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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22602
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Welcome, here's the link to the Glass Magic section in the library. There's some info and logos here, at least it's a start. You might want to put an ad in the Glassified section, listed as WTB (wanted to buy) for the specific parts you need. Good luck on your project, post some pics when you get a chance.
www.fiberglassics.com/library/Glass_Magic |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22652
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Thanks for the reply im new to this site so this is a big help:) The finished boat is the plan
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22653
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How i got it
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22659
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Nice looking boat- and it looks like you've already got a lot of the parts there- at least some of the important ones. What condition is it in? Is there any rot in the floors/stringers/transom??
Looks like it'll be a fun project. BTW- That windshield won't be tough to make, if you can't find one... -Andrew |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22664
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very cool boat,its nice to see young folks getting the fiberglassic bug,we will be here to help you through it.
here is a great article on building a new windsheild,i wish i knew who wrote it,i would like to give him kudos for a good article.above all have fun restoring it,john www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-5/wl43-windshield1.html |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22666
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sc15, very nice boat, you have alot to work with. when you get in a jam, don't get discouraged. just get on this form and ask all the questons you have to. when you do get tired of working on it just park it for awhile and then get back on it. i have sold a few boats that i gave up on and now i-am wishing i had them back. i-am sure there are a few of us out there that have done that. any thing can be fixed and there is an awful lot of knowlage (sp) (to big of word for me) here and all are happy to help. don't be afraid to ask. you got a good starting point. best of luck. frog
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22678
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ive got it all sanded down and the wood off of the transom replacing that. but thanks for all the replies
 Got primer on the bottom half and still smothing out the top half a bit |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22679
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Does anyone know where i can get a older steering wheel?? MInes cracked and unrepareable i believe :'(
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22689
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Scour eBay for a steering wheel if you truly think it is unrepairable. Although I have always had great success with Eastwood's kit.
www.eastwood.com/catalog/product/view/id/3993 I have used this kit on dozens of wheels but mostly 1958,'59','60 Chevy Impala steering wheels.If it just has cracks and not missing large pieces it can be repaired. Post and pic or two. You have nice boat to begin your addiction  Good luck!Melanie |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22694
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Thanks for tht kit ill pit pics up later of it gotta go to school tho so ill put them up and if anyone can think its possible to make it like new plz tell me
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22728
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Boat steering wheel
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22729
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mark 55e motor that came with it
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22730
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Transom after rotten wood removed
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22731
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Transom again from inside looking at the back
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22732
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That steering wheel should be an EASY fix... I jut finished mine, and it started out far worse than that... The cracks will be easy to fill with the previously mentioned product from Eastwood (they've got a great tutorial on their site), paint it up, and it'll be as good as new (or better!)
That's a nice motor, too- I'm actually kind of jealous Does it run?Are you removing the transom wood from the inside or outside? I can't tell from the photos! One looks like it's the outside, on the inside... Do you know what condition the stringers, and any other wood, under the floor are in?? One thing i've learned is if you find rot in one place, you're likely to find it elsewhere! -Andrew |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22734
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ok thanks on the steering wheel and the motors is locked up and we tore it done to clean it and all the guy gave that to me for free with the boat so i payed nothing for all of this. And on both sides we tore it off. It seems as if the stringers are fiberglass. so no rot there.
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22737
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How hard is it to paint steering wheels or the entire boat anyone on here have any experience??
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22744
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Hey Starcraft you need to slow down a bit ,your making me look bad
 Just kidding of course.You can use most any paint to top coat the steering wheel once repaired and primed properly. As the Eastwood instructions state do not use epoxy as it has a tendency to chip easily. Especially from rings on fingers.As to painting the entire boat many of the marine paint manufacturers will have plenty of info and if you do a search on this site I am sure you will find older threads that address painting and most anything else that crops up in your restoration ahead.I have learned quite a bit by going through some of the older threads. Also I have seen some excellent Youtube videos on the subject. |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22745
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"Are you removing the transom wood from the inside or outside? I can't tell from the photos! One looks like it's the outside, on the inside"... Andrew
Andrew from what I see it looks as though there was a piece of plywood attached to the outside of the transom and it left an imprint on the fiberglass. Young Starcraft has a few holes to fill but can also use some of those holes to help bond the new wood to the inner transom using screws with washers to ensure good contact. |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22746
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there was the fiberglass sandwhiched between 2 pieces of wood on the transom I took both pieces off. so there was inside and outside the when you can see the back is the back and the other one is inside with the pile of wood chips on it
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22749
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There was a bolt in every single one of those holes.
this boat stuff really teaches you patience  |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22750
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starcraft,if you think you cant fix the steering wheel send it to me and ill do it for you for free,im doing a set of horns for one of our members and a set of horns and steering wheel for another member for free,whats one more,ill just do them all the same day.
i have metal anodized paint in blue,yellow(gold),red and purple. you have alot of enthusiasm already ill be glad to help you out.i can also paint it white, john gibson 436 helman road indiana,pa 15701 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22752
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Really for free? id feel bad for doing that. Where are you located?
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22754
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starcraft,yep,i do it for any member here,i put my address in the last post,i do it for free becuse so many members have helped me here,im paying it forward,so dont feel bad,just pay it forward someday,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22756
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I was thinking white for the steering wheel. It has a ton of cracks in it should i fill them in before sending it to you?
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22757
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just let me know what color,ill pick it up for you,no problem,im just glad to see a young person get into the hobby,im trying to get my nephew interested ,maybe when i get the devil ray,john
nope just send it ill fill the cracks and paint it white ,i have lots of white. |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22759
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kool thanks
My friend and i are into boats he has a wooden boat similar to my fiberglass the only difference is its wood. Him and his dad restored it and it is nice. theres nothing like having your own boat when your 14 haha |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22760
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your welcome,just pay it forward to someone else someday,well im going to go watch some tv,take care and i admire your enthusiasm,good luck
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22762
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Thanks for this alot its greatly appreciated!!
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22773
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Starcraft
John does amazing work. I am sending him a wheel and horns to refinish. I my self just last weekend picked up a Merc 55E. I hope yours will be usable. 14 and refurbishing a classic boat, good on ya!! You have come to the right website for help. Patience and work and guidance will make you a proud owner of this project so keep us informed and lots of pictures. This is gonna be great. Welcome to the family. Neil |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22779
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Thanks for the welcome Neil. I believe he does do good work as shown by the pics and ill be gettin more pics up of the process as of rite know real soon.
Im hopin the motor will free up soon ill get it sooner or later. Eric |
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22819
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John when should i send it to you?
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22825
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eric,you can send it anytime you want,even send it now,ill take care of it,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22826
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K ill get it shipped soon ill put On here when i shipped it to give u an idea of when it will get there
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22827
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How long will it take you think?
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22850
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im not sure,im hoping to do all of the horns and steering wheels in one day,i have to heat up the garage the night before,because all i have in there is a small propane heater and 2 oil filled heaters,i keep my paints in my basement,but do the paint work in the garage,so as soon as i get everything ill fill the cracks,sand,and and paint them all .john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 3 months ago #22853
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Ok tnks ill send it as soon as i can
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 2 months ago #23906
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im gonna get that steering wheel sentout this week so it will be ther this week or next week
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Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 2 months ago #23935
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starcraft thats great,im hoping the other guys send their stuff to be painted too,so i can do them all at one time,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:Need help finding parts 14 years 2 months ago #23938
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Starcraft
Pardon me for interupting your thread. John I will send you my wheel when I decide on a color. I am considering two boats. One red, one blue. I gotta pick which one it is going into. Neil |
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