What is “too early” for boat start-up on the Parker Strip?

[Wheeler]

We didn’t miss it We went by to see if you were really out then came back by to “make some noise”.

You woke my old ass up on the first @DRIVE BYE !

 

[Lucky Larry]

You woke my old ass up on the first @DRIVE BYE !

That’s what we are supposed to do right I’m sorry it wasn’t “ too early “ but we will be back

 

[cofooter]

We didn’t miss it We went by to see if you were really out then came back by to “make some noise”.

What you didn't see Wheeler up there in his pajamas?

 

[Lucky Larry]

What you didn't see Wheeler up there in his pajamas?

I didn’t see you go by barefootin either!

 

[Wheeler]

I didn’t see you go by barefootin either!

He feels bad enough already. No need to rub it in.

 

[Lucky Larry]

He feels bad enough already. No need to rub it in.

Maybe he is the one in pajamas

 

[Wheeler]

Maybe he is the one in pajamas

Did they have Spiderman on 'em?

 

[Lucky Larry]

Did they have Spiderman on 'em?

Thanks for the pics Wheeler. It’s always good to go for an early morning flatbottom ride

 

[Wheeler]

Thanks for the pics Wheeler. It’s always good to go for an early morning flatbottom ride

You're welcome and thanks for coming by!

 

[cofooter]

Maybe he is the one in pajamas

Wish we were there! Jealous!!!!!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Lucky Larry]

Look at these guys ~ heard the flattie & heading down to see for themselves

 

[Sharp Shooter]

View attachment 766403 View attachment 766402 Look at these guys ~ heard the flattie & heading down to see for themselves

That’s Rattle Can Lou and his posse. Great group of Donkeys! lol

 

[cofooter]

Boaters from Needles invade the Strip!

 

[Wbinder]

Boaters from Needles invade the Strip!

Anyone gunna have their Flatbottom on the river during the fourth? We should all have a early morning river wake up to bring in the 4th!!!


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[Rjt01]

And

Heading back up in 3 weeks for the family trip , can’t wait too wake wheeler up at 6:30 am lol

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

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I love my Brad Ski! Still have it and it was my HighSchool graduation present, all 3 of my kids have Brads as well. The add with the tiny ski in his had is so appropriate, if anyone ever shook this guys hand you would quickly see how big his hands were. He was a very nice man as well.

 

[old rigger]

I love my Brad Ski! Still have it and it was my HighSchool graduation present, all 3 of my kids have Brads as well. The add with the tiny ski in his had is so appropriate, if anyone ever shook this guys hand you would quickly see how big his hands were. He was a very nice man as well.

I still have my 2nd Brad, traded in my first one towards it. 1972 if I remember right. And somewhere packed away I still have a t shirt from that same era.
A friend of mine, Frank Fowler, taught Brad how to work with wood and make his jigs. Brad always used local high school kids to work in his shop, the one on Lakewood Blvd. I don't know about the other shop he had for a while in the industrial park right off the 605. Frank also taught Doug Carr on Signal Hill how to do the same for his woodie shop. Fowler had a woodie shop in Paramount back in the day and but his main business was custom cabinets. He still has the shop but it's full of hot rods and vintage outboard engines.

 

[Wbinder]

1st annual 4th of July wheeler wake up!!!!!!


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[Clank123]

Part of my collection at the River house.
Have examples of most of the classics. Each one has a story and was given to me. Lots of memories on the wall!
I still Ski on one of the Featherglides and the Big Brad.
Getting started on another wall...always looking for donations!<grin>

 

[1homeblown]

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Part of my collection at the River house.
Have examples of most of the classics. Each one has a story and was given to me. Lots of memories on the wall!
I still Ski on one of the Featherglides and the Big Brad.
Getting started on another wall...always looking for donations!<grin>

Looks awesome! Some really cool stuff! What boat is under the cover?


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[Clank123]

1965 Campbell

Looks awesome! Some really cool stuff! What boat is under the cover?


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[1homeblown]

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Oh man that is super cool. What’s it got for power Dave?


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[Clank123]

Numbers matching COPO 427.
Just found the proper manifold for it. Switching out soon.

Oh man that is super cool. What’s it got for power Dave?




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[Dana757]

=^^=

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Great shot D!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

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Part of my collection at the River house.
Have examples of most of the classics. Each one has a story and was given to me. Lots of memories on the wall!
I still Ski on one of the Featherglides and the Big Brad.
Getting started on another wall...always looking for donations!<grin>

I didn't know you had all that stuff! Love the bell housing clock!

 

[rivermobster]

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Part of my collection at the River house.
Have examples of most of the classics. Each one has a story and was given to me. Lots of memories on the wall!
I still Ski on one of the Featherglides and the Big Brad.
Getting started on another wall...always looking for donations!<grin>

Now that is just bad to the bone...

