looking for x-55 parts

AZ64-X55 wrote: Yes Good thing we are not Judging Pete! However that is not my boat, But if it was I would be Happy Happy! Even with the bottom paint He Painted it with. I think the boat looks great!! EVEN BETTER THAN YOURS!! But than again I am not judging!

Thank's for your input. It's always a pleasure to hear from fellow wood (or classic) boat owner who are so well educated especially when it comes down to the ACBS judging guidelines. I however, do need to ask when you saw my X55 ether in person or pictures? I did have it at GL several years ago. FYI, my X55 has won a couple best of class's in ACBS judged shows. I'm curious about your opinion about mine. BTW, one thing I did not mention and since you seem to be such an expert, did you happen to notice the stain Mitch used does not have enough red in it? Look at the original Dunphy brochures. It may just be my monitor however, you seem to be an expert so tell me.

MitchS wrote: I figured out how to upload a picture. Here's a photo of my award winning X55 here in Reno Nevada- her name is "Sixty Four"

Congratulations on the award. It looks like you didn't take my advice on the bottom paint.

8122pbrainard wrote: AZ64-X55 wrote: I will be painting the bottom of my 64 x55 in the next few weeks and was wondering what paint would be the best for finishing off the bottom? Thanks in advance for any advice. Where are the pictures???? They all came from factory with copper bronze bottoms so of course you do want to keep it original, correct???!!! Since the EPA forced the removal of the tin from the old copper bronze formula, (as well as all bottom paints) the only copper bronze that looks like the original is Pettit 1959. The bad thing about the 1959 is it really doesn't have that much anti-fouling characteristics. It's fine if you are "day sailing".

That show wasn't ACBS judged so they overlooked the bottom paint being wrong. WHY didn't you go with the copper bronze????
If I was judging, I would have knocked off a couple points especially since you asked what bottom paint should be on your X55 and didn't follow through. The Pettit is an acceptable substitute with a no point deduction.

Thanks Riley for the information. I'll try the Dexron III.
Mitch

Nice looking Dunphe Mitch! We have 2 model C's in boats and run Dextron III in both of them. Eric Levine on this site rebuilt one of ours, but I don't believe he rebuilds trannys anymore. I had talked to the Hilpisch's and they were not interested in rebuilding them for other people. I have since met a guy in South Portland Maine that rebuilds them. We're going to have our other one rebuilt if we can ever find time to pull it from the boat. It works well, but has a dirty neutral. As long as they don't need hard parts, they can be rebuilt.

Art,
do you have any knowledge of the Dearbomatic model "C" transmission? I'm having issues getrting a good read on the right fluid to put in it. the interceptor manual says put type "A" hydraulic transmission fluid in it.

He's on a fixed income now Bruce and dipping into the parts retirement fund

I think I remember that now. I'll pull it out of storage and try to spin it on the bench and see whether it works. That's how I test all the units that I rebuild. The C is the one that is not integral with the bellhousing, right?

Did someone say "I like Dearbos"? I have a couple of them and I'd rather have dollars than these trans.
Art C.

Stay tuned for the rest of the story Bruce.You will have a failure with that C model, the smaller cubes were not as bad, but they all failed....They were built from a few custom parts and a lot of Ford-o-Matic parts, use what you have in stock...

Mitch,
Sorry I missed this post but we have been emailing each other. I sent you an email this morning about the repairs you are making.

BTW, the engine is a 312 and not the 292. Hopefully you do not have the Dearbomatic trans and your X came through with the Velvet Drive. The switch was about mid 64.

Russ???
Did you get the pictures or not?? I di d get your email but if you can't open them and respond, I can't help!! Sorry.

Russ,
The reason I need you to email me here at home is because I didn't save your address!!

Pete, no I have not been able to open any pics you sent me!
I have a velvet drive in mine. and it is red? the for sale add said it was rebuilt. not sure why it is red, I thought it was the wrong drive but not sure??
I have replaced the sheer on the boat the last too weekends, just about time to turn it over and go over the bottom, all looks good from inside but there is some fiberglass that is not bonded to the plywood!
In the box of parts there was the logos( 1 broke) the hole in ones, the front light, rear light base (need the light pole!)and the step plates with the dunphy steplogo.(they might make good forms to make new ones.

h2oproofer wrote: I am told the actual serial number is a 63- # but I am told there is no such thing as a 63? Seth

Seth,
Whoever told you this is not the person to be talking to concerning a X55!!! I suggest you stay away from him if you want a correct and true restoration.
A 63 should have a solid color vinyl deck rather that the split two tone. Unless someone did a trans swap, you should have the Dearbomatic trans if it is a 63. Does your engine/trans run? Condition of the hull?

Craig (64X55) compounded some serial/hull numbers at one time and found some numbering inconsistencies but most likely the 63 in yours is indicating the year.

You can also check the year of the engine. The numbers on the front next to the mechanical tach output. I have the numbering code if you need any help.

The X was built in 1963, 64 and 65 when Dunphy again went bankrupt. The bankruptcy is felt to be from them warranting there bottoms. The first batch of Philippine Mahogany they were using was bad. The wood used to make the ply had a fungus in it that caused the veneers to delaminate. They took lots of the boats back and put new bottoms on them. Mine didn't go back to the factory but I did end up having to put a new bottom on it back in the early 80's.     

Russ,
Glad to hear you found some of the parts! What trans is in yours? It was sometime in late 64 when the X's started coming through with Velvet drives direct from the factory. The Dearbo's were having a hard time with the 312's. Fine on the smaller engines though. Mine has the Velvet.

Were you ever able to open that file of pictures I sent to you? If not, I could start sending them individually!! Also, Did I send you one or two files? I think it was just the file on the dog house. I've got another one with even more pictures.

Email me direct to home at hideed41@att.net

I to am restoring a 64' X 55? so I am told the actual serial number is a 63- # but I am told there is no such thing as a 63? It is also missing the dunphy logos from the sides. I have all the other chrome. However, I am working on having some cast and then plated. I have one I can use for the casting. Part of the cost is the molds etc. Maybe we could get together and help lower the cost.

Seth