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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: February 08, 2008, 10:25:06 AM »
Boat will be on the trailer this weekend!!!!!!! 
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Projects / Re: New Addition to the SCJB Family...
« on: February 07, 2008, 08:31:14 AM »live update from the garage...
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Jesus Brad, you aren't messing around. It's looking really good but these pictures have me itching all over again.............keep it up
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: February 07, 2008, 08:29:35 AM »
Yah Rob, I'd love a nice shiny aluminum one but hang on to your $$$$
This winter can not end soon enough. The kid worked two days this week and then it dumped snow again last night so they had to pull off........ Hmmm, wonder if he'd like to finish the trailer
This winter can not end soon enough. The kid worked two days this week and then it dumped snow again last night so they had to pull off........ Hmmm, wonder if he'd like to finish the trailer
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Projects / Re: Before and After :)
« on: February 03, 2008, 11:43:56 AM »$25 for the set of 2.
John - I can do any font you want...and it will definatly look cooler then the block letters at west marine.
Cool Brad....You've got my business (when I actually get far enought to need numbers)...
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Projects / Re: Before and After :)
« on: February 03, 2008, 10:52:36 AM »
That looks really good. Congrats.
Hey Brad, what are you options/limitations for lettering? I'd really like something besides the ugly azz letters they sell at West Marine......john
Hey Brad, what are you options/limitations for lettering? I'd really like something besides the ugly azz letters they sell at West Marine......john
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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / Re: It's coming along...
« on: February 03, 2008, 10:49:17 AM »After my trailer mishap , it absolutly amazes me how much trailers are neglected . I guess if it dont make your boat faster , then it dont get looked over . Even the welds at the joints on the trailer . Mine are starting to show some cracks . Take care of them trailers people !
-beerjet-
BJ, I'm with you. What really amazed me is how poorly this trailer was made (and it's a nice trailer). All the seams had been smoothed with bondo and when you ground it out, you see poor penetration, cracks and just poor workmanship.
My son spent a ton of nights welding up Pops trailer to make it safe. I had huge plans for making it bling but shit, it's not worth it. I'm just gonna make it safe....
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: February 03, 2008, 10:43:51 AM »
Trailer is painted. Ending up shooting the exterior and fenders with Pure White and then 4 THICK coats of clear. For the interior rails I painted it with some of that cheap brushon bedliner material. I had big plans for this trailer but once I saw how poorly it was finished/constructed, I decided to just treat it like a trailer and not go stupid on it. It would have taken a month and a half to get everything straight. Not worth it.
It's cooking off in shop now and I'll snap some updated pics when I have a chance..
Many thanks to Ian for spending hours out there grinding and rewelding his Pops trailer and doing what they should have done better in the first place. I feel sorry for him being out of work cuz of the snow and rain but glad that he was able to help me out.
Time to go crash on the couch and try to beat this crud I managed to pick up....I hate winter
It's cooking off in shop now and I'll snap some updated pics when I have a chance..
Many thanks to Ian for spending hours out there grinding and rewelding his Pops trailer and doing what they should have done better in the first place. I feel sorry for him being out of work cuz of the snow and rain but glad that he was able to help me out.
Time to go crash on the couch and try to beat this crud I managed to pick up....I hate winter
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The No Wake Zone / Re: SUPERBOWL
« on: February 02, 2008, 09:42:14 AM »
Working on the trailer. I'll probably have it on tube in the shop but I'm not a fan of either team so I really don't care.
I did hear that Paula Abdul is gonna be the halftime entertainment...... now watching that train wreck might be fun..
I did hear that Paula Abdul is gonna be the halftime entertainment...... now watching that train wreck might be fun..
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The No Wake Zone / Re: V-Drive video
« on: February 02, 2008, 08:54:03 AM »[size=8]BUY RIVER RATS 1[/size] then [size=8]BUY RIVER RATS 2[/size] V-drive videos are a unique look at our boating lifestyle from a boaters point of view . HURRY UP AND GO BUY UM UP !
-beerjet-
Couldn't be said bettter. RR 1 is fantastic and sets up RR2 really well. Both are must haves. I watched Freeboard Challenge so many times that it's going away so I'm gonna have to order another copy from Jerry. CP Regatta is really good with some bad ass boats and for the racing, Burley is bitchin.....
