1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Smg - Here is a link with the tint I'm considering.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ca...00-10&itemId=400-10&store=228&productId=87705

GA_B - I'm sure glad you didn't say Bob Villa. You should check out the projects WOG has done. Whips my arse!

Thanks for stopping in guys.

I was giving cred, MP. Bob Villa, not so much. LOL WOG does mighty fine work too, but has he started to build an orchestra? And you built a stage door too.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks buddy! Maybe I can get my sister to play that dulcimer on the chief.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Hard to find a good dulcimer player these days you know. I'm more into the cow bell myself. Here I am playing with my buds on the weekend...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mie9hhQTUM&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

LOL SNL is awesome and you play a mean cow bell dude! I may have seen you play with BOC in person. Were you playing at Augusta Maine Civic Center in winter 1982? I don't remember that night very well.:facepalm:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Yah, I think I saw you there. You were a wreck that night but it seems like you recovered pretty well

And yah, I'm not one to brag really but my dance moves are so awesome it's unreal.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Good to see you drop in there Yoop. This is the fun part...Installing boat bling.

All I can say is WOW great work man just getting caught up.....WOW

No offence Jason but I've seen enough for now. The flashbacks are wicked.:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Update...The spray tint by rusto wasn't recommended on large glass areas because its really tough to get an even coat. I'm going to use the film instead.

I've been searching for the vinyl glazing for the windshield. Finally I think I found it with the help from a local glass company. Problem is I have to buy 100! So if anyone needs some let me know. Sorry for the crappy pic. That's a quarter next to it.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Finally finished painting the windows with rusto metallic 72718. It looks a bit blotchy at some angles but I'm satisfied. Polished up the top hand rails with Mothers applied with an old piece of Skotchbrite, worked pretty well. All are ready to install once I finally get some vinyl glazing.
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g374/randor88/DSCF3062.jpg
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g374/randor88/DSCF3059.jpg

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Those rails cleaned up purdy

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

What is this vinyl glazing stuff you are mentioning? Not sure what that is...

BTW... Window trim and rails looking good my man!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks buddy! Maybe I can get my sister to play that dulcimer on the chief.

Will that be on PBS as the Starcraft Summer Concert - One of their fund raiser specials? MP - your AL work is looking good. Have you found the window tint?

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

The vinyl glazing is the chanel that slides over the edge of the glass before inserting it into the frame. I found some very close to what I had and 25' is on it's way through a local glass company for $14.
https://www.hovoson.com/CRL_products/crl.php?p=product&pid=17705

I finally tinted my side windows using film. It took a while to get the hang of it but it's done and will look good at 50' & 50 knots, it actually isnt that bad considering all factors. You'll have to take my word for it for the time being. Got it a AutoZone, they had a good variety to choose from, reasonably priced and close by.

Next up is seat boxes until the weather gets nice enough to work outside and start installing all this stuff. Can't wait!!!!!!!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Update...The spray tint by rusto wasn't recommended on large glass areas because its really tough to get an even coat. I'm going to use the film instead.

I've been searching for the vinyl glazing for the windshield. Finally I think I found it with the help from a local glass company. Problem is I have to buy 100! So if anyone needs some let me know. Sorry for the crappy pic. That's a quarter next to it.

I just might be interested. I'll send you a pm.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=505600&page=7

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Uncovered the boat and started adding parts. Top windshield and handrails then the side windows. Today I might get the windshield on and hatch secured.
Happy Easter everyone.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

looks GREAT!

Happy Easter as well

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Boy does that look nice Mike, your doing an awsome job on the boat.
Glen

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

She is starting to look like a Chieftain man, cool!

 

[rheagler]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Looks great Michael. Did you use any kind of gasket or pad between rail mounts and roof? I'm going to be putting mine on soon and am debating whether or not to put anything between, or just right to the surface.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Uncovered the boat and started adding parts.

That has to be the quote of the day. She looks better and better every time you post new pics. Pretty, pretty.

 

[bouttime007]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Wow MP, youve been quite busy since the last time I was here! (many moons ago)

She looks freakin fantastic! Great job man, GREAT job.