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Offline fireman24mn

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Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« on: November 18, 2012, 07:06:31 PM »
I picked up this CV 23 out BY Chicago. It will be getting completely redone top to bottom. As you can see in the pics it is pretty rough shape. Motor is junk guessing it was never winterized properly as the block and heads are cracked. I will be installing a new motor, floor, transom, interior, and paint. I will be making a few modifications here and there but for the most part it will still be the Classic Glastron-Carlson that we all love. Let the fun begin!!!
I think this has become an addiction.


1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
1985 Pearson MotorYacht 43ft

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2012, 07:07:51 PM »
couple more
I think this has become an addiction.


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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2012, 07:13:49 PM »
I got started on it today. Me and my little brother got the engine dissembled and removed. Nothing good heads and block cracked whole thing is going to the scrap yard. I drained about a gallon of water out of the oil pan. Even the sides of the oil pan were bulged out from frozen water.
I think this has become an addiction.


1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2012, 08:00:44 PM »
Your a boat rebuildin' machine Shawn !
At least we won't have to wait long to see the finnished results .. LOL
What color ya gonna go with ?

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2012, 09:04:30 PM »
Haven't decided on color yet it will be white on with ? color metal flake. Hoping to have it ready by spring. Time will tell.
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1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
1985 Pearson MotorYacht 43ft

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2012, 03:08:44 PM »
If anyone knows of any hull improvements that can be made to make it a little faster let me know. I will be painting the whole boat so modifying or improving the hull wont be an issue. I plan on raising the engine/drive a couple inches so that should help some. Ideas? Suggestions?
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1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
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Offline Burnin Daylight

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2012, 04:10:41 PM »
Aren't the CV23's running on a pad??
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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2012, 09:41:25 PM »
I finally found one reason I like roller trailers. It is pretty easy to roll around the garage too. It only took me and my brother about 15-20 min. to get it off the trailer and rolled into the garage.
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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2012, 09:23:37 AM »
Furniture dollies? Great idea. I didnt think they could take the weight.
Ross
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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2012, 10:07:21 AM »
I used one furniture dolly and not sure about it the car dollies work much better.

Any way got a little more done. most of the floor and foam is out. Lots of water in the foam what a surprise!
What are the child labor laws again and they don't apply to your own kids do they.
« Last Edit: November 22, 2012, 10:11:38 AM by fireman24mn »
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1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2012, 10:31:35 AM »
Depending on what path you take on the motor, just to let you know, I have 2 sets of heads, 2 intakes, a crank and rods.
Not sure what I want for the stuff yet. I havent done any pricing yet.
Ross
61 Surflite 1964 90HP Johnson project
67 V163 Bayflite Super Sport  1989 100HP Merc
67 V164 Bayflite 120HP
67 V174 Crestflite Rat Rod
71 V175 Crestflite 350ci -Jet
73 GT 160
84 CVX 17  83 115 Merc
88 CVX-23 350 Mag

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2012, 01:41:15 PM »
I'm going to build a Vortec 350. Thats the plan anyway.
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1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
1985 Pearson MotorYacht 43ft

Offline Glastronjohn18

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2012, 07:57:52 PM »
Furniture dollies? Great idea. I didnt think they could take the weight.

Ross, most furniture dollies with 3" wheels are rated for 750#. I'm not sure if that applies to Harbor Freight models.
Take it from a former mover.
John
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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2012, 08:01:24 PM »
Shawn , going back to one of the earlier pics of the motor, what's that coating the entire bottom end? Cosmoline or another type of preservative.
John
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Offline fireman24mn

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2012, 08:07:02 PM »
Not really a preservative just water and oil mixed. I drained about 9 quarts of water out of the oil pan before I any oil came out of the drain plug
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1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2012, 09:56:28 PM »
Aren't the CV23's running on a pad??

Indeed... checking to make sure there is no hook in the pad would be a worthwhile effort.
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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2012, 10:12:05 PM »
Wow, looks like you have your work cut out for you. Like many, I will be watching your build thread very closely. I learned quite a bit from the CVX18 build you did. Will be using a bunch of that knowledge on my CVZ18 build. I'm kinda in the same spot you are with the scope of work needed to do. By the way, if you find out anything about those child labor laws, let me know. I have a little red head too, they look about the same age (almost 11), she was on break in this photo.


I am sending you a PM, have a question about something on your CVX18. Good luck, can't wait to watch the process.




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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2012, 09:58:27 AM »
Got some more done yesterday. Hoping to get all the stringers and transom out today. There was about 25 gal. of gas in the tank I had to drain it and only thing i could get to work was a primer bulb from an old gas line. That's a whole lot of squeezing in case you were wondering.
I think this has become an addiction.


1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
1985 Pearson MotorYacht 43ft

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2012, 01:03:47 PM »
You are making progress. Were you aware that the transom was in that condition or was that a surprise?

Rich

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Re: Glastron Carlson CV-23 Rebuild Top to Bottom
« Reply #19 on: November 24, 2012, 01:10:28 PM »
I knew the whole boat was in pretty bad shape so I was figuring that I would end up replacing all the wood any way. I also plan to raise the engine/drive up a couple inches as well.
I think this has become an addiction.


1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
1985 Pearson MotorYacht 43ft