1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown???

1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65583

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today ed gordon and i are going to take it to a marine dealer,to get a gas line connector for the merc 500,and hopefully get it running.
we HOPE to then take it to curwensville lake to try it out for the 1st time,since we restored it,cross your fingers for us,lol,john

and yep,thats the wrong prop on it,we just put it on for a show last year because the real prop wasnt painted yet.
the real prop for it is on it now.

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65585

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Good luck John. I hope it turns out to be just like Christmas morning when you launch her.jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65589

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks jim,thats a big IF we get to launch her,lol. thanks mopar we put a lot of work into the old gal,she looked pretty sad when we found her sitting in a field a few years ago. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65596

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	John I'd bet a stack of twenties that you repaired all the holes. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65615

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65623

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thanks guys,i guess it just wasnt ment to be,he didnt hve the part we needed,and it poured down rain,started to flood in some places,its that darn black cloud that follows me around.
but we did find some old boats,one was an owens,i didnt get a pic he wanted 1500 bucks,but we did get a pic of a fellows junk boatyard with a mfg hardtop,that was starting to sink because of all the rain.
and we got a old personal water craft,i "THINK' its a johnson seahorse?am i right or wrong.
we couldnt pick it up yet,but soon,john

the unrestored devil ray behind the restored sunray and i almost forgot the GWinvader,bad transom

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65626

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Hi John,
I can name that console you put in your boat. I had one in my 14' flat bottom. Got it at Wal-Mart. I should have my 1961 Bristol back in the water Monday after almost a year with wondering what to do with a blown cylinder. Solution = 1990 120hp Evinrude 20" shaft. Our weather report... no rain for weeks and 110. But it's a dry heat.

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65628

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	hi phil,yep,but i had to retrofit it and upholster it . im glad our getting your boat back on the water,john i also had to rebuild the seat bases,they were way too high ,10 inches. the rest was hand built,like the dash sides and rear cover. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65635

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	By the look of that lake John you could have put the boat in there. I like the looks of that cruiser. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65645

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lol,robert,the fellow that owns the pond is a bit eccentric,its only about60 feet across at the longest point with a tiny island abot ten feet across.

i liked that hardtop too,the transom was bad though.

is the pwc a johnson seahorse?i would like to know what it is,lol,i plan on painting it the same as one of my boats for a matching set,lol,john john

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65654

Shipster Offline Contributing Member Posts: 340 Karma: 20 Thank you received: 0	Looks like finding water is no problem. Good luck with the missing part. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65660

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	john, the pwc is a spittin image of the old ski-doo snowmobile made by bombadier (canada). i'd say around 1970. ron Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65671

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John, that PWC is an ORIGINAL Sea-Doo made in the late 60's. Not a huge success due to the use of an air cooled snowmobile motor + the need to keep water out = Not much cooling air. If it can be saved, run extra oil to keep it well lubed in case it gets hot. Somewhat rare, maybe very rare depending on how many burned up.

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65673

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	very cool,this one has a transom for an outboard on it,thanks guys,i appreciate the info.y the way to get a better look at i click on the pic it will get bigger then click it again,thanks guys john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65675

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	John, did you try your local NAPA fore a fuel line connector? They have most all varieties and no doubt cheaper than a marine dealer. Got a pic of what you're looking for? I just gave a couple merc fuel line fittings away! (To Tim.) Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65695

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	no i didnt think of napa,here is what ed and i both need store.oldmercs.com/product_p/22831t3.htm ,thanks for the heads up frank,we also need 2 new 13 foot cables for the 64 merc 500.the old one blew out,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65696

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	well,thanks to seaflash,i just found out the PWC is an aqua loop,im going to start a new thread asking for more info,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65704

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	John you can get it a Walmart. I think I have a new one in a package here somewhere. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65706

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	robert are you sure its not for the 9.9 motors?we need the big connector,thanks john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65710

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Attwood number 888-3 with elbow. I paid a dollar for it. Want it? Come get it. I bought a number of fittings at this price and just have a few left. It's your if you want it. Wha I'm mowing grass today. Something screwed up. If you want it it is yours. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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thanks a huge bunch robert,im going over to walmart now,this is for eds boat,then ill check napa,if they dont have it im going to punxy to get the PWC on wednsday,and the marine guy ordered some,i guess i will get it there.i have to stop there anyway to get a title for the pwc.
i really apreciate the offer buddy,but 10 mpg or less ,lol.
but if we cant find one i will be down,john

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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.“

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Kerry wrote:

John, that PWC is an ORIGINAL Sea-Doo made in the late 60's. Not a huge success due to the use of an air cooled snowmobile motor + the need to keep water out = Not much cooling air. If it can be saved, run extra oil to keep it well lubed in case it gets hot. Somewhat rare, maybe very rare depending on how many burned up.

Not too proud to admit I was wrong. Saw the paint and didn't look closer. Reset my karma to zero as penance.

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Kerry wrote:

Kerry wrote:
John, that PWC is an ORIGINAL Sea-Doo made in the late 60's. Not a huge success due to the use of an air cooled snowmobile motor + the need to keep water out = Not much cooling air. If it can be saved, run extra oil to keep it well lubed in case it gets hot. Somewhat rare, maybe very rare depending on how many burned up.
Not too proud to admit I was wrong. Saw the paint and didn't look closer. Reset my karma to zero as penance.

Go sit on the bench...lol...

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65751

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	kerry,lol,im glad i cant count how many times i was wrong,lol,heck if they took off karma everytime i would owe a lot of it,lol,now go sit on the bench,lol (jk) [img/] Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"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:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65753

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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65762

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	That pic of the "time out bench" must have been when it was new, Ron! My rear end has been on there a time or two, I know it's much more "worn looking" now. (The bench) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	hehe...we have houston to thank for the bench. he designed it. haven't heard from him in quite a while..i hope he's ok. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65770

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks robert ed got the fuel fitting at wallmart for about 9 bucks. as for mark i think he gave up on boats and is now into designing and flying planes on the computer.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65774

bruce gerard Offline Moderator Posts: 1095 Karma: 77 Thank you received: 5	John - you need to erase the question marks behind the word splashdown and replace them with exclamations. C'mon - get that thing in the lake already - Summer's wasting! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #65775

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	lol,yep your right,after about 3 years of working on it,its definatly time to get it in the water,as soon as the cables ed ordered (i think he ordered them)come in. the fitting works thanks robert,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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well,its not in the lake yet,but we did get closer,lol,ed and i put the fuel fitting on the motor and took off the panels and changed the cables,and after a little tinkering,wala a running motor woooooooooooo hooooo.

more pics coming,lol

chubby guy putting it back together

the hood up,lol

and its alive!!!!!,john

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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:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #66224

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	Hey! What about a video of it running? Bubble soup is good, but the sound of a running motor is real good. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #66239

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	lol little fin,the next time it run it will be in a lake. and i cant seem to be able to post videos from my digital camera,lol.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1964 custom craft sunray,1st splashdown??? 12 years 2 months ago #66241

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	I think video clips have to be uploaded to You Tube, Photobucket, or something like that first John. Then you can post the link here and it should work. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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