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by Al Schinnerer
Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Looking for a 1940ish 3 spoke steering wheel
Replies: 10
Views: 5095

Re: Looking for a 1940ish 3 spoke steering wheel

As you may know, I manufacture a reproduction of the original steering wheel.
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Looking for a 1940ish 3 spoke steering wheel
Replies: 10
Views: 5095

Re: Looking for a 1940ish 3 spoke steering wheel

Price at $156 is right but it's the wrong wheel.
by Al Schinnerer
Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: How To Clean Manufacturers Plates
Replies: 16
Views: 7615

Re: How To Clean Manufacturers Plates

I can supply exact reproductions of both nameplates.
Al Schinnerer
by Al Schinnerer
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: CHRYSLER ROYAL ENGINE stalling more frequently
Replies: 65
Views: 21552

Re: CHRYSLER ROYAL ENGINE stalling more frequently

I have had the same problem in the past with the intermittent contact of the key switch on the old Clum switches. The problem with these is that the insulated back of the switch, which contains the switch contacts, is made of many layers of paper. Pressure on this back from the rotating spring-loade...
by Al Schinnerer
Wed Dec 09, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Fuel line size 3/8" to 5/16" for electric fuel pump
Replies: 2
Views: 2045

Re: Fuel line size 3/8" to 5/16" for electric fuel pump

Reducing the I.D. of the fuel line from 3/8" to 5/16" decreases the cross sectional area by 31%. That's quite a big difference in fuel flow capacity even though it's only 1/16" smaller.
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: What is this GAS CAP from
Replies: 11
Views: 4984

Re: What is this GAS CAP from

Don't recognize this gas cap. It's NOT Chris-Craft, Dodge, Gar Wood or Hacker.
by Al Schinnerer
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Need a windshield frame
Replies: 4
Views: 6854

Re: Need a windshield frame

The $5K listing that was described as windshield brackets for "post-war" utilities" is much more than brackets. It is a complete windshield frame. Try making one.
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Steering Wheel Removal
Replies: 20
Views: 10775

Re: Steering Wheel Removal

The wheels were tan, not white.
by Al Schinnerer
Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Dash Instrumentation/38 17' CC Deluxe Utility
Replies: 12
Views: 6125

Re: Dash Instrumentation/38 17' CC Deluxe Utility

We can supply a reproduction of the Clum switch that Chris-Craft used. See http://www.californiaclassicboats.com
by Al Schinnerer
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: continental steering wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 7765

Re: continental steering wheel

This wheel was also used on Chrysler, Dodge and De Soto in the early '50s, but with a different center cap. The Chrysler Corp. part numbers (cast into each part on the back side) are as follows: wheel #1330994, horn ring #1326682 and Plymouth cap #1551642. Using these numbers, I have found these par...
by Al Schinnerer
Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: deck mounted horns
Replies: 8
Views: 4424

Re: deck mounted horns

I should have said "my former boat". Dana Mecum bought it in 2010. Owned it for 32 years. I had a lot of fun with it and won a lot of trophies.
by Al Schinnerer
Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: deck mounted horns
Replies: 8
Views: 4424

Re: deck mounted horns

Check your "Essential Guide". They were factory installed on my 1940 27' Racing Runabout (shown in the header above) as well as a number of other pre-war runabout and utility models.
by Al Schinnerer
Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: deck mounted horns
Replies: 8
Views: 4424

Re: deck mounted horns

I make reproductions of the horn mounting base (you can see them in the header photo above), but I agree with Greg. Are you sure you want to do this?
by Al Schinnerer
Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: 1956 Capri Black King Planks
Replies: 12
Views: 5399

Re: 1956 Capri Black King Planks

In the early '80s, I made the smoked Plexiglass windshield panels for Street to complete the sinister look.
by Al Schinnerer
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: 1966 Ski Boat Windshield
Replies: 2
Views: 2183

Re: 1966 Ski Boat Windshield

I make the panels. californiaclassicboats.com
by Al Schinnerer
Mon May 13, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Stern Light pole electrical connection at housing
Replies: 2
Views: 2017

Re: Stern Light pole electrical connection at housing

It's been cut off. You'll need to weld a piece on, etc.
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: ford flathead running..Argentine rundabout
Replies: 43
Views: 15807

Re: ford flathead running..Argentine rundabout

That's true, but I have a number caller IDs listed and I'm reluctant to call people on a fishing expedition. Was it the call from Idaho or Texas or Oregon or? Or was it a private number? Good thought, though. As long as the Argentine runabout guy has all the marine conversion parts, it shouldn't be ...
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: ford flathead running..Argentine rundabout
Replies: 43
Views: 15807

Re: ford flathead running..Argentine rundabout

Someone called me a few days ago offering a flat head Ford marine engine for sale. I wasn't interested and I didn't take down any information. So there is one out there somewhere, but how would you ever find it?
by Al Schinnerer
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Chrome or Stainless
Replies: 16
Views: 6664

I agree with Brian. The hatch handle is incorrect.
by Al Schinnerer
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Chrome or Stainless
Replies: 16
Views: 6664

Items 21 & 22 in the second photo (chocks) are after-market items, not Chris-Craft parts.
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Really Cool "Barn Find" - 1946 25' SP
Replies: 19
Views: 7862

Banjo steering wheel

That's not a horn ring on the wheel. It's a decorative trim ring. The horn button is still in the center of the throttle lever. That style wheel was used on '40 or '41 Chevys. Chris-Craft probably used whatever was available right after the war.
by Al Schinnerer
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: New Header
Replies: 9
Views: 5498

Header boat

Of course it would, Matt.
by Al Schinnerer
Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: New Header
Replies: 9
Views: 5498

Header boat

I guess that's the idea, but it's spelled HERS, not HER'S. HER'S isn't a word in the English language.
by Al Schinnerer
Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:00 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: New Header
Replies: 9
Views: 5498

Header boat

Am I reading the name on the transom of the U-22 correctly? HER'S (instead of HERS)? Spent the money for the lettering and it's spelled wrong? Ouch!
by Al Schinnerer
Sun May 27, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: Chris-Craft Today
Topic: Chris Craft Shoot Out!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 12382

I think a shoot out would be great fun, but I think it should include more than shear speed. similar horsepower, & compare efficiency, top speed, turning radius, MPG, things like that. You do realize the classic would be killed in every category........ 'just sayin..' How about Miss Arrowhead and t...
by Al Schinnerer
Fri May 25, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Chris-Craft Today
Topic: Chris Craft Shoot Out!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 12382

Shoot out

How about my old 1940 27' racing runabout with its A-120-A race engine (now owned by Dana Mecum)?
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Windshield gasket help
Replies: 7
Views: 6184

Windshield frame to deck gasket material

I can supply the correct gasket material that you need.
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club Business
Topic: Positive Changes for the Chris Craft Antique Boat Club
Replies: 46
Views: 23370

I agree. The Brass Bell is a great publication, thanks to Bill and the contributors, but I still haven't received the last two issues.
by Al Schinnerer
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Source for 3.5" Copper pipe?
Replies: 2
Views: 2106

Make them out of stainless steel and have them copper plated.
by Al Schinnerer
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Brass Bell
Replies: 7
Views: 4142

Brass Bell

It's been a month since my last bitch. Still no Brass Bell. I guess someone shot the Pony Express rider.