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napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

Mrs P, Heatseeker, and t_birder,

Thanks for the suggestions on coatings and cleaners.

Picked up a Nicson whip strut and rudder for my project.

This was located in Napa, CA

The rudder appears to be NOS with the letters GS or CS. The seller did not have any further information. This is out of Bakersfield, CA
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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

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

At aft, rudder post bracket, home made front engine mounts (Not used), velvet drive stringer mounts, engine shaft guard bracket, and Hallcraft split case mounting plate.
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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

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

I picked up this period Nicson battery holder for my project. I hope it cleans up good.
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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

old rigger · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 260

napabob,
WOW! I just did a visit through all 17 pages of your thread and got really excited about your boat...again. Your dedication and patience to hunting down era correct parts for this boat is amazing. I'm going to have to check this thread more often. Very, very, veeeeeery cool project.

I hope to one-day do something similar with a SBC that I have rat holed away that my dad bought new in '64 and a as yet un-found Stevens hull. There's a boat burned in my memory bank that my dad showed me in '67 when I was 11 years old, tied to the dock at Havasu Springs that I've always lusted after. Someday. Very Happy

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

old rigger,

Do you have an example image of the Stevens hull that you are looking for (More eyes are better than one set)?

I was hoping to meet you at the Tower Park Marina, but I see that you are no longer listed (I thought that you were at one time).

I should have more images of the boat taken off the trailer soon to remove all of the dry rot 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

old rigger · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 260

I have a ton of pictures of Stevens flats, but pretty much any 17 footer from the 61-8 era would do it for me. Wouldn't do any good to post pictures, be my luck someone would come across one and I don't have the cash to spend on a v-drive right now. lol

Too busy buying parts for my new Model A Ford.

No, I'm no longer listed on the TP roster...going to Indy instead! Chance of a lifetime for me so I'm taking it.

Sanger Pete · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 235 Location: Clovis, California

OR--Here's one in central CA
http://fresno.craigslist.org/boa/758633605.html

My next project is a 1968 17'-10" Sanger Flat with a SBC--hopefully this next winter. Bob, I've also enjoyed following your project and am looking forward to seeing it in the water. We'll have to go to some of the classic v-drive outings together.

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

I just picked this Nicson strut to complete the shaft log, whip strut, and now strut for my boat project.

It will need a little metal work and some chrome plating.
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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

Sanger Pete · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 235 Location: Clovis, California

Hey Bob
Saw this posted. Thought it might give some added motivation for the completion of your project. Plus, it's just a beautiful boat.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160310165681&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:middle:us

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

Sanger Pete,

Below is a quote from Harlan Orrin.

"Hello
We live in Fallrook CA, in northern San Diego Co. Sanger built all wood and all glass boats ln the early '60s. I know of 2 all wood 17', there was an all glass 17' at the first Sanger reunion. Yours is the first wood deck on a glass 17' that I know of. Clyde has his all wood 17' for sale, w/ 392 Chrysler.
Harlan Orrin"

The boat for sale on eBay would be an earlier known Sanger with a wood deck on fiberglass hull on a different model.
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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

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

I just picked up this Hall Craft double fin (Skegg) for my project

It will replace the one I had that was broken...
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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

Kindsvater Flat · Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 449

I found these 3 pics. Not sure if they will help. I left them orginal size and put them here in this folder.

http://www.schoutenranch.com/hemi/

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

Kindsvater Flat,

Thanks for the images. I have placed them in my research folder to look at how some of the items are attached to the engine.

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

Doright · Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Location: LasVegas NV

Just read all 17 pages cool work your doing cool project!

On the 392 Firepower valve covers would be correct

I am looking for the Dimpled Fire power covers for my 392 and the Adjustable rockers to go with them.
The dimpled rockers are for a solid cam set up available on the 57-58 Chrysler 300 ONLY!
I have two sets of Firepower rocker covers now one with to sets of Offenhauser breathers on them. may be willing to sell or trade after I find what I am looking for.

Any info on a stock set of dimpled rockers and the rocker arms greatly appreciated
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Dennis
Gear head

napabob · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Napa, CA

Doright,

I have not updated my thread for a while, thanks for reading.

Some other projects have been consuming my disposable income.

The HEMI 58C's were used on the Chrysler Imperials.

http://www.thehemi.com/engines.php?id=58IM392

The set of valve covers on the engine dry set up have some breathers also (They are for sale).

Somewhere I read that when Keith Black was asked on short notice to provide surface racing engines he used some 392 HEMI's that still had the Chrysler Marine valve covers.

I will keep an eye out for the dimples and adjustables.
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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