TOPIC: getting ready for the 500 plus mile trip,for boat

im getting the old lowboy ,beavertail trailer ready for the 500 plus mile trip to get my new to me,$3.50 1962 glasspar lido,i just made a rack to put the boat trailer tongue on,so it doesnt ride on the toolbox.
myself ,my father in law steve ,and my moms fiance ed are going to the eastern part of pa,to get it,i cant wait,its going to need alot of work,transom and floor at the least ,but im getting the boat,a cox trailer and a 40 hp evinrude ,with all the hardware ,exept for the 2 glasspar logos,on the sides,keep an eye out for them for me please.
we leave saturday morning,john

here it is for those that havent seen it yet,im a little excited,lol.

Drive careful, be safe, and have fun John.
Neil

thanks neil,i appreciate that.john

WHAT???? $3.50 and NO Glasspar logos?? Is it too late to back out?? I think you've been taken to the cleaners!!

Of course just kidding!!! Congrats on the great find!! Keep us posted and LOTS o' pictures!!!

Good luck on the trip, John....

I've got an extra set of Glasspar logos, but one is broken. I might be able to make a set up, though- But they'd probably have to be cast out of resin... And it might take me a while to get to them, I've been so busy these days!

If you are missing the builders plate (should be on the port side, cockpit area somewhere) I DO have a spare one of those...

-Andrew

WELL, then I don't feel so bad having driven 1800 miles round trip to pick up a $1250 Carlson Contender. Of course the Contender doesn't seem to be in as good shape as your Glasspar....but I did get a 100 Merc I6 with a BP mid, I hope I like to HEAR it as much as I like to LOOK at it....

Do any of your friends and family look at you like "poor old codger is off his rocker again..." like mine do?

Bernie

Hi John
met you last night on facebook now i am here. Have a nice trip you are coming to my neck of the woods I live near Valley Forge Pa.Have a great trip and thanks for offering identification help , pictures forthcoming
Joe

The "adventure of acquisition" is a big part of the fun. The very mention of your impending adventure brings back wonderful memories. Drive safely, and have fun.

john-gibson wrote:

im getting the old lowboy ,beavertail trailer ready for the 500 plus mile trip to get my new to me,$3.50 1962 glasspar lido,i just made a rack to put the boat trailer tongue on,so it doesnt ride on the toolbox.
myself ,my father in law steve ,and my moms fiance ed are going to the eastern part of pa,to get it,i cant wait,its going to need alot of work,transom and floor at the least ,but im getting the boat,a cox trailer and a 40 hp evinrude ,with all the hardware ,exept for the 2 glasspar logos,on the sides,keep an eye out for them for me please.
we leave saturday morning,john

I love how you use a HD equipment trailer for these old glassics John. You keep this up, we're gonna have to have a "fix up the beavertail" party sometime!

Have a safe and uneventful trip tomorrow. Give my best to Ed!

Frank

thanks guys,i worked getting the lowboy ready today,i bought a set of bearings in case we need a set.i put more air in the tires,plus alot of tools,lol,tires and rims for the boat trailer,chains ,an 12 volt winch,thats why that trailer ball is welded to the front of the lowboy deck.i even put pillows in the back seat,we are taking turns driving,lol,might need a nap.
yep silver i have the camera in the truck already,lol.
thanks andrew,ill let ya know,it will be awhile until im ready for them anyway.
old skier,yep the whole family thinks im nuts,lol and they are right.
hi joe welcome ,i told ya this is the place for classics,just ask these guys about your boat,they can tell you anything you need to know.
jeepster,yeah im kind of excited about the trip,ill take pics when we get there of the whole boat,but im not expecting alot,but its all there.
frank you arent kidding this old trailer needs a total restoration,we bought it for the mini backhoe,but use it for alot.thanks and i will tell him,john

Have a safe trip John, and y'all please be careful.

Hey John... I just got back home after making a 3200 mile round trip. Me, the wife, and the boat finally arrived safely home about 7:00 tonight. 500 miles sounds like a cake walk! Be careful and take some pics!

we will try mark,thanks ,john
fins it looks like the trip was worth it,lol,and the camera id in the truck alteady with extra batteries,im ready ,except for sleep,lol,its around 2:15 am,my darn joints in my uperbody freeze up that it hurts bad to move,but it subsides some if i get up and move around.this happens every night.

is there winch hiding in the tool box?
strap that suspension donw so she doesn't bounce around on you...
since you a build guy wondered if you screw wheel chocks down too? added security so it can't roll forward or back...can't wait to see some pics....and the story on a $3.50 boat?.....please details on scoring one that low?......