'76 Hondo Project

« **on:** March 19, 2008, 09:47:05 PM »

So after doing almost nothing for almost a year, Buying the interior from 2sav lit a fire under my butt. Tonight me and a friend went to town with acetone and scrubbers and clean a crap load of the overspray out of the interior area. Got about half of it done and after being high for the last 3 hours I had to call it a night.

So far I have: Replaced the bunks and carpet, Removed the pump (What a bitch), and other painfull crap.

How it looked when I brought it home:

The Interior that will be in it after a little modification (just need lumber and resin, already cut down to fit):

The Progress tonight:

Before -

After -

« **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2008, 09:54:38 PM »

Man I remember those days. That acetone evaporates really fast and when your in the garage you get a little

« **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2008, 10:09:56 PM »

Quote from: Blue on March 19, 2008, 09:54:38 PM

Man I remember those days. That acetone evaporates really fast and when your in the garage you get a little

Man your telling me, The Garage door was open and the fumes were incredible! But hey, whats a few less brain cells!

« **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2008, 11:03:48 AM »

Looks good Jeremy, now keep that fire lit and get that sumbitch to Parker

« **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2008, 12:27:06 PM »

We need a good showing of Hondo boats at Parker, because the Nordic guys are trying to take over.

« **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2008, 01:48:45 PM »

haha...NORDIC representing..."no wait stay on topic dammit"

...looking good OC get the sumbiotch done...it takes two easily available things...time and money...wait nevermind keep up the good work

« **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2008, 03:42:39 PM »

FUGGG IT....just paint over it or throw carpet down dont waste your time cleaning the floor..

« **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2008, 04:50:01 PM »

Quote from: CHROMEY on March 20, 2008, 03:42:39 PM

FUGGG IT....just paint over it or throw carpet down dont waste your time cleaning the floor..

It will just haunt me that its there!

« **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2008, 04:55:52 PM »

This should be your next purchase:

Marcsrollin posted this;

The first one is a .030 over 454.
steel crank
dimple rods
forged pistons
10.5 to 1 comp ratio
049 large oval heads
edelbrock performer intake
your choice of solid or hydrolic cam
Looking to get $3000 for it.
engine is fresh rebuild and has zero hours on it.

« **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2008, 04:57:36 PM »

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on March 20, 2008, 04:55:52 PM

Looking to get $3000 for it.

and as soon as you loan me that I will!

« **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:07:48 PM »

So I got most of the crap in the hull out (Paint, glue, old carpet, dirt, etc!), Yeah. Have the subfloor cut to length (real tight fit, will sand down a lil to make room for resin).

Bought resin, brushes, lumber to rebuild interior, etc, etc.

Found out 2 of my new bunks are trashed because the boat has been sitting front heavy for the last year with no motor in the boat...

This should be a busy weeked. Need lumber to do the floor braces and then the can put in the subfloor. Looking for carpet also. Ralph, you have any extra?

« **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2008, 09:50:32 AM »

Hey OC- post some picts of the sub floor as you assemble, I have noticed the sub floor in my boat is a little squishy and will probably need the a subfloor replacement- thanks

« **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:02:52 AM »

Oh yeah- and I have still not forgot about your pics, I have not been over to where the boat is kept in a week or so- I know I am worthless- sorry

« **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:05:38 PM »

So heres the progress for the night:

Made a template for the supports and copied 4 times:

Then Resined the crap out of them:

Also Resined the subfloor and will add a 2nd coat to everything tomorrow when I am no longer HIGH from the fumes!

« **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:01:25 PM »

So I put a 2nd coat of resin on everything and while waiting for it to dry I decided to tear into the pump and all I have to say is:

I cant tell you guys how much silicone was on this pump, when I removed it from the hull I had to take the whole thing out the back with the transom cover on it!

I think the impeller looks pretty good, maybe the xperts will chime in and let me know

And finally I got it off, and they show how much damn silicone is there

And this is how I got it off!

« **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:05:17 PM »

I am always amazed as to why people put so much silcon on shit .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:07:53 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on March 22, 2008, 07:05:17 PM

I am always amazed as to why people put so much silcon on shit .

-beerjet-

Because it develops leaks over the years and as it trades hands to new owners, they just add more silicon

Instead of just fixin the problem.

Looking good by the way

2sav

« **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:08:39 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on March 22, 2008, 07:05:17 PM

I am always amazed as to why people put so much silcon on shit .

-beerjet-

There is a grove there that looks like a big o-ring would go in it, but there is no o-ring there, just silicon. What is the proper way of sealing the transom cover?

« **Reply #18 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:09:56 PM »

Quote from: 2savage4you on March 22, 2008, 07:07:53 PM

Because it develops leaks over the years and as it trades hands to new owners, they just add more silicon Instead of just fixin the problem.

Looking good by the way
2sav

Got it from friends of the original owner and it was stripped after it changed hands. So the original owner did this crap!

« **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:14:18 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 22, 2008, 07:08:39 PM

There is a grove there that looks like a big o-ring would go in it, but there is no o-ring there, just silicon. What is the proper way of sealing the transom cover?

Same scenario. when i had my Energizer kit installed they used a shit load of silicon and kept the gaskets, probably to re'sale to another customer

2sav

« **Reply #20 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:49:42 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 22, 2008, 07:08:39 PM

There is a grove there that looks like a big o-ring would go in it.

You just answered your own question . When shit is done right , there is no need to use an entire tube of silicon on an already neglected part of the boat .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #21 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:17:51 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on March 22, 2008, 07:49:42 PM

You just answered your own question . When shit is done right , there is no need to use an entire tube of silicon on an already neglected part of the boat .

-beerjet-

Was just curious. I assumed thats what it was for, looks like I am going to be ordering a bunch of o-rings for it.

« **Reply #22 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:20:39 PM »

Holy crap Jeremy thats a lot of silicone. Boat should go faster now

. Good job man keep it up. Parker is getting closer and closer.

Bob

« **Reply #23 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:21:00 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 22, 2008, 09:17:51 PM

Was just curious. I assumed thats what it was for, looks like I am going to be ordering a bunch of o-rings for it.

You must realize that I am retarded . OK . Berks have a rubber ring around the bowl . The cuzzi's I dont know . I have yet to put any titty-cone around my bowl . so...... take it for what it worth .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #24 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:23:07 PM »

Quote from: flytime on March 22, 2008, 09:20:39 PM

Holy crap Jeremy thats a lot of silicone. Boat should go faster now . Good job man keep it up. Parker is getting closer and closer.

Bob

Losing 20 pounds of silicon should help in the speed dept.

Question for all because I am 2 tired to look it up. On the pump ID plate, after I got the paint off it says Jacuzzi WJ/B. The WJ part I knew, would the "B" Be the original impeller?

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