1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Wow, what a fantastic story!! I can't wait to see video of you taking her out on her first voyage in many years.

I think that the choice of which boat to sell is a no brainer, since your dad (R.I.P.) and your son helped out with the Gold Glastron, that's the one you should keep.

Keep up the great work!!

I have listed 'Bluebell' the CVZ-19 for sale, so yeah, while I don't want either to go, it is a no-brainer. I'll only let Bluebell go to someone who will take care of it, and would prefer a Classic Glastron club member who'll appreciate it.

So...might be harder to sell that way, but so be it. I'm not desperate to sell it...so I can take my time.

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Hot diggity! 87 degrees in Des Moines yesterday...I couldn't resist it any longer. Fired right up, ran the motor at 2k RPMs for about 20 mins, everything came up to temp, no leaks, purrs like a kitten. Idle is now set, runs like a top, and I'm excited to get this thing on the water soon.

The sound isn't the best...

(Its boring...start at about 2 mins in...)

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Ok, engine is broken in & running great! I did find a couple issues today after giving it a closer inspection.

First off...the MSD Streetfire distributor is not staying. The engine was built & timed with it in, and I didn't want to potentially mess up the engine before I knew everything was in & set.

It will be switched out with the Mercury Thunderbolt IV distributor I have waiting in the garage...so no lectures please . I know.

Can the reverse lockout be fixed? Or do I just get a new one?

 

[Old Pal]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

I can relate to all you've done. I just completed the total restoration of a '79 CVZ 18. Can you tell me how to connect with a Glastron -Carlson owners group if there is one? Thanks

 

[HollieMac]

Wow--these pictures take me back--I bought a repo'd 1980 CVZ-18--blue/green--it was only 4 yrs old but had been left out uncovered, and I had to replace the floor--it was the hottest June we had ever had in OH and I was sweating bullets pulling that carpet up and tearing pieces of rotten wood out. Funny how I remember that more than all the fun I've had on it. At the time the open bow section was good, so I left it there--regret it because it needs done now--what a great job you've done here!
Anyone want a green one?

Your new color choice is excellent--Gosh, looking at your blue one--I SO wish mine still looked like that--but you take me back there---

For the gentleman who wanted the forum--try www.classicglastron.com

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

I'm not getting notified of posts to my thread anymore...totally missed both posts recently.

Anyway, I recently sold Goldie to a fellow CGOAMN.com club member, cgoamn.com is the local chapter I'm in. The 'Big' meet is coming up in Red Wing, MN in August!

We had 50 boats at last year's meet:

Here's all the boats:

I still have my CVZ-19 to play with...(front boat):

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Well, I keep plugging away at the boat. I've been working on getting the outdrive hooked up, replacing gimbal bearing, bellows, etc.

I made my own gimbal bearing press so I wouldn't have to beat on the transom. I'm sure its up to it...but why? I just slowly cranked it in in about 15 mins:

A little PVC, a pipe fitting and a couple washers...and its a mini-press:

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Nice job, looks like you made a trip to Ace.....I love it when I'm building something like that and they ask me if I need help....I don't even try to explain what I'm building, lol!

 

[clockwatcher]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

I figured there was an easier way to install the bearing. I put mine in while the housing was on the bench/garage floor and it was still a pain.

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Nice job, looks like you made a trip to Ace.....I love it when I'm building something like that and they ask me if I need help....I don't even try to explain what I'm building, lol!

That's exactly what I do. "Nope, I'm good, Thanks" is my standard response! Glad I'm not the only one.

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

And we're done!!!! Outdrive slid in smooth as butter...then had to take it off again b/c I didn't pay close enough attention to the gasket I should have used.

I have a little more fine tuning on the shift cable adjustment...but, shifts smooth, no issues.

Just need to change the impeller and gear lube. (I did make sure it was pumping water as is of course...before running the motor for an extended period of time.)

Another shameless video:

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Well, I sold my CVZ-19 aka 'Bluebell' 3 weeks ago, so...I had to get this boat done in time for our 4th of July week vacation. 3 weeks ago, Goldie looked like this (actually, the wood wasn't there, nor the engine cover). Since our 1 'big' vacation is to head to Park Rapids, MN and spend the week on the lake...and I sold the 'good' boat...I had to kick it into high gear!

Trailer needed new lights & rewiring...no time to paint before vacation!

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Found new tires & rims for $120 on CL:

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Working on engine bay:

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Built the engine 'dog house' with slide in lockable panels that will allow full access to the motor for maintenance & winterizing.

Blower venting:

Slide in panel stern base mount:

Dog house panel finished & storage area carpeted:

Added top pad; carpeted b/c it will see a lot of foot traffic:

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Adding in the retractable tow bar, which was something not on the original boat. I wanted something a little better than the stern eyelet for towing & skiing:

Dog house complete:

Glassing in the pedestal mounts:

Buliding the front seat bases:

Cheap cheap carpet for the time being:

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Trying to bring the shine back:

Built this extremely bad bench seat so we had something for the kids to sit on for the summer. My semi-custom upholstery won't be ready for 8 more weeks, and we need something to sit on! (So...its ugly & very temporary, but did the job.)

Since I sealed up the outdrive myself (never having seen or attempted this myself before...) I did an 'on trailer' dunk test...no leaks!

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

And...the pay off. After being in the lake for 8 days straight, I had zero leaks. Success!

Kids messing around with the tube:

Using the new tow bar:

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Some shots of the boat in the water:

And...video. Loving the sound of the motor! (Embedding video seems to be not working??? so its just a link for now.)

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Although I thoroughly disprove of the sale of the blue outboard hull, "Goldie" is looking and sounding sweet! Nice work.

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

Although I thoroughly disprove of the sale of the blue outboard hull, "Goldie" is looking and sounding sweet! Nice work.

Ha! You and me both...Bluebell was/is a beautiful boat.

 

[dorelse]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVZ-18 Restore

I received a present from the FedEx man yesterday morning. A very sought after part for the CVZ model, the hard 'convertible' bow cover! (Only available as an option, and only for 2 years.)