Boy's Starcraft Jet Resto Project

[cazman]

Ok, I thought that it would be a good project for my son and I to document our resto (at least we can get help when we need it). So, here are the first pics of the '64 Starcraft Jet that we dragged out of the woods.

 

[cazman]

Removing the hardware

Removing the hardware

This seemed pretty straightforward, so far.

 

[cazman]

Removing Rub Rail

Removing Rub Rail

Removed the corner aluminum pieces

Pulled out the rubber piece ( I saw on this thread that they are still available from Starcraft)

Removed the bolts and nuts holding the rail on (good to have two people) and removed the rail

 

[cazman]

Sanding

Sanding

We started with 80 grit, as this boat has been painted 3 times in it's life.

The last time was pretty rough, as the brush strokes are very visible.

After the rough paint was off, we went down to 220 and then 120 grit. I do not think that we need to go down to bare aluminum.

I think that we are going to keep the snaps that were used for the top, as it will be too much work to remove and plug them.

 

[APPALOOSA2]

Re: Boy's Starcraft Jet Resto Project

Those kids for hire ?

Looks like you have them going to town on that Starcraft.
What are you putting on for a engine ?

Keeping the same colors ?
Keep the pics coming.....

 

[redjet703]

Re: Boy's Starcraft Jet Resto Project

I know you have a way to go on your restro. If you ever get bummed out or the end seems too far away, remember the final payout. You'll cherish forever the look of your son's face the first time he takes the helm. However bad it may get, at that moment it will all be worth while.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Sanding

Re: Sanding

We started with 80 grit, as this boat has been painted 3 times in it's life.

The last time was pretty rough, as the brush strokes are very visible.

After the rough paint was off, we went down to 220 and then 120 grit. I do not think that we need to go down to bare aluminum.
I think that we are going to keep the snaps that were used for the top, as it will be too much work to remove and plug them.

Hey Caz..

Nope you said it. No need to go to bare metal..get her down smooth and paint on top of it. If ya go all the way to bare tin..you'll have to zinc chromate primer her..so you'll just make extra work for your....kids!!!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: Boy's Starcraft Jet Resto Project

Caz can I borrow them. I need someone to recarpet my bunks while I am at work again today before Andy has a coranary infarction . Looking good once the new paint starts flying the end looks much closer and you start to realise how awesome your boat is gonna be .


Rick

 

[WesMason]

Re: Boy's Starcraft Jet Resto Project

Cazman....looking good! Tearing things apart is always fun. Seeing the kids hard at work and having fun makes me want to start another project...oh wait...still need to finish the one I've got.

Keep the pics coming...and let us in on the color choices and any other "stuff" you have in mind.

Have fun

Wes

 

[wvmedic]

Re: Boy's Starcraft Jet Resto Project

Cazman, looking good glad to see the kids involved the restore and then the boating will make some lasting memories.

Keep the pica coming, we thrive on pics.

Jeff.

 

[WesMason]

Re: Boy's Starcraft Jet Resto Project

Anyone ever here if this project got any farther? Cool boat...gotta love those Jets.