1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

[BWR1953]

Looking really good, Decker! Really good! :joyous:

 

[sphelps]

Wow Decker ! Quite a lot of good progress since I last checked in ! The deck looks fantastic!
‘Glad to hear the Admiral is doing well now and the elbow thing sounds painful ...
The older we get it seems the longer it takes to heal up . I took a spill in the parking lot at work the other day . Thankfully nothing hurt but am a bit sore still ..
‘Getting a lot closer to splash time ! All ya lack is finishing !:lol:

 

[Decker83]

WOW I can't believe its been more than a year since my last post.. :sleeping:
I have been lurking around all the forums all this time..

I have been working on the boat.. Have a few pics of my progress..
Some parts that I primed.. Didn't take pics of the painting.

The front of the consoles with the OTF applied.

The bow deck.

 

[jbcurt00]

Welcome back Decker. Progress is progress, slow or otherwise.........

Its that time of year again, be sure to swing by the main SC and Resto forum pages and vote for SOTY

 

[Decker83]

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Thanks jbcurt00. Will do.

Have a few more pics to share.

More of the bow deck for seating..

The bow deck in place.
The consoles in and I painted the windshield frame black. I used the easy off oven cleaner to remove the anodizing.


Pic of the bow. I use a automotive paint that is a nice metal flake. Cut the 2" foam for the sides.

 

[Decker83]

A few more pics.
More foam. Painted the side z brackets with gray rustolem and hardner added.

Side panels sealed with the OTF.. Side panels with carpet and used the large flange 3/16" dia to hold in place.

 

[Decker83]

I need to put the channel on top of the side panels and make a piece for the controls to mount on.
Cut some plywood for the consoles. Then onto the wiring.. I will try to keep better track of the updates..

 

[Watermann]

Good to see you get back in the swing of things here at the forum. I've been around here checking on all the threads but not doing anything in the way of boat work.

Nice work on your SS, I don't get to see very many IO boats being worked on lately especially an SS so it's a real treat!

 

[classiccat]

Lookin' good Decker!

I'm surprised Watermann didn't call you out for not having an ABYC rated helm :lol:

 

[Watermann]

Lookin' good Decker!

I'm surprised Watermann didn't call you out for not having an ABYC rated helm :lol:

Yeah that helm seat would make for one thrill packed cruise! :lol:

 

[Decker83]

Thanks for the commets guys. I do have fun rolling around on my new red seat!!

I have done a few things on the boat but no pics yet.. Been raining for the last 3 weekends here..

I did try to start the 3.0 l this weekend. I couldn't get spark at the coil.. Went over to the mercruiser forum and got some help.
Had to remove the gray tach wire off the coil and then she fired up for me on the first crank..

Guess I may have a short in the wire somewhere..

Stay safe. Stay home..

 

[BWR1953]

Hey,Decker, I'm glad to see that you're up and about and making headway on your project! :encouragement:

 

[Decker83]

Hey,Decker, I'm glad to see that you're up and about and making headway on your project! :encouragement:

I keep messing around with it but don't post as much. I do like to follow all the new post..

 

[ab59]

Just wanted to say good work !! Nice shiny Blue paint job too . A little work here and there and before you know it you'll be back in the water enjoying your efforts. I'm watchin even if I don't say much . Keep up the good work , i look forward to the finished product.
A. B .

 

[Decker83]

Thanks for dropping by ab59.. I have been trying to start the motor for the last 3 weekends and it keeps raining here.
I did put a little gas in the carb and fired it up for 10 seconds..
This weekend more rain and cold front..

 

[Decker83]

It's been a long time since I've posted. I still have the SC. Haven't been able to work on it due to the wife's health problems.
Just wanted to check in and say hi to everyone.

 

[BWR1953]

It's been a long time since I've posted. I still have the SC. Haven't been able to work on it due to the wife's health problems.
Just wanted to check in and say hi to everyone.

Hi Decker, good to hear from you. Best wishes to you and your wife.

 

[Watermann]

Hey Decker, welcome back. Some of the old gang is still active here but we have many newer active members too.

 

[classiccat]

We're always here for you Decker!

I hope that you and your family's health situation is improving.

 

[Decker83]

Thanks for the replies and well wishes. The wife is doing better
but has a long way to go. She is doing physical therapy 2 times a
week for her copd and showing improvement.