Now that I think about it, it might be a good night to watch RR2........
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Projects / Re: New Addition to the SCJB Family...
« on: February 01, 2008, 03:57:05 PM »
Wow! you guys aren't messing around. Can't wait to see some more....
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The Parker Strip / Re: Parker gathering 6/13-6/14
« on: January 29, 2008, 06:03:12 PM »Next year??? Damn you must really be busy....
Nah, but the NW gang have a number of runs going here local so we can't be in two places at once. Next year if you havent banned me off this site by then, is definately a possiblity,,,,
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The Parker Strip / Re: Parker gathering 6/13-6/14
« on: January 28, 2008, 07:44:16 PM »1. Beerjet
2. Jetaholic
3. Propless
4. Squirtin Thunder (Day trip only)
5. crewchief22 I'll be staying at Emerald Cove (save me a place to tie off the boat)
6. forkedup will pull the toyhauler and the boat up (save me a place to tie off also )
7. Brad - XL Shirt Please
8. Warlock (don't save me a place I'll just take yours)
9. PeeDub_Tony (boat better be runnin!)
10. COORS HEAVY
11. CHROMEY AND CREW!! i got to be there....<~~~~~~~OOPS i forgot 3x and a large
12. Marcsrollin ,You know I'll be there!
13. Flytime XL also (my boat always runs)
14. Hava Al-XL and a Large bottle of Morgan...Plus a med....looks like my lady wants to come too..:0
15. Luckie Stiff- XL shirt please, trade you for tri tip
16. GlassCutter - will probably arrive late and stay late (maybe all summer cuz SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER)
17. 2savage4you and The ol'lady Evil Boat will be done! or atleast floatable Grin
18. KURTIS 92 WILL BE THERE
19. Ryanbrindle - hopefully!!!! if not in my boat i will be a beach bum and just get HAMMERED!!!!!
20. Boost and bringing good 'ol Pops for a good time!
21. 1980Nordic bringing my bannana hamock
22. cj410
23. no mad 454 - ":LETS RIDE"
24. OC2Vegas - I will be there as long as I havent moved to Colorado(been thinking about it lately)
25. H2OICON- hopeful w/project if not the eliminator egg I/O beater (2-2xl shirts)
26. Undone- booked the room. Gonna be there memorial day too.
27. VegasCharger-I'll be there with the wife and kids. Cant sneak away with out them..
Damn, just saw this thread. Looks and sounds like a ton of fun.........just too far this year but hey, there's always next year.......
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: January 27, 2008, 04:47:39 PM »
Hmmmmm 70 & 75 is much more doable. That 55 is regoddamndiculas. Hell, our school zones are 55........ well, maybe not but you know what I mean.
June might be a push as this year is filling up (new grandkid coming) but next year is definately a possibility.
Greg, I agree, I-5 was in horrible shape from Sacremento south......damn...just about beat us to death...
June might be a push as this year is filling up (new grandkid coming) but next year is definately a possibility.
Greg, I agree, I-5 was in horrible shape from Sacremento south......damn...just about beat us to death...
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: January 27, 2008, 04:22:00 PM »
Cutter, The Nationals at Washougal is a gotta see. I can't imagine a cooler place to watch a race.
Don't rule the Rork's out just yet for a trip south. We did just under 4,000 miles last summer on our adventure.
Don't rule the Rork's out just yet for a trip south. We did just under 4,000 miles last summer on our adventure.
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: January 27, 2008, 04:07:44 PM »You have to make the trip to Parker with us and show that sexy trhing off.
Bob
Bob, I won't lie, one of Jan and my dream vacations is to drag our wreck down there and hook up with some of you guys. The trip this last year was just a trial run to see the area and enjoy the ocean. With that said, we'd love to head east from there and check out the Colorado River but damn, California is long, long long and the 55mph speed limit sucks!
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: January 27, 2008, 03:59:06 PM » I worked my ass off yesterday and the kid did great on the welding. With that said, my butt is dragging today. Pretty much all I did was finish sanding and cleaned the shop..... Not very productive
On a more unfortunate note, our washer died this morning, so instead of spending $2K on the boat, we got to spend it buying a new washer and dryer.....damn it!!!!
