May 11th, 2011 - We Bring Home the 1976 GT-150

Today, Don and I went to Wisconsin and retrieved the '76 GT-150 that we left on the ground last month. We were able to disconnect the motor (a 1971 Mercury 650, 65HP) that was in really rough shape. After we got the motor home, it was put on Craig's List and sold. The boat was cleaned out and taken to the local car wash and pressure washed. Wow, what a difference. It is now stored at a friends house, until the restoration can begin this fall.

The '76 on the Trailer!!

What a Mess

GT-150

The Splash Well

Dirty View From the Rear

The Other Side

The Windshield is Great

The Bow

Seats and Dirt Removed

Again

Carpet Removed

After the Pressure Washing

Nice Look

The Transom (needs some work)

The Splash Well Clean

GT-150, Clean

Beautiful Windshield

Clean Bow

The Bow Emblem

Football Logo

The Side View

April 14th, 2011 - Putting the 1979 GT-150 on the '76 Calkins Trailer

While I restore the '76 GT-150, I will use this trailer under our '79 GT-150.

Looks Good

I Still Need to Replace the Rollers

Getting Ready to Lift the '79

The '79, Airborne

View From the Garage

Almost There

Success

Nice!

April 12th, 2011 - Working on the Calkins Trailer

I put the pieces on the trailer frame today

Frame

Load and Manufacturers Plate

Rear Rollers

Rear Again

April 11th, 2011 - Working on the Calkins Trailer

I painted the trailer frame with brush on Rust Oleum gloss black and sprayed the parts with Rust Oleum gloss black.

Bare Painted Frame

Fenders

Roller Assemblies

Misc. Brackets

April 7th, 2011 - Working on the Calkins Trailer

I inspected the parts. They look very good so I sanded and primed the pieces, getting them ready for paint.

The Pieces, Sanded and Primed

Worn, but Usable Rollers

Stripped Frame with New Wheels and Tires

April 6th, 2011 - Working on the Calkins Trailer

After we brought home the trailer, I took it apart to see what I was working with. It seem pretty solid.

Rear and Rollers

Front Rollers

The Winch Area

Rollers and Fenders Removed

The Bare Trailer

March 31st, 2011 - Getting the Calkins Trailer

We went up to get the 1976 Calkin's trailer from under the '76 Glastron GT-150 for use under our 

'79 GT-150. After getting the '76 off the trailer, we loaded it up on our other trailer to bring it home. One wheel was frozen in the ground so we had to remove it from the wheel hub to get it out. After we got it home, it was time to take it apart and start the restoration.

 Interior View of the '76

 Mercury Controls

 We Couldn't Get the Motor detatched

This is How We left The '76 

Loading the Trailer 

 Inspection Time

 Rear View

 Hub That Had to be Taken Apart

Winch 

 View From the Front

Calkins Trailer Label