help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

[brownhornet]

Ok so I saw a 75 Gaston vagabond camper. It has a 302 with a volvo penta outdrive.. Trying to find out alil bit about it..I dont know to much about it, just like the funky style of it. Anything I might want to know or should know if I go and pic it up???:facepalm:

 

[captmello]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

I know you'll have to put in a bunch of money to make it a reliable source of entertainment. Its a 37 year old boat!!!!

I do agree...Funky. It would have to be in great condition. Parts for the old ford/volvo setups are rare, however those Old Glastrons branded their own motors, I think they used aftermarket manifolds that are still available...Just guessing...

go take some pics and post them. we love pics.

 

[brownhornet]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

I have looked at it and from hat I know and see shes solid just need alil TLC... I know didly about volvo penta out drives that is why i am on here.. It is sitting in a barn 78 mile from my house and 11 mile from my girls house. I will try and get here to take pics for me..

 

[Don S]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

Parts are available for the drive, that's not a problem. You problem is going to be the engine. Glastron bought outdrives and transom shields from Volvo and marinized the engines themselves. Volvo has almost no marine accessories (manifolds, carbs, distributors, wiring harnesses, raw water pumps etc.) for those engines. Glastron has even less. You can probably find aftermarket parts and used parts to keep it going, but you need to be aware that it might not be easy on some things.
The good news is that in your area, it was never in salt water. Which is a huge help.

 

[brownhornet]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

the motor is a for 302 would that help on finding parts for it??

 

[Don S]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

The Ford parts aren't the problem, it's the marine specific parts (I listed a few above) that are not Ford automotive, and some are specific to the marinizer. In this case Glastron.
When the marinizer (Glastron, Volvo, Mercruiser, OMC, etc.) gets the engine, it's basically nothing more that a long block. All the other stuff is made or purchaced by the marinizer.

 

[brownhornet]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

OK thanks Don.. I think I an going to try and firer her up on muff in the barn and see how it goes.. but for 400 i can make that back on the trailor if the boat is crap lol (I hope) lol lol lol

 

[brownhornet]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

ok so I got the camper. Pics will be up soon on the restore... Anyone have any ideas where i can get an owner manual or pic to get a idea on how I might one to set it up

 

[captmello]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

http://www.classicglastron.com/

Cool...You've found the ClassicGlastron website I assume. I love the rear, fold out steps that come out of the transom.

 

[brownhornet]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

no sir have not found it but will be looking for it

http://www.classicglastron.com/

Cool...You've found the ClassicGlastron website I assume. I love the rear, fold out steps that come out of the transom.

 

[brownhornet]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

OK so I am ready to start adding pics. Should Istart a new post or add to this one?? And I get her to fire up(sounds beefy) but she dies right out??? Any thoughts??

 

[Don S]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

And I get her to fire up(sounds beefy) but she dies right out??? Any thoughts??

Explain what is happening, how long does it run after it start.

 

[Don S]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

OK so I am ready to start adding pics. Should Istart a new post or add to this one??

If the pictures are of the engine and drive to aid in repair and ID, this is the forum. If it's just boat pictures to show your boat, then the Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics) forum would be where you need to post those.

If you are going to do a restoration thread, the Restoration forum would be your best place, then you could update with details on what you are doing and how you did it. Plus get suggestions.

 

[brownhornet]

Re: help??? 1975 glastron vagabond camper

Ok so I had a bad key switch. Replaced it and Bubba is running well(PO named the boat Bubba's Yaht) lol.. Just on the hunt for a raw water pump. One O have all the test and trials taken care of Bubba and the bayliner(just in case i need a town) lol are going out for a sea trial......