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by allanguhl
Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: bottom paint finishing
Replies: 4
Views: 3940

bottom paint finishing

I just started painting the bottom of my 1950 CC. Riv,I put a new 5200 bottom on it with new planks and 4 coats of interlux 2000e now I have 2 coats of Epifanes Yacht Enamel on it, my question is I'm going to put a third coat of Enamel on it but it looks like there's orange peel in the paint finish ...
by allanguhl
Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: should I install new side planks, then paint the bottom
Replies: 1
Views: 2195

should I install new side planks, then paint the bottom

I finished putting on a 5200 bottom and now I put one row of new side planks,should I finish planking the sides then paint the bottom or will it matter ?
by allanguhl
Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: installing new sideplanks
Replies: 15
Views: 9341

Re: installing new sideplanks

When Installing new side planks do I need to use any kind of Adhesive/Sealant to secure the plank to the Battens or can I just screw the planks to the new Battens ?
by allanguhl
Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: installing new sideplanks
Replies: 15
Views: 9341

Re: installing new sideplanks

Right now I have my boat up side down on the trailer and just finishing the bottom,when I start putting on new side planks can I leave the boat the way it is ? or is it better to flip it right side up ?
by allanguhl
Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: interlux 2000e epoxy primer
Replies: 7
Views: 5043

Re: interlux 2000e epoxy primer

Finally Don I get a honest answer, I used to be on your form and asked the same question and all I got was smart ass remarks and in the last one you told me Dude just deal with it,so I told you that you don't have to be a Dick and you had me removed from your Form, so thanks for your honest answer,f...
by allanguhl
Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: interlux 2000e epoxy primer
Replies: 7
Views: 5043

Re: interlux 2000e epoxy primer

Wasn't It !!!! Will this become a issue?
by allanguhl
Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: interlux 2000e epoxy primer
Replies: 7
Views: 5043

interlux 2000e epoxy primer

I am restoring a 1950 CC Riv.and I put a new 5200 Bottom on it,now I am primer it with Interlux 2000e Epoxy Primer and using gray then white primer and for some reason the primer is cracking in the seams, anybody have any Ideas why ?I have notice that the white comes out thinner than the gray when m...
by allanguhl
Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:20 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 18' Riviera
Replies: 8
Views: 6850

Re: 18' Riviera

That was my hall number and my Hall card was Dated 6-28-50,not sure how many they made in 1950.If you get a line on a KBL motor let me know I don't care what shape it's in just not cracked block
by allanguhl
Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 18' Riviera
Replies: 8
Views: 6850

Re: 18' Riviera

I am restoring a 1950 18' Riviera and my Hall number is R-18-368 and from the research I have done from 1950-1954 they built 1210 of the 18' Riviera's, I am looking for a KBL motor that's what came with the boat,trying to keep it as original as possible.
by allanguhl
Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: open seams in new 5200 Bottom
Replies: 5
Views: 5034

Re: open seams in new 5200 Bottom

My shop is the driveway and I am on the West coast so I am subject to the weather,would cleaning out the seams and using Sika 291 ?
by allanguhl
Wed May 30, 2018 3:48 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: open seams in new 5200 Bottom
Replies: 5
Views: 5034

open seams in new 5200 Bottom

I am restoring a 1950 CC Riv.and put a new 5200 bottom on it new planks and everything,2 coats of CPES and then 3 coats of 2000e epoxy primer,then I notice cracks in the 5200 seams,the bottom was completed about 3 months ago before the primer was put on, the CPES was put on right after the bottom wa...
by allanguhl
Mon May 28, 2018 6:00 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: installing new sideplanks
Replies: 15
Views: 9341

installing new sideplanks

When I start installing side planks do I need to use 5200 on the edges of the planks when I install the new planks ?
by allanguhl
Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: "Production" cover to Fit 18' CC Riviera
Replies: 8
Views: 8010

Re: "Production" cover to Fit 18' CC Riviera

Just remember you get what you pay for !!!!!!!!!!!!!
by allanguhl
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 1950 Rivieria Gauges
Replies: 9
Views: 5320

Re: 1950 Rivieria Gauges

Here are the pictures of my prints
by allanguhl
Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 1950 Rivieria Gauges
Replies: 9
Views: 5320

Re: 1950 Rivieria Gauges

Now is that 4 inches outside to outside or 4 inches face of glass? I just bought 2 gauges one is a Tach and the other is a Oil/Amp and they both are 4 inches outside to outside,I am not sure if they are the right ones for my boat, Thanks for your information
by allanguhl
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 1950 Rivieria Gauges
Replies: 9
Views: 5320

Re: 1950 Rivieria Gauges

Thats my problem I don't have the old dash board and the prints I have from the Mariners Museum,one shows 4 gauges,Tach,Oil,Temp and Ammeter but on the wiring diagram it shows a oil/temp gauge?
by allanguhl
Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 1950 Rivieria Gauges
Replies: 9
Views: 5320

1950 Rivieria Gauges

Hello,does anyone know the correct sizes for the gauges on a 1950 Riviera ?
by allanguhl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: replace spot light bulb
Replies: 1
Views: 2020

replace spot light bulb

Hello,I would like to replace my Westinghouse spot light bulb 4543 6v with a 12v bulb I am having a hard time finding one can anyone help?
by allanguhl
Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: what is Pre-war boats
Replies: 2
Views: 3118

what is Pre-war boats

This may sound dumb but when people talk about Pre-war boats what years are they talking about?
by allanguhl
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Re - Building Transom
Replies: 18
Views: 7304

Re: Re - Building Transom

Thanks Mike,they did use white oak
by allanguhl
Tue Jan 05, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Re - Building Transom
Replies: 18
Views: 7304

Re - Building Transom

I am rebuilding my transom and would like to know is it better to use solid wood and try to bend it to get that 4 inch curve in it or can I Laminate pieces together to make it easier to make the curve ?
by allanguhl
Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Steering Column and Gear box
Replies: 4
Views: 3580

Re: Steering Column and Gear box

Thanks Dreed and have a great Holiday
by allanguhl
Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Steering Column and Gear box
Replies: 4
Views: 3580

Re: Steering Column and Gear box

My boat has nothing its a shell,and I will be replacing about 85 % of the wood
by allanguhl
Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Steering Column and Gear box
Replies: 4
Views: 3580

Steering Column and Gear box

I am restoring a 1950 Chris Craft Riviera and trying to find a good place to find a Steering Column and gear box I don't even know what type it is, Can anyone help me ?
by allanguhl
Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: fuel tank filler tube and trim ring
Replies: 6
Views: 4161

Re: fuel tank filler tube and trim ring

Yes, I am interested in the fuel trim ring I don't care if it has to be chromed, how much do you want for it,my E-mail is allan.guhl@ yahoo.com, Thank You Allan
by allanguhl
Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: fuel tank filler tube and trim ring
Replies: 6
Views: 4161

Re: fuel tank filler tube and trim ring

Thanks for the pictures,no help on how to get correct part numbers?
by allanguhl
Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: fuel tank filler tube and trim ring
Replies: 6
Views: 4161

Re: fuel tank filler tube and trim ring

Thanks I sent Jim a E-mail just waiting for his response, I see you have a Riv. is there any good place where I can get part numbers for My Riv. ? I got a hall card its very limited on Info.I like to shop E-Bay and I just want the get the right part, I am looking for all the running gear,engine,prop...
by allanguhl
Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: fuel tank filler tube and trim ring
Replies: 6
Views: 4161

fuel tank filler tube and trim ring

I have a 1950 Chris craft riviera and trying to find out what sizes is the filler tube and the trim ring,does anyone know the part number for the trim ring ? I got a trim ring but I think its to big.
by allanguhl
Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: 1950 Riveria Part numbers
Replies: 7
Views: 4290

Re: 1950 Riveria Part numbers

I got my Hall package about 6 months ago, and I even called them they told me for my 1950 Riveria they didn't have a parts list,so if anyone with a 1950 Riveria I can sure use some help.