Oh well, it's only money (that I don't have
)......
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: January 27, 2008, 08:43:29 AM »
Check your trailers!!!
After reading the stories of trailers getting away and talking to Konabud and how his trailer broke the tongue off going down I-5, I really went over ours closely.
A number of places there were poor welds, broken welds or no welds at all! All of them were covered under a thick layer of plastic filler (bondo) so you'd never see a a crack if one developed.
Here's one pretty significant crack
The tounge was the most unsettling as it was just two peices of channel butted up to each other to make a box and welded only welded at the coupler.
Beveled the seam back and then welded them together into a solid tube. For safety sake, my son fabbed up a fishplate and welded that in over the top to further strengthen and spread the load.
After the beveling
Fishplated
So, here it is at is sets this morning and definately a much safer trailer.
Little more welding to do and a little more sanding and I'll be ready to shoot some epoxy.....can't wait
After reading the stories of trailers getting away and talking to Konabud and how his trailer broke the tongue off going down I-5, I really went over ours closely.
A number of places there were poor welds, broken welds or no welds at all! All of them were covered under a thick layer of plastic filler (bondo) so you'd never see a a crack if one developed.
Here's one pretty significant crack
The tounge was the most unsettling as it was just two peices of channel butted up to each other to make a box and welded only welded at the coupler.
Beveled the seam back and then welded them together into a solid tube. For safety sake, my son fabbed up a fishplate and welded that in over the top to further strengthen and spread the load.
After the beveling
Fishplated
So, here it is at is sets this morning and definately a much safer trailer.
Little more welding to do and a little more sanding and I'll be ready to shoot some epoxy.....can't wait
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Projects / Re: Here's my 78 Brendella
« on: January 26, 2008, 10:27:29 AM »
Went and picked up the trailer last night..... Yikes, I've got my work cut out for me.
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Projects / Re: 16' Allusion Tunnel
« on: January 26, 2008, 10:21:45 AM »LOL thats my best Buddy @about 17 in his "wife beater T"
I know the feeling..... It's good to have a son that has the same interests you his pops. I consider myself VERY lucky...
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Projects / Re: 16' Allusion Tunnel
« on: January 26, 2008, 09:06:40 AM »
That is an awesome boat Tommy but I wanna know who the skinny kid in the background looking at the white Beezer hull is..... Those are great pictures. Thanks for posting
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The No Wake Zone / Re: V-Drive video
« on: January 25, 2008, 08:09:53 PM »
Just like everything else, this last year has been slow for video sales.
WHAT! Jerry, you're into to me for 5 regoddamn videos so I'm doing my part. Whats up with that? Come over to the dark "jet" side instead of those V drive guys and we'll keep you busy..
ps lilrick is a queer.
I don't know lilrick but clearly we can all agree, there's nuthin wrong with that...............
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Projects / Re: Project Miller 2 (customers)
« on: January 25, 2008, 07:59:01 PM »
That is EXACTLY what I needed Tommy......thanks. Got a big birthday bash for my daughter tomorrow and then I'm gonna rip into that trailer like a mutha. I wanna start bolting those shiny parts on too........
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Interior / Re: New engine , new gauges ????
« on: January 24, 2008, 08:29:05 PM »
Where did you pick it up at ?
Im still trying to figure out the best place to get everything at. Too many to choose from.
Im looking for a new rack & pinion , shaft extention , gauge bezel's , and a few a other item for now
2sav
Tommy is the best. You really can't go wrong plus if we keep him really busy Rhonda may get some time by herself without grumpy around.....
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Projects / Re: it's home!!
« on: January 23, 2008, 08:49:39 PM »
Congrats for a job very well done!!! Looks bitchen and you'll be ready for the water as soon as it starts to warm up......
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I/O's / Re: Jet to I/O conversion?
« on: January 23, 2008, 08:26:54 PM »I/Os, jets, outboards and v-drives...I like 'em all.
Ditto rigger. Clampons are the norm up here in the salt followed closely with the I/Os. Either way, I like them all too.......