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Though we're damn near 2000 miles from Socal and at the request of some of the folks here, I'll offer up my project for grins
We picked up this 78 18’ Brendella in Oregon about 5 years ago as a bit of a basket case. It had a stock big block Chev and a Panther pump. It’s a full stringer boat that looks to be splashed from a Southwind (isn’t everything?) and seemed to be very solid. The motor ran but that was about it, Paint looked good from a distance but was pitiful up close. Interior was really nice except for some cheapo black Astroturf for carpet which I replaced right away.
I put together a nice rumpity 468 balanced big block and threw some Bassetts on there along with a ton of Stainless Steel lines and ran it in this configuration for a number of years. This thing was as turn key as they come. I know many have struggled with MSD setups but my complete MSD setup worked like a champ. One thing I found out talking to folks is that grounds are a pain on these systems so I ran separate grounds to the box, alternator and starter. Never had a problem.
Here is what it looked like for a number of years we used and abused it.
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Unfortunately, like many Panthers, excessive rpms were an issue. Cavatation was a killer for me. No matter what I did I couldn’t get over 67 mph @ 5900 rpm (where I had my rev limiter set)
I had been following the Panther Energizer concept from the initial mockup through the design and into the production and thought I might give it a try as an alternative to a complete swap of the Panther. I talked Tom at Jet Boat Performance and we came up with a plan.
One of the things that many have told me are an issue with Panthers is a limit of around 500hp. With this new Energizer that is no longer an issue so I have started to gather up parts for a new blower motor I had in the back of my mind for awhile. We're stepping it up well over 500hp ;D.
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Since the blower belt will intrude into the seating, I’m gonna have to fab up some new seating but am going to really try to keep the same style as what it has.
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Continued..
With a new pump, new interior and a new shiny blower motor, the paint was gonna be an issue for me. I was bitching about it when my wife walked into the shop and said “if it’s gonna bother you, why don’t you paint it?”. That did it, that was noon on Sunday and by 4pm it was off the trailer and on a dolly I had just built.
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I picked up some 4” razor blades and proceeded to take the paint off. It was pretty easy since there were a number of different paint jobs stacked on top of each other.
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Thru this I did find shadows of license numbers from Nevada and Montana so this boat has been bounced around a bit. Wish this thing could talk and tell me of the fun it had back in the day.
I carefully pulled the rubrail off only to find that this boat was seamed so nice that you couldn’t even see a seam at first. The thing looked so sexy that I made the decision it wasn’t going back on.
Here's a closeup picture of the seam where the deck meets the hull. It was this way almost everywhere on the boat.
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Through the advice of a number of folks on this board and others, I came up with a plan on how to cap it for good. I used West System epoxy for the entire project and though spendy, it’s really nice stuff.
I took my 4” grinder with a 80 grit flapper wheel and ground into the seam and out approx 2” to 3”. Then I took my little air angle grinder and fine tuned it a bit with a 40 grit speed lock and then finished it with 40”grit on my DA. Right about now is when my wife had to hide the guns cause I just took a cool looking boat and ground the shit out of it……..
Wiped everything down real good with acetone and then wetted the seam out. I followed that with some narrow fiberglass tape and laid that into the seam. They suggest all kinds of tricks to work the bubbles out but I found my finger did the best. I followed that with multiple layers of epoxy mixed with some Colloidal Silica and wider runs of tape till I had only a slight groove left. I filled this in with some epoxy mixed with microballons and smoothed that out. Hot Damn! That looks good.
Ignore my hands in the picture. I put them there so get some contrast so you could see the shape. As far as the ripples, thats just water. This thing is smooooooth.
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I also filled the thru the transom exhaust holes, decked the boat of the stern and bow light, fixed some slight cracking on the deck , filled a notch in the gunnel that they had cut to clear the old exhaust and a bunch of miscellaneous holes on the dash..
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Been messing around with some ideas of what to do paint wise. After seeing what the original gelcoat was, I was thinking along these lines.
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Punk kid of mine thought this was funny......
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I wiped the boat down real well and shot some MP170 epoxy primer to seal up everything real well and then laid some Evercoat Rage Gold on a few areas to get some of the roughness out. Blocked that out and then shot MP282 2K High Build primer reduced 10% and blocked that down with some 180 grit.
