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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Glad you got a positive result with the bigger rivets. Ill be sure to order some for any over sized holes. I found sometimes its quicker, easier, and cleaner, to just zip the head off with a grinder(and a light touch), then tap the rest out. Blinds drill out easy if its the right end. Other...
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    My Starcraft

    Yay! I figured out it was easier to downsize on my camera settings then the photos after the fact. I should have more photos going forward. Everybody likes photos.
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    My Starcraft

    A bit of factory history. I think I'm going to preserve this piece. What with all the steel staples? I've found a few other cases of rusty attachments.
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    My Starcraft

    Note to self(and others on the west coast). JC's is on Michigan time, and not open saturdays. I have an extensive list and want to phone in my order. If I had started this project a couple weeks sooner, I could had the mother in law stop in for me. She lives near their shop, and just drove out...
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Nice ppe! Especially drilling upside down like that. Does it count as working on the boat if i spend 2 hours looking through other peoples builds? It will probably save several hours and $$$ in the long run.
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    My Starcraft

    Went and picked up the vinyl. Its not the color I thought. Not sure what brand or color it is. Couldnt find a match from natolux. Seller did not know. Brought it home from a job installing it in condos. Looks light grey, light blue, or even green. I think its going to look great. I think I might...
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    My Starcraft

    Quick question. How much vinyl do you think ill need? Someone posted a piece for sale on our community page. 6'×15'. It would be enough for the floor, but not sure if its quite enough to redo everything. Not the color i was hoping, but a pretty good price. I got the inside of the hull all...
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    I love that you are doing this as a father/son project! Not really my business, but you should consider some safety glasses at the least. My dad got a piece of wire wheel in his eye once. +1 for the hearing protection. Eyes, ears, and respiratory are the big 3. I cringe at the sandals, and no...
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    My Starcraft

    Well... my 'quick' transom replacement has turned into a full blown restoration. One thing led to another. Spent yesterday removing everything from the interior. Glad I did. Foam was soaked and weighed in at 74.3 pounds. The vinyl was 17.9. The two overlayed pieces of decking and soaked carpet...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    I'm not sure. I saved it from the scrap yard several year ago in bad shape. Not much of the boat was any good, but the hull seemed solid. Cutty and windscreen where gone. Not much original.. The po had a very rough home made dash, but there was a gauge on it.
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    My Starcraft

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    My Starcraft

    No, but I did have to bend the gunnels out of the way. Just below that. The width is slightly less then the 1.5" transom, but only the top 3"s or so. Transom slides in, then gets pinched at the sides. Starboard side is worse then port. I'm going out for a better inspection today. Still can't...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Lol. It seems the few active threads are asking all the questions, or giving the answers I need. I've been looking at fuel tanks, among other things. I had a center fuel tank under the floor on my 18' chief, but it was toast. I think I like that option the best. Gets the tank out of the way...
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    My Starcraft

    Thanks. I figured that part out, its the size of my photos. I got the transom board cut and glued together. I tried to do a dry fit and the gap at the top is too narrow on both sides. Its only the top few inches where the factory used scabbed in pieces of wood. Its maybe a 1/4"+ to narrow...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    You have a great weekend too Joe. Funny how much of this little boat project takes me back home to Michigan. Born and raised in Detroit, lived in hale for a while, now I'm in the pacific northwest. Just got my ats air hammer, made in oscoda by aircraft tool supply, getting rivets from...
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    My Starcraft

    I'm computer illiterate. I can't figure out how to post photos. No idea how to change photo sizes. Transom is out. Easier then I anticipated. It wasn't As bad as i thought and got it out in ont piece. Definitely needed replacement. I started cleaning up the aluminum. Corrosion isn't too bad...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    When detailing my vehicles, ill use a compressor with a blower nozzel to dislodge all the unseen micro debris the vacuum cant get to. Even cleaning engine compartments and stuff.
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    My Starcraft

    One year later and I havent done 1 thing to the boat. Rough winter took out our green house, so we need the covered storage. I did pick up a new turn key project. Its ready to work on! ;) 1970's 16' ss. Hull is solid. It was supposed to be motor ready, but the transom seems a little soft...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Thanks! This thread, the questions and answers are most helpful! As are many others in this sub. Im right where Joe, and many others wheres at the beginning. I actually just picked up a 16 ss in simular condition. Im a bit intimidated by the rivets. Can't wait to get started!
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    My Starcraft

    Thanks! I was googling photos of chiefs, and I found yours before you worked on it. I almost thought it might be an old photo of my boat. The blue paint over the dark red looked identical. I got a several pages into your rebuild thread yesterday. Beautiful job on the boat. Thanks for posting...
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