Ok, so the purchase of a new digital camera finally gets this post underway…
I purchased this for $50 and plan on it being my when-I-have-time project. I’m in the process of researching restoration posts but i thought i’d throw these pix up for you guys/gals to check out what i’ve gotten myself into and also to see if anyone could provide some info about this board.
First things first, i’m not looking to restore for resale. I want to ride this thing. But at the same time i want it to be a learning experience in what it means to bring something back to life.
I’ll add questions after i’ve done a little more research, but if anyone wants to chime in as to where they would start you’re more than welcome.
As you can see, the main issues are with where the fin used to be and the various puncures/dings on the board. You’ll also notice the nose has gone through a major repair, albeit a sloppy one. I’m not sure if that’s something i’d like to reshape or redo, but it’s pretty ugly.
Other than that…somethings i noticed right off the bat were that this thing is HEAVY and there is no wood stringer. It seems to be a high density foam (purple). Also, i was surprised to see a leash plug.
You’re right about the stringer. Looks like HD foam with glue lines. A close-up shot of the fin area, where the foam hasn’t bleached out, would be a good indicator. Leash plug? Definitely added later. That logo/typeface was used by Jacobs for a very short time. Roughly 1969-1971. '69 might even be a bit of a stretch. That board was built years before leash plugs were invented.
What is the length?
Also, I have never heard of that model by Jacobs. Definitely a short-lived run from the transition era.
Given the condition and crap repair jobs, I’d say the best approach would be to strip and re-glass. At the least, you may be able to retain the shape, and the foam stringer is a plus, as far as ‘period’ items go.
I’d start with an all over clean up to remove wax followed by a grind using coarse sandpaper. Search for any delams and/or open dings - fix those as normally done. Attach a fin. Mix up some microballoon/resin bog and fill any dents or low spots. Grind the entire board smooth followed by a good longblock job. Rebog any remaining low spots and block sand some more. Mask off logo and opaque gloss both sides.
