Info on Kurtis 500 [Archive]

73 Kurtis

10-22-2007, 07:31 PM

Just bought a 1973 Kurtis 500 runner, Just looking for info, web site's or anything..Hope some can help me.. Thanks

sc fab 1

10-22-2007, 07:32 PM

Just bought a 1973 Kurtis 500 runner, Just looking for info, web site's or anything..Hope some can help me.. Thanks
what are you looking for?

73 Kurtis

10-22-2007, 07:48 PM

Just got it and wanted to know how they came from factory, how they were rigged so on... Mine has a 350 and a powerglide and the passenger seat it had was a sideways beach and the driver side had a front and back seat. It white with blue stripe... Just would like to keep as close to how it was build in 73 that I could but don't have anything to go by..... Thanks

HemiDude

10-22-2007, 08:30 PM

We are so sorry...:sqeyes:
Hey, just keepin yo thread alive dude...
Just bought a 1973 Kurtis 500 runner, Just looking for info, web site's or anything..Hope some can help me.. Thanks

RiverGames

10-23-2007, 12:31 PM

I Have Been Building A 76 Kurtis For The Past Several Months. If You Have Any Questions Just Ask Away. I Am In The Final Stages Of Putting My Boat Together. Do You Have Any Pics Of Your Kurtis?where Are You Located?

Boatmike

10-23-2007, 05:06 PM

SC Fab 1 would be your best bet on any 411 about Kurtis boats. He can get the 411 first hand.:)

73 Kurtis

10-23-2007, 07:28 PM

I'm in Fullerton Ca an I do have a couple pics just have to figure how to download them to this site,the boat needs a little help. But that want a was planning anyways.

BA Kurtis

10-23-2007, 08:51 PM

I'll help you out but it would help to see some pic's. SC fab is the guy to get info from on Kurtis Kraft boats.

73 Kurtis

10-24-2007, 03:43 PM

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/73kurtis/2boat.jpg This how it looked when I pick it up

Boatmike

10-24-2007, 05:02 PM

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/73kurtis/2boat.jpg
Here ya go bro!;)

Boatmike

10-24-2007, 05:03 PM

BTW that is a real clean looking original Kurtis!:D :D :D

sc fab 1

10-24-2007, 05:31 PM

that is one of the earlier runners. that boat doesn't have the little wing on the rear deck. the newer version of these boats didn't come out till 77-78. not the quickest of the kurtis runner bottoms but will make a good lake boat. these boat came with many different setups. arlen kurtis had venders that would buy stage one boats and finish them up. so to say what is stock is hard!
shane

GAWnCA

10-24-2007, 05:52 PM

That's a nice looking boat!

73 Kurtis

10-24-2007, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the help with the Photos. The Info and the kind words..I think a got a good deal... Thanks again

BA Kurtis

10-25-2007, 03:02 AM

Cool boat, are you restoring it back the same? If so it will be a real good ski flat that you will be happy with.

RiverGames

10-25-2007, 11:37 AM

killer on the outside. how does the inside look?

73 Kurtis

10-25-2007, 12:58 PM

RiverGames

10-25-2007, 01:25 PM

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/73kurtis/boat002.jpg http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/73kurtis/Picture003.jpg . I took out the seat and pick up some buckets, Just going to be a cruiser Have a place on the Parker strip. Like to have a BBC But the SBC will do for a little while.
thats were my kurtis will be running as soon as it is done. if you get a bbc for it, dont forget to add a whirlaway to the gear box. i have a few extra seat buckets if your interested.

73 Kurtis

10-26-2007, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the offer on the buckets, But I got some from a friend across the street from me in Parker,

Boatmike

10-31-2007, 06:22 PM

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/73kurtis/boat002.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/73kurtis/Picture003.jpg
here ya go!

jimsplace

11-01-2007, 08:36 AM

That is a nice looking boat. I will second the whirl-a-way idea. Get ahold of Beaverfab in Texas for the whirl-a-way. He will guide you down the right path and easy to work with.

73 Kurtis

11-06-2007, 09:40 PM

Just want to thanks Boatmike for putting up my photos THANKS!... Does any buddy know the rules on the river (Parker AZ)about Pipes dry stacks or Bassett Headers. Water or baffels or both.. I'm running logs over the transom but would like Pipes I have a small block Chevy any body have any lying around?