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Offline leoisright

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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #40 on: April 23, 2022, 01:12:04 AM »
I don't know of anyone reproducing the square steering wheel emblem ..

But you could ask Achim ..
https://www.facebook.com/achim.schloeffel

OR ..

Boatsign ..
https://www.boatsign.de/en/shop/13-glastron

OR ..

Maciej  /  hrabia-lolo / gt-150pilot   ..
https://www.ebay.com/usr/gt-150pilot?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559

Thanks for this picture.  I'm gonna check 3D printed sites too. 
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #42 on: April 23, 2022, 08:49:40 AM »
Put the carpet down.  Now comes all the fun stuff, replacing the controls, running wires, LEDs, decals, ski locker..  never ending!
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #43 on: April 23, 2022, 12:41:58 PM »
I used the cheap Home Depot in door / out door carpet, so wanted it to be easy to remove if I got stains, burns, etc.
Also wasn't sure how well it would hold up. I did have a problem and had to remove it, which was pretty easy, only had to scrap tape/carpet off floor under seat bases.

I did notice the pictures I have of three different 1976 GT150's that (Maybe) look original, the wood decal on dash is lighter and has a grain pattern unlike the dark Burlwood of older GT's. Also has vinyl door covering on ski locker and a grab handle on passenger side.

Not sure how "Exact" you want or can get on your rebuild ..


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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #44 on: April 23, 2022, 07:53:33 PM »
From factory the only switch would be for lights, boats under 16 foot don't need a horn and third switch would be accessory.
What motor are you running ?

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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #45 on: April 24, 2022, 11:10:53 AM »
From factory the only switch would be for lights, boats under 16 foot don't need a horn and third switch would be accessory.
What motor are you running ?

Has a johnson 70.  The factory switch still works and connected it to the new LEDs. The one ordered has the ability to add 2 more if needed. 

Replaced the controls this morning and getting ready to add the trim over the next week or so.  It won't be 100% original, any changes will be subtle.  I replaced the wood around the controls and ski locker door with natural Walnut with a coat of poly.
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #46 on: April 30, 2022, 10:29:38 AM »
Added trim finally.
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #47 on: April 30, 2022, 12:46:53 PM »
Baystar hydraulic steering ?
or
NFB cable ?

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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #48 on: April 30, 2022, 05:11:55 PM »
Baystar hydraulic steering ?
or
NFB cable ?

NFB cable.  I'm considering the hydraulic steering, but it will be down the road.
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #49 on: May 03, 2022, 08:32:46 PM »
Dash, CG Plaque, side grills, and door decals came in!  A week earlier than expected.

Seats should be here soon.  Hoping yo have all the electrical run Friday night, then start cleaning it up.

Having a heck of a time with the trim function to work right.  Can get up, but not down.  About had it.  I may have to create my own relay wiring harness. 
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #50 on: May 03, 2022, 11:21:03 PM »
Ha Ha  .. It's the little things that take up your time ..

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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #51 on: May 15, 2022, 11:18:06 AM »
Pretty good picture of 1976 steering wheel decal

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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #52 on: June 12, 2022, 12:28:18 AM »
Still waiting on the seats.  Stopped by today and looks like they will be finished in the next couple days. 

Cleaned up the lower end of the Johnson and painted with the original color then cleaned up the prop.  Looks pretty good.  I'll work on the hood here soon.

Added the front and rear cam with GPS dash cam and installing the Lowrance HDS live tomorrow. 

Found an appropriate cooler to sit in the back.  Also added a Boss 6.5 BT speaker tube. 

Shooting for a Saturday test run.  Can't wait!!
« Last Edit: June 12, 2022, 12:32:08 AM by leoisright »
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #53 on: June 12, 2022, 09:03:53 AM »
Really looks great, the OB looks like new.     The seat bases and foam job are probably better than original.    Couple of questions, the foam is cut perfect, is that a dedicated foam cutting tool( black and decker), or standard turkey cutter?   Second question, and for anyone in the group, do you waterproof or protect the new plywood from water? Paint, thinned resin, Thompson's water seal before bonding the foam?    Hoping you have a successful splash day soon.
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #54 on: June 12, 2022, 06:47:26 PM »
Boat looks GREAT !
LOL .. My Buddy Paul stolid his Mom's turkey cutter about 40 years ago when he started doing auto interiors and used it for my seats .. Cuts foam great ..

My seat bases and seat bottoms were rotted, also top of driver seat .. Guy that redid vinyl the first time, pull back foam and put a thick piece of plastic between wood and foam, seemed to work so just left it.
I coated the seat bases with thinned down resin, with fiberglass cloth in corners.
I think if you sealed bottom of bases, you should be OK for another 30 years.
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #55 on: June 15, 2022, 11:15:10 PM »
Yup.  Turkey cutter and black and decker.  But the cheaper turkkey cutter ones will burn out.  So budget for a couple.

As far as protecting the wood, it's marine plywood and is coated with poly.  These seats will last longer than the original ones!

Patterns are made and cuts have begun!  Decided with piping to tie it all together. 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1109621359700417?fs=e&s=cl
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #56 on: June 17, 2022, 03:45:39 PM »
Pretty good picture of 1976 steering wheel decal

are you looking for this steering wheel cap? I may have ne laying around with good decals on it.

I will see if I still have it in my pile of parts in my shop.

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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #57 on: June 17, 2022, 05:55:42 PM »
are you looking for this steering wheel cap? I may have ne laying around with good decals on it.

I will see if I still have it in my pile of parts in my shop.

Brandon

Hey Brandon.  I am.  What's funny is I just put some generic decal over it because it looked so bad.

Please check!  Please :) 

I swapped out the switches because they didn't fit in the dash correctly.  But I love the push/pull chrome ones.  Have one for interior lights and other for both stern/bow.  Stupid bulb burnt out in the bow.  Good luck finding those locally.  Ended up buying an after market Attwood one just for the bulb.  The OG is a is different base.

I'm stopping out in Wisconsin in a few weeks to pick up more trim from a 71 gt-150, just didn't have the steering wheel on it.

Seats should go in tomorrow!
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #58 on: June 29, 2022, 06:00:50 PM »
I'll be able to pick them up tomorrow.  Can't wait to install them!
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Re: Restoring my 76 GT-150
« Reply #59 on: June 30, 2022, 07:00:30 PM »
Seats look GREAT !   8)   8)   8)
You might be able to find a small " G " decal for center of wheel .. If Brandon can't find his.