Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

[BoatBuoy]

I'd like to thank all for suffering my questions this summer on the restoration of my 1955 Gator trailer. I've finished it and now on to the boat. I've attached pics (I think).<br /><br />

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[jsfinn]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Nice looking project! What kind of boat is going on it?

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

The boat that will go on this is the 1956 Feather Craft Vagabond seen in the background of the last pic. BTW, I've been meaning to ask you. If you choose not to use the 30hp Johnson on your Chris Craft, might you be willing to sell it? My boat has a motor which is not "period correct" and I'd like to put a '56 30hp on it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Hard to see the trailer in the pictures. I kindof blends into the background. <br /><br />Nice job, love the hubcaps.

 

[jsfinn]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Hey BoatBuoy,<br /><br />I think I'm going to use it - or at least until I get the boat out a few times to see how it works.<br /><br />I've been watching ebay and I see them pop up every once in a while so they are out there.<br /><br />That's really cool that we have boats of the same vintage. Is that boat new to you or have you had it a while?<br /><br />I like those hubcaps too!

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Looks like bananas on wheels! Banana George would be proud!<br /><br />Seriously, though, great looking restoration! You will definitely be turning some heads.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

jsfinn,<br /> I've had the boat since 1962. It's registered as a '57 model, built in '55, for the '56 model year ??????<br /><br />sangerwaker,<br /> You're right about the banana look, but it's period accurate for a Gator. I think they got their paint from the same supplier as Caterpillar.

 

[Winger Ed.]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

That's a great project. With all you've done, it should last another 50 years before someone else has to re-do it.

 

[tgissel]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

The trailer really looks good boat BoatBuoy, It was good to finally meet you this weekend. Good Luck on the rest of the project.

 

[rwise]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Boatbouy<br />shoot me an e-mail EDIT

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

rwise,<br /> I sent the email. Let me know if not received.<br /><br />chchance at comcast $non-spam$ dot net . The $non-spam$ is not part of email add.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Very nice. Very, very nice. It is going to be a perfect "display case" for that boat when it's restored. Polished aluminum on a bright yellow trailer will be quite the sight!<br /><br />Mark

 

[two gulls and a bouy]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Hey BoatBuoy,<br />Very nice trailer... I'm working on a 1959 Gator and am having trouble finding the right wheel seals. Do you know the part number you used? I'm asuming that you rebuilt the hubs durring such a nice restoration!

 

[Oldboats155]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Nice job with the restoration of the Gator Trailer. I am in the process of restoring one from 1958 and would like to ask you about the tail lights you used. If you wouldnt mind you can e-mail me at mittlesteadt@charter.net

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

You've asked your question on a thread from 2004. It's always best to ask questions in a new thread. Often, the person you're addressing in an old thread is no longer active. That's not the case here, but a new thread should always be used for a new question.

 

[215Sesame]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

Did you have to replace your rollers. I could not find 6" rollers.

 

[redone4x4]

Re: Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

did you guys happen to watch powerblock on Spike today? they had a matching boat and truck fully restored from the 50's. looked pretty cool and it had hubcaps similar to yours.

Edit: here ya go, with the lovely Ms. Courtney Hansen as well.