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pcjeeper
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Yes, I find gov paperwork to be incorrect all the time, I have built/rebuilt a bunch of Jeeps, and a lot with salvage titles and there is something wrong on the title or registration all the time...frustrating. The only document I have to go on is from the Sheriff's Inspection report when the 2nd owner changed the registration from IL to IN and it clearly states: 1973 Correct Craft Ski Nautique 18' CTC022440673-3NMU Since I cannot read the original plate that is all I have to go from...I will have the registration corrected next week when I register the boat. |
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TRBenj
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The number is on the transom 73+.
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Hollywood
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I don't think you're going to find the HIN on that capacity plate since you have a HIN on the transom. Before that, the model + 4 digit serial number was on the plate. My 80 HIN is CTC04001M80H H stands for March, which is when the boat began construction. Not sure what the M stands for. There is another identification for the model, in my case "19MQ". This is what I suspect is tagged on to the end of your HIN, but again not sure how correct 3NMU really is. Maybe SN18? Then there's this CCFan with a traced HIN from his ~76 Mustang
MM = Mustang? 76 = model year? Doesn't align with either of our last 4 digits... |
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pcjeeper
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I have scoured every inch of the transom and cannot find any tags or markings. is there somewhere else I should look?
I was able to make out the first 3 letters on the capacity plate and they are 3NM in the Model box. The 4th letter could be a U, O, or possibly 6, 8, 0...I can only see the lower section of the letter/number its looking to match the 3NMU on the inspection paper...is what I am leaning towards. |
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pcjeeper
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I just had an ah-ha moment when re-reading on of the topics about identifying the HID, I just assumed it was inside, just looked outside and you know what there it is plain as day....
and for the OFFICAL HID... CTC022440673-SNMQ |
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8122pbrainard
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ScottZ
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Good luck with the project. My neighbor had a red and blue stripe 73 Ski Nautique with a 351 Ford Palmer engine in it. It was a nice boat until he sold it to someone else on the lake and then it got molested. As for the engine I have a 318 in my 71 SN and love the extra loud sound of it! As JBEAR say, "Loud pipes saves lives!"
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Scott Zuelzke
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ultrahots
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Awesome Find ! Love the oldies with good stories. I must agree with above comments. I have an odd one in the fleet and am just going to enjoy it in "Rough" Form till I can do it right.
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Day2CC
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Im no expert but does anyone else see 440 in the HIN? It seems to be in the same place as my 340 is at in my 340 powered 73 that also happens to be a red white and blue model
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pcjeeper
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Sorry, have made tons of headway on the project here is an update:
The letters and stripe that had been painted on the boat were flaking off and rough, I decided to repaint them back to the original design instead of all blue. After masking and cutting the letters and stripes out it was time to start painting... Time to start putting the interior back together.... Rear of the Boat assembled minus the Spedos yet... Working on repairing the bow where it was damaged now... |
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TRBenj
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Looking good! Any reason you didn't do the original tri-stripe on the deck?
Any evidence of a 3rd speedo having been mounted to the motorbox (or associated 3rd set of hardware on the transom)? |
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LeftFieldEngineering
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What was the 3rd speedo for? Judge, monitoring speed? |
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TRBenj
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Correct. Common on the promo boats in the early 70's.
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pcjeeper
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Since the stripes had been hand painted over with blue, and I didn't sand them all the way off, I choose to just recover them in solid red for now...as much fiberglass repair that I have had to do on the bow, I am going to end up with a large spot that will have to be re-geled, so I am considering having the whole boat done, but not sure yet. I want to get the boat in that water and enjoy it this summer then pick back up on it next winter.
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pcjeeper
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I have not found any evidence of a 3rd spedo, I am still looking for a solution to replace the dual spedo gauges and plate that are missing...I know TRBenj was working on finding me a pair of gauges, I have some 309 stainless steel 1/8 plate that i am contemplating make a mount out of, that is what I used to repair the area around the rear lift point that was badly damaged.
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TRBenj
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I know I have the parts, it's the time that's hard to come by... If you can be patient, I can get a few together for you.
Try a search for the proper speedo bracket replacement- I can't recall if plexi is correct or if I'm confusing my plastics. I know aluminum was used in the 60's but not in '73. |
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pcjeeper
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I agree the Plex-glass would look more original...
I would really like to find a pair for the AirGuide Model 725 B, but they have been hard to find so far... Does anybody know the proper model that would have been in the boat? |
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GottaSki
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Lexan may be a good alternative, i find it more more predictable when cutting drilling or tapping.
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TRBenj
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I don't recall the model name, these are the ones cc used 70-77:
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pcjeeper
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Ok, I think that is what you had sent me before...
This is the 725... |
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TRBenj
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I can do those too, but cc didn't start installing that style until 1978.
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pcjeeper
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Okay, well I think i'm going to hold true to the original gauges then....
Any pointers on building the plate out of Lexan? |
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8122pbrainard
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Di not use "plex-glass!!!!! As Tom states, it's acrylic and will break as well as needing special care when cutting drilling and taping. They even make special drill bits for it. You do not want to drill with a bit sharpened with a positive rake. Yes on the polycarbonate but do get the UV resistant. |
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Smithfamily
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WOW Adam, you don't waste any time! She is looking Great!
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GottaSki
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Lexan cuts well with a carbide fine pitch blade. feed slow.
When drilling, put a waste piece under the piece you are working on, and clamp. Preferably on a press. This will keep the bit from grabbing when it punches through the working piece. You will get a wonderfully clean throughhole with no burrs. egad It sands well. for chamfering the edges. You can keep it clear, or hit it with a DA sander afterwards for a nice frosted effect. It taps easy, I put a tap on a vs cordless drill and fire away. For that application consider 3/16 or 1/4" thick |
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DrCC
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Yes, I would agree with 1/4" lexan. We have a local glass/mirror/window shop who works with a lot of lexan. I can usually buy large scraps for only a few $$.
If need be, I might be able to send you a template tracing. |
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pcjeeper
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If you could send me that template that would be great!
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JoeinNY
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Its always fun to play with the various types of plexi. As Gottaski mentions If you you hack up the edge on a cut you can always get out a da sander with some 150 grit and either radius or flatten the edge to your preference. It will then be frosted but if you want it polished running a flame across it with a steady hand will melt out all the small scratches and leave a smooth finish.
Acrylic isn't all bad if its all you have access two, but it might take a couple shots and require some more tape applied during cutting. I used to cut long edges of 3/8" in a 12 ft sheetmetal shear... worked 90% of the time with only the cut off piece shattering into a million pieces, the other 10% of the time I had to find a co-op to do the clean up. |
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JoeinNY
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So have you started it up yet? Does it turn freely?
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pcjeeper
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IT RUNS....
Rebuilding the Carb this week...along with a full tune up, electronic ignition, etc I will post a video once its is all back together |
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