My 75 Torino (IS NOT)
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Topic: My 75 Torino (IS NOT)
Posted By: scott8370
Subject: My 75 Torino (IS NOT)
Date Posted: December-13-2005 at 6:08pm
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I thought I bought a 75 Torino , but after some research , I now know it can't be a 75 . because Torinos weren't made that year. No hull # anywhere in the , at least six places I was tood to look. I called Holman Moody today and they informed me , the engine was built in 1970... so I feel like it's a 70 or 71 model.The following are all the #s I could find..9E27 090E 9425E...Eohm 4166-2-RW...(the EOHM I was told by Lee Hollman meant that the engine was built in 1970). Finally, there is an aluminum tag mounted to the intake that reads 351 W 70 4
A15 K207-A66 The top part of the tag pretty much self explaining, 351 Winsor 1970 4 is either the month or the carb. or 4 bolt main. Do any of these numbers mean anything to anyone? I would REALLY like to know what year boat I have and what model. At this point, I am not even sure if I have a Torino, although, the hull is either a Torino or Seperator or ?? Hopefully my signature will change soon... ------------- Scott |
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Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: December-13-2005 at 6:46pm
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Spoiler! That is the other V drive that had that hull!They are kinda hard to tell the diff.
What ever it is it's cool! And yellow paint as your wife suggested might look good! There is a member that has a torino in the diary sect. There are only three including the one you bought...can't remember which one is his , but in his "story" he mentions owning a torino and a separator...contact him..maybe he can tell you what yours is! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: December-13-2005 at 6:49pm
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The guys name is Thomas Ryan...I should have remembered that...he gave me some info on the orange promo SN...he's got one of those too!
I guess those v drives are fast as h-ll....better get strapped in! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-13-2005 at 9:09pm
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Stang thanks for the name..will keep ya posted
Spoiler...I gotta check it out Thanks Scott (70-72 Spoiler,Torino,Seperator) my new signature ha ha ------------- Scott |
Posted By: Mercrewser
Date Posted: December-13-2005 at 9:37pm
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What is this one? Has me tempted, but its so far from Philly PA. http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/5/4/80088254.htm ------------- 1969 Chris Craft Commander SS #39 |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 9:16am
------------- Scott |
Mercrewser wrote:Posted By: Bob's2001
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 11:13am
It's a 16' v-drive. Ad says 69 model.Asking $2900. www.federalmarine.net 954-779-7559.
 ------------- Bob Ed 83 2001 |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 11:55am
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Bob Ed,
could be a Torino. I noticed no ladder or platform. What engine? Picture looks good. I would call and get more details...thats only asking price.Where is it? ------------- Scott |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 12:07pm
------------- Scott |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 12:14pm
I went to that site, clicked on the picture....it reads...you are unauthorized to view this site..I can restore boats..wife says I can't use computer..shes right ------------- Scott |
Posted By: Bob's2001
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 12:49pm
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Here is the text of the ad from Boat Trader, and it's in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
DESCRIPTION 1969 Correct Craft ski, 16' 16 1969 Correct Craft 350cc I/B Remember when you where a kid everyone wanted a Correct Craft? All original garage kept for the past 10 years. Runs great, rebuilt carburetor, use as is or restore to collectors status. Own apiece of nautical history for only $2,900.00. Please call or visit www.federalmarine.net 954-779-7559. ------------- Bob Ed 83 2001 |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 2:16pm
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I'm going to call on that one tomorrow, if you don't want to. you got first dibbs on it... could be a good one..could be some more junk. Ya never know till ya call. I usually stay away from anything around salt water..but thats just me. let me know ------------- Scott |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 2:21pm
I think I read this ad before..maybe about a year ago ------------- Scott |
Posted By: Mercrewser
Date Posted: December-14-2005 at 8:29pm
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To far for me. Boattrader has a habit of renewing ads of boats that are already sold. ------------- 1969 Chris Craft Commander SS #39 |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: December-19-2005 at 11:51am
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I have a 1971 Separator and the Boat ID info is on the aluminum plate by the shift lever
Example - Mine reads SEP-1117 . Boat companies were not required to put hull Id #s on the back of the boats until 1973 Mike |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-19-2005 at 9:28pm
Mike There is no aluminum plate by the shifter or anywhere else....Since my t*tle reads 1975 Torino and none were built..that year. I think that means I own a one of a kind boat. For Sale: 1975 Torino one of a kind. Call soon before someone steels it from me...For only $49999.00 obo. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: December-19-2005 at 10:05pm
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I'll wait to see how good your paint looks first....
