1960 Thunderbird 14'

1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 month ago #30738

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	I have a 1960 Thunderbird 14', Hull# 48. I am looking for some more information or old photos. I have been unable to find anything on this boat. Thanks for your help. Riggs Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1960 Thunderbird 15' 15 years 1 month ago #30774

HandyAndy Offline Moderator Posts: 1107 Karma: 102 Thank you received: 12	Have you checked out the Thunderbird section in the Library section: www.fiberglassics.com/library/Thunderbird We might be able to help if you have photos to share. That can often times make it much easier to match up models and such. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 month ago #30801

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for your reply Handy Andy. I have looked in the library and no luck. The boat is 14' LOA and 5' Beam. I do know it was built in 1960 and is Hull #48. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 month ago #30802

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	opps sorry about all the same photo. Here are a few more. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 month ago #30803

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Re: 1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 month ago #30804

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Re: 1960 Thunderbird 15' 15 years 1 month ago #30839

alumaglass Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 150 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 7	The most similar Thunderbird model pictured is the "Brave" in a 1957 Thunderbird ad. It looks like the "Brave" was made from 1956 thru 1961. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1960 Thunderbird 15' 15 years 1 month ago #30840

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Alumaglass, Thanks for the information! I should have it painted in the next few weeks I will share the new pictures when its done. Thanks again, Jriggs Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 month ago #30841

skipthescrounger Offline Contributing Member Posts: 903 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	Nice looking boat you have there. should look great when you get it finished . Keep up the good work. Skip. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 2 weeks ago #32111

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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 2 weeks ago #32133

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	The hull looks good jriggs, nice work. Did you spray it, and what kind of paint did you use? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 2 weeks ago #32237

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Mark, She was sprayed and used Awlcraft 2000- Cloud White. Hope to paint the Deck and gunwales this week. I will post more pictures soon. Thanks, Riggs Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 2 weeks ago #32238

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4901 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Riggs, The hull looks great! I'm assuming you sprayed it yourself? Did you use and HVLP? I haven't tried spraying yet but I want too. How do you like the Awlcraft-2000? Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 week ago #32367

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Yeah I sprayed it and the Awlcraft works great. I use it a lot on boats. I think you'll like it and if I can spray it anyone can..haha. I sprayed 545 primer today on the top and plan on spraying the top coat tomorrow. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 week ago #32391

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4901 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Very nice, it' coming along great! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 15 years 1 week ago #32476

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Painted on some red today. Its so much fun painting red! Its getting close! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 11 months ago #33224

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Well she is done for now! Fresh paint and ready for summer! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 11 months ago #33225

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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 11 months ago #33226

g3jim Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	that'll make a nice beach bomber for sure. Looks great Jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 11 months ago #33227

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Boy! that looks great! I really like that shade of red, could you please let us know what brand/paint code you used? also brnad for primer and such..

..and if you don't mind, since you did it yourself, would you mind giving a ballpark quantity and cost for materials (primer and finish coat) for that paint job? My lake N sea is about the same size and would really appreciate just a ballpark idea so I can wrp my head around what to plan for... and i realize and respect that some do not care to share $$ figures, and if you do not, that is cool.

Again, great job! looks like a fun ride!

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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 11 months ago #33254

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4901 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Looks GREAT, very nicely done! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37842

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	sorry i had a new child and I fell off the radar. The "Thunder Chicken" is done and runs great. I had my friend make me some great cushions for the boat! Hope you guys approve! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37843

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	sorry i had a new child and I fell off the radar. The "Thunder Chicken" is done and runs great. I had my friend make me some great cushions for the boat! Hope you guys approve! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37844

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks! This was an easy one! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37847

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sorry for the delay. I had my second child and been a little busy.
The Red is an Awl craft sun burst red. great color. I bought a qt. $180. I think. I had all the primer and the white and everything else from other projects. Red is high. I think real money I have $600. in the project. I had the motor its a 15hp Yamaha four stroke. It moves it pretty good for what i do with it. I have found this boat would hold 40hp. I am looking for an old 2 stroke T 40hp to try. Its pretty fun with the 15hp and with a 40hp its gotta be a blast! Thanks again for your comments. I am looking for the next project.

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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37848

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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37849

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Jim! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37930

Paul Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 418 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 7	We had a 61 Brave when I was a kid. Max h.p. rating was 40 and it weighed 360 lbs. It was a runabout. Tough boat but what a pounder in the chop. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 14 years 10 months ago #37957

jriggs Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Paul. The boat did need a little weight in the front so I moved the fuel tank to the bow and it made a huge difference. She will eat the chop up and is faster now. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1960 Thunderbird 14' 13 years 10 months ago #64923

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Mr Riggs

My father Richard C Cole designed all the original red and white Thunderbird boats from 1956 through 1960. The company was then purchased by Alliance Machine Co out of Ohio. And my dad continued to design the Cathedral hull models until the company was sold again
in 1969.

Michael R Cole
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