James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

[Mercathode]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Nice boat and post. I read an article stating that the record jumping GT 150 had to hit 65 to make the jump. If you look closely at the pic you can see they used a chopper or over the hub prop. The boat actually used a 115 cowling on the one that J. W. Pepper shot.

I have a suggestion. You might find a late 80's to mid 90's cross-charged V4 from 88/90/110/112/115 hp. You can use the old "rudes" cowl and may have to paint the mid section. This would give you a newer motor for reliablity and it would be prop rated so a 110/112/115 would probably outrun the old 135.

Super post!

Thanks

 

[Shizzy]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

great looking project.

good luck with it.

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Thanks guys Ill try the ideas. I am curious though why would a newer 115 outrun the old 135?

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Thanks guys Ill try the ideas. I am curious though why would a newer 115 outrun the old 135?

I think that he means that the stated horsepower on the newer engines, is the more accurate rating...since they moved away from rating the engines at the crank end, and started rating the engines at the prop (where the real world begins)!

For instance...my 1985 Mercruiser 470 engine (flywheel rated @170 HP), is no more powerful than my 2005 Mercruiser 3.0L (prop rated @130 HP).

Just a case of 'truth in advertising'...!

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Anyone know the true hp rating of a 1973 135hp Evinrude at the prop?

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Hope to get this baby indoors soon my brother is lending me his garage.

 

[DJ]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Your boat and the 135 Evin. are featured in the 100th Anniversary Evinrude brochure, 1973. Very cool.

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Do you have a link to the brochure or can you post here?

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

I got to get one of them still have not seen it

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

I finally found a 1973 Evinrude Starflight 135hp engine anyone have a power trim for it?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

I have bad news for you. Tilt/trim units for >1978 engines are easy to find. However, for <1978 motors they are VERY difficult to find and when they do turn up (eBay, etc.) they go for over $400 even in unknown working condition. I know this because I've been looking for one for my '73 Johnson 85 for years. I've decided that my $400 would be better put towards one of these http://www.iboats.com/CMC_PT_130_Hy...1684620--**********.857143085--view_id.221439

 

[ezmobee]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Forgot to add.....it's AWESOME that you found a 135!!!! That boat will be a true Bond rocket now.

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Well if the ride wasn't hairy enough with a 135hp pushing it at 60mph it will be now with no trim lol Well who wants to live forever right?

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Found my trim unit check it out on the blog. Got lucky I think.

 

[Davinciman]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

A 135hp! sweet
But " You some kinda doomsday machine boy"
Love that movie

Good Luck

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Looks like you are making good progress!

Tilt and trim ???? Just leave it unlocked for all the times it jumps

 

[adwjr]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Hoping to make more now that the weather is warming up. My gauges from livorsi are due here any day can't wait to see them!! Custom bond logos.

 

[bparsel]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Great Job On this project. Just a correction to an earlier post though. "Billy Bob's" boat was not a CV23. It was a CV21. Just a small correction

 

[78 GT-150]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

I just bought one last Friday. I had it out on the water over the weekend, what a screamer!

Mine is a 78, with an 86 Merc 90...

Chad..

I can't wait to see yours all completed!!

 

[Mark42]

Re: James Bond 007 Glastron GT150 Restoration

Any update on this project?