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    Glastron Molinari Restoration

    Glastron Molinari Restoration

    I’m helping a friend restore a circa 69/70 Glastron Molinari and I need help form the community. We have loads of questions and could use some expert advice.

    We are aiming to restore it “in the spirit” of the original with some realistic additions. It was originally fitted with an Evinrude 100. We have most of the components to recreate the engine, all be it as a 150. It has an authentic mid section, geared lower unit, pan and cover. However we are missing the engine cover gasket and need help identifying the original engine paint color. We could also use some insight into prop sizes.

    I have a gazillions of questions regarding set-up. The boat was never equipped with power trim. While we want to stay true to the period, these suckers do go over. Consequently we are going to install trim. Does any one out there have a lead on an old OMC electric unit?

    I have tons of questions regarding rigging. Gas tank size & fittings, gauges, steering, paint and decals all need to be sorted out. We would greatly appreciate any help you can provide, including pictures.

    This is turning out to be an exciting project that we hope to get done in short order. Anything you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you in advance,

    Scot Keller & Joe Schulte

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    Photos

    Photos would be a start. Great project!
    Jim


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    I would also love to see some pics of the old girl.
    Bob

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    Speaking of Glastron Molinari restorations, has any one heard any thing about the 21' Glastron Molinari twin (pictures below) that Kim Cleckler bought back in the spring of 2006 to restore? I was hoping to see that one up and running by now. He was going to put a set of stackers on it.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Kleckler 2.jpg   kleckler 1.jpg  
    Last edited by Bob V; 08-12-2007 at 02:07 PM.

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    Pictures

    I'll try to get some pictures up within the next couple of days.

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    Scott, Good luck on the restoration. I worked at the Austin, Texas Glastron factory. Drove the twin Molly. I just talked with Bobby Witt from Baytown, Texas about your project. He drove for Evenrude(sp) back in the late 60's and 70's. He can give you absolute details of what they were rigged with. I gave him the address of Screan & Fly and hopefully he will be on board soon. Check the serial # for me and mabe I can give you some history on that hull. The # should be located about where your left knee would be when sitting in the seat, possibly close to the tunnel floor.

    Joe Fielder

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob V View Post
    Speaking of Glastron Molinari restorations, has any one heard any thing about the 21' Glastron Molinari twin (pictures below) that Kim Cleckler bought back in the spring of 2006 to restore? I was hoping to see that one up and running by now. He was going to put a set of stackers on it.
    Bob,
    I know this boat well.Please call me, I have lots of details and history on this boat.615-776-5210
    Jimmy Johnson

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    That boat looks familiar. Did you get it in Holly, MI?

    Edit: I just saw the pics on BRF and recognized the barn. I knew that one looked familiar.
    Last edited by jphii; 08-20-2007 at 09:13 AM.

    Ló fasz racing
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    You are right

    Quote Originally Posted by jphii View Post
    That boat looks familiar. Did you get it in Holly, MI?

    Edit: I just saw the pics on BRF and recognized the barn. I knew that one looked familiar.
    You are correct jphii ................

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    I'm assuming that you got the hull from JE?
    That's what I was talking about. I saw him Sunday at a race in PA and he said it was gone. Good luck on the restoration. That's gonna be one fine boat when you get it finished.

    Ló fasz racing
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    JE Question

    JE came out to the west coast with a huge truck and picked up several OPC hulls that were destined for the land fill. This Glastron Molinari was the last pick up stop before JE headed back to MI. I never really thought I would see thsi hull again.........JE called one night to see if I wanted it back (no thanks.....too many toys in garage)....... but If I could have a Glastron / Moli, I have a very unrealistic wish...........would love to have Reggie Fountain's 21 foot twin.........JE said that Bob Hammond has that one locked away deep in some warehouse..............

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    Bob Hammond is still around in Austin. Talked to Art Carlson last week.Would be cool if we could get both of them on this site.I have Art's #,I will tell him about S&F. Lots of good memories these 2 legends could share with us.Robert Nelems

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    Majicfloat, Please tell Art to E-mail me !! jlf56@zamigo.net I haven't talked to him since 1972.

    Fielder

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    T2x
    You & I share the same opinion about him !!

    Fielder

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    Bob Hammond

    I talked to Bob during the EAA flyin a year ago. Hadn't seen him in probably 20 years and he didn't look any different than he did then.

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