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the proper step to restoration
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the proper step to restoration
i am in the process of restorating a 1948 17' CC Deluxe, so i dont get ahead of my self is there a simple book or list of what to do in step to avoid giong backwards?
Step 1
Acquire Don Danenbergs book
Step 2 Read it
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/complet ... 1616732158
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Acquire Don Danenbergs book
Step 2 Read it
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/complet ... 1616732158
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+1 on this advice. Awesome insight that you have not thought of, guaranteed.Doug P wrote:Step 1
Acquire Don Danenbergs book
Step 2 Read it
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/complet ... 1616732158
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floating, you are about to start a very exciting journey. I am not sure of your location but we are holding a symposium/workshop that will be held in Traverse City Mi on March 2nd. This is put on by the ACBS Water Wonderland Chapter and my shop Maritime Classics. This will be number 2 out of a 5 part series that will go through the restoration of the whole runabout. This one will look at preparation, rolling the boat over and replacing the bottom and frames. If you are interested and live close to Michigan let me know as we would be happy to have you.
Family member of Chris Craft founder
Owner of Maritime Classics
http://www.maritimeclassics.com
Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
Owner of Maritime Classics
http://www.maritimeclassics.com
Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
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Arnie is absolutely right...take tons of pics....
I swear I can forget how wires go in a matter of weeks...and all project will take lots longer than you think...also be sure to indicate position/location in your pics....put in some white paper cards with info in the foreground to orient yourself. This is crucial.
John in Va.
I swear I can forget how wires go in a matter of weeks...and all project will take lots longer than you think...also be sure to indicate position/location in your pics....put in some white paper cards with info in the foreground to orient yourself. This is crucial.
John in Va.
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1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
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Establish the habit of detailing the work in a log book. Every principal activity during the entire process should be entered. I have found it valuable as well to make notes regarding what is upcoming during the next work evolution. This is not very time-consuming. A nine or ten hour day only takes about ten minuits. You will find after a while that you have collected valuable information, especially when it comes time for reassembly several months down the road...CQ
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I take all my disassembly notes on an antique micro cassette recorder....bla bla bla into it...then transcribe the digested notes onto paper later.
KEEP THE TAPES.
John in Va.
KEEP THE TAPES.
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
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John, How about a flip camera ($30-100)that will take video/audio, still images can be saved and even notes added.jfrprops wrote:I take all my disassembly notes on an antique micro cassette recorder....bla bla bla into it...then transcribe the digested notes onto paper later.
KEEP THE TAPES.
John in Va.
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Doug,
I can't figure that stuff out...I am still on AOL, have an old folks flip phone...and can't figure out a digital recorder.
BUT: I can cut gaskets for chris craft manifold end plates....think I have a future????
!!
John in Va.
I can't figure that stuff out...I am still on AOL, have an old folks flip phone...and can't figure out a digital recorder.
BUT: I can cut gaskets for chris craft manifold end plates....think I have a future????
!!
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
__________________________________________jfrprops wrote:Doug,
I can't figure that stuff out...I am still on AOL, have an old folks flip phone...and can't figure out a digital recorder.
BUT: I can cut gaskets for chris craft manifold end plates....think I have a future????
!!
John in Va.
John
"Technology, when you understand it -is, obsolete.
Dragon
Get Dragon Naturally Speaking. It can take your spoken words and turn them into text. I got it with a hand held recorder. I bought the full version to transcribe a long naration I did into Word. save bunches of time.
Of course, your new IPhone5 will do that too.
Of course, your new IPhone5 will do that too.
Jim Evans
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It takes more space than you may think to restore a boat. My dedicated shop is roughly 720 sq ft and I have needed every square inch of it to do my 20'boat. An organized shop is half the battle.
1946 20' Custom Runabout: R-20-092
1938 19' Sportsman: 19501
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... oat_id=532
1938 19' Sportsman: 19501
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... oat_id=532
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A very appropriate quote considering Flip cameras died in 2011.Doug P wrote:__________________________________________jfrprops wrote:Doug,
I can't figure that stuff out...I am still on AOL, have an old folks flip phone...and can't figure out a digital recorder.
BUT: I can cut gaskets for chris craft manifold end plates....think I have a future????
!!
John in Va.
John
"Technology, when you understand it -is, obsolete.
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You guys don't understand....mine is not even a CAMERA..never was, won't accept texting either, at my request. Has no saved numbers... Takes too much time away from "going boating"!!!!
John in Va.
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
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I have a Flip cam and I think it's pretty awesome, except for the battery life. It takes good quality 720p HD video and has decent sound. I know they are not very popular since everyone but John has an HD video camera built into their smartphone but I think the Flip takes better video than any I've seen shot with a phone. And the ease of downloading video to your computer can't be much simpler.
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I agree with the log book of your steps. I have done this on all my restorations. Takes a few minutes each time you work on the boat. It is a good record of what you have done and also it helps contemplate of the next steps in your head. Also helps years later if you want to recall what you had done. I have restored four Thompson lapstrake Sea Lancer (all different years) boats and it's sometimes difficult to remember details one boat to the next. The log is a good reference
And yes, take lots of photos.
Andreas
And yes, take lots of photos.
Andreas
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