1957 johnson 18hp

[CATransplant]

Re: 1957 johnson 18hp

Well, in my experience, stuff at the bottom of a pile of junk is generally junk.

 

[ccarver]

Re: 1957 johnson 18hp

weres a good website to get an ol 57' johnson, i live in a small town in montana with the nearst lake about 50miles from here... ill be lucky if i even find any kind of motor for sale (not by that guy at least) and i really accualy want an ol late 50s model johnson? they look so sweet, and probly work as good too! i want it to accualy work im gonna put it on my 16' aluminum boat i already have a 15hp gamefisher.. but its a GAMEFISHER everything for that motor has been discontinued.. and i want somthing that still has lots of parts for... so any website or ideas would be great!

 

[jbjennings]

Re: 1957 johnson 18hp

Easy, place a free wanted ad on the aomci.org website. I became a member recently because those guys are both honest, helpful, know how to ship stuff, etc. You WILL get a response. If a member says they'll sell you one that has new coils, good lower unit, etc. then I'd be inclined to believe it and pay accordingly. I sold one for $600 that I'd fixed mechanically and put a decent paint job on. It was worth it. I'll bet you could get a good one that isn't freshly painted for half that or better. I've gotten mine on ebay but don't suggest it because they WILL get broken in shipping nearly every time.
Just a suggestion,
JBJ