1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

[yamaha71]

Finally got some pictures of the FDR. I still have a little work to do on the white side pendants and some new decals to put on.
Enjoy.

 

[yamaha71]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

Also looking for some of the original lights and maybe the factory cover if anyone has any.
Thanks David

 

[coolbikeguy]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

TOTALLY COOL ...... looks great. CBG

 

[RobbyA]

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That is one purty boat!

 

[bananaboater]

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Nice ride. Love that long covered bow. Any video of it underway?

 

[Buzz Killington]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

That is awesome looking.

 

[bonz_d]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

Did you paint the red? If so what did you use, looks close to the red Lund uses and I've been looking for something close.

 

[yamaha71]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

Thanks for the comments. The original bow and dash were cut open to allow access to the front half of the boat by the previous owner. I bought a sheet of aluminum and replicated the bow and left side of the dash as best I could. I had some left over aluminum so I made a hatch to cover the area behind the back seat. The color is from a vintage Roll-o-flex snowmobile I restored. The description for the color was Poly wine metallic but I dont have the code anymore. I just happened to have a quart left and it matched the color of the boat and interior when I bought it. Dont have any video clips-maybe next week.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

Excellent work...score one for the classic boat restorers

You saved that thing from relative obscurity and she's now a showroom quality gem, way to go

That Evinrude is a nice piece of machinery, haven't seen many of that vintage.(EDIT...it looks like a newer OB with a custom cowling design after a second glance, nice work.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

Sa-Weet! Nice work all the way around. How fast will she go?

 

[yamaha71]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

ill check the speed this weekend with GPS, Im testing a few different props and also testing motor location. I might move the fuel tank and battery up front to balance it out a bit.
Thanks David

 

[yamaha71]

Re: 1959 Alumacraft FDR-Restomod

Pulls a two person tube pretty well. Kids had a blast but didnt get to test top speed. Added a cup holder, a tachometer and got the pendant stripes repainted and new decals on. One more go round on the aluminum polishing and a fresh coat of wax and it will be a finished project. would polishing the bottom make less drag on the water. Pick up a couple MPH's?