Restoring 1972 Glastron GT-160

[benderrman]

Hey everyone

I've been reading on here for awhile but now I am finally becomming one of you crazy guys that spend more time and money on something that no normal person could understand. I just obtained a 1972 Glastron Gt-160. The exterior is not too bad. The bottom is in good shape the starboard rear corner has taken a hit and was repaired but not very good, the floor is gone and also what I can see of the stringers thru the holes in the floor right now does'nt leave much hope for them. So I'm assumming the transom is wasted too. I have high hopes for this restoration. Not only is this boat a similar model to the one in the James Bond movie "live and let die" but a good friend of mine who died a few years ago had one like it when we were in high school, so a lot of fun memories could be relived if I can get this going again. It is my first time undertaking the structure of a boat but I have learned a lot by reading up on the projects here and I am hoping for your help and encourgement to see this thru. I will get some pictures up soon so you can tell me what you think

 

[paulwjax]

Re: Restoring 1972 Glastron GT-160

I'll keep an eye on this thread since I just got a 1971 GT-160. Everyone restores the GT-150s and I haven't found many 160s in pics yet. Yet...

My situation is similar to yours: bad repairs, rotten transom, soft floors, bad stringers, ad nauseum...
I'm letting it sit in the garage a few days to dry so I can use the shop vac to clean some of the gunk out.

 

[bigredinohio]

Re: Restoring 1972 Glastron GT-160

Welcome to iboats.

I love Glastron's GT's and CVX's. I was going to buy one myself but the seller never called back so I bought a Checkmate instead. Can't wait to see the boats.

 

[benderrman]

Re: Restoring 1972 Glastron GT-160

Here are some pics of my project boat

this one doesn't show to well the extent of the spider cracks in the gel coat or the shoddy patch work on the top rear quarter.

also at some point in the boats life somebody decided to give it a clear coat, probably to shine it up a bit, but it is all blistered and peeling so I am looking foward to sanding all that off to.

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: Restoring 1972 Glastron GT-160

Welcome to the madness. LOL. Great looking boat. Certainly stands out in a crowd. Can't wait to see it done.

 

[jcsercsa]

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Nice Ride !! I got a buddy that has the 150 GT also !! seen him last year stand her allmost straight up!!! broke his seat doing it !! he has a 85 johnson on her and does about 45 with it !! she's a sweet ride !! cant wait to see yours done !! John

 

[NickyBFWB]

Re: Restoring 1972 Glastron GT-160

That is an awesome image set.

I love the look at that boat though that first pic is misleading. Looks great and can't wait to see more on it.

 

[mddubya]

Re: Restoring 1972 Glastron GT-160

Welcome to the madness. LOL. Great looking boat. Certainly stands out in a crowd. Can't wait to see it done.

+1, I love that style boat, I'll be keeping an eye on your restoration.

 

[bayoucat58]

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Here is a pic of mine i have never done anything to her except upgraded to a CMC power tilt n trim there is a link of the James Bond scene 156 in Live and let Die https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/i...0gnhKV8-cSGkmkA4dBi_BqV2PnD4zhxctXWEAhdrJJuyg and this is my ole girl "Dreamsicle"