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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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 Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:18 pm Post subject: 1963 Sanger Dragster Restoration |
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This is my four year project:
Revised schedule
First year (And a half): Acquire marine hardware for engine
Second year: Repair hull, trailer, and new upholstery
Third year: Rebuild engine and install rigging
First year: hull
Second year: trailer
Third year: engine
Fourth year: rigging and upholstery
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission
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Heatseeker
Joined: 28 Jan 2004
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Location: Lathrop,CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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You've got one heck of a project there. It's a nice classic!
Was this one on craigslist?
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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:02 pm Post subject: Boat listing |
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Heatseeker,
Yes, it was listed as a Sanger dragster in the Livermore area.
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission |
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Heatseeker
Joined: 28 Jan 2004
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Location: Lathrop,CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Slotracer was just telling me about it yesterday. I guess he saw it a few days ago.
Get busy!
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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:10 pm Post subject: Purchase date |
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Heatseeker,
I went to Livermore to see it on 11-4-05 and purchased it then.
There were other Sangers listed, one yellow one in Vallejo that I know of.
Brought it home on the 11th (Veterans Day) after putting on some new steel wheels and tires.
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission |
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spectratoad
Joined: 20 Apr 2005
Posts: 667
Location: Reno, NV
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Is the top deck area wood? Looks like a fun project. Look forward to seeing progress pics and then the maiden voyage.  |
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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Heatseeker wrote: | Slotracer was just telling me about it yesterday. I guess he saw it a few days ago.
Get busy! |
looking for used parts:
starter (available new at hemihotheads, pending - used out of Australia)
intake manifold (available new at hemihotheads)
magnetic breakerless distributor (available new at Century Performance Center)
matching trailer drop axels, one with electric brake plates (availabe new at oakland rim and wheel co.)
Nicson front engine mount (acquired used, local HEMI enthusiast)
Nicson rear engine mount (acquired used, eBay)
cam water pump (aquired used, eBay)
push rods (acquired used, eBay)
head water block off plates (available new at hemihotheads)
timing cover (acquired used, eBay)
engine oil dip stick (available new at hemihotheads and paw)
generator
harmonic balancer (acquired used, Paso Robles)
172 tooth flywheel (acquired used - eBay, Marion, IND)
Nicson exhaust logs (acquired used)
Nicson exhaust risers / elbows (acquired used)
Hall Craft 10 degree v-drive (available rebuilt at Menken's, Auburn)
Hall Craft paralle shaft v-drive (acquired used, Arizona)
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission
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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:30 pm Post subject: Bow deck, riser, and gunnels |
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| spectratoad wrote: | | Is the top deck area wood? Looks like a fun project. Look forward to seeing progress pics and then the maiden voyage. :D |
Todd,
Yes, mahogany.
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission |
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JEThro
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Location: Bay Area,CA
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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:56 pm Post subject: Valley Cover |
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Thanks JEThro,
I saw that item for sale this morning and saw one being installed on another HEMI at lunch time.
I am currently bidding on a early HEMI intake manifold and carter afb 4 bbl carburetor, vintage items.
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission |
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Oldsquirt
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KENBRENDA19
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| Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:46 am Post subject: Sanger |
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Hi Bob,as in Big Wake,thought you were going with a Spico? Anyway it looks like you will have quite a classic when your finished. But Four Years, I think NOT!!!!, knowing you, I forsee late spring 2007.Say Hi to Jennifer, and Brenda says Hi
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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:16 am Post subject: Web site links |
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Oldsquirt,
I have written to Mr. Bob Walker of hothemiheads. He helped me earlier with identifying an engine listed as a HEMI on 'craigslist', it turned out to be a Mopar 413.
Thanks for the other link, I will need it in the future.
Bob
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission
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napabob
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:35 am Post subject: KENBRENDA19 |
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Ken,
I heard that the music was loud, particulars of the concert were reviewed by KFOG.
The Spico had a 455, a newspaper article from the local library historical section said that the boats were fitted with BBC's, the stringers in the boat showed that initial installation (another set of engine mounting holes).
The seller also wanted $1K, too much for a project boat, I wanted to offered $500.00 ($700.00 tops for me).
Jennifer spend some time in Vidor, Texas helping out with the population affected by the hurricanes, she was there for two weeks working 24-7. I will mentioned that both of you said hi.
I have to pace myself with this project boat, I want to do it right, and a lot of research will help me avoid mistakes.
I have jumped into phase 3, obtaining a 1958 392 HEMI, because it was available and found locally, now I will return to phase 1 that is the hull.
Bob
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napabob
1975 Spectra 18
1978 454 Harman Marine Chevrolet
Jacuzzi 12WJ/B
Place diverter
1963 Sanger Dragster 17'-10"
1958 392 Chrysler HEMI model 58C
Hall Craft v-drive and 71C 1:1 Velvet transmission
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AH64Doc
Joined: 31 May 2005
Posts: 48
Location: Clovis, CA
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| Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:27 pm Post subject: Keep posting updates |
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| Hey, neat project. Can you keep posting updates. My wifes friend has a special interest in Sanger Boats, and I would like to send her the link so she can see how it is coming. Thanks. Dave |
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