'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?

« **Reply #25 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:24:58 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 22, 2008, 09:23:07 PM

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?

That would be my guess but WTF do I know.

« **Reply #26 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:36:40 PM »

Quote from: flytime on March 22, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

That would be my guess but WTF do I know.

Do you know the speed of an unladen swallow?

« **Reply #27 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:38:09 PM »

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on March 22, 2008, 09:36:40 PM

Do you know the speed of an unladen swallow?

Here we go again!

« **Reply #28 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:40:33 PM »

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on March 22, 2008, 09:36:40 PM

Do you know the speed of an unladen swallow?

Your answer can be found here: http://www.style.org/unladenswallow/

« **Reply #29 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:40:43 PM »

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on March 22, 2008, 09:36:40 PM

Do you know the speed of an unladen swallow?

Beats me Sire I am but a lowly Knight

Bridgekeeper: What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
Arthur: What do you mean? An African or European swallow?
Bridgekeeper: Huh? I-- I don't know that! Auuuuuuuugh!
Bedevere: How do know so much about swallows?
Arthur: Well, you have to know these things when you're a king, you know.

Thanks Paldin.

Bob

« **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2008, 06:28:56 AM »

yes that B should be the original impeller size, and, from what im told it flows close to a berk A

« **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2008, 10:01:47 AM »

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on March 23, 2008, 06:28:56 AM

yes that B should be the original impeller size, and, from what im told it flows close to a berk A

Ralph is correct. Jacuzzi is cut a little "taller" I guess in sizing. I have a stainless A and it has to be cut down. Just add 1 to the sizing. B=A A=AA etc.

« **Reply #32 on:** March 23, 2008, 11:05:43 AM »

and just to be clear, having the same as a Berk A is good thing?

« **Reply #33 on:** March 23, 2008, 12:11:18 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 23, 2008, 11:05:43 AM

and just to be clear, having the same as a Berk A is good thing?

great starting point

« **Reply #34 on:** March 23, 2008, 09:46:43 PM »

Well with today being Easter and seeing the familys and all not much got done but we did get the floor in and got the drivers side seat frame made. Its being held together with screws for now but tomorrow the screws get replaced with stainless staples and then resined which it never was (hint o 2sav when having the new seats made for the Bahner).

« **Reply #35 on:** March 23, 2008, 10:18:30 PM »

Oh I forgot to say: I am really just winging this, If you guys have suggestions for me please let me know!

« **Reply #36 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:42:49 AM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 23, 2008, 10:18:30 PM

Oh I forgot to say: I am really just winging this, If you guys have suggestions for me please let me know!

Looks to me like youre doing a great job

. My only tip for the seat boxes is to make some way for water to drain from in front of the seats to the back on the outside of the stringers (cant see in the pics if you did this or not), or you might end up with your left foot in a big puddle of water

.

« **Reply #37 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:54:25 AM »

Quote from: propless on March 24, 2008, 12:42:49 AM

Looks to me like youre doing a great job . My only tip for the seat boxes is to make some way for water to drain from in front of the seats to the back on the outside of the stringers (cant see in the pics if you did this or not), or you might end up with your left foot in a big puddle of water .

The Seat frame on the outside of the stringer does not go down into the "gutter" along the stringer so there is drainage from front to back. The only thing I havent done yet is to put holes in the stringer near the back of the boat to allow it to drain down into the bilge area. i am pretty much working from the front to the back.

I also left a gap at the front of the subfloor and the supports for the floor dont go all the way into the "V", so if water is sloshed to the front of the boat between the stringers it has a way to get back to the bilge area.

« **Reply #38 on:** March 24, 2008, 01:09:31 AM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 24, 2008, 12:54:25 AM

The Seat frame on the outside of the stringer does not go down into the "gutter" along the stringer so there is drainage from front to back. The only thing I havent done yet is to put holes in the stringer near the back of the boat to allow it to drain down into the bilge area. i am pretty much working from the front to the back.

Perfect !! Thats exactly what I was talking about

.

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 24, 2008, 12:54:25 AM

I also left a gap at the front of the subfloor and the supports for the floor dont go all the way into the "V", so if water is sloshed to the front of the boat between the stringers it has a way to get back to the bilge area.

Yea I saw that, VERRY nice idea / job ! Keep up the good work

.

« **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:42:11 AM »

This is what I did while moving the other day so no progress on the boat:

« **Reply #40 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:08:53 AM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 28, 2008, 10:42:11 AM

This is what I did while moving the other day so no progress on the boat:

Put the purse down alice ! Rub some asprin on it and walk it off !

Hope its not as bad as it looks ...... $:-\$

-beerjet-

« **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:16:18 AM »

Damn bro that looks like shit..... But still no excuse......I have found out that working on the boat really only requires one good foot. Cause your always leaning over it...

Have the woman grab a bat and even out the other side... This way its equal and you will be balanced again

Take care of that shit..Then get that boat done..

2sav

« **Reply #42 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:27:50 AM »

was walking the 2nd damn load out to the trailer, stepped off and God damn mother efn son of a bitch

The funny thing is I didnt have to move anything after that...he he!

Swelling is starting to go down and I can kind of walk as soon as I can climb into the boat I will be getting that interior done!

« **Reply #43 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:48:32 AM »

Did you break it?

« **Reply #44 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:54:29 AM »

no, just a really bad sprain...I have done this to both ankles probably 3 or 4 times since high school, just week ankles I guess.

« **Reply #45 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:53:23 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 28, 2008, 11:54:29 AM

no, just a really bad sprain...I have done this to both ankles probably 3 or 4 times since high school, just week ankles I guess.

I have a cousin who has fractured or broken one ankle at least twice . The last time , she said she just stepped off a curb and POP ! I told her the story wont stick if the curb is in front of the bar she was leaving . Her doctor also said that with every fracture , its gonna be weaker every time . $:-\$ Get better and be careful .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #46 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:59:03 PM »

Where do you find these videos?

« **Reply #47 on:** March 28, 2008, 01:38:11 PM »

Ankle and knee injuries suk!

I'm still gimping and it's been 4 months!

« **Reply #48 on:** March 29, 2008, 09:05:51 AM »

Jeremy ,The Boats lookin sweet ! Nice clean work ! bummer about the ankle ,that kind of thing demands being waited on hand and foot ,(bring me a beer ,bring me a sandwhich,wheres the remote ? etc)
Take care !

« **Reply #49 on:** April 05, 2008, 08:58:52 AM »

Quote from: jet boat performance on March 29, 2008, 09:05:51 AM

Jeremy ,The Boats lookin sweet ! Nice clean work ! bummer about the ankle ,that kind of thing demands being waited on hand and foot ,(bring me a beer ,bring me a sandwhich,wheres the remote ? etc)
Take care !

I was able to get a few days of "can you get that for me", Then she got wise!

So I brought the boat over to the new house last night and I have to say that when I pulled the boat out of the garage and onto the street...It looked damn sexy behind my truck! White truck, White boat!

It was a bitch getting A 4 car garage worth of crap into a 2 car garage. But I think after I move a few things around and ebay somethings I will have enough room to finish the interior.

« **Reply #50 on:** April 24, 2008, 09:23:23 PM »

I have been working on the engine divider for the last couple of days.

I have worked out a way to build speaker box's into it and some storage space also, 2 storage bins... 8" deep x 14" high x 13" wide. they will be good for rope, spare parts, etc etc. Will post pics when its all glued together.

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