One-of-a-Kind 1938 Chris Craft
The only 19' Special Race Boat built on a Custom Platform Serial #SP48259
Only documented factory delivered Chris Craft with the Tri-Powered 244ci Gray Marine Racing Engine
Powered by a pre war 180 HP Gray Marine Phantom Fireball 180 with three down draft Carter carburetors. In order to purchase this engine you originally had to show proof of your APBA membership. This is documented through out the sales catalogs.
Restored to exacting Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance specifications.
Extensive research and documentation with photo journal.
Please contact Matt at (408)229-9273 for more information.
Hornet II: Henry J. Kaiser's 1930/39 Gar Wood race boat on Lake Tahoe
Hornet II is a stepped-hull hydroplane race boat built in 1930 by Gar Wood. It was owned and raced on Lake Tahoe (1935-1956) by famed 20th century industrialist Henry J. Kaiser. Hornet II has been powered by a number of vintage V12 aero engines, including a WWI Liberty, a rare Packard Model 1A-1237, a WWII Allison and a WWII Rolls-Royce. The 1939 art-deco aircraft aluminum deck is believed to have been built by Kaiser's friend and business partner Howard Hughes. Kaiser changed the name of Hornet II to "Fleur du Lac" after WWII.
To learn more, visit: www.homewoodboatworks.com.
Race Car Restoration {the ReBUILDING HISTORY series} Ep.2 of 3
EPISODE #2:
This 1917 Hall Scott race car is raced in the monterey historic races. The engine has suffered the loss of a cylinder and this is a video documentary in the process of getting the car back on the road.
Bore and stroke = 51/4 x 7
Make sure to watch this fine episode in HD!
If the video is stop and go for you, just hit play then pause, wait for the video to load, and you should be able to watch it without interruption.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will do my best to get back to you.
Trucks heading for home.
Hall-Scott powered International & Freightliner being loaded up. Brought to the truck show by Iowa 80 Truck museum.
Race Car Restoration {the ReBUILDING HISTORY series} Ep.1 of 3
EPISODE #1:
This 1917 Hall Scott race car is raced in the monterey historic races. The engine has suffered the loss of a cylinder and this is a video documentary in the process of getting the car back on the road.
Bore and stroke = 51/4 x 7
Make sure to watch this fine episode in HD!
If the video is stop and go for you, just hit play then pause, wait for the video to load, and you should be able to watch it without interruption.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will do my best to get back to you.
50ft. 1960 Chris Craft Constellation
for sale, 1960, all mahogany with teak deck, Chris Craft Constellation.
Not a restoration project, but a meticulously maintained vessel. See more at www.1960-ChrisCraft.com
Ford Model t speedster race car {ReBUILDING HISTORY the series}
From stock the modifications to this car start with the engine, where it has been fitted with a Ricardo aftermarket head, Bosch front plate distributor, counter balanced crank, aluminum pistons, and fitted with a period correct updraft carb, all together it pumps out around a whopping 30-40 hp.
The modifications to the frame include
-Lowering the car about 5 inches without dropping the front axle.
-Setting the engine and driver, back around 6 inches. This is done to change the look of the car as well as help with weight distribution.
-Also notice the period correct friction shocks on all four corners
As for the gearing ,the rear axle has been swapped out for an original Hall-Scott two speed axle that has been stuffed with 3 to 1 gears .
-Other than that I'm still running the original two speed transmission.
Setup as a race car it is not uncommon for model T's to hit speeds upwards of 65.
MUSIC:
Johnny Dilks and his Country Soul Brothers
"Growin' Old"
Fulltime loser LP
Used with permission from the artist and label.
Jireh Customs 1950 Chris-Craft Classic Wood Boat Restoration .wmv
This is a 1950 Chris-Craft Runabout that came in for us to do a restoration on.The wood was in good shape but the motor needed a total rebuild and the hull needed a full strip and refinish. We put 20 coats of varnish on it and added some custom touches. Jireh Customs can be reached at 256-686-2323
1941 Chris Craft Boat Start
Beautiful 1941 Chris Craft Boat starting up.
K model engine, what a lovely boat.
1960 Chris Craft
For Sale 1960 50' Chris Craft. Visit http://www.1960-chriscraft.com for full information.
1939 Chris Craft 19 foot barrel back on Lake Placid, NY
Check out this footage of a 1939 Chris Craft Custom 19 foot barrel back on Lake Placid, New York. This runabout was restored by Macatawa Bay Boat Works approximately 12 years ago and they recently performed varnish and paint maintenance to the boat. It was a great day to run this beauty out, listen to the beautiful Exhaust note of the original Chris Craft MBL engine. Lake Placid is one of the best lakes for a vintage wooden runabout like this!
