As mentioned in another post, the boys at Carabine Surfboards in Wollongong and I have been restoring an early 70's Jackson single fin for some time now for my wife Bec.
The board was Bec's mum's board in the early 70's prior to her falling pregnant with Bec in late '74 and very sadly passing away 3 months after Bec's birth.
Since then, the board, which had been beaten about by Vicki back in the day, had sat on the timber beams of Bec's dad's garage and obviously after 42 years there, was in pretty bad shape all round.
Bec didn't actually realize it was her mum's board until I inquired about it's history last year and once we confirmed that it was a Jackson and secondly, it was actually Bec's mum's board, I had an idea to restore it as a gift to Bec, being a piece of her mum, to treasure, surf and pass down to our own kids.
As Jackson Surfboards at Taren Point closed down in late 2015, I first made inquiries as to whether Dave Mattinson, a former owner of Jackson Surfboards, would be interested in the restoration given other projects he had completed so amazingly however he's now busy in retirement so I discussed the project with Carabine who were super keen to take it on for me.
The board firstly spent 2 months in a heat room ensuring any water and condensation were removed, the original fibreglass sheets and fin were removed, repairs completed, an original logo sought from Jacko's, rails re-sanded, a new fin moulded using the original as the template before being glassed, tinted and polished.
While we wanted the board to look shiny and new, it was important that the history remained so certain repairs were left looking blemished and a back foot deck repair, which I'm sure has a story, whilst filled, still shows on the foam. We also maintained the original black fin base and leg rope plug (and have the original leg rope)
Shane, Lachy, Derek and Snake at Carabine Surfboards in Wollongong have all completed an amazing restoration for me over a 10 month period and ensured the board was ready for Bec's birthday which is today, 8th August 2017.
I'm really stoked to think that Bec's mum rode this board and now Bec can paddle out on it given they had such a short period of time together in this life and for me, completing this project for our family is what surfing is truly about !
DIMENSIONS;
6'5 X 19 3/4 X 2 7/8.
BEFORE;
DURING RESTORATION;
COMPLETED PROJECT;
Mate that is just the best feel good experience - Bec's Mum would be proud of this , spirit lifting brother 
great idea .. nice finish as well ...not many could say they are surfing mums board from back in the day...well done SA
Well done SA. A great way to re-use old stuff that no one else would have wanted, and to find out it had a history as well.
Happy Birthday Bec!
The board came up unbelievable so much so did you really get the board done for Bec 
and WTF is up with the grass in those first shots, however the last shots look fake 
She's a beauty,geez it came up good,I bet Bec is stoked with that.good on ya SA for giving your wife such a treasured family gift,a keepsake that no other gift can replace.
Happy Birthday Bec,we all know you'll enjoy that present
PS.Hey mate I'm not going up to the next roadtrip so if you want to send the hoodie and stuff to me via Aus Post,send it COD that way I pay for it, I'll PM my address for ya,Thanks for that!...
Thanks guys, appreciated; she's stoked and a bit lost for words too.
Chrispy; thanks for your post, cracked me up and bought a tear to my eyes.
Mac; winter in Sydney and hardly any rain for months doesn't give the grass much chance mate; hence the Astro turf in my backyard - always perfectly manicured
Great story/pics and keepsake SA..I love '70's boards and that's a classic shape...and nice job by the boys.
When/If Bec takes it out she will find a world of difference to modern boards
Great story, pics and keepsake SA..I love '70's boards and that's a classic shape...and nice job by the boys.
When/If Bec takes it out she will find a world of difference to modern boards..
Select to expand quotesurfanimal said..
As mentioned in another post, the boys at Carabine Surfboards in Wollongong and I have been restoring an early 70's Jackson single fin for some time now for my wife Bec.
The board was Bec's mum's board in the early 70's prior to her falling pregnant with Bec in late '74 and very sadly passing away 3 months after Bec's birth.
Since then, the board, which had been beaten about by Vicki back in the day, had sat on the timber beams of Bec's dad's garage and obviously after 42 years there, was in pretty bad shape all round.
Bec didn't actually realize it was her mum's board until I inquired about it's history last year and once we confirmed that it was a Jackson and secondly, it was actually Bec's mum's board, I had an idea to restore it as a gift to Bec, being a piece of her mum, to treasure, surf and pass down to our own kids.
As Jackson Surfboards at Taren Point closed down in late 2015, I first made inquiries as to whether Dave Mattinson, a former owner of Jackson Surfboards, would be interested in the restoration given other projects he had completed so amazingly however he's now busy in retirement so I discussed the project with Carabine who were super keen to take it on for me.
The board firstly spent 2 months in a heat room ensuring any water and condensation were removed, the original fibreglass sheets and fin were removed, repairs completed, an original logo sought from Jacko's, rails re-sanded, a new fin moulded using the original as the template before being glassed, tinted and polished.
While we wanted the board to look shiny and new, it was important that the history remained so certain repairs were left looking blemished and a back foot deck repair, which I'm sure has a story, whilst filled, still shows on the foam. We also maintained the original black fin base and leg rope plug (and have the original leg rope)
Shane, Lachy, Derek and Snake at Carabine Surfboards in Wollongong have all completed an amazing restoration for me over a 10 month period and ensured the board was ready for Bec's birthday which is today, 8th August 2017.
I'm really stoked to think that Bec's mum rode this board and now Bec can paddle out on it given they had such a short period of time together in this life and for me, completing this project for our family is what surfing is truly about !
DIMENSIONS;
6'5 X 19 3/4 X 2 7/8.
BEFORE;
DURING RESTORATION;
COMPLETED PROJECT;
OK, I only have three words. WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Epic SA !
Thanks for sharing the experience, damn fine work such a great result! bloody awesome
Awesome restoration...and a great shape. Whack quads on it, thin it out, less rocker & it would be pretty close to what I I ride most of the year
They did a fantastic job on the board. It looks beautiful. Great history and thought with the project/gift. Something for her to keep and pass down. I am sure you might have a sneaky surf or 3 on it as well.
Fantastic restoration what a buzz she'll get riding that board a lot of emotions involved throughout the process I'd imagine , well done on a fantastic story and rebirth
Select to expand quotevanders1 said..
Well done Chris, what a great effort to all concerned. 
Good on ya mark for the thumbs up to chris
Select to expand quotelaceys lane said..vanders1 said..
Well done Chris, what a great effort to all concerned.
Good in ya mark for the thumbs up to chris
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