1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

[GLG fishing]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Azlo if your going to use that prop you better put a nut on it.
First time you go into reverse she will part faster then my granddad after church service.

Kidding aside your project looking real nice.
Thanks for sharing it with pictures.
GLG

 

[Last Mohican]

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LM - you have me thinking about making a windshield for my Jet

Hmmm, very tempting. Gonna read some more. I just have so many ideas, im afraid to make one & not fit. But than again u dont succeed if u dont try , huh.

It's really not that hard if you have the tools. I used a router table to cut it since I have access to one but you could do it with a jig saw as well. It's a little harder but if you are just making one it is not too bad. You can use a belt sander make final adjustments on fit if it is not exactly right. The biggest thing is the heat. You have to be careful not to over heat it or it will bubble. There are professional tools to do this but for a one off deal a propane heater works just fine. I bought a 4 X 8 sheet of plex for $100 and was able to get 4 jet boat windshields out of it. They were all slightly different. Had they all been the same I could have made 6 out of that same sheet.

 

[Azlo]

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So now im convinced that I can modify this windshield. So I got some c channel aluminum and see where I end up.

 

[jbcurt00]

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Good luck! Hope it goes great!

 

[rrumba]

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no sweat Azlo. you'll get it. i am making one for my flying bridge and the ceramic type heaters work well also and covers a large area for bending it. But you look like you are just making straight cuts so a jig saw or router will do it easy for you.

 

[Abenoit]

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Very nice rebuild you got here Azlo. Just picked up an 18' 1967 Holiday. Mine is setup for an outboard but Ill be using alot of your techniques for its rebuild.

 

[petrowski53]

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Azlo,

I just want to say I have been following your thread for quite some time, and your work has always been top notch and very educational.

Congrats on getting 50 pages deep into your restoration! I'm looking forward to seeing a test cruise video.

Keep up the good work, and get 'er done!

 

[rrumba]

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any new updates there AZLO, like maybe a PROP????

 

[Azlo]

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no sweat Azlo. you'll get it. i am making one for my flying bridge and the ceramic type heaters work well also and covers a large area for bending it. But you look like you are just making straight cuts so a jig saw or router will do it easy for you.

A flybridge sounds nice, but yeah i have straight cuts should be easy. Will keep u guys posted.

Very nice rebuild you got here Azlo. Just picked up an 18' 1967 Holiday. Mine is setup for an outboard but Ill be using alot of your techniques for its rebuild.

Welcome to the starcraft craze, im illerate so post a lot of pics. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Azlo,

I just want to say I have been following your thread for quite some time, and your work has always been top notch and very educational.

Congrats on getting 50 pages deep into your restoration! I'm looking forward to seeing a test cruise video.

Keep up the good work, and get 'er done!

Thanks man, after all that work i feel like like fifty. All thtas left is the plexiglass & the prop. You bet im posting a vid!!

any new updates there AZLO, like maybe a PROP????

haha, im gonna get a prop yes I am. 4 blade prop.

 

[Azlo]

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AN update on progress, I have finally finished the winshield skeleton now just need to cut the plexiglass.

As I said before I decided to paint the bow and add a little style. WIll assemble everything back to gether soon.

Im happy to say that alls thats left is the prop & plexiglass and off we are to splash.

 

[jasoutside]

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So close man

 

[djpeters]

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Wow, I've been catching up on threads lately, and man, your like almost there!!! Your not going to suddenly sell it are you? (The last catch-up thread was Dozer's a few minutes ago, didn't even get to see his in the water! LOL

Sweet Boat! Good luck. What are you going to do with yourself after its done?

 

[kfa4303]

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She looks amazing Azlo! I love the diamond plate on the bow too; functional and stylish. Happy Splashing!

 

[sprintst]

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Sweet work man. That diamond plate will also distribute load in the event you start dancing on the bow.

 

[Azlo]

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I have to apologise for not posting, but i have been working 16 hours a day. Man , thats a big killerr. My job recomends irregular hours. Anyway, i finally got some time & this is what I did.

Plexiglass fin ally gettting installed.

Tried tried the hand saw then the jig saw non of tht worked except the wood saw. Yes the circular saw to cut plexiglass. It worked beautifull. Other wie it would just melt.

Gonna adjust the frame & then install the bumper plastic. This is so close dam!!!

bY THE WAY ,,,LIKE THE HORN ???????

 

[Triton II]

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Yeah mate, that'll sound cool...

TII

 

[Huron Angler]

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Looking great Azlo, I like the sleek style of the windshield.

That 4-blade prop will be a nice combination of form and function, should push the boat well while looking bada&%

 

[sprintst]

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Looking good man. We'll get out on the water yet...

 

[Sheetmetal]

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Azlo, I've just read your whole thread. only took a few days. Looks pretty amazing. quite the transformation from what you started with. keep up the good work! lookin forward to the big splash!

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Azlo, I've just read your whole thread. only took a few days. Looks pretty amazing. quite the transformation from what you started with. keep up the good work! lookin forward to the big splash!

Thanks sheetmetal, thats a lot of reading! Gonna post some more this weekend stay tuned.