68 Wildcat 440 Project

TRBenj,
   I set up my PBucket account last night, after printing off the directions .
I moved an image to PB but could not move it to CCF. The image address showed up on the preview but not the image. Maybe the web address I'm using is wrong ?????
   I'll have my wife help me when she has time. I WON'T GIVE UP--I WON'T GIVE UP-
I WON'T GIVE UP----But thanks!
               Mike S. @ SML

Do you think this might be the original color vinyl for a 68 Wildcat?


Another pic try
   Mike S @ SML
Damn I think it might have worked.    or not?

Anyone know of a Wildcat or a similar boat that I can get measurements and pics of rear seat. Mine had nothing left to use as pattern. Wildcats in diaries are old and inactive. Mostly need to see how the lower portion is constructed.
                    Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving,
                        Mike S @ SML

Mike,
With one of the ends removed, the armature may be stuck to the field magnetically. Take it apart and clean everthing up. Check the end bushings for wear. If worn, they too will cause the armature to drag on the field.

Consider taking it to a shop for a rebuild but if you want to do it yourself it's not that hard. Considering the armature and field ohm's out indicating it's good electrically, a shop will only do a couple things: New amature bushings, Turn the commutator, Undercut the insulation between the commutator segments, Install new brushes and check the Bendix.

Elbert's, he is the manufaturer..his name is Cecil. its in Oregon....Google

Thanks Pete
I'll have the runout checked first of the week. Where is a good source for driveline parts? Skidim?
       Thanks again,
               Mike @ SML

Coupler question
When I removed coupler from the 1 inch prop shaft it came off very easy. After reading about how tight they are, it seemed strange. I cleaned the flange by sand blasting (careful to stay clear of the bore) and found what looks like a tap broke off flush. I thought it should have a third set bolt. Right? The tap does not protrude into the bore and does not stick up enough to loosen by tapping with a punch. After closer look I found some mushrooming on the back of the flange the appears to have been caused by a hammer.
Is it trashed or should I keep trying to save? Someone must have gotten there first. Please, what do ya think about that? Mike @ SML

Mike. Neat boat. I love the boats with the squared off windshiled.

Waldo

Once you get sanding on it Mike,it will darken up a bit, look in the search function for how to do it.

Mike -

Maybe the New Yorkers are right........ it is easier to buy a gun in Virginia (certainly is easier than to title an old trailer).

Maybe we can both wear them down ....... I am quitting for a while as they have worn me down. Let me know if you find a chink in their armor!

Steve

Hey Steve,
My trailer has a Va. assigned serial number attached to the frame as a homemade would. I showed pics to DMV lady with bill of sale. No help, said I must go on line to apply for abandoned vehicle title. I did and they charged me $25 to tell me that number was not in the DMV records, but was titled in Ohio, I should call Ohio DMV. So did and they were great. Said Horse spit we don't have any num. like that and faxed me letter for proof. Went to DMV today (about an hour) Different lady was more help. She called Richmond will I waited and I think after a 15 day waiting period and reapply and wait 21 more days this might work out I'm going to wear them down. You say YOU have DMV troubles?
Call me when you can. Mike S. @ SML

Virginia's DMV is horrible to work with on trailer titleing.... No manufacturer's Certif of Origin....... no luck. They are a bunch of folks not willing to use common sense. Good Luck with that...

BTW - Roanoke DMV has done a little bit better (more flexible if you can call it that) than Rocky Mount. I have an issue with my 78 Tique trailer which was titled as homemade in NC. I wanted to put antique plates on it ...Oh my Gosh, you would have thought I was a pulling a bank robbery!!

Gary,

Sounds right, I'll call it meridian blue too.
Thanks,
        Mike S.@ SML

Pete,
Thanks again, I'm sure you saved me from wasting time searching for floor covering.
How do I reduce my images from 1750kb to 500kb. I'm closer to posting images than I was before. Isn't progress great? Thanks !!!!

Gary'
Sounds right. I'll call it meridian blue. Thanks

Riley'
Seat frames are like yours only lower part taller.
This boat sat for about 30 years in a field behind an old mans shop (older than me) He told said he couldn't remember when in the 70's he used it ,but gas was 39 cents. The carb. was stolen ,he lost interest and the boat became a catch all for trash. Under the trash was a layer of filth with weeds and moss growing. He never registered or titled the boat or trailer (said he did,just can't find them) I found the guy he bought the rig from (still breathing), said he never registered them either. He said he bought the rig from a contractor over the mountain to the east but could not remember his name or where he lives. I have the boat title problem worked out, still fussing with the state DMV over the trailer More later' Mike S. @ SML

wild blue wrote: The pic of the 68 cudaSS floor covering reminds me of the material that was used in trunks of cars in the 60's-70's. I'm thinking a good weather resistant vinyl with a grain to it (auto top?)might work,and be able to take dye if need be.

Mike,
You can do a on line search for vinyl wall covering. Lots comes up!! You can also go to a wallpaper store that handles vinyl. They should have sample swatches. You're better off looking at them that the on line samples. There are several different weights of material too.

Many including myself looked for years to find the flooring untill it was realized that it was really the wall covering. Leave it to CC to come up with a alternate economical choice for covering the floors. The stuff did last for years and years though!!