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by Lazybeaver
Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Barn boat without a title
Replies: 6
Views: 5219

Barn boat without a title

How difficult is it to get a title for a old chris Craft that has been stored for some 30 odd years and there is no paperwork for.Only a bill of sale from the present person in possession of the boat. the boat was abandoned and fortunately put in a corner inside a barn for over 30 years after repair...
by Lazybeaver
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Need steering column tube for 1946 Rocket
Replies: 8
Views: 4072

Re: Need steering column tube for 1946 Rocket

I need a steering column tube for a 1946 Chris Craft Rocket. Would like to purchase an original, or borrow to make a copy. Thanks, Bill Locke Chautauqua Lake NY wrlenzo@aol.com http://s2.postimage.org/18ab0m1no/Rocket_steering.jpg Bill, I replaced the one on my 46 deluxe. It was all rusted and ther...
by Lazybeaver
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:48 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Gas pick up for tank 1946 deluxe
Replies: 1
Views: 1153

Gas pick up for tank 1946 deluxe

I am looking for the gas pick up for a 12" dia tank for my project 46 deluxe. I was told by rayco the thread size is 3/4" any info would help.

Thanks Don
by Lazybeaver
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bilge Paint
Replies: 4
Views: 3670

Bilge paint

I talked with Paul at Sandusky Paint. Seems the bilge paint is a special formula for the bilge and he is custom matching my original color from a pc I sent to him that had never seen the light of day. So I will have the correct color and sheen for the boat at the time it was manufactured in the plan...
by Lazybeaver
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:18 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Post war seat springs
Replies: 12
Views: 6771

46 deluxe seats

The pic were very helpful. My seat had been redone and who ever did the job left off the springs at the ends. Chris Craft also has a drawing with dimensions for the front seat that you can get from the archives. Your pic of the spring lay out is very helpful.

Thanks Don
by Lazybeaver
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: QXD5M Engine Year
Replies: 6
Views: 3095

QXD5M 737374

Jim Here is another one for you QXD5M 737374. Can you look in you magic ball and date this one?

Thanks Don
by Lazybeaver
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:03 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Fuel line fitting
Replies: 1
Views: 1274

fuel line fitting

Check mcmastercarr
by Lazybeaver
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:02 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 2 1/2" copper exhaust
Replies: 32
Views: 32027

2 1/2" copper pipe

I wish I had known about this event. Anyway I spent a lot of time and effort trying to set up a shop to bend my pipe. No one wanted to attempt it. So I saw a video on u-tube of a pipe for a old motor bike being bent. I said to myself I can do that. I will post pics later today and you can see how ea...
by Lazybeaver
Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:59 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bilge Paint
Replies: 4
Views: 3670

Bilge Paint

I am getting back to restoring my 1946 CC 17' Deluxe. it seems there is a product that claims to be the authentic mahogany bilge paint from my past conversations with some suppliers. I will post a picture of the original color that I got off of a batton on the back side of the interior which never s...