info on old boards ???

[pridmore]

Scored a few oldies recently and was wondering if anyone knows anything about this lightning bolt logo ? Also got an old 'McGrigor' from harboard rd. ( no pics ), any info would be appreciated, just curious to know a bit of their history, doubt they are worth much but love the old singles...





also have some others and a big range of 2nd handies ATM so if anyone is keen on a new board, let me know and I just might have something suitable for a good price....

[2nd Reef]

I've got an old triple-stringer single-fin made by McGrigor. When I posted a photo ol' RV made a reference that sounded like he might be familiar with them.

Perhaps hit up Mr Veedaal?

[pridmore]

Sasoon ???

[2nd Reef]

Yep, especially if it's extra shine and bounce you're after.

[go hard]

Its amazing how much those old boards are worth just recently got one off the clean up didnt do any thing to it and sold it on ebay for $60.Had a mcgriggor a while ago filled all holes etc and gave it a spray and sold that for $80.So now if ever i see any old singles i pick them up cause people want them .

[purple pyramids]

i ride a mcgrigor single fin. any kneeboards in that haul?

[Surfin Turf]

i ride a mcgrigor single fin.

are you an old fa-prime norf curly boy ...

I remember them being McGrigor's best customers in the 70's and 80's ...

[purple pyramids]

i ride a mcgrigor single fin.

are you an old fa-prime norf curly boy ...

I remember them being McGrigor's best customers in the 70's and 80's ...

my mates were -- well, more north narra, they're from wallywood. mal mcneil (also from wallywood) shaped some of their boards. this is one of his for mcgrigor.

[Karlos]

Its amazing how much those old boards are worth just recently got one off the clean up didnt do any thing to it and sold it on ebay for $60.Had a mcgriggor a while ago filled all holes etc and gave it a spray and sold that for $80.So now if ever i see any old singles i pick them up cause people want them .

You should've seen some of the pieces of shit a bloke was selling down at the Manly markets the other weekend for $300-$400. This retro thing has gone too far methinks. Especially when some very ordinary looking 80s thrusters get thrown into the mix.

[purple pyramids]

so what are these modern boards with more than one fin (and less than 3 inches thick) like? worth a go?

[Beanpole]

Nah, just a fad. They'll never catch on

[el rancho]

Nah, just a fad. They'll never catch on

Nick Carroll is a big fan of thusters:

http://www.surfresearch.com.au/1981_Car ... 125p7.html

[marcus_h]

Ive got an old 6'6 Geoff Wakefield singe fin.

Cant remember the last time I rode it, the tail is a little battered but it's water tight

[pridmore]

few pics of the McGrigor, its the nearest one in bot pic....anyone know any history bout him or if he still shaping or ???

[surfresearch]

From surfresearch/manufacturer index/M
(Dates, Addresses and Shapers)...
McGrigor Surfboards
1972
Originally Brian McGrigor Surfboards, Brookvale NSW
circa 1972
238 Harbord Road, Brookvale. 93 4965
circa 1975
186 Harbord rd, Brookvale, phone 939 1767
1976
Brian McGrigor; Jack Knight, Barry King, Darryl Holmes, Mal McNeil;
1977
Barry King, Mal McNeil and Paul Peters;
1979
Barry King, Mal McNeil, Ian Goodacre and Rodney Ball.
McGrigor surfboard, circa 1971, in surfresearch catalogue
(Images, Specs, Decor, History, References) ...
http//www.surfresearch.com.au/00000209.html
Geoff Cater

[ric_vidal]

I've got an old triple-stringer single-fin made by McGrigor. When I posted a photo ol' RV made a reference that sounded like he might be familiar with them.

Perhaps hit up Mr Veedaal?

Yep StuNet, first board was a McGrigor, but couldn’t tell you much MORE. Terrible head for information I don’t think I need, and I’m right.

[Natho]

Sadly Barry King passed away a few years ago. Im sure it's the same Barry King that shaped for Mc Grigor and used to compete against Nat Young and the like. Just before he passed he was shaping some very interesting boards out of his garage in Frenches Forest.
We miss you Bazz.

[Jorgo]

McGrigors were very much an Mid/North Steyne/Queensie/Curl Curl go. I had a couple over the years shaped by Daryl Holmes and Barry King - and yes they were pintails. Was a pretty consistent crew there with all those names that were mentioned earlier. Roddie Ball had his own side label too "Clear Sea" and all the others did side stuff too. I think Ian Goodacre (Goody) lives and shapes longboards now up Bonny Hills/Camden Haven these days on the Mid North Coast. Jack Knight and his brother Gordon both live on the Goldy - Jack has a factory at Miami and Gordon is or was glassing out of Currumbin somwehere - but they don't work together if anyones knows of their fractured relationship. It was a solid brand/make for a number of years. I think Brian is now round Byron way - but could be wrong.
As for Lightning Bolt - Gerry Lopez had his name associated with them and they were made out here under license by Barry Bennett. Again I think most were pintails - my brother had a cool one and surfed it hot - until it gave him 12 stitches in the face one 8 foot day at Lennox.