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  1. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Ha, I was just browsing your thread and noticed you had the same seats. Did your custom bases solve the problems with the sloppy seats? I still have a whole sheet of coosa board that would work perfect for making waterproof seat bases. Congratulations on the splash BTW
  2. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Honestly I think they are garbage, I would not recommend them. I plan to make some custom seats and have them upholstered in the future. They are very weak and flimsy. I don't know of any other options.
  3. jdvasher

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Absolutely stunning.
  4. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Still waiting to get parts back from the machine shop so I figured it would be a good time to start on the back seat frames. I've been putting this part off for a while because I knew it was going to be a PITA. when finished the seats will be removable for quick access and the base frames with...
  5. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Not much I can do right now but clean while I'm waiting for engine parts. Really glad I went with the coosa floors. Carpet was really dirty from the build and pollen from our Oak tree.
  6. jdvasher

    1974 Starcraft SS 22’ Transformation

    I am coming up on 2 years as well. Life sure is unpredictable
  7. jdvasher

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    I've been wanting a tig welder for years. Had a really nice Miller Mig setup that I had to sell when I got divorced from my first wife. I don't have many regrets in life but the ones I do are the tools and toys I've sold over the years.
  8. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    The old man than runs the shop is going to help me out in getting the work done asap. I looked around for other donor options as that's how I found the current setup, but this pandemic has really boosted the toy market. What little is available is priced through the roof. I really wish there...
  9. jdvasher

    1972 Starcraft Nova

    I'm not an expert on this matter but I don't think varnish would be good if you plan to cover with vinyl. I varnished my new transom with a blend as you describe and tape wont even stick to it. Epoxy or glass is always a good option as they will cure hard. I went with glass and used glue on top...
  10. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Oil pressure bypass valve. It's common for them to get stuck with debris going through the pump. That's the most likely scenario. So far everything else looks good.
  11. jdvasher

    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

  12. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    I did both. Talked to the owner of the machine shop today at lunch and he said basically the fist 5 minutes determines the life of the cam. The engine sitting for months and the carb issues really screwed up the process. I'm learning towards a second shot. Will need to send the crank for some...
  13. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    So after some thought I believe I know what all caused this. I believe it was a lack of lubrication during break-in. I assembled the engine several months before the initial start and when I first started it I was having major carb issues and wasn't able to get the RPMs up to properly splash the...
  14. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    At this point I'm considering a new or reman long block. I've already have way to much invested into this pile of iron.
  15. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Well this ain't right..
  16. jdvasher

    What prop should I run on my 18' holiday?

    Well what a pleasant surprise. That just happens to be the prop I have. I would have thought that other boat would have used a different pitch at the very least.
  17. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Checked the main and rod bearings. There is some light scoring but I don't see anything bad enough to cause complete loss of pressure. Still have to pull the cam. I turned the oil pump with a drill and it's pumping so that's not it. I did see some extremely fine shavings in the oil pan, looked...
  18. jdvasher

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Well, I drained the oil through a paint filter, including the oil left in the engine filer and no chunks. The oil was pretty dark which I find odd with only about 4 hours of runtime. I pulled the lifter cover and all lifters and push rod are in place. Forgot to mention, I removed the oil...
  19. jdvasher

    What prop should I run on my 18' holiday?

    Thank you sir
  20. jdvasher

    What prop should I run on my 18' holiday?

    The donor drive an motor setup I have came from a heavy glass boat so I doubt the prop is correct. I am currently working through some other issues but I definitely need to get this figured out before I get back out on the water. I'm looking for a good middle of the road, do all prop to start...
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