looking for x-55 parts
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 2:50pm
Topic: looking for x-55 parts
Posted By: AZ64-X55
Subject: looking for x-55 parts
Date Posted: July-05-2010 at 5:33pm
I am looking for 64 x-55 parts. dunphy name plates,and hole in one plates, rear stainless, vents, fuel fill, fuel vent, front and rear lights, rear lift ring-stainless trim rings, center ski ring and stainless trim, prop, step plates, rope cleates, and I am sure more to come!!  ------------- just do it! |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-05-2010 at 9:40pm
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Sounds like you're missing quite a lot of parts!! Did someone part this boat out? How's the hull? De lamination of the ply?
As far as parts go, you may need to go looking for another X especially the Dunphy hull tags!! Fuel fill/vent, cleats are Perko. Rear rub plates at the transom you'll need to make. I did mine out of pre polished SS. Same with trim rings. Step plates forget but I'm working on it - generic painted white will work for awhile. The nav lights will be a problem too. The "jetson" style aft lights do come up on ebay but the bow light I have never seen anywhere. How's the 312 and the YH carbs? Hopefully you haven't put a downdraft on the Y block!! If so, I'll never help you again!  Dearbomatic trans?------------- /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: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: July-06-2010 at 12:01pm
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I just got the boat, I dont think it was parted out. the boat had been a restoration project back in 89 that never got to far, probably missed placed a box of parts. plywood had been tacking off the transome and sides. the deck had some rot so now that is off too. the engine is all there, some one took the fuel pump off but I have it. intake and carbs intact!! thanks for any help! Russ ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-06-2010 at 12:20pm
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Russ,
What are your plans for the hull sides? Bright? (stain/varnish) Are you planning a true restoration? I have pictures if you need them. Where did you get the boat? I try to keep track of the X's still around. Last count was at 38. ------------- /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: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: July-06-2010 at 11:18pm
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I would like to keep it orig as possible. you may have seen it! fred pospeschil cd- mike socowski or somthing. send me as many pics as possible, and maybe a prop. thanks!! ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: SUNAPEE CROW
Date Posted: July-07-2010 at 3:26am
| I have a ski pylon that is /was correct for an Atom Skier, Chrome plated bronze. About one inch in diameter with a four inch ring and finger. It is rough and would need work. If you are interested shoot me an e-mail and I will send photos. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-07-2010 at 11:44am
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Russ,
Email me your email address so I can send you the pictures I have on my X. My email is pbrainard@wistool.com The pictures will be coming from my home email which is hideed41@att.net The ring and fingers on the X's were quite heavier in construction compared to the ones used on Atom's. ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-07-2010 at 7:40pm
Compliments of Tim (morfoot) at Green Lake 09
This shot I know I was looking at Alan absolutely ripping across the lake in his 81!! 
Russ, I caught plenty of "heat" last year for bringing the X and not one of my CC's!! ------------- /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: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: July-07-2010 at 9:59pm
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I had allready printed your pics out for hanging. makes it easier to keep on going!! thanks ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-07-2010 at 10:12pm
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Russ,
The pictures I have show lots of measurements. I took them for Craig (64X55) who is doing a frame up restoration. They are available when needed. ------------- /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: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: July-07-2010 at 10:17pm
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I was going to ask! does it show width, top of hull over frames? ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-07-2010 at 11:00pm
Some may? I remember taking some of the windshield width and then there was 1 with the hull side height showing Craig he could get two hull sides (24") out of a 4' width of ply. How bad is this boat/ You should sent me some pictures! Just email me your address and I'll get my pictures to you!!!! ------------- /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 < |
AZ64-X55 wrote:Posted By: 64X55
Date Posted: July-08-2010 at 6:48pm
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Hey guys. Another X! Cool. Thanks for the heads up Pete. Still haven't done much on mine yet, but I'm planning some work in the coming weeks.
Running the Conzi Saturday to pull a bunch of tuber kids! Oh well, while I'm not huge on tubing, I'm sure they'll have fun. Glad you got the boat Russ. You're in a very small club now!  ------------- Inboards Rule! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-08-2010 at 7:26pm
Craig, Coming weeks? You've been saying that for years!!
BTW, don't forget to add to or change the list of X owners. Also, I don't think I ever sent you the above pictures I posted. Did I? Get them copied and put in the "X file"!! Russ, Craig is the official record keeper of the X information file! ------------- /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: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: July-08-2010 at 9:07pm
I just got a call from the previous owner. HE FOUND A BOX OF DUNPHY PARTS!!! THE LIST JUST GOT SMALLER!!  ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: h2oproofer
Date Posted: July-28-2010 at 11:44pm
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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 |
Posted By: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 2:05am
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I also have 1 good one that came in the box of missing parts.
Craig is in need of them also. What point of restoring are you at? ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 7:10am
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 ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 10:49am
I've got one of the "odd" ones that doesn't seem to indicate a year!!
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Posted By: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 1:46pm
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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. ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 1:59pm
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Russ,
It's not supposed to have fiberglass on the bottom!!!!  It's truly "the kiss of death" for a wood boat. Someone at one time did a "half ass" on the bottom. Yes, it won't stick and all will eventually come off. It also holds water so the bottom will rot FAST!! With the hull to frame fastening failing, it flexes at joints. A layer of glass won't hold it together. Since you're flipping the hull, I suggest new ply. Removing it may also uncover some hidden surprises with the frame. My inner keel was mush under the engine. White Oak for any frame repair.
Email my home address and I'll try to send you the zipped files again. If you still can't open them, I'll start sending the pictures individually. ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 2:04pm
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Russ,
The reason I need you to email me here at home is because I didn't save your address!!  ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 2:54pm
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Russ,
I found you email address! Doubly now!! I just sent you the two zip files again.
How about emailing me some more pictures? ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-01-2010 at 9:03pm
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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. ------------- /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: MitchS
Date Posted: February-13-2013 at 11:21pm
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Hey I noticed this post from the past. Not sure if you are still into Dunphy X-55s, but I just got a 1964 Dunphy X-55 from California. I has been a California boat since the 60s as far as I know- around the bay area (Novato area). I now have it in Reno, Nevada and plan to run it this summer on Lake Tahoe. It has the 292 interceptor and most of the hardware looks original. I do think the vents need re-chroming or replacing- missing the bottom piece on one of them. On the sides, the mahogoany ply laminate on the plywood has mostly come off- so I scraped the rest off and am refinishing it with mahogany ply (7mm)and will stain and spar varnish it in a natural finish (both sides and stern), then original vinyl top sides, seats and interior panels . If you have any ideas or pictures I would greatly approciate it- especially of the rear seat since it was totally missing when I got it. It has the green line Stewart Warner gauges, but I am looking for a speedometer that matches the rest of the gauges. I would like to restore it as original as possible. The engine runs great- I just cleaned up the y side carbs and got it running pretty well. I got a rebuild kit for these and hope it will be a solid runner for sure then. The trailer looks original to the boat- made by Cal Trailers and has much surface rust but i'll sand and paint and should be fine. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 3:49pm
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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. ------------- /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: Riley
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 4:11pm
| What's the matter with the Dearbo? The Dearbo C's work great, weigh half as much as a Velvet Drive and were made by Interceptor. |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 5:20pm
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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... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 7:38pm
| I've grown to like the Dearbos. No doubt they won't last forever as hard parts are very difficult to find, but if you have one that works well, I don't see the need to be in a hurry to get rid of it. The Hilpshe's love them and according to Steve, if people had only changed their fluid once in a while, there'd be a lot more of them still around. |
Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 7:58pm
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Did someone say "I like Dearbos"? I have a couple of them and I'd rather have dollars than these trans. Art C. ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 8:01pm
| I was almost begging you to part with one a few years ago and I couldn't talk you into it. Do you have a good working model C? I'd be interested in buying it. |
Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 8:09pm
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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? ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-16-2013 at 8:15pm
Correct. It has it's own pump built in. ------------- /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: Gary S
Date Posted: February-17-2013 at 2:08am
He's on a fixed income now Bruce and dipping into the parts retirement fund  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: MitchS
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 1:47am
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I am afraid I do have the Dearbomatic. It worked great with the trans oil that came with it, until I changed the fluid and put ATF in it. With ATF it ran fine on the lake for awhile, then after it got warm it started slipping. If I turned it off for awhile on the lake, it would go again, but slowly. It is the "C" model in the yellow interceptor manual and has its own oil pump internal. I got hold of the Hilpisch father and son and they mentioned it should have 30 weight in it or 15W40. When I put 15W40 in there it immediately turns even while in neutral. Once it warms up it begins to act more normally and while running on trailer I can get it to stop in neutral and do both forward and reverse- but not consistently. Steve Sr. mentioned I should have at least 100 psi to get forward and reverse and I checked it and I have 120 psi, so that's not a problem. Interesting thing about the tranny is when it does engage it makes a bit of a whining / low growling sound- that's how I can tell it is engaging and turning normally. I would like to keep my Dearbomatic and wonder if I can pull it and work on it myself- I am pretty good mechanically if I can get some insight on what I need to fix. I would post a picture of it, but can't figure out how to do that just yet- BTW, the Dunphy X55 it sits in just won 2nd place in Class at the South Lake Tahoe Classic show end of July- I'd like to post a picture of that, too if I can figure that out. |
Posted By: MitchS
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 1:53am
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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. 
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Posted By: MitchS
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 2:11am
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"
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 9:26am
| 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. |
Posted By: ny_nautique
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 10:37am
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Mitch, there are several old threads on the Dearbormatic that you may want to read. Do a Google search on "correctcraftfan.com dearbormatic" and you will find them. Very nice looking! ------------- - Jeff 1999 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: MitchS
Date Posted: August-08-2013 at 3:03am
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Thanks Riley for the information. I'll try the Dexron III. Mitch |
Posted By: MitchS
Date Posted: August-08-2013 at 3:06am
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Thx NY Nautique- I'll google that. Mitch |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-10-2013 at 5:25pm
Congratulations on the award. It looks like you didn't take my advice on the bottom paint.
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. ------------- /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: AZ64-X55
Date Posted: August-11-2013 at 1:36pm
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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! ------------- just do it! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-11-2013 at 5:23pm
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. ------------- /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 < |