Hello from west Michigan. That's a cool design. I recommend you improve your thumbnail, include a link in your description, and invest in a cheap microphone for your videos. Just trying to help. Keep it up.
@BenJoLoАй бұрын
Thanks! I’ll work on that! Been so busy making chicken coops that I have spent much time refining my online presence
@StroMedia2 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video of your process. I've always been curious about what it takes to maintain a wood boat.
@gwheyduke2 ай бұрын
That '53 Commander is a true classic. Beautiful boat.
@BenJoLo2 ай бұрын
Thanks I sold it to focus on my chicken coop business. Definitely a beautiful boat. I’m glad it went to a good home.
@johannaphipps94133 ай бұрын
What a treasure!
@myiagreeaccount83073 ай бұрын
Nice video, love the boats!
@MrOpaulo3 ай бұрын
Great collection
@BrianRKingVideos4 ай бұрын
Does this guy still have cars for sale?
@mlmora094 ай бұрын
This is pretty much the van im trying to restore and in the same color. Can you please share your paint source and codes to include the pop top? Thank you for sharing your videos
@BenJoLo4 ай бұрын
I don’t have the code anymore. There should be a a sticker by the fuse box with the paint code. As far as the white, I just picked one out of the catalog, I think this one was Chrysler, Snow White.
@mlmora094 ай бұрын
I'm starting to binge bodywork content for my vanagon. I've acquired a bunch of tools and parts to get the job done and I hope to paint my vehicle soon. This will be my first rodeo btw...How much paint would I need to order to get the job done? I want to restore the factory color as well. Do you have a recommended source for paint?
@BenJoLo4 ай бұрын
Takes a whole gallon to do the body and then about a half gallon to do the top
@oldskool19794 ай бұрын
wow.. amazing work.
@xxxnonamexxx56154 ай бұрын
Did you ever sell them? Not sure how far away you are but I would love to have one..
@BenJoLo4 ай бұрын
Sold them all.
@rrtds93785 ай бұрын
Real professional restoration. Very nice. The hours of labor must have cost a lot $$$...
@Flowerchild7786 ай бұрын
🥰 i love it
@Flowerchild7786 ай бұрын
Fabulous🤗Rodents are horid little creatures
@randylozano75457 ай бұрын
Sorry of the 1957 Sea skiff
@BenJoLo7 ай бұрын
Honestly not sure
@randylozano75457 ай бұрын
Question do you know what's the LBS, ofboat
@user-dg9bj5ct6e7 ай бұрын
Excellent, very straight forward presentation
@raymndstannski39477 ай бұрын
I like when things Aren't "Butchered Up" by wanna bee's !
@aheina8 ай бұрын
Wow. Very professional work! Respect! Looks fantastic. Only the Westfalia sticker on the front luggage tray is not in the right place and too high up. Too bad.
@firstname73308 ай бұрын
So do you just not put in insulation after repair of the side? Do you put in weep holes or anything?
@BenJoLo8 ай бұрын
Yes you can insulate from the inside. I’ve never put any weeping holes in.
@MGB-learning9 ай бұрын
I'm glad you saved the MGB
@Djdj-kd8ue9 ай бұрын
Just curious do you still have these classic Beauties?
@BenJoLo9 ай бұрын
Sold them all so I can focus on my chicken coop business
@BondWarrior9 ай бұрын
Was that after only 4 weeks, others say it takes up to 6 months ?
@hectorbaez83009 ай бұрын
Amazing! I have a 1927 Durant. Do you have a way so I can contact u? It will be awesome to get the car running again
how do you set timing. been looking for a video but can’t find one
@nrg459810 ай бұрын
Excellent collection, i've had several Chris Crafts, buy it one day, spend a season putting it together.. put it on the water for one day and it sells later that day. Ask me how i got two Chris Craft Commanders 83, 84 a week ago at auction. Better question what am I going to do with them . One's in Massachusetts waiting to be rescued before the Marina closes at the end of the month,the other was in Chicago. But it's on 55 with me right now headed home. I could use a hand here...lol great collection captain stay up
@lorraineryan653110 ай бұрын
Hi. Great paint job and restoration. I am curious if you have ever worked with the vinyl paper that peels inside on the cupboards.
@BenJoLo10 ай бұрын
We normally use a heat gun and remove the paper. Sometimes I’ll send the wood and paint.
@anthonypisaturo176910 ай бұрын
I love Chris craft boats
@csmith78510 ай бұрын
I really enjoy the videos. Ben, do you have any tips on how you prep, paint, and seal the seams on a vanagon?
@BenJoLo10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Definitely, if you watch a couple of my videos, I normally recommend sandblasting the same and then I have a process of working in a rust preventative, epoxy, seam sealer, and then sanding.
@williamjohnston58011 ай бұрын
How did you manage to smash the buckets and arm both times taking it off the trailer. Dear lord
@TheMikesylv11 ай бұрын
Don’t know why you would sell the big one you know how rare it is that it hasn’t been butchered
@TheMikesylv11 ай бұрын
Amazing what people will give away
@bluestarindustrialarts771211 ай бұрын
Fresh water and indoor storage. Us coastal boat lovers are very limited.
@russk197111 ай бұрын
I live in Algonac Michigan. My father worked at Chris-Craft. Keep the memories alive. God bless.
@johnerdmann270011 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT
@richardshirley278611 ай бұрын
Beautiful, thank you for sharing. Works of the boatbuilder’s art.
@paulbfields828411 ай бұрын
Back on the early 80’s a friend would take us out in 62.. 283 inboard.. it was a great sound and old feel ride.. I loved it..
@stacywaddoups Жыл бұрын
Excellent! You make this look doable, even for me. 😜Would you be willing to tell me where you purchased the stamped panel?
@BenJoLo Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I got the panel from The bus depot
@badapple65 Жыл бұрын
Real Americana. I grew up Summers on Green Lake WI there’s always been quite a few old wooden boats on that lake. Many in flawless condition with an annual wooden boat show in the harbor. Christ Crafts have always been my favorite.