1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Hey! I did something today other than "think". I'm hoping for more consistent updates now....

Got my dash mocked up:

I had to cut the switch panel hole larger and add one hole for an additional gauge. I'm going to make a panel out of aluminum, not quite sure about the finish I want on the panel yet, maybe satin black.

Does anyone know how to get the real "brushed" aluminum look? Would it then have to be anodized to keep it looking good???

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Does anyone know how to get the real "brushed" aluminum look? Would it then have to be anodized to keep it looking good???

Are you kinda thinking like the hull/dash on my Jet? Or something a lil different?

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Are you kinda thinking like the hull/dash on my Jet? Or something a lil different?

Like if ya buy a nice brushed aluminum part that may have some fancy detail work to it, so it looks consistent and stays that way. I may be able to get some Cnc time at work, but wouldn't want the machined look....

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Maybe see if yous can get it powder coated????

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Maybe see if yous can get it powder coated????

Yeah, that's prolly what will happen...

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Not much to see here....stay tuned though!..............

 

[Otte]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Push dude. Let me get mine done and if you still need help I am willing to jump in. I like that transom tool you made for the drains. You still have that around?

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Push dude. Let me get mine done and if you still need help I am willing to jump in. I like that transom tool you made for the drains. You still have that around?

Yeah, actually, I got it here on Iboats. If ya need to borrow it let me know. Makes putting them in a piece of cake.

 

[sprintst]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Just going through some of the pics again. She looks great man.

Makes me think I should have done a storage locker as well. The whole splashwell area and drain look better than factory.

Your dash is going to look great. Now I need to figure out how to do mine

 

[tosoutherncars]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Just found the thread Dave... looks great! Just the sort of setup I eventually want to swap my motor onto (from its current beat-up fiberglass hull). Keep at it!

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Thanks guys for checking in on me. Once i get my garage back in order after a few projects on my new to me Jeep, we'll get back at the boat.

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Hi Dave; I too just found the thread. Have started at beginning & am up to page 8. Wow, super boat & super resto. Am going to read every single post on this thread. I have 18' s.s. v with 150h.p. inline merc. Am just about ready to start my resto. Know a lot of yours & the gangs info will help more than words can describe. Have to fig. how to [post my pics better]. Safe & happy boating to you pard.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Catfish: Check here: PHOTO posts @Iboats

I too need to spend some time getting my garage in order. I actually have to push 1/2 out of the garage to grind, garage is under the master, so grinding dust/debris needs to be primarily outside, the MRS isn't a fan of wearing her respirator EVER let alone while in the master

Looking forward seeing you make some more progress, it's really looking good....

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Thank you so very much jb. Brain only works half as well as it use to. :redface:

 

[64osby]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Not much to see here....stay tuned though!..............

Dave, been watching / subscribed, (for a long time) Great project, Great work. Hope you got the Jeep stuff worked out, Straight six or 8?

Your project (added - Like most projects here) reminds me of running the mile, (many many years ago) you work your butt off and then you hit the last lap, your dead tired down the back stretch, but you start rounding the last corner and you start your kick, going for the strong finish.

Your on the last lap before the curve.

Want to see that beast on the water this year.

Michigan Mada Meet - coming soon at a lake near us.

 

[Otte]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Dave, been watching / subscribed, (for a long time) Great project, Great work. Hope you got the Jeep stuff worked out, Straight six or 8?

Your project (added - Like most projects here) reminds me of running the mile, (many many years ago) you work your butt off and then you hit the last lap, your dead tired down the back stretch, but you start rounding the last corner and you start your kick, going for the strong finish.

Your on the last lap before the curve.

Want to see that beast on the water this year.

Michigan Mada Meet - coming soon at a lake near us.

Love this analogy. As a track and field coach that makes sense to me. I am just surprised that a former distance runner shows this much intelligence (former sprinter here).

 

[talltx]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

I'm watching also Dave. Really nice skills you have. That ol' girl has never looked as fine as she will very soon.

 

[64osby]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Love this analogy. As a track and field coach that makes sense to me. I am just surprised that a former distance runner shows this much intelligence (former sprinter here).

I wasn't a distance guy, thankfully, 1/4 mile, 220, relays, hurdles, high jump, ....... But still had to do time trials on occasion. The more I competed the shorter distance events I competed in, some days are better than others on the intelligence scale.

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Hey! Sorry but been real busy lately. The Jeep is squared away, got all the maintainence that I like to do to "new to me" vehicles done. It's an '04 Grand Cherokee Overland. It was a one lady owner in mint condition, but, had 139,000 miles on it. I looks like it's got 40,000 on it. It's got a 265hp V-8 in it and it scoots!

I've been tiling our bath/laundry room the past few weekends, but still hope to get to the boat soon. I'm starting to get the itch again. My family has enjoyed me being in the house a little more this winter over last. Thanks for the encouragement i'll keep things posted.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

It's an '04 Grand Cherokee Overland. It was a one lady owner in mint condition, but, had 139,000 miles on it. I looks like it's got 40,000 on it. It's got a 265hp V-8 in it and it scoots!

About a year and a half ago I bought an '05 with the 4.7 with 79k on it. Got a good deal on it but it wasn't in the greatest of shape and had or developed a number of annoying issues that would be time consuming/costly to fix. We loved the grand cherokee, just not THAT one So two weeks ago I traded it for an excellent condition '06 Limited with 47k miles. Oh yeah, and it has THE HEMI!!!!! So ridiculously fast!