Glastron Carlson CV 19 SS (1974)
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:14 pm
Here are some pictures of my next project. I bought it in Berlin in October 2008 and towed it home to Scotland. Due to work pressures, I only ventured out on it once - on Loch Lomond in late 2008. I decided to restore it to as much of its original condition as I can. The engine is currently out of it undergoing a complete rebuild with (too many ££££!) new parts and the jet drive is also getting rebuilt with new parts as required.
Some of the upholstery is original and some has been quite cheaply replaced by the previous owner. I am very keen to find a source for pleated / fluted vinyl in the original colour seen here. I'm also keen to source the burred walnut effect vinyl which cover the seat bases and also a "sticky back" burred walnut vinyl that features around the inside of the topsides. The 1970's imitation orange carpet will be going, but the black and white TV is staying!
I've been planning the refurbishment for nearly two years and have built up some good contacts with the Classic Glastron sites in the USA which have produced some very valuable information. I have also been able to source a lot of original parts over the past two years.
I am sure I will be asking the members here for their help and advice and I thank you in advance for that!
Some of the upholstery is original and some has been quite cheaply replaced by the previous owner. I am very keen to find a source for pleated / fluted vinyl in the original colour seen here. I'm also keen to source the burred walnut effect vinyl which cover the seat bases and also a "sticky back" burred walnut vinyl that features around the inside of the topsides. The 1970's imitation orange carpet will be going, but the black and white TV is staying!
I've been planning the refurbishment for nearly two years and have built up some good contacts with the Classic Glastron sites in the USA which have produced some very valuable information. I have also been able to source a lot of original parts over the past two years.
I am sure I will be asking the members here for their help and advice and I thank you in advance for that!