:thumbup:

 

[Clank123]

Glad you like it.
Just wanted to put stuff up at the River house that ties into the lifestyle.
Was kinda fun building all of it.
People really dig it when they see it.
Way better the World Market/Bed Bath and Beyond junk most people put up out there<grin>

I didn't know you had all that stuff! Love the bell housing clock!

 

[Clank123]

Bottom picture is me on my Murdoch Play Ski coming back from the dam just above the rock bar in the summer of 74.
Still had it after all these years and decided to get creative with it for the house out there.
Picture hangs next to it on the lower left.

 

[dryhoze1]

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Glad you like it.
Just wanted to put stuff up at the River house that ties into the lifestyle.
Was kinda fun building all of it.
People really dig it when they see it.
Way better the World Market/Bed Bath and Beyond junk most people put up out there<grin>

Looks great Dave !!


I was looking For a v-drive paddle



Hope all is well,
Brian


Might head down next weekend if you’re in town

 

[pixrthis]

I forgot I had this one, that’s not sunset.

 

[dryhoze1]

I’ll play

 

[Sharp Shooter]

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Bottom picture is me on my Murdoch Play Ski coming back from the dam just above the rock bar in the summer of 74.
Still had it after all these years and decided to get creative with it for the house out there.
Picture hangs next to it on the lower left.

That's a great shot Dave! You got some air!!! It would be cool to take one of these old skis and refurbish it to perfection. Make it look like furniture like the wood decks that are restored.

 

[Clank123]

Looks great Dave !!


I was looking For a v-drive paddle



Hope all is well,
Brian


Might head down next weekend if you’re in town

I’ve looked all over for a picture of that Bitchin paddle ya made me! I’ll take another one next trip out.
Won’t be around next weekend. Hope we can hook up soon!

 

[Clank123]

Just to finish up on what I call “V Drive Wall Art”...once some buddies saw the stuff, they wanted me to make them something out of what they had sitting around.
If any of you guys want something like this, let me know. Usually takes a couple hours and parts to make.

 

[RiverDave]

Some of these are pretty inspiring!

 

[Clank123]

1983 in our all wood Litchfield.
Long before cell phone and GoPro pictures!
Shot really illustrates why this stretch of the river is called Ski/Glass Alley. My favorite part from my childhood because you could get some good cuts in.
Family knows this...when time comes...my ashes will be scattered here.

 

[woodagain]

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1983 in our all wood Litchfield.
Long before cell phone and GoPro pictures!
Shot really illustrates why this stretch of the river is called Ski/Glass Alley. My favorite part from my childhood because you could get some good cuts in.
Family knows this...when time comes...my ashes will be scattered here.

Love that over the deck shot Dave .

 

[Clank123]

Love that over the deck shot Dave .

And you still get to see it everytime you take yours out!<grin>

 

[old rigger]

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1983 in our all wood Litchfield.
Long before cell phone and GoPro pictures!
Shot really illustrates why this stretch of the river is called Ski/Glass Alley. My favorite part from my childhood because you could get some good cuts in.
Family knows this...when time comes...my ashes will be scattered here.

Your pic really reminded me of a few I have, this one was up on Mohave.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Dave, if you send me the print of this pic or better yet, a negative I could probably make it look pretty good.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Your pic really reminded me of a few I have, this one was up on Mohave.

 

[Clank123]

Dave, if you send me the print of this pic or better yet, a negative I could probably make it look pretty good.

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Gosh it looks better already!
I'll get a print together!

Here's a couple out of the Archives you would like...
My Grand Daughter just turned 13! A Teenager!
The guy in the Seat is still a Teenager at Heart...GOD Bless him!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Look at Rattle Can trying to fit into that already large seat. haha!

Thanks for the pics Dave!

 

[dryhoze1]

Look at Rattle Can trying to fit into that already large seat. haha!

Thanks for the pics Dave!

Lol
Certainly prior to the days of his personal trainer

 

[dryhoze1]

Love the over the deck shots guys !!
I’m sure every Wooddeck owner has the money shot

Never gets old looking at these timeless pieces

 

[woodagain]

View attachment 767837 Love the over the deck shots guys !!
I’m sure every Wooddeck owner has the money shot

Never gets old looking at these timeless pieces

Nice--Think I need to find a money shot too.!

 

[woodagain]

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And you still get to see it everytime you take yours out!<grin>

Amazing what comes out of that little garage in Carlsbad.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

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Numbers matching COPO 427.
Just found the proper manifold for it. Switching out soon.

Love it... I owned one of those for a little bit, but the deck was dry rotted and had a bum motor, that turned out to be out of a truck (390) instead of the 427 I was lead to believe it was. It was above my head project wise. Wish I had the skills or money to restore the old boat.