1957 Golden Javelin

[TRenner]

Just painted,recromed,and goldplated my cowling.. Missing the plastic oval emblem..Am I out of luck on finding one??

 

[Sea18Horse]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

nymarine.ca sells a reproduction medallion. It's unfinished and the jury is still out on exactly how to go about reproducing the chrome and gold plating effects on the back side. Paint doesn't work so well. I've been thinking maybe the "bare metal foil" that scale modelers use to simulate chrome and aluminum. One might be able to get it electroplated by one of those outfits that re chromes plastic muscle car instrument panels and stuff. But how do you do both chrome and gold? Good luck! And let's see the pictures!

Cheers.....................Todd

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Find a good color photo of one, have a local sign shop fabricate a vinyl decal just like it. Mount it on some thin lexan and Bob's your uncle. Or post a wanted ad on the free classifieds at www.aomci.org

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Thank`s for the quick reply`s..I will check out both options..
I did however get 2 pint`s of paint and hardner from some Peter guy in Canada for 200 dollars..He also said that he could make me a medalion,but at his price`s,I thought I`d try something a wee bit cheaper..
If you can tell me how to post a picture,I would love to show this on off.

Tom

 

[SnappingTurtle]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

There is a process called "Vacuum Metallizing Plastic".

If you have a non-chrome original or reproduction, it is not that difficult. I have seen it done on several auto restorations. Check these guys out, don't know what they charge, but they do it.

http://www.muellercorp.com/services.htm

There is also a two stage paint process that I have seen used on complete autos & a couple of planes, and is quite popular in the auto tuning scene in Europe.

Here is a link to a State Side company selling it.

http://www.alsacorp.com/

Here is a shot of their copper chrome.

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Hey thank`s again I Boat people.
I did in fact get my paint from NYMARINE (todd )Got`s some left Javelin Gold.
Picture mabe soon as I try to navagate this Site

 

[jbjennings]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Eagerly awaiting some pics!!!!!!
Sorry, I don't know about the medallion thing, but would like to hear how you fixed yours if you're able.....
Good luck,
JBJ

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

OK
I finaly figured out how to reduce my file size,it only took a week,Now is it gona take me another week on how to atach it ??
Help

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Never mind It did it by it self

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

So far this has cost 200 in paint,100 for a spray gun,300 for crome plating face ,two sides, 6 gold scripts and alot of gas money..Funny thing is I havent even started on the moter yet
Tom

 

[jbjennings]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

WOW!!!!! You definitely need an emblem that rechrome and paint is just AWESOME. what kind of boat are you putting it on? I sure hope you post lots of pics of your fig when you finish it. You do some nice work. If you can't find an emblem, let me know and I'll buy the rest of that motor from you.

Have you placed an ad on aomci.org's site yet? That would be the best bet. I also don't see why you couldn't get one from Peter and have it chromed and painted. It's going to be hard to get a used one that will match the quality of your paint/chrome.
good luck,
JBJ

 

[56 rude]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

OK
I finaly figured out how to reduce my file size,it only took a week,Now is it gona take me another week on how to atach it ??
Help

beautiful paint job guy !

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Watch the auction site and check the free classifieds at www.aomci.org
I always get a response or two or three to the parts needed ads I have posted there in the past. Nice work.

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Thanks again I Boat people for the encouragement
I would send a picture of the boat,but I can`t down size the pic I have.
I will tell yall it`s red and white,15ft long and skiney with tree`s groin out of it

Tom

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Wow! That cowling shore is purdy.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Thanks again I Boat people for the encouragement
I would send a picture of the boat,but I can`t down size the pic I have.
I will tell yall it`s red and white,15ft long and skinny with tree`s groin out of it

Tom

Trees a growing out if it? Hope you make it as nice as your cowling!

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Trees a growing out if it? Hope you make it as nice as your cowling!

Not real tree` just enough mulch to grow one

 

[TRenner]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

OK Cowling has it`s first scratch..Now to move on to the tank..Keep the tank Red? Red and black? Or match the cowling colors?? Dont worry,,engine questions will be next

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

Oh yea, you definately want to stay with the red paint and Johnson "Mile Master" decals You can see them here.

http://www.nymarine.ca/57JOGTANKLG.gif

These guys also post lots of good pics of restored motors too.
HEY!! How about a pair of 1957 Javelins.

http://www.nymarine.ca/javelin4.jpg

good pics here to give you a guide on restoration.
It looks like you could even post your pics here too.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1957 Golden Javelin

I fell in love with this boat and Javelin from the first time I laid eyes on her!

My wife seems to think that there are better ways to spend our money though, geesh eh, the nerve!