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69gumby · 03-03-2009, 10:17 PM

This is my other toy, my 1951 Chris Craft Holiday. I found her an Craigslist last June. The interior was removed and she had been sitting in a field for a while. They kept putting covers on her as she was pretty clean for setting for a number of years. I reinstalled the interior just so I could see what was missing. Turns out not to much, a couple chrome pieces for the flooring and a few slats of wood to stiffen the interior but the rest is all there. I have never met the PO before as I bought the boat through a broker, that is a whole other story. I am going to meet them this Saturday, they were the second owner of the boat and they said they had motor manuals and other boat stuff I could pick up when I come down so maybe I'll get the missing parts.

72BlckButy · 03-03-2009, 10:27 PM

Awesome looking project!

And I love the name....

69gumby · 03-03-2009, 10:40 PM

My wife says I should take the word Barn off.

msgross · 03-03-2009, 10:54 PM

looks like it's in decent shape... is it Mahogany?

Bus Ted Knuckle · 03-03-2009, 11:57 PM

Wow, that is a cool old boat.

you know what they say though...the second happiest day of your life is when you buy a boat, the happiest is when you sell it!

Frizzle Fry · 03-04-2009, 12:03 AM

That's beautiful! I love that style boat.

Infanti · 03-04-2009, 02:04 AM

Love those wooden boats.Sure stick out in a sea of fiberglass.

69gumby · 03-04-2009, 03:34 PM

Yes, the boat is mahogany and white cedar for the white wood.

I know the old saying about the best days of boat ownership but I love boats.To me the best day was the day I bought the boat and the worst was the day I sold it. I have had boats since I was 17 and I have been dieing to get back on the water.

**thelonerife** · 03-05-2009, 12:20 AM

That looks nice.Are you going to strip the wood and refinish it or use it as is?

69gumby · 03-05-2009, 12:02 PM

My plan is to strip the entire finish an replace about four planks, bleach the wood to get an even color than new stain and varnish ( about 12 coats ). I am also going to turn the boat over and remove the bottom and install a 3M 5200 bottom, this lets you keep them in the garage on a trailer insteed of in the water like thy were ment to be kept.

This is going to be a project that will take a couple years.

**special-K** · 03-05-2009, 12:17 PM

Nice!She looks great for setting out.What kind of power is pushing her?

69gumby · 03-06-2009, 12:23 AM

Special-K, She has a Chris Craft KLC 120 HP flat had six. The engine was a Hercules IXB that Chris Craft converted for marine use. I have to replace a valve so the heads off at the moment and it needs a little cleaning and touch up, and the numbers match, it's the original engine.

I have never met the PO before, I bought the boat from a broker, but after fighting him for the registration I have found them and I am going to go see them this Saturday to get the papers signed and chat. When talking to them on the phone they said they had the engine repair manual, the boats owners manual and some other item that I could have.

After I figure out how to make this Mac resize my pics from our big camera I will post some pics of the Lipstick Red interior.

03-03-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	The Barn Swallow This is my other toy, my 1951 Chris Craft Holiday. I found her an Craigslist last June. The interior was removed and she had been sitting in a field for a while. They kept putting covers on her as she was pretty clean for setting for a number of years. I reinstalled the interior just so I could see what was missing. Turns out not to much, a couple chrome pieces for the flooring and a few slats of wood to stiffen the interior but the rest is all there. I have never met the PO before as I bought the boat through a broker, that is a whole other story. I am going to meet them this Saturday, they were the second owner of the boat and they said they had motor manuals and other boat stuff I could pick up when I come down so maybe I'll get the missing parts. Attached Images __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David Last edited by 69gumby; 03-04-2009 at 03:37 PM.

03-03-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The Barn Swallow Awesome looking project! And I love the name.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-03-2009 at 10:27 PM.

03-03-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: The Barn Swallow My wife says I should take the word Barn off. __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

03-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: The Barn Swallow looks like it's in decent shape... is it Mahogany? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-03-2009, 11:57 PM	#5
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: The Barn Swallow Wow, that is a cool old boat. you know what they say though...the second happiest day of your life is when you buy a boat, the happiest is when you sell it! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

03-04-2009, 12:03 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: The Barn Swallow That's beautiful! I love that style boat.

03-04-2009, 02:04 AM	#7
Infanti www.infantimachine.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delta,BC Canada Posts: 311	Re: The Barn Swallow Love those wooden boats.Sure stick out in a sea of fiberglass.

03-04-2009, 03:34 PM	#8
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: The Barn Swallow Yes, the boat is mahogany and white cedar for the white wood. I know the old saying about the best days of boat ownership but I love boats.To me the best day was the day I bought the boat and the worst was the day I sold it. I have had boats since I was 17 and I have been dieing to get back on the water. __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

03-05-2009, 12:20 AM	#9
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: The Barn Swallow That looks nice.Are you going to strip the wood and refinish it or use it as is? __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-05-2009, 12:02 PM	#10
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: The Barn Swallow My plan is to strip the entire finish an replace about four planks, bleach the wood to get an even color than new stain and varnish ( about 12 coats ). I am also going to turn the boat over and remove the bottom and install a 3M 5200 bottom, this lets you keep them in the garage on a trailer insteed of in the water like thy were ment to be kept. This is going to be a project that will take a couple years. __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

03-05-2009, 12:17 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: The Barn Swallow Nice!She looks great for setting out.What kind of power is pushing her? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-06-2009, 12:23 AM	#12
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: The Barn Swallow Special-K, She has a Chris Craft KLC 120 HP flat had six. The engine was a Hercules IXB that Chris Craft converted for marine use. I have to replace a valve so the heads off at the moment and it needs a little cleaning and touch up, and the numbers match, it's the original engine. I have never met the PO before, I bought the boat from a broker, but after fighting him for the registration I have found them and I am going to go see them this Saturday to get the papers signed and chat. When talking to them on the phone they said they had the engine repair manual, the boats owners manual and some other item that I could have. After I figure out how to make this Mac resize my pics from our big camera I will post some pics of the Lipstick Red interior. Attached Images __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David



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