While MCR builds Dave's Vintage Restoration Page, let's check him out in the driver's seat of Miss Close Shave II, one of his first projects.
Miss Close Shave II - Famous 225cc Vintage Limited Hydroplane.
Brother Joe & Dave in his shop on West 1st Street in Madison.
Nest Stop - The City Boat Ramp Along The Ohio.
Then:
Miss CS II passes from Dave's ownership back to the original builder and owner, Loren Charley of New Albany, Indiana. Joe is takes her out on the Ohio River, at Louisville, for a last Johnson-Ride.
MCR visited the Boat Shop of Dave Johnson, on West 1st Street to see, first hand, the progress of restoring a Vingtage Hydroplane soon to become the Miss Jean.
The future "Miss Jean" was built in NY State in 1971 and has been the property of Dave since 2003. It will carry a Modified Small Block 360cc Chevy Engine, and it will carry the designation F-128 in honor of the real Miss Jean's Birthday.
Dave is assisted by Jim Kelley of Erlanger, Kentucky, who is an engine specialist and by Mike Hanson (in his off-duty time from the U6) who is a master at building Hydroplanes - all classes.
Getting Ready For Jon Peddie's Paint Job:
The "Miss Jean" Ready For Additional Painting & Decals.
Brother Joe Looks Over The "Miss Jean" Engine.
The Museum:
MCR presents photographs from Dave's facility that every high school student in Madison should visit to get the "feel" of a unique historic collection plus see priceless (past) boat racing items.
Vicki Fewell Visits Dave's Museum:
Special Miss Madison Trophy Added At Dave's Museum:
Engraving: "1964 Lake Tahoe 4th Place, Miss Madison, Buddy Byers Driver"
Sent to Dave Johnson by Johnny Sweet - Past Owner/Driver and credit to the sport of boat Racing.
"Miss Jean" Takes Her Initial Run On The Detroit River - July 08:
To Be Continued -
Page Under Construction/Retsoration.
New Project For Dave's Page - The Olympia Restoration:
Dave Ready-To-Race "The Miss Jean" Wheeling, West Va:
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