Uh oh. 1958 Skagit 20 Hardtop

[Kelly]

Small, large windows...whatever it takes. I'm currently off Thursdays and Fridays but that will change mid December. I'll even go out to my in-laws and bring back the blue Skagit as a backup.

[John Nelson]

These are the steps to heating decide on material make a paper template of windows one each they are identical poster paper or similar trace pattern on material cut material do not remove protective cover from material yet band saw works best you can use a saber saw with medium teeth you have to run water over the blade to keep it from gumming up, don't electrocute your self. If you want to try the small windows first I can come up with more excuses to go to Olympia.

[Kelly]

John we took all the curved windows out so they're ready to be used as templates. I'm on the east side of the lake, ready when you are!

[John Nelson]

Black lake. I have two jobs till thanksgiving. I can talk you to the heating if you want you have old ones that's the main thing.

[Bflaherty]

I will send you Skip's contact information for Middie Plastics (they are unofficially still operational for the time being). He will be remaking my windshield as soon as I can get the frame back to him...

[Kelly]

Resto-preservation is officially underway. Stay tuned...all 3 of you that post regularly (haha).

[Kelly]

Which lake?
I'm willing to give it a shot as I was just quoted nearly $1k for them to bend 4 pieces, no rubber, no installation.

[John Nelson]

I have to buy some gravel less chambers at that pluming supply on the east side of the lake after thanksgiving, seems more likely I would come there. Ill look for my heaters.

[Kelly]

John I'll make a trip up to your place, bring some beverages and we can get right to work!

[John Nelson]

On page 6 of Martys posts is his expirence with glass. You can make plastic ones yourself since you have a pattern in old windows to bend around. I heated with a couple Mr heaters.

[Kelly]

This picture reminded me of Chuck Carey. I know he would be posting for me to just put a custom windshield on this one
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[Kelly]

Thanks Bruce. Pictures hide a lot
I spoke with Keltech plasitcs in Tacoma as they specialize in...plastics! They recommended acrylic over lexan for durability however cautioned that both will scratch easier than glass. Maybe I can make a "bra" for the windows when towing the boat? hmm...
I did ask for a quote for both materials and will make a decision based on that.

Here's the frame and today's small cleaning progress:
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Still more work to do. Structurally the frame seems strong, there are several cracks in the gelcoat and a couple of holes to fill. The real prep is the window sills so I can get a good fit on the windows.

[bruceb]

Kelly- Cool effect you used on the pic ! Looks as if you've been busy cleaning the exterior, much more than pressure washing !
Very neat. Helmar and Marty were experimenting with shaping plexi at one time. Check with Brian on Skip in Ballard as a plexi fitting/bending source. The side windows are within your skills, easy to buy. Lexan may be more expensive to buy but with the right tools, ok to cut. Flexes easily to fit, both on the upper windshield and cabin fronts. Only prob might be the uppers- deflecting at freeway cruising speeds ?

[Kelly]

Been working on getting things ready for a semi restoration...resto-preservation!
I called the highly recommended glass shop up north, found out they want nearly $3000 (yes 3 zeroes) for plexiglass!
Apparently legal Marijuana means something to them.
More to follow on the search for window help as I have feelers out to some other more local places.
I also removed the hardtop and one window...the rest of the upper window frame is next.
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[Kelly]

BOOM! Title arrived today! I can almost feel the wind in my hair while cruising the waterways in the hardtop...of course though, I need hair and would then have to stick my head out from behind the big windshields etc...

I can dream though!