an in line 6 |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 5:37pm
This cracked me up!  ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:05pm
pretty much the plan. I'll probably offer it to someone who fits in it. If I find no takers I'll play with it in my free time. It's a shame that people did this over time.. 
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Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:08pm
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[/QUOTE] That 63 interceptor you refer to was an in line 6[/QUOTE] I realize that know. was blurry in the brochure but now it makes much more sense |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:09pm
She's a nasty one alright |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:13pm
I figured that might drive Pete right over the edge and if that didn't work then a good closeup of the vacuum advance canister on the distributor would be the next request. |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:14pm
| It's definitely an 8. from where, Not sure and not to concerned |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:19pm
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Ditch the lettering on the sides and the transom (nautical term Pete), color coordinate the interior, make it run with marine accessories and you and junior have some fun with it.
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Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:24pm
Assuming the internals are in tact this thing looks like its been laid up a good while. It may be more labor than it's worth I'm afraid. 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 6:36pm
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James, The issue with the inline fuel filter is if it meets USCG regs with the hose barb arrangement plus if it's rated for the high pressure side of the fuel pump. The hose used needs the rating as well. Then, Ken mentioned the distributor being automotive as it has the vacuum advance. A marine is a mechanical advance. What do you know about the PO? Looks like he really "pieced" the engine and boat together! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 7:23pm
I have zero knowledge of its history. |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 7:38pm
Pete I don't know any history on the boat. This came from auction and I have not reached out to the previous owner. |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-10-2018 at 7:47pm
I will see if I can give him a ring tonight and see if he can explain what's going on with this thing.. 
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Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-13-2018 at 9:55am
| I was able to speak to the PO's brother last night. He informed me that the engine in the boat is a 351 they pulled out of a car or truck many years ago. I will look up the casting number when I get a chance. He confirmed my suspicion that the boat has been out of service for 10-15 years. But "it was a goin' S.O.B." when it was running I was told. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-13-2018 at 10:03am
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James, I'm curious as to the engine rotation since they used an automotive engine. Take a look at the prop or even better, take a picture of it. Which way does it turn to push the boat forward? Then see if you can get a firing order off the engine tag. With the first generation hull, the rotation can make a big difference in how the boat handles. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-13-2018 at 1:07pm
| That was one of the first things that came to mind when he told me that. I will get you more info soon. |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-15-2018 at 2:04pm
| Intake has a 289 stamped on it. when aft of the boat the propeller turns clockwise to make forward thrust. I will get some pictures up asap. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-15-2018 at 2:43pm
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James, If the prop turns clockwise in forward then it sounds like the engine is a reverse rotation. That's a big plus. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: FNG
Date Posted: July-16-2018 at 12:30am
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Well I found time to put a little marvel mystery oil in each cylinder and the engine pulled over without any issues.
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