Bernie Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Craftsmanship at its finest Bernie! Very nicely done! Thank you Rattletrap. Great stuff my friend!!! Thank you Wayne. Started on the 18 I got from the auction last summer. Gave it new coils, points and a water pump. It's in real good condition and is going to be a beauty. A customer came in the shop, seen it and said he has one just like it, electric start too. I'm going to try to get it and put the pair on a new cedar for next year. It's just a beginning plan for now, hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) That's an awesome job on that. You sure got some skill to make that look like it does. Edited March 11, 2011 by Live2fish85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Excellent job to be proud of..... :clapping: Makes me laugh...as I took my 1985 motor in last week my dealer told me, you know Bob this is a OLD motor...he was more interested in selling me a new one then repairing my OLD one....but I said "Fran it still runs great"...old my I though as I walked back to my truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokestackLightnin Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Nicely done on the new paint and decals. Did you do anything mechanically to the motor because of course those things leak more fluid then my Depends do after 14 hours on the slot machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 You got mad skills Bernie I'm no mechanic but appreciate the hard work you put into it.... take a bow, you deserve it Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 A true work of art, Bernie. It looks and I'm sure IS, priceless! Nicely done on the new paint and decals. Did you do anything mechanically to the motor because of course those things leak more fluid then my Depends do after 14 hours on the slot machine. You probably don't know Bernie but that whole Giesler family are artisans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Wow that is great. I would certainly assume that you have that engine running as tight as the paint job looks. That is fantastic. Show us the 18 when your done. I love this type of thing. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Love seeing when a true craftsman shows off his work...especially when it comes to restoring old things to new condition. Thx for sharing with us Bernie...you sir ARE a true craftsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Nice job Bernie... all it needs now is a nice shiny stainless prop and you are ready to hit the lake! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thank you folks. This little engine will not be used, just for display purposes. It does run, the engine is tight with good compression, mag plate is tight, lower unit holds pressure, shifts well. It has had very little use over its life. Mostly shuffled around in garages and basements. But I did not replace ignition parts, or carb overhaul. But if the need ever arose it could easily be done. My next one (the 18HP) is getting the full treatment as it will be mounted on a boat this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I have an old gale 12 that could be restored if your looking for another project this one could come resonable (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Very slick,Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I have an old gale 12 that could be restored if your looking for another project this one could come resonable (I think) Thank you for the offer Skinny. While it is a product made by OMC, my focus will be on Johnson/Evinrudes. Very slick,Bernie Thank you Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidge Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 very nice Bernie. I was upset they didnt have the antiques at the spring fishing/boat show this year, I enjoy looking at them old motors. Once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Beautiful job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Dang that sure is looking nice Bernie it would be nice to have the time and skill to do that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 very nice Bernie. I was upset they didnt have the antiques at the spring fishing/boat show this year, I enjoy looking at them old motors. Once again Thank you Pidge. I didn't make it to the show this year. I don't know why they were not at the show, usually there are a few there. Beautiful job ! Thank you JDS Dang that sure is looking nice Bernie it would be nice to have the time and skill to do that stuff. Time is the factor Mike. Other than a LOT of elbow grease with lots of sanding, priming and sanding again plus attention to detail it goes pretty easy. A little practice with the spray paint helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 All I can say Bernie is,,,,,,,,,,well,,,, Im speachless.Truely a piece of art. I was upset they didnt have the antiques at the spring fishing/boat show this year, They were there. I kenw I should of taken pics of them. They were in the walk way to the second hall of the show. There was even a hand crank motor,well I guess it wasnt a motor if you had to hand crank to make the prop to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Thank you Brian. They were probably one of the best looking outboards made, so it makes it easier to make it look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Real nice project Bernie it rivals all of the other ones you have shared with us in the past. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Amazing job Bernie!! That looks awesome! Brings back a few memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 very nice Bernie. I was upset they didnt have the antiques at the spring fishing/boat show this year, I enjoy looking at them old motors. Once again No, The antique motors were indeed there, but they were in a walkway between two buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidge Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Oh my bad, I wish I would have seen it. How the heck did I miss it?? Next year maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCMAR Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 impressive. I like the color scheme too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Real nice project Bernie it rivals all of the other ones you have shared with us in the past. Art Thank you Art. I hope that each one gets better than the last. I was talking to my paint and decal supplier this evening and picked up a few more tips. Amazing job Bernie!! That looks awesome! Brings back a few memories. Yes Roger, many memories for me too. I'm the little guy sitting in the boat about 1960. impressive. I like the color scheme too Thank you CCMAR. Yep, painted just the way it was when made in 1958. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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