Author Topic: Another day, another Carlson... (Read 63842 times)

wexrocks · « **Reply #80 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:29:24 PM »

Lots of requests for video, will definately do that and post a link.

Shrom, I'll let ya know how I make out... Gonna be firing it over at the neighbors shop because of the rain, but assuming all goes well, you can stop by some evening this week and hear it in person if you like. Don't think it'll be hard to talk me unto cranking it up for ya!

Gregg... I wish I had been working on it all winter, was too busy to get to it, so I took a week off from the daily grind and got alot of time into this. Was getting nervous about having it done so I figured I better get at it!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #81 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:52:05 PM »

Never enough hours in a day to get every thing done ...
I'm just gittin' to mine now ...
But thats because I'm lazy ...

That rear shot looks COOL !

wexrocks · « **Reply #82 on:** March 24, 2012, 08:20:21 PM »

Thanks Gregg, yeah, I was thinking that having the 4" pipes side by side out the center would look pretty agressive. Kinda has a euro sportscar look. I thought about doing a single rectangular tip, something like 8"X4", but I think this looks better.

Just talked to the machine shop owner about firing it tomorrow... This is like Christmas eve... Better throw down a few Lite's to help me sleep!

Oh, gotta charge the video camera too...

wexrocks · « **Reply #83 on:** March 25, 2012, 07:29:10 PM »

Ok, so... Unfortunately by the time I got all the details worked out and got things together, I didn't have time to grab the camera and shoot any video, I think I should be able to tomorrow.

Dropped in the distributor, cranked it, and after 2 or 3 rounds of dumping a little gas down the carb, she roared. And I mean ROARED! This thing sounds like any 10 second bracket car at the strip. It is impresssive. I absolutely love it. Had a little issue with the detent switch out of adjustment causing
loss of spark (had me worried) but once we figured out what the cause was, it was back to break in, gauge watching, and cracking the throttle. Haven't even opened the secondaries on the carb yet, and it sounds like an alcohol dragster.

This thing is gonna be fun! I'll post a video link as soon as it's up.

Fuzzbutt · « **Reply #84 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:10:34 PM »

Can't wait. Living the V8 in a Carlson vicariously thru you.

V153 · « **Reply #85 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:31:06 PM »

Cool Wex. Ya it oughta bark purty good. Nice work. Now all's ya need is some Billy Bob pipes stickin' up'n out ...?

wexrocks · « **Reply #86 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:06:20 PM »

OKAY... here it is! the much anticipated video. quick, simple, and to the point... POWER!

LOVE IT!!!

can not wait to get this thing finished up, cleaned up, and on the water.

1989 Glastron Carlson CSS-19 with 383 stroker

Hyperacme · « **Reply #87 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:12:05 PM »

OH YA ! ! !
Wifes yellin' at me ... WHAT IS THAT LOUD NOISE !

Hehehehe ... Nothing Dear ...

Sound GREAT Wex !

dorelse · « **Reply #88 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:17:21 PM »

Congrats Wex! So...is this before or after the issues with the electrical system?

Are you sure you don't need to road trip to IA or MN this summer?

wiliermdb · « **Reply #89 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:17:51 PM »

Sounds really healthy. What's going on with the dark stains on the hull? Is that a permanent issue or is it something hull cleaner will remove? Always liked that model of Glastron.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #90 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:23:02 PM »

"What's going on with the dark stains on the hull?"
Bottom paint / Anti-fouling

Guessing ....

wexrocks · « **Reply #91 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:48:03 PM »

yes, some "genius" decided to bottom paint a 19' boat.

it's coming off, and a full buff/wax, possibly a wetsand if I am unsatisfied...

wexrocks · « **Reply #92 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:52:42 PM »

Quote from: dorelse on March 28, 2012, 09:17:21 PM

Congrats Wex! So...is this before or after the issues with the electrical system?

Are you sure you don't need to road trip to IA or MN this summer?

after issues, and yes, I would love to come out... I am REALLY hoping my schedule allows it this year. so many people I need to "meet" for the first time, and, maybe burn thru some fuel showing some friends what happens when a built 383 ends up in a 19 footer. all the video I've seen of all the meets points to a GREAT time, and I really feel like I've missed out.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #93 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:58:47 PM »

"I really feel like I've missed out."
Is there enough room in the cuddy to sleep ?
See ya got a new avatar ....

wexrocks · « **Reply #94 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:07:16 PM »

Quote from: Hyperacme on March 28, 2012, 09:58:47 PM

"I really feel like I've missed out."
Is there enough room in the cuddy to sleep ?
See ya got a new avatar ....

there is room for two to sleep, and not sure on the avatar, I think I may have gotten some help on that one!

when I have a photo of this one flyin' down the river, maybe I'll change the avatar, but for now, that'll do!

Shrom CVX-18 · « **Reply #95 on:** March 29, 2012, 07:38:50 PM »

Sounds good!. Lets Race...Give me a head start? The idle seems kinda high, or is that just because of the stroker?

wexrocks · « **Reply #96 on:** March 29, 2012, 08:23:04 PM »

Quote from: Shrom CVX-18 on March 29, 2012, 07:38:50 PM

Sounds good!. Lets Race...Give me a head start? The idle seems kinda high, or is that just because of the stroker?

ok, we'll race, but to be fair, when I say "go", you punch it, and I'll start backing off the trailer.

just messin with ya...

Just haven't set the idle yet, still got all the dialing in to do. The carb is still set "out of the box" for the most part, and wanna get the outdrive and all on before fine tuning, that'll change the idle with the extra spinning weight of the drive shaft and gears, etc.

WetRaider · « **Reply #97 on:** April 04, 2012, 06:47:45 PM »

Quote from: wexrocks on March 29, 2012, 08:23:04 PM

Quote from: Shrom CVX-18 on March 29, 2012, 07:38:50 PM
Sounds good!. Lets Race...Give me a head start? The idle seems kinda high, or is that just because of the stroker?

ok, we'll race, but to be fair, when I say "go", you punch it, and I'll start backing off the trailer.

I literally laughed out loud at that one, a true LOL

wexrocks · « **Reply #98 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:26:40 PM »

Quote from: WetRaider on April 04, 2012, 06:47:45 PM

Quote from: wexrocks on March 29, 2012, 08:23:04 PM
Quote from: Shrom CVX-18 on March 29, 2012, 07:38:50 PM
Sounds good!. Lets Race...Give me a head start? The idle seems kinda high, or is that just because of the stroker?

ok, we'll race, but to be fair, when I say "go", you punch it, and I'll start backing off the trailer.

I literally laughed out loud at that one, a true LOL

Heh,heh,heh... All in good fun. Shrom is a good friend and he knows I'm just yankin his chain. He's mentioned stuffing some more power in the cvx at some point, maybe even a stroker, and if that happens... well, I guess we'll just see which one of us has the "brass" to throttle up, trim out, and hold on for the win! think we'll be wearin life jackets for that one...

wiliermdb · « **Reply #99 on:** April 05, 2012, 08:39:09 PM »

Want a twin? Is this one a bit bigger than your boat?

http://austin.craigslist.org/boa/2926797407.html