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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #60 on: June 03, 2018, 06:06:41 PM »
New machine/ technology they can now   Will post when. Done see how turns out. Seats still with shop for new vinyl putting carpet in a PIA!! Vinyl is satin white with carbon weave accents.

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #61 on: June 04, 2018, 09:04:30 AM »
Are you putting in access ports to the fuel tank?  Never had(yet) any leaks or gauge issues up front, but I did have to repair the fuel connections in the rear. 
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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #62 on: June 04, 2018, 09:51:16 AM »
Yes pics pre cutting the carpet for the access ports. They are cut in the floor. Going to run the wires from  the new fuel sender up and out the cover for hoses coming out of tank around the bow into the gauges. From factory they had drilled a small hole going through a stringer on the starboard side under the floor then up to the gauges. I hope the wire run not to long going around the bow.

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #63 on: June 04, 2018, 11:24:48 AM »
     I drilled a 3/16" hole in the floor close to the fiberglass support, just ahead of the kick panel.   This puts the wire just inside the stringer, and its convenient to wire to the gauge.   Longer length of wire should not adversely affect the gauge reading, but don't expect any real accuracy due to the float and fuel level line in the tank.   I've found that when my gauge becomes motionless on "E" I have about 8 gallons left.  I could pull the sender and add a longer rod to the shaft, but not sure its worth the effort.    I'd really like to add one of the fuel counters/meters, Faria had one, but I cant seem to locate one, and my dash is somewhat full now.    New project is likely to be FI, so I can pull that data from the engine CPU.   
    Your project is looking gorgeous, hope you get it out on the water soon.
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

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #64 on: June 04, 2018, 05:07:45 PM »
Thanks for the info.. I hope to get the interior back soon and will get it on the water by end of June for sure! Wife freaking out a bit as I told her it was a 3yr project lol.

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #65 on: July 04, 2018, 06:12:11 AM »
How's progress going?
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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #66 on: July 12, 2018, 07:47:27 PM »
Thanks for asking about my progress. Life and my own slowing down to do things the best I can not helping. Got the imperfections out of the wind screens some of the Apholstery starting to trickle in. Wife not impressed with me sitting on bucket to be able take it for spin which I was very happy with runs strong and very smooth. I just had to get the compliance label back on it!! Made new footrest and got some 8.8’s and the amp mounted up as interior trim goes on next and then seats.

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« Reply #67 on: July 12, 2018, 07:56:22 PM »
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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #68 on: July 12, 2018, 10:33:04 PM »
You're moving right along, good progress. The vents look good, are these the final product?
John
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« Reply #69 on: July 12, 2018, 10:48:02 PM »
Vents are final product for me at this time I’m into them for 275 bucks and was not happy with the digital piece, my chrome guy cleaned it up quite a bit and the camera does not catch the imperfections as well as your eye. Is it good enough yes, am I satisfied no. I would like to try this again but do not know if another company can do a better job and the scanning and printing time is what costs.  The chrome part is easy.

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #70 on: August 25, 2018, 09:04:35 AM »
Finally got a chance get out on water sitting in the seats. Just working on Fabbing an aluminum cage around motor to mount the ski pole and storage area partitions. Cage will also hold up the one side of sun pad.

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #71 on: August 25, 2018, 09:15:49 AM »
Flipped them, for ya ..

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« Reply #72 on: August 26, 2018, 08:26:57 PM »
Thank you sir!

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #73 on: August 26, 2018, 08:47:14 PM »
Looks great!
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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #74 on: August 29, 2018, 09:03:44 AM »
Guys I’m thinking of changing out this cheap looking steering wheel. This is original rack what do I need to know for a replacement. I can buy a Grant or something but would like an original wood one some of these came with but haven’t seen one in really good shape for sale?

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #75 on: August 29, 2018, 10:25:32 AM »
Really? I was just looking at that steering wheel thinking that was unique. I've never seen a wheel like that. Looks cool to me. Maybe you can replace the vinyl with a different material? Otherwise, if you do remove it, offer it for sale on here.
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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #76 on: August 29, 2018, 11:33:37 AM »
Yep .. First thing that caught my eye was your wheel, kind of cool.
Any idea where it came from ?    Think I've seen similar style wheels in Glastrons.
Ray has some in varies conditions … Gil refurbished one for his boat, sanded wood and re-stained.

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #77 on: August 29, 2018, 06:48:56 PM »
Nice job on the resto, interior looks great! That steering wheel doesn't belong in that boat, it's out of a 80's Glastron SSV. Not sure show it got there but the rest of the boat looks so good I'd do it justice & put a proper "Carlson" wheel in it.




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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #78 on: August 29, 2018, 11:29:11 PM »
Thx for the replies guys. I don’t know if it came that way or the previous owner changed it. There is some nice aftermarket but don’t know what hub size / type I need if I don’t find a proper one.

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Re: 1980 CVZ 18 restoration
« Reply #79 on: August 30, 2018, 12:18:08 AM »
I think most are keyed with a taper shaft.
Remove it to be sure.
Older would have been hex shaft .. I think ..
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