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- Brian Robinson
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We are still plugging away at the '39 19' Gar and our '38 22' Streamliner for the Concours this year. A couple other boats in the shop have taken most of our time of late though.
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1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
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1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
Robinson Restoration, LLC (760) 468-1009
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Matt;
Your engine looks great and don't worry, that brass will dull in no time.
On your hull I completely understand. Sometimes you got to let the pros handle it. They have the experience and resources. You have your day job that they can't do.
I'm in the same position as my boat will come back and I will do all the assembly. My engine is not done yet with Van Ness but by summer I hope.
Keep us posted.
PS. who is doing your hull work, if you don't mind me asking?
Your engine looks great and don't worry, that brass will dull in no time.
On your hull I completely understand. Sometimes you got to let the pros handle it. They have the experience and resources. You have your day job that they can't do.
I'm in the same position as my boat will come back and I will do all the assembly. My engine is not done yet with Van Ness but by summer I hope.
Keep us posted.
PS. who is doing your hull work, if you don't mind me asking?
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- Brian Robinson
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Painted. There is a strange detail on most Gar Wood runabouts where the frame bay immediately above the dash is stained and sealed.
-Brian
1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
Robinson Restoration, LLC (760) 468-1009
1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
Robinson Restoration, LLC (760) 468-1009
It’s been a while since I posted any progress shots so here is a link to a few highlights.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1063775634 ... 7OW66OboBg#
Work (the kind I get paid for, not the kind I enjoy) got crazy this year so restoration is behind schedule but the boat should be completed by Spring/Summer next year. Boat is currently sitting in 2 coats sealer and 8 coats of varnish. I’ll let it gas out over the winter before applying the final 2 coats of Epifanes. In the meantime, I should be able to get the interior put back together and install the running gear over the winter.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1063775634 ... 7OW66OboBg#
Work (the kind I get paid for, not the kind I enjoy) got crazy this year so restoration is behind schedule but the boat should be completed by Spring/Summer next year. Boat is currently sitting in 2 coats sealer and 8 coats of varnish. I’ll let it gas out over the winter before applying the final 2 coats of Epifanes. In the meantime, I should be able to get the interior put back together and install the running gear over the winter.
1935 Gar Wood 16-35
1929 Gar Wood 28-30
1929 Gar Wood 28-30
cenger, your boat looks great nice work.
You've inspired me to post an update. I cheated a liitle and sent my boat the Mike and Kirk at the Wooden Runabout Company this past spring. They planked the hull sides to help move the project along. The lumber they used has great color and grain it should look real nice, if I don't screw it up.
Here's what I got back.
Currently I'm fitting the covering boards and deck planking. I can't wait to see the entire boat planked. I'm not looking forward to spending "quality time" with the long board though.
You've inspired me to post an update. I cheated a liitle and sent my boat the Mike and Kirk at the Wooden Runabout Company this past spring. They planked the hull sides to help move the project along. The lumber they used has great color and grain it should look real nice, if I don't screw it up.
Here's what I got back.
Currently I'm fitting the covering boards and deck planking. I can't wait to see the entire boat planked. I'm not looking forward to spending "quality time" with the long board though.
- Chad Durren
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nice boats,
would anyone here know when gw stopped extending the rear cover boards beyond the hullside to keep the rubrail vertical and not laying flat on the tumblehome angle?
my 2 37's have original planking and this detail is still noted. its kinda of a pain in the ass detail, for ease of restore/refinish how many hulls have it faired off over the years? it interrupts the barrel look you know...
thanks
my 2 37's have original planking and this detail is still noted. its kinda of a pain in the ass detail, for ease of restore/refinish how many hulls have it faired off over the years? it interrupts the barrel look you know...
thanks
been messing with old wood boats since 1975 when i bought my first chris riveria r-18-999
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I was in my 19 today taking pics of the throttle linkage including stand off for a guy working on a GW with linkage questions.Don Ayers wrote:Matt;
I would like to see if you have any pics of the inner bottom going on with all those little hourglass blocks that GW's are famous for.
Anyway here is a pic showing what I think Don was asking about. More like half hour glasses.
Would anyone here have any of these linkage standoffs?
Thanks.
been messing with old wood boats since 1975 when i bought my first chris riveria r-18-999
Update! I finally got the boat stained. Big milestone. I'm hopeing not to touch a long board for a long time. Bring on the varnish!
