Nirvana 1941 Chris Craft

[Bob Vic]

195/R14

[WoodRay]

Thought so. Only got hubcaps for 13" Holden.

[Bob Vic]

While waiting for my engine to be bored & crank ground, I've decided to power ahead and glue n screw the deck down. Last week the walnut dash with switches & steering box/column refurbished then fitted. Today, the bow & aft lifting rods went in, aft king plank glued in and also the port for'ard cover plank screwed down. Made use of the John Deere clamp accessory too.

[WoodRay]

Going well there Bob. Good to see you're still pushing through it.

[Bob Vic]

Remaining aft cover boards fitted today and then the king plank on the front deck. Aiming to get the front deck laid tomorrow... watch this space.

[Bob Vic]

Ah the best laid plans.... so close to ticking off my goal for today which was to glue and screw down the front deck. I was travelling well until I got to the last board which turned out to be just a smidge too narrow. So rather then press on tonight and stuff it up (or injure myself again!!) I called it quits. Job for another day, soon.

[Bob Vic]

Deck is 95% done. All the planking is glued & screwed, 1/3 of the bungs are in & the bridge deck is glued on. About 500 bungs remain to be glued in then its time to trim them down & lots of sanding with the longboard.

[screwit]

Looking good Bob

[WoodRay]

That's going to come up a treat Bob.

[Darren]

Fantastic Bob, Yes it will be stunning when completed