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Offline budha31

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1972 sportster
« on: March 24, 2013, 08:29:21 PM »
I have recently acquired a 1972 Sportster 85hp 50th anniversary Jhonson  all it is missing is the original top i would love to find the top to my pride and joy any help would be great
 
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Offline 75starflight

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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2013, 08:45:37 PM »
That is kind of a hard thing to find. It took me over a year to find an original for my starflight.

You might try Ferguson Poole marine, last time I looked on their sight he had a couple tops with frames you might give him a call.

http://www.fergusonpoolemarine.com
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Offline Jason

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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 09:39:59 AM »
Nice looking boat! Just have to keep an eye out for the cover. Do you at least have the frame work for the top? You might be able to have a new one made for it but it won't be cheap.
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 09:43:40 AM »
is that a 15'? Maybe you can get this guy to sell his off his boat.....


http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/boa/3698741160.html
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Offline Rich_V174SS

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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2013, 09:44:00 AM »
1972 "50th anniversary" Sportster?  ???
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2013, 11:32:01 AM »
Quote from: Rich_V174SS on March 25, 2013, 09:44:00 AM
1972 "50th anniversary" Sportster?  ???

I had that same thought Rich
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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2013, 12:17:23 PM »
Maybe he means the Johnson ?
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2013, 08:45:58 PM »
yes Jhonson motor
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2013, 08:51:31 PM »
thanks for the tip on the cover just sent a Email sure would be great to complete my boat. I don't want to put anything but original on.
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2013, 06:34:45 AM »
Finding an original top will be hard ...
I had one on my 72 V-156 but it was in poor shape.
You could have some one make you one.

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Offline David CVX-16

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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2013, 08:48:10 AM »
Joe Poole has a new Glastron top for a V-153 (see the national Glastron site under parts available) but I doubt it would fit a 1972 sportster. With all the variables it would be best to start from scratch, in my opinion. Or just get the framing and have the canvas built around it.
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2013, 10:59:08 AM »
Does anyone out there know where to find even the bows i have a friend that owns a upholstery shop ?
When i got my boat all it has is the inner slide rails and no bows
 
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2013, 11:25:01 AM »
Do a Google search for top hardware or check with your local dealer for stuff laying around in back of his shop.
If you can't find the perfect match, you can find one close and cut to fit ...

Witch slide rail do you have " side of deck" or "top of deck" ?



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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2013, 11:25:27 AM »
If you mean the frame for a convertible top they can be made by a shop that specializes in boat tops.
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Re: 1972 sportster
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2013, 01:38:58 PM »
Thank you for all the help i had no idea where to start looking for anything and this in my first boat . I live in Wyoming and boat parts are hard to come by . I have had various offers on my boat since i purchased it a year ago trying to find all I can out about this boat and why everyone wants its...... ???
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