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FINISHED!!!
3yrs 10 months later I am finally finished (except for the winshield that I broke while putting the last screw in the floor). Had a nice day on the lake today with everything working the way it should. Thanks to Van Ness the 78 year old Chrysler fires right up when you breathe on the starter and runs as well as it sounds.
1935 Gar Wood 16-35
1929 Gar Wood 28-30
1929 Gar Wood 28-30
Well, it's been almost 5 years working on this boat and I can finally see the end.
I went and picked up the boat Friday from Wooden Runabout Company. Mike and Kirk painted on the lettering, filled in the deck seams and applies the final coats of varnish. Wow, it looks fantastic! Great work.
A big thanks to Chad Durren for being my tow master. My daughter totaled my tow vehicle last weekend(long story), so Chad volunteered to help me out with his truck and make the run to Holland, MI to pick up the boat.
I spent the weekend installing hardware, hooking up electrical and installing the dash. The to do list is a mile long. I should have the engine ready to fire up after another day or two of work. Then it's time to see if it floats.
So the last hurdle is the upholstery. The leather arrives Tuesday!
Here are some pics.
I went and picked up the boat Friday from Wooden Runabout Company. Mike and Kirk painted on the lettering, filled in the deck seams and applies the final coats of varnish. Wow, it looks fantastic! Great work.
A big thanks to Chad Durren for being my tow master. My daughter totaled my tow vehicle last weekend(long story), so Chad volunteered to help me out with his truck and make the run to Holland, MI to pick up the boat.
I spent the weekend installing hardware, hooking up electrical and installing the dash. The to do list is a mile long. I should have the engine ready to fire up after another day or two of work. Then it's time to see if it floats.
So the last hurdle is the upholstery. The leather arrives Tuesday!
Here are some pics.
- Chad Durren
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That looks fantastic, Matt. Nicely done.
1929 Hacker Craft Dolphin, 24'
1940 Century Utility, 17'
1947 Chris Craft Special, 16'
1947 Chris Craft Sportsman, 22'
1949 Chris Craft Racing Runabout, 19'
1952 Penn Yan Cartopper, 12'
1954 Chris~Craft Racing Runabout, 19' (For Sale)
1971 Century Arabian, 19'
1973 Dan Arena Custom, 21'
1940 Century Utility, 17'
1947 Chris Craft Special, 16'
1947 Chris Craft Sportsman, 22'
1949 Chris Craft Racing Runabout, 19'
1952 Penn Yan Cartopper, 12'
1954 Chris~Craft Racing Runabout, 19' (For Sale)
1971 Century Arabian, 19'
1973 Dan Arena Custom, 21'
I spent the last 2 weekends working on the punch list. Today I was able to start the engine in the boat for the first time. This was only after a little trouble.
When I first tried to start the engine it would start with a little either but die right away because no gas in carb yet. Well the battery is new and wasn't fully charged so after a few tries battery was dead. No big deal I put it on the charger. So I manually filled the fuel pump with gas and after a couple hours of charging decided to give it another try. Then I discovered that I left the key on then entire time charging the battery. When I had the engine restored I add a pertronix electronic ignition, it was now dead no spark. Luckily my engine rebuilder gave the old points all ready to install.
So in a matter of 15-20 minutes I switched out the pertronix for the point switched around a couple an it fired right up.
I think I'm going to stick with the points I would hate to have this happen out on the water.
Here a quick video:
http://youtu.be/tP0ZEAy5RPw
When I first tried to start the engine it would start with a little either but die right away because no gas in carb yet. Well the battery is new and wasn't fully charged so after a few tries battery was dead. No big deal I put it on the charger. So I manually filled the fuel pump with gas and after a couple hours of charging decided to give it another try. Then I discovered that I left the key on then entire time charging the battery. When I had the engine restored I add a pertronix electronic ignition, it was now dead no spark. Luckily my engine rebuilder gave the old points all ready to install.
So in a matter of 15-20 minutes I switched out the pertronix for the point switched around a couple an it fired right up.
I think I'm going to stick with the points I would hate to have this happen out on the water.
Here a quick video:
http://youtu.be/tP0ZEAy5RPw
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WHAT kind of seats going in/ original or new. got any pics, could be helpful . thanks
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