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Offline C512Jim

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1979 Glastron Carlson cvx16 RoadKill style...
« on: May 14, 2018, 09:41:14 AM »
Have always wanted to do a Roadkill project like they do on the  online Roadkill show with junk classic cars, but with a boat instead.  Guessing its a 1979 but have seen ones on line they say are 1978, so dont know for sure yet.  I picked up for $200 an would add a motor and hope to have on the water with not much more than $500 total investement.  I found a 1978 140hp tower of power (from old fishing boat) even though never was a merc fan, for $175 but might be able to get for less.  No power trim for now, but throw in a  quick floor, couple seats and gas tank and see what it will do.  Any members ever try something crazy like this?
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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: 1979 Glastron Carlson cvx16 RoadKill style...
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2018, 10:00:31 AM »
Flake looks bad in last picture ... But parts are all there ...
Check right side of stern for serial number / year.
Check wiring on the old Merc .. problem area
« Last Edit: May 14, 2018, 10:48:13 AM by Hyperacme »

Offline Plugcheck

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Re: 1979 Glastron Carlson cvx16 RoadKill style...
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2018, 10:02:23 AM »
Wouldn't be the first Glastron rat rod I suspect.  Not that they are Glastrons, but plenty of boats around that fit that description.  Could be a fun quick project, just plan on having a buddy boat with tow line just in case, otherwise could be paddling home.
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
1989 Lowe 200 Redneck fishin Toon
2001 Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon 115 Rude

Offline C512Jim

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Re: 1979 Glastron Carlson cvx16 RoadKill style...
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2018, 10:08:37 AM »
yes will definately check the wiring out, the guy said its complete and looks good but you never know.  I figure cant go wrong for the price, it was supposed to have ran when last used a couple years ago.  Sure carbs need gone through for sure.  Will get the hull number and we can see.  The flake is pretty rough, but in both cases on my cv27 and 82 metric just 600 grit was suprised how well they came back, hope this is the case.

Offline RedOctober89

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Re: 1979 Glastron Carlson cvx16 RoadKill style...
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2018, 02:53:53 PM »
sounds look a cool project idea! Always lots of fun adventures on that show
Andrew C.
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Re: 1979 Glastron Carlson cvx16 RoadKill style...
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2018, 06:02:09 PM »
Can't tell what state you're in? MC? For what it's worth:
https://omaha.craigslist.org/bpo/d/115hp-johnson-outboard-motor/6560906907.html
115hp Johnson outboard motor Parts!!! - $1 (Pisgah, IA)
Seized up.  No trim.  Looks like a 1979.
Doug would buy it for $50.00
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