landman Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 This is the inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) This is the makings. It will either be a mahogany cruiser or a matching fiberglass runabout like in the first photo. I which case it will have 1959 appendages. Edited October 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 A 59 Cadillac fiberglass boat would look neat like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 That looks like a fun project. I like the 59 Caddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Looks like a fun and challenging build. I always enjoy following your builds Pat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 6 hours ago, slusher said: Looks like a fun and challenging build. I always enjoy following your builds Pat.. The Suburban will be out of the box which should be refreshing, then the boat. I may have to build a couple of engines "while the paint dries". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 3 hours ago, landman said: The Suburban will be out of the box which should be refreshing, then the boat. I may have to build a couple of engines "while the paint dries". This should be interesting….especially the boat!🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Great idea Pat! I think it would be good to do a replica of the boat from your first picture. That has an interesting style to it. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Car/boats are the coolest! I have my '57 Bel Aqua in Tim Boyd's Chrysler Vee thread somewhere on here and have had this '57 Thunderboat on the back burner since earlier this year. I combined a pullback toy T bird, about 1/28th scale, with a toy cabin cruiser hull that was narrowed significantly. There is a shipload of bodywork still to be done but I hope it might help you with your ideas. I will look forward to your version as I have followed your work for a long time and am expecting something very cool! Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Here goes, if the paint doesn't act up, we have one color down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Another cool project Pat! Your Suburban reminds me of my grandfather's truck when I was a kid, he had a small plumbing and heating business and his truck was a 62 GMC panel, the tail lights were similar. I really like that truck era, it really marked my childhood! 😍 By the way, the mahogany motorboats from that era were works of art! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 The chassis is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 This is totally cool... Too awesome... Love this project... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Beautiful paint job. That two tone will really class up that Burb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Interior. Not sure about the wisdom of painting the dash body colour but it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 As for the boat, it will be the fiberglass top, with both interiors , the engine enclosure covererd and a transom opening added for an outboard motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Good progress. It’s nice to have such a well equipped shop to do all this work in!🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Made a boo-boo with the rear window, will have to make new ones. Started cutting to make a second hull. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 5:17 AM, landman said: Interior. Not sure about the wisdom of painting the dash body colour but it is what it is. I love what you are doing with this. Looks great. As for the dash. They were never body color from the factory. They were always a more satin/flat interior color. I know this because I own a 1:1 and my family has owned several. However, many have been painted body color during restoration as it does look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 I like the whole Tow / Boat idea. You mentioned a problem with the rear window ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, espo said: I like the whole Tow / Boat idea. You mentioned a problem with the rear window ? Yes I smeared it with glue while installing the rear panel. I made a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 This is really cool. The Suburban looks great and am looking forward to seeing your progress on the boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Thank you Chaz. The boat trailer is more than barebones. A few items will need to be scratchbuilt. The work on the second front interior is proceeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 The glass is finally in. Started adding stuff to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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