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Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
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Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
As we digress, the Stbd side rot continues....
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
O.K.
You viewed it 27 times this week, I need your comments or at least a good luck!
You viewed it 27 times this week, I need your comments or at least a good luck!
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
Keep on 'Keepin' On'! You're doin' great! Looks like you're back to good wood now! Despite the amount of rot as a % it's comparatively small! That has to be comforting.
Bill Hammond
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
It's kind of like Road Kill. You have to look, but really what can you say?
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Troy in ANE - Former President CCABC
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
Around here...we say "Dinner"tkhersom wrote:It's kind of like Road Kill. You have to look, but really what can you say?
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
On the Constellations you don't find the layer of canvas between the layers of planking like you do on the smaller boats. Does anyone know why that is so?
Bill Hammond
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
If memory serves me, there is canvas between the planks slathered in Dolphinite below the waterline on most of them...... But lucky for me I have a double plank bottom and have never had to do any below waterline repairs yet.... yet, means wait for it..... So for today's lesson we learned that rot is eternal, and like cancer will travel. Yes, you can park a Buick in my bow at this point. Just think, it makes easy access to the galley for a sandwich...... Next we mock up the new stem in purple heart. Am I the only insane one in this group? Therapy session please!
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
Can't wait to see this Beauty start going back together!
From here it looks like you are at the end of the Carnage.
From here it looks like you are at the end of the Carnage.
Troy in ANE - Former President CCABC
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
My wife did scream at this point. She had removed the varnish during the winter.
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
You don't want to even consider the final bill at this point so I recommend the pay as you go program...
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
I don't think your crazy! What a great boat!!! I would put the rails back on and make her look the way she came. I bought a beautiful 57' Connie this summer. here is nothing prettier. Have fun
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
How goes the reconstruction? Time for an update! Last we heard you were about to tackle the stem!
Bill Hammond
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
I had a heart attack on Dec 1st last year and have been out of the game for a while. We finished the bow and the pics are here. We will be at the 26th annual Chris Craft Rendezvous this upcoming July in Port Orchard!
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So sorry to hear of your heart attack! Glad you're back at it!! Beautiful work!! Good luck with the completion!
Bill Hammond
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
Hi Tim:
Sorry to hear of your event. Hope all is well.
Your Connie looks great!
I am going to make it to that Rendezvous one of these years, just won't be this one again.
Please keep us informed.
Troy in ANE
Sorry to hear of your event. Hope all is well.
Your Connie looks great!
I am going to make it to that Rendezvous one of these years, just won't be this one again.
Please keep us informed.
Troy in ANE
Troy in ANE - Former President CCABC
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
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Glad to hear your still in the game. She's looking good. Take it easy....
1956 17 Sportsman CC-17-2310
1930 Model 100 7152
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Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
Thanks guys, we go the bow done and put 8 coats of varnish on the cap rail before CCR 2014 and put the rails back on.
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CCR 2014 in the corner, bow to bow with " Merlion". a 58' Roamer
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Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
Sorry bout your heart attack, glad to see you are keeping on... me too, except I had some family issues with aging parents that used up some time. Take it as it comes, do what you can.
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Life often seems to get in the way doesn't it.
Last summer American Beauty stayed on the hard as Sandi's father was ailing and passed in June. This year we are anticipating our first week long cruise on her in July.
Last summer American Beauty stayed on the hard as Sandi's father was ailing and passed in June. This year we are anticipating our first week long cruise on her in July.
Troy in ANE - Former President CCABC
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
You're definitely not alone:
http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... f=3&t=9218
I can't wait until I make my way to the bow...
Well, I'm just speechless at the amount of work beneath all that seemly harmless white paint. What I found under my white paint was a lot of extra screw holes at an attempt to secure loose planks to rotted frames. When I looked closer at the old transom planks, they too had extra screws bunged in. The boat surveyor definitely missed that as sign of rot damage. Lesson learned.
Glad you are back healthy! She looks great and is an inspiration, no doubt!
Keep the great work,
John
http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... f=3&t=9218
I can't wait until I make my way to the bow...
Well, I'm just speechless at the amount of work beneath all that seemly harmless white paint. What I found under my white paint was a lot of extra screw holes at an attempt to secure loose planks to rotted frames. When I looked closer at the old transom planks, they too had extra screws bunged in. The boat surveyor definitely missed that as sign of rot damage. Lesson learned.
Glad you are back healthy! She looks great and is an inspiration, no doubt!
Keep the great work,
John
John & Wendy
Re: Restoration of a 1964 65' Constellation
Tim,
Progress report? Jonesing for a fix up here in snow country!!
Progress report? Jonesing for a fix up here in snow country!!
Bill Hammond
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
1960 36' Connie
Flint/Port Huron, MI
http://www.chris-craft.org/registry/vie ... at_id=1708
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