Glastron CVX-20

[Guest]

Question is ..... wrinkle finish or glossy. ...

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Wrinkle... :thumbsup

 

[Gelcoater]

Wrinkle... :thumbsup

+1
With chrome breather/fasteners.

 

[Guest]

Keep in mind the engine view in this boat is kinda limited....The engine itself will be gloss black, as will the bellhousing...I almost think gloss black, or the chrome Ford motorsport ones would be more eye catching...

 

[460]

Keep in mind the engine view in this boat is kinda limited....The engine itself will be gloss black, as will the bellhousing...I almost think gloss black, or the chrome Ford motorsport ones would be more eye catching...

My old ford was gloss black with chrome and it looked awesome.

Looking good Brian.

 

[Guest]

Or maybe I will paint the mt valve covers with the same awesome blue flake that I'm using on The detachment

 

[Guest]

Blasted!

 

[Guest]

Todays paint project..

 

[Guest]

Testing some colors/flake

This is the light blue the hull will be.....and the flake I like best....The lighter version is flake over the powder blue...the lightly darker one had dark pearl blue shot before the flake

 

[Blubyu]

Progress. I like.


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[spectras only]

Todays paint project..

View attachment 250093

Are you going to mill or sand the ribs for contrast? I liked these MT covers wrinkled on my Spectras:thumbup:

 

[Guest]

Are you going to mill or sand the ribs for contrast? I liked these MT covers wrinkled on my Spectras:thumbup:

Yes..That's one of tomorrow's projects I use an angle die grinder and a roloc disc

 

[Sleek-Jet]

What are those, wheel pants?

 

[Guest]

What are those, wheel pants?

Tank sides...I use them for displays ...

 

[Guest]

Motor Mount

 

[Guest]

Scored some of these for the freshly painted valve covers..:thumbsup

 

[Port_Of_Marion_City]

I signed up for RDP to better follow this thread. Best of luck getting this restore how you like it. I'm currently going through this with my CVX-20 and waiting on some warmer weather to finish some fiberglass work so I can vent the garage better. I just wish you lived in my area so I could talk you into shooting some sweet flake on my boat!

 

[Guest]

I signed up for RDP to better follow this thread. Best of luck getting this restore how you like it. I'm currently going through this with my CVX-20 and waiting on some warmer weather to finish some fiberglass work so I can vent the garage better. I just wish you lived in my area so I could talk you into shooting some sweet flake on my boat!

Welcome to RDP...Post up some pics of your progress!

 

[coolchange]

Cool thread Byron. Lots of good info. My .02, if you pull the front cover, upgrade to an early 429 timing chain, or advance the one you have to early none smog specs. Couple of degrees advanced. Those motors seem to like that manifold with a 800, but I get the "I got it, Im runnin it." So do you have a garage wall full of those test blanks? That would be bitchen!
The seats. Are you copying something? The 45* pieces holding the sides to the base are no bueno, unless I'm missing something. If you are using 2" foam on the sides, you should have a 1 x 2 where the 45s are to have something to staple the upholstery to. Wanna sell one of those test blanks? I know, more trouble that its worth.

 

[Gelcoater]

Cool thread Byron. Lots of good info. My .02, if you pull the front cover, upgrade to an early 429 timing chain, or advance the one you have to early none smog specs. Couple of degrees of advance

I have heard the same,might be something to look into,JBB.:thumbsup

 

[Guest]

Cool thread Byron. Lots of good info. My .02, if you pull the front cover, upgrade to an early 429 timing chain, or advance the one you have to early none smog specs. Couple of degrees advanced. Those motors seem to like that manifold with a 800, but I get the "I got it, Im runnin it." So do you have a garage wall full of those test blanks? That would be bitchen!
The seats. Are you copying something? The 45* pieces holding the sides to the base are no bueno, unless I'm missing something. If you are using 2" foam on the sides, you should have a 1 x 2 where the 45s are to have something to staple the upholstery to. Wanna sell one of those test blanks? I know, more trouble that its worth.

Chain upgrade..noted..thanks

Most of the tank blanks go home with customers.ther are a few around my shop..when I run out..I sand one down and use it..

I copied the original seat base that came with the boat...there is a support on the inside..

 

[Guest]

Valve covers....noted



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[Carlson-jet]

Looking good.

Foot throttle consideration?

 

[Guest]

Looking good.

Foot throttle consideration?

Im unsure, but Im leaning toward the throttle /shift handle it has...Trying to keep it as stock looking as I can...

 

[FreeBird236]

Valve covers came out great..:thumbup:

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Coming along nicely, Brian...
I am making slow progress on a wiring harness, complete with zip ties

 

[Guest]

Coming along nicely, Brian...
I am making slow progress on a wiring harness, complete with zip ties

Excellent!...:thumbup:

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[Guest]

Ugly

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[Guest]

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[Guest]

Waiter....there are snails on my plate!



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[Carlson-jet]

If you are going to get rid of the air cleaner please let me know.
Thank You,
Team Carlson.

 

[Guest]

Alternator brackets

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[Gelcoater]

So?

 

[YoPengo]

Updates you slacker. :rules

 

[Buoy]

You're using a wet floor cone and a sawhorse to mount the alternator??

 

[Guest]

In progress!

 

[Buoy]

That'll be interesting.
Kinda like a dual jet!

 

[Guest]

Fitting new marine ply flooring

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[Warlock1]

Do you have any pics of the engine before you pulled it? I have to replumb mine and I can't find any good schematics for the cooling system.

 

[Guest]

Do you have any pics of the engine before you pulled it? I have to replumb mine and I can't find any good schematics for the cooling system.

I will look

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

Ready for the paint booth? :rolleyes

 

[Guest]

Ready for the paint booth? :rolleyes

2 weeks!

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

2 weeks!

How's the sun tan

 

[Guest]

How's the sun tan

massive..

 

[Carlson]

JBB, maybe this will help you work a little faster, not a jet but an Intimidator:

 

[Guest]

JBB, maybe this will help you work a little faster, not a jet but an Intimidator:

nice...:thumbup:

 

[Warlock1]

Cmon Brian how about some pictures. It's been a while and us less talented individuals use you as our guide for restoring our own CVX 20's.
So how about an update?

 

[Guest]

Cmon Brian how about some pictures. It's been a while and us less talented individuals use you as our guide for restoring our own CVX 20's.
So how about an update?

soon...:thumbup:

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

soon...:thumbup:

JBB out in the swamps testing the new jet/engine setup for the Carlson. This is a typical Southern method, of breaking in a Ford motor, to be used in a Glastron.


[video=youtube;M5rWO2qL6WQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5rWO2qL6WQ[/video]

 

[Guest]

JBB out in the swamps testing the new jet/engine setup for the Carlson. This is a typical Southern method, of breaking in a Ford motor, to be used in a Glastron.


[video=youtube;M5rWO2qL6WQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5rWO2qL6WQ[/video]

So much for our secret test facility