1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

[dozerII]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Looking real good cj real straight seams like those is the key.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Looks like another TinHead is now a sew & sew. :joyous: Good work there, CJ. She's gonna be Da Bomb.

 

[cj8mule]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

I appreciate the compliments guys.


Here's my first attempt at doing some sewing. The console got a couple coats of spar and some lines drawn where the vinyl strip is going.

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The biggest problem is I messed up on the layout of the gauges.... They're just not centered on the stripe like they should've been.

I've got some new gauges, steering wheel, and a bunch of other stuff from iboats on the way.

 

[Weep'n Willy]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Nice work. I like the vinyl on the console. Good color combo and who says men can't sew.

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Looks great CJ, nobody would have noticed the little bit of offset in the gauges and vinyl if you hadn't said anything. Sometimes it sucks being a perfectionist that makes mistakes... I'm right there with you friend!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

The gauges might be a little off, like WM I didn't notice until I read your note. I was too busy admiring your vinyl work. Different than we're used to seeing, but darn nice. Very nice, CJ.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Very nice cj, looks like you have been doing it for ever. I don't think it matters how long or how many of these we do, when your planning you have a vision and no matter how we try the project doesn't turn out exactly like out vision, and that's where the character comes from. But man it's fun trying.

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Looks great CJ, nobody would have noticed the little bit of offset in the gauges and vinyl if you hadn't said anything. Sometimes it sucks being a perfectionist that makes mistakes... I'm right there with you friend!

Exactly.. I see what you are saying about them being centered..... ONLY after you mentioned it... I was thinking dern man.. this is your first sewing attempt... You must be stoked about the outcome.

 

[barato2]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

you won't even notice that once it's installed and has a wheel in the picture. beautiful work.

 

[cj8mule]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

The console is complete minus one switch to work the fuel gauge between the tanks.

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I made a few mistakes with the seats, but I'm getting better at this sewing stuff.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Hey - CJ - I like the alternate stripes on the seats. And I promise your tush won't notice any boo-boos. You did a heckuva lot better than I would!

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Yah those look like some nice cushy seats. :thumb:

 

[Weep'n Willy]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Your seats look good and mighty comfortable.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Real good job on the upholstery cj, seats are a big job to tackle.

 

[barato2]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

beautiful work, and no doubt better quality than the chineez carp you could buy!

 

[cj8mule]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Went on a little spring break vacation. We were visiting friends and family from MI, IN, KY, and MO. It's good to be back home and working on the tin.

The seat boxes have spar on them and are getting some Nautolex installed. I built a couple of seats for the bow boxes. The side gunnel boards are cut out and sparred. Hopefully, I'll get some white vinyl tomorrow to cover them in.

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[cj8mule]

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Here's a few more pics

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[Weep'n Willy]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Nice work CJ, coming along well.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

Jumpin' Jiminy - She's looking good, CJ. Did she always have a flat floor instead of the step down into the cabin? I like the flat/no step floor.

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

You sure tore into the Chief this month, the weather must be cooperating for you there. Everything is looking great CJ. The side panels going to have the same vinyl too?