New Floor

Hello, I have a 1968 correct craft mustang. I bought it as a restore project and it currently does not have a floor. It does have stringers and supports. Does anyone have pictures of a restore that I could reference in building my floor?

I have the plywood, I just wanted to see what the frame looks like under the floor. I have 210 interceptor. It has the center console with dual shifters.

check the diaries I thought there where some pictures there.

the 'need an investor' thread has a link to a previous restoration project.

i forget what the drain holes are called, but it won't hurt to add extra.

here is some

carnage.but i did not see any floor support shots.

my 72 has two long sections that run from the center of the stringers along the curvature of gunwhales/gunnels. there is a front rectangular section that runs under the engine lid to the bow. the rear rectangular section is under the rear of the engine lid back to the tank. these are just the top panels.

the link on my other post shows which sections are glassed in underneath these 4 carpet covered panels.

support the boat so she lays straight.

i would send an email to marc. i stole that photo from the diaries.

pressure treated lumber is usually number 2. you'll need to hand pick some clear tight grained examples preferably from the bottom of the tree. no knots. yellow pine has almost twice the strength of white pine lumber, but is more apt to warp. (if you go to bills hydro link you can read about spruce and fir strains of lumber.)


if you do use pressure treated, i would buy a few boards and leave them out in the sun and see what happens.   

DO NOT USE PRESSURE TREATED AS RESIN WILL NOT STAY STUCK TO IT BECAUSE OF THE CHEMICALS USE D

Here is a little subject change. Has anyone installed a 351w in a late 60s 16' mustang?

You are kidding right?

Rbest wrote: Here is a little subject change. Has anyone installed a 351w in a late 60s 16' mustang?

Hi Rob,

I have a '67 Mustang with a 351 and a need for a new floor. I would appreciate hearing of your experience.

Jeff

What prop do you have in the 67 mustang with the 351? How does it run?

Rob I run a 13X13cupped on my 66 barracuda and it pulls great with a top end of 49MPH@ 4800RPM. For Wakeboarding I run a 14X11. the top end is about the same but I can pull 3 boarders up at once

I am also looking for pictures. I am putting in a new floor on a 1971 Barracuda. Tim

tryan wrote: support the boat so she lays straight.

How did you get the hull so clean and is that structure the same as the original. gorgeous work! That is what I want to do with mine. Any more info and pics will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks much