Finished fireflite(pics now updated)

Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 9 months ago #42155

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Finally finished my 1960 Glastron Fireflite. I had to do a ton of glass work. I made new seat benches glassed in and integrated front seat back support/cup holders. Too much sanding to want to remember. Tried it out last weekend and it was great. Got most of the bugs out. My wife loves it too! Painted the hull with single stage industrial urethane. Comes out shiny..

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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42156

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Nice boat. Looks good. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42161

JAG Offline Contributing Member Posts: 197 Karma: 17 Thank you received: 0	Looks darn good! I like the color, good job! JAG Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42162

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Looks great, your hard work is paying dividends now. Enjoy. Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42202

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	She looks beautiful Tey, very nice job! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42204

bobo Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 549 Karma: 22 Thank you received: 0	Beutifull Boat .Love the Lines and the Color . You should be very proud .. Larry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42207

Shipster Offline Contributing Member Posts: 340 Karma: 20 Thank you received: 0	She's a beaut. What's that goldish color under the fin? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42218

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Tey, Outstanding job!!!! She's beautiful and I too like the color. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42282

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This boat unlike some i have seen had a gold tiny square textured decal in that area. It was in bad shape so i replaced with vinyl decal. The pattern is called small engine turn gold. Looks like its aluminum with machined swirls from a wire brush. Its the original paint color, or very very close. I think i joined this site in 2006 i think and bought this boat shortly after. Finally had time last summer and this to restore it.

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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42295

Dave the Wave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	You built what I have been thinking about. Perfect. More pics of inside please. I do have a covered and warm dock space for it if you so decide to sell. Dave Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42298

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Did you do those seats yourself or farm them out? Love 'em. Somethings about the lines of our old boats just set them up on a higher plane than the cracker boxes that are punched out now.
Great job, would like to see more close up pictures. Where did you get the industrial single stage paint? I haven't decided what color or what I want to do with my Herters yet so I'm looking for suggestions.

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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42334

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	More pics of inside please. I agree, Dave! Inside, outside, PLEASE show us more Tey. I'd love to see some pics of the process if you'd like to share them too. The pic you posted looks like a calendar shot contender to me, man that thing turned out awesome! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42343

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	I'm with Mark, I think that would be a great calendar pic. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42399

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Would you mind mentioning what region you're from? I'd like to see the boat someday. If Jag says it looks good. Take it to the bank. We made a down payment on a Fireflite but the seller renegged and kept our money. There was one in outdoor storage in Quincy Illinois if someone going to that Show in a few weeks (the 17th) would like to see if Todd and Robb would sell the rough project boat. There's some contact info for them at the old Show website: www.djparty.com/QuincyClassicBoatShow2.html

(some of this contact info may be dated)

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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42467

tey1967 Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 161 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	A couple more. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42468

tey1967 Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 161 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Hope these pics work Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42552

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Check the size of your pics, too big and they won't load. Thanks, looking forward to the interior pics and the topside finish. Cal Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42574

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Don't feel bad Tey, lots of us had trouble posting pics at first. Here's a link that will help; www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/7-support/22256-how-to-post-pictures.html Really looking forward to seeing more of that beauty! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42587

tey1967 Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 161 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Thanks so much for the tips guys. I do all this on a droid so let's try again! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42590

tey1967 Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 161 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Pic of the fin insert today, then a pic of the original on the net. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42592

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This is the underseat storage and rear of boat. Then a pic of my custom cup holders that reinforce the hull in the middle. This model deleted them when the hul lchanged for '60. It allowed for cracks in the front of the passenger compartment. I still need white/chrome step pads and trim arounf that inside edge to finish up the hull.

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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42594

bobo Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 549 Karma: 22 Thank you received: 0	Excellent work . Very pretty .. Got any Before pics or during ?? Where do you get the insert pieces ?? Larry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42595

tey1967 Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 161 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Sorry no pics of that. I am not real big on resto albums. The insert is vinyl you put on trucks and signs. Got it on ebay. Check out this item I found on eBay: Gold Mini Engine Turn VINYL Roll Sheet Sticker Decal Link: (Sent from eBay Mobile for Android) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42598

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Holy cow. That is fantastic, you set the bar pretty high for the rest of us. The interior is unique - custom. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42601

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Thanks for the kind words. I really owe my intrest to all of you guys. This hull is not as interesting as some car aqua or other brands though. I took it out today and am getting more comfortable with the vintage boating idea. I am apprehensive about vintage power, but am learning a lot. Rebuilt the fuel pump and learned more! I did not grow up around boats and only have 4-6 hours on my own boats.

Started with a really nice '63 Renken parts boat. The power, interior, bow light , controls and windshield are from it. I learned fiberglassing in college so i had experience with it. I think anyone can do a repair/resto now with this site and all its info and minds willing to help.

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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42602

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Another job well done. You make us proud. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42604

59Hustler Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 237 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 1	Looks fantastic. What are you using for the seat backs on the front? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42609

tey1967 Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 161 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Its like that plastic mesh used on 1990's patio furniture cushions. You can call the guys who make them. youngsupholstering.net/ Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 9 months ago #42613

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Gorgeous boat (and trailer) Tey. The pics were well worth the wait, thanks for sharing. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42636

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tey1967 wrote:

Sorry no pics of that. I am not real big on resto albums. The insert is vinyl you put on trucks and signs. Got it on ebay.

Check out this item I found on eBay:

Gold Mini Engine Turn VINYL Roll Sheet Sticker Decal

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(Sent from eBay Mobile for Android)

Thanks that stuff on Ebay is pretty cool .you may have solved a problem I was working on . Does it seem like good Quality ? Looks nice ?

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Re:Finished fireflite 13 years 9 months ago #42641

tey1967 Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 161 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Yes, its good stuff.. you can buy real gold too but it is quite expensive. I think the ebay add tells the life of it. 5 years outdoors maybe? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 9 months ago #42763

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Tey, Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!!!!! Great job. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 9 months ago #42769

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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 7 months ago #50904

jbcurt00 Offline Moderator Posts: 738 Karma: 51 Thank you received: 15	Nice work, really nice! I just got a FireFlite too...let the haze of grinding be always behind you! Not in front of you like it is soon to be for me! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 6 months ago #50928

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	Nice job! the bow lite a Tom Foul design, its highly sought after I found one on ebay , in average condition they sell on ebay for $130...I just found a burgie pole for mine love the upholstery Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 6 months ago #50930

thetudor Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1204 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 2	Nice!!!! I hope my Seaflite comes out looking that good. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 6 months ago #50931

FANTM58 Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Stunning !! If mine comes out half as nice ..I will be happy !! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 6 months ago #50948

JAG Offline Contributing Member Posts: 197 Karma: 17 Thank you received: 0	trick lookin boat! very nice. JAG Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 6 months ago #50949

deanlofall Offline Contributing Member Posts: 427 Karma: 49 Thank you received: 0	Tey, I missed your original post... thanks to MadProps it came back to life! Beautiful work, beautiful boat! Now you get to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Dean Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Finished fireflite(pics now updated) 13 years 6 months ago #50955

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