Torino...Separator...Spoiler...75 ???? It is a correct Craft right?  ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 6:12am
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Scott,
I think you must be wrong. I don't think it is a one of a kind worth $49,999. I think it is obviously a cheap korean knock-off worth next to nothing. But being as I am such a nice guy, I will take it off your hands for, oh I don't know, how about $50. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 7:16am
I don't know what I have here... thats for sure..but..what ever model and year it is it's a Correct Craft and I love it and the paint will shine. I hope we can make it to the reunion this summer so i can show it off and mybe solve the mystery.  ------------- Scott |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 7:42am
If I hold out until I paint...maybe I can get $60.00-61.00 ------------- Scott |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 7:55pm
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All goofing around aside for a moment...Does any one know the story of Torino Separator and now Spoiler (I never heard of that one before) Only Separators are in the brochures, but there are a few Torinos out there in the Diaries. Why not in brochures? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 9:17pm
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I know nothing about these boats. However,
I think it is interesting that in the 68 brochure, the boat under the t*tle Separator say "Spoiler" down its side. Also I think it is interesting that in the 75 Brochure, the Separator has a single piece windshield and appears exactly as the 3 boats called Torinos in the diaries section. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 10:37pm
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Bkh...way to go! They must have been lazy(CC)...some pics in ref. sect. broshures are the same as another years brochure...
anyway...Scotts 75 torino could be a 75 separator! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 11:18pm
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Just thinking out loud, I wonder if the Torino model of the Separator was some kind of tie in with the Ford Torino. I believe
the Ford Cars were made from 68 or 69 through 75 or 76. It seems less than coincidental that these boats were made during the same years. My theory is that the Torinos automobiles were known for high performance engines, 302s, 390s, 429s, and even BOSS, and so perhaps the Torino model of boat featured one of the high performance motors. Just a thought. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: December-20-2005 at 11:37pm
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Another Theory: What kind of trailer is this
boat on? There is a Torino Trailer company. Like Correct Craft, it is out of Florida. Also, like Correct Craft, seems to be a very religious company quoting scripture on its website. Possible the Torino refers to the Trailer???? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 5:30am
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I don't know if this is true or not, but someone I talked to once speculated it, that CC linked their model names to the auto engines they had: hence mustang was ford, but the virtually identical skylark was buick, and the barracuda was a chrysler. Could be something to that. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 6:07am
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If I remember right (as I talked with the owner of the boat before Scott picked it up), that they were the original owners????
Scott- have you asked them about this mystery?? They were in Southern Wisconsin right?? Moj
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Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 7:49am
Goood Memory Thy were the second owners. They do live in S. Wisconson. I asked him about it, and he never could find out the year and model. This will give me a good reason to attend some of these reunions. Hey by the way..I'm down to either all white with green stripes (your idea) or ...now dig this....Solid metalflake Silver. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 8:07am
It does have a 351W (Ford engine)...Ford Torino ------------- Scott |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 8:58am
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Scott...are you sure they did not have the torino in 75? They had the separator then....pretty much the same boat right?
Have you checked with Correct Craft? ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 9:51am
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Ohhhh, going Mod on me eh Scott !!! hahahaha, Metallic Silver???? Niiiice thought !!I can see that contrast with the green.
But, I still have to say with that flat, forest green interior, the retro white with a green deck stripe and a new swim platform would be the bomb !!! Hey, how about a solid forest green hull and a fine metallic light silver deck and the green stripe... man o man... Whatever you decide, it'll be right !!! LOL.. Just get it up to GL this summer.. Oh and with proper t*tle and registration. We'll be checking those at the door hahahahaha.. Moj 
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Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 11:00am
not 100%...guy at cc said they didn't..but he told me he got that info. from someone at cc in Ohio..odd. Seperator does look the same...except different hardware mounted to the deck and....were there different windsheilds? ------------- Scott |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 11:06am
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Did anyone also make mention that the 75 literature shows the separator with an I/O outdrive???
The mystery continues......... 
Moj' |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 11:13am
Stang, I also think it would be a little weird..but not impossable to have an engine that was built in 1970 (original engine) in a 1975 hull...of course that hull has been used since the late 60s...so it really comes down to a ID plate..CC most likley built several (if not more) thousand of those hulls an used them till they were gone. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: December-21-2005 at 1:06pm
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1970 engine...I forgot your mentioned that!
My guess is yours is a 70 or 71 Torino...Year on the t*tle may be wrong...Happens all the time! Now you can sign in as...Scott (75 torino ? Separator? Spoiler?, with a 1970 351?, 70 or 71 Tornino???????????)?
what ever...it's a cool a** ride! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: clrlaker
Date Posted: January-08-2006 at 11:19am
| In 1975 that hull was called a Seperator. For a couple years, I believe 68,69 they were called Spoilers they were the first to have the bubble windshield, They had 351 holman-moodys, but rarely ever mentioned just how much HP they had.There were 2 on clear lake,Indiana they would push close to 60 mph and were LOUD. One of them is still around.You might call Ken Mellon at Mid-West Correct Craft For more Info, there were quite a few that came through there. Thier located in Angola,Indiana |