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by Chad Durren
Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Iva Light nut on mounting shaft---what size is it?
Replies: 6
Views: 4973

This diagram comes in handy when repairing your Ivalite. The acorn nut can be found in stainless at http://www.mcmaster.com/. I just used a stainless washer under the acorn trim nut. Buffed them both to chrome-like shine. Used another nut and washer behind the dash to tighten the assembly. http://up...
by Chad Durren
Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:00 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: fuel tank dipstick measurements
Replies: 15
Views: 11312

Has anyone seen one of these? Is it factory?
by Chad Durren
Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: shaft logs
Replies: 1
Views: 2663

by Chad Durren
Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:21 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Chris Craft font for 1942
Replies: 20
Views: 15269

While you may find a font that closely resembles the logo, it will never be exactly the same. Those letters were hand-drawn. Best luck is to enlarge the cleanest original logo you can find, and scan it into the computer to "digitize" it. Once digital, it can be cleaned up, traced, enlarged, printed,...
by Chad Durren
Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: fuel tank dipstick measurements
Replies: 15
Views: 11312

Here it is. I wiped it with mineral spirits to help the markings stand out. I found it in behind/between the ceiling boards on my 52 18' Sportsman. Looks to be mahogany. Very brittle but still intact.


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by Chad Durren
Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: fuel tank dipstick measurements
Replies: 15
Views: 11312

I won't get a chance to look at it until this weekend. I'm in Chicago, the boat sits in Michigan. I can tell you that the stick has no signs of a logo and is in "used" condition. Could be that is has worn off over the years. The measurements are crudely stamped into the stick. If I were to put a log...
by Chad Durren
Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: fuel tank dipstick measurements
Replies: 15
Views: 11312

Believe it or not, I have the original fuel dip stick with my 1952 18' Sportsman. It's a 20 gallon tank. I will post photos and dimensions when I get a chance. That being said, with the capacity and dimensions known for a 20 gallon tank one should be able to calculate the fuel stick markings for any...
by Chad Durren
Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Midwest Transom Painter
Replies: 1
Views: 2932

Midwest Transom Painter

Just discovered a sign painter/pinstriper in Naperville, IL. She has over 30 years of experience and does great lettering work. She has only done a few boats but would love to get more in her shop to add to her portfolio. She paints on everything: signs, trucks, bikes, etc. It's a dying trade that s...
by Chad Durren
Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:11 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: spotlight
Replies: 3
Views: 3942

According to Grand Craft, who still manufactures and services them, the Ivalite was introduced in '36.
by Chad Durren
Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:33 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 8128

I just had my K worked on this summer. http://homepage.mac.com/cdurren/PhotoAlbum49.html It's not a full "show" restoration, but it runs like a top and will show just fine. Affordable parts and service shops are readily available in the midwest. Shoot me an email and I'll give you some links and con...
by Chad Durren
Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: seeking info on re-chroming on East Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 11294

I sent all the chrome from my 52 Sportsman to Nu-Chrome. They weren't cheap but the work was phenomenal. Triple plated: copper, nickel, then chrome. Buffed to perfection. Took only 2 weeks for 20 pieces.
by Chad Durren
Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: The Brass Bell, Fall Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 7235

Absolutley the nicest looking "boat" magazine I subscribe to. Perfect-bound to make for easy filing. Thanks for the easy-to-read format and layout. A great resource to any boat-lovers library. Can't wait for the next one.

Chad Durren
Chicago, IL