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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: V153 on March 06, 2018, 08:03:26 PM

Title: Calling all experts.
Post by: V153 on March 06, 2018, 08:03:26 PM: What's this?
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Post by: V153 on March 06, 2018, 08:12:22 PM: Fwiw I believe it to be a '65 V143 Jetflite. That used to be red.
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Post by: Rich_V174SS on March 06, 2018, 08:49:26 PM: I agree, mid 60's Jetfilte V143. The red metal flake is baked.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 06, 2018, 08:54:51 PM: Such a cool interior with the center console..
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Post by: V153 on March 06, 2018, 09:38:31 PM: Quote from: carlsoncvx18 on March 06, 2018, 08:54:51 PM
Such a cool interior with the center console..
And thank God nobody's sawed on it too much. Y'know later models didn't have the console. Which kinda makes sense cuz it was probly a pita to climb in'n outa. But ya cain't beat the cool factor ...
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Post by: Hyperacme on March 07, 2018, 08:08:12 AM: Very COOL !
Steering wheel is 1964 / 1965.
Color (Burgundy) is 1966.
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Post by: Plugcheck on March 07, 2018, 08:15:23 AM: Kewl looking craft, I'd give it the award for longest boat registration number for certain!
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Post by: Rich_V174SS on March 07, 2018, 04:57:06 PM: I'd say it's a '65, available in blue or red that year. The color scheme on the nose of the bow is '64/'65.

(http://www.classicglastron.com/65gl-v143-150.JPG)
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 07, 2018, 05:00:39 PM: Doug what's the story on the boat?

Bring her with you in August.
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Post by: V153 on March 07, 2018, 06:32:38 PM: Quote from: carlsoncvx18 on March 07, 2018, 05:00:39 PM
Doug what's the story on the boat?
Mark and Ron found it. For $200 bucks they couldn't resist.
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Post by: V153 on March 07, 2018, 06:36:14 PM: Quote from: Plugcheck on March 07, 2018, 08:15:23 AM
I'd give it the award for longest boat registration number for certain!
Ya I dunno what's up with that Mike. Should be FL, then 4 digits, then 2 letters.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 07, 2018, 07:03:10 PM: Yup pretty cool boats with the center console. Looks like there getting pretty up to speed on restoring thee old glastrons. This one should fit in real well.

Looks like the trailer might need a little shortening.
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Post by: Plugcheck on March 07, 2018, 08:25:09 PM: Not sure what the wooden spoon is on the port stern, kicker motor or trolling motor mount. Can't imagine it's a factory item. Will be a super kewl ride when complete, just like old cars, we lust for nostalgia.
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Post by: V153 on March 07, 2018, 08:49:02 PM: My bet would be a trolling motor Mike. Needless to say that'll be deleted.
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Post by: rayar3 on March 07, 2018, 10:09:46 PM: You know the title to this post is a bit of clickbait...
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Post by: Hyperacme on March 08, 2018, 08:20:23 AM: Good call Rich ...
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Post by: V153 on March 08, 2018, 10:56:54 AM: Yeah I'd bet it's a '65. No tag found yet.
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Post by: V153 on March 08, 2018, 04:41:45 PM: Quote from: carlsoncvx18 on March 07, 2018, 07:03:10 PM

Looks like the trailer might need a little shortening.
Hey man, don't be sawin on my old Holsclaw!

Granted she ain't purty. But with drag-link, trailing arms, progressive springs and shock suspension. That lil bugger tows like a dream.
Title: Re: Calling all experts.
Post by: V153 on March 08, 2018, 04:45:15 PM: Quote from: carlsoncvx18 on March 07, 2018, 07:03:10 PM
Yup pretty cool boats with the center console.
Looks like only '64 - '66 had the console. '67 and later didn't have em, went to split windshield.
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Post by: V153 on March 08, 2018, 06:07:21 PM: Quote from: rayar3 on March 07, 2018, 10:09:46 PM
You know the title to this post is a bit of clickbait...
Sorry you feel that way Ray. Wasn't my intention.

Suppose my main motivation was to prove Mark and Ron wrong. Mark wanted it so much to be a '64. Cuz that's his birth year. And Ron was convinced it was a '66. So, either way, I win ...
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Post by: V153 on March 08, 2018, 06:30:58 PM: Quote from: carlsoncvx18 on March 07, 2018, 07:03:10 PM

Looks like the trailer might need a little shortening.
Nonsense. Just loosen a couple bolts and hammer the winch stand aft. Which might require moving the axle aft as well. To ensure enough tongue weight. But that's okay cuz it's multi adjustable.

I love that friggin trailer. If only it were aluminum.