I’ve since followed that up with some wet sanding using 400 grit
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By the way, my wife is a gem. That's her trimming the hedge in the back ground while I get to play boat. I havent had to mow the lawn or nuthin since I started this project..... wonder what it's gonna cost me? :eek:
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Other than some pin holes in the bottom that I’m currently addressing with some UCS Icing, the bottom is ready to shoot and the sides are damn close and will only need a slight touch up when I get ready to shoot them and the top.
I’ve talked to many folks and pretty much everyone universally recommends a single stage urethane for the bottom. The rest of the boat will be Base Coat / Clear Coat.
Well, that's it for now. Hope you enjoyed the pics......John
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That is one sexy lookin boat John. Keep the pics coming. Love that motor. Next summer you will have to make a trip down to Socal and go out boating with us. We got a great crew.
Bob
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Thanks Bob. Man would I love that but jezus if you guys could do something about making California a bit shorter, that would help a bunch of us out. Did a road trip down there this summer checking out the beach and by the time we gotdone with all the sightseeing and driving back, it was almost 4,000 miles...........
Thanks again......John
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Man you do nice work. You are doing all yourself, one guy? It sure is coming out sweet tho. I think it would be a same not to add a bit more pizzaz to the color scheme, at least 3 or 4 different colors. Make that boat get noticed! Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Hey John, Nice work and I'll keep watching and learning. I think I need to get s et of those twisty tuned headers. They look so cool! :)
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Thanks guys. Yup, it's a one man show (even got it down to where I flip the boat by myself (scary though)). As far as the colors ;D, you might in deed find something like that! I'm pretty much a keep it simple kind of guy but I gotta admit some of the color combos I see coming out of that Socal gang is pretty damn cool.
Thanks again
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Just something to think about.
The boat looks great, way better than anything I've done lately. But I noticed you wetsanded the primer with a 400 grit.
There's a give and take when it comes to sanding primer. The finer sand paper you use, or wetsanding, then the glossier the panit will be with the least amount of orange peel. But if you used 320 grit without wetsand, then the paint would hold to the primer a little stronger, but will have a final outcome of more orange peel.
Like I said it's a give and take, you get shiny, easier to buff paint, but not as strong.
Or stronger paint that's more difficult to wetsand and buff.
Just throwing it out there.
You are doing a bitchin job and doesn't look cheap by any means, I wish I could do something like that!
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You are doin some killer work up there ! Dont short change yourself . You NW's have some awsome water up there .
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Good read man! Makes me want to go out in the garage and start tearing down my boat!
Keep up the good work!
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Really looking good. Do you have some pics of the stand you built? I think i need one of them ;D
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Just something to think about.
The boat looks great, way better than anything I've done lately. But I noticed you wetsanded the primer with a 400 grit.
There's a give and take when it comes to sanding primer. The finer sand paper you use, or wetsanding, then the glossier the panit will be with the least amount of orange peel. But if you used 320 grit without wetsand, then the paint would hold to the primer a little stronger, but will have a final outcome of more orange peel.
Like I said it's a give and take, you get shiny, easier to buff paint, but not as strong.
Or stronger paint that's more difficult to wetsand and buff.
Just throwing it out there.
You are doing a bitchin job and doesn't look cheap by any means, I wish I could do something like that!
I really appreciate the advice. I havent done this stuff for 15 years and EVERYTHING has changed. When I was told to wetsand the primer with 400 I did a big gulp too. Seems awfully smooth. I remember the days with you did 220 to scuff it up and call it good. I'll talk to some peeps about the 400 and get back with you. Once again, thanks for the advice......John
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Really looking good. Do you have some pics of the stand you built? I think i need one of them ;D
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Nutz, I really dont have any good pictures. There was really nothing to it though. My boat is a full stringer boat so I just built it so I had a couple 2X6s that spanned the stringers. Just slap one together and go for it. I love pictures of boats upside down in the garage.
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I apprectiate it. Makes me wanna get back at it but that's gotta wait for the weekend
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looks like u got a few toys up there.....a layed out chevy extra cab, and a monster lifted 4x4, and a huge azz garage, you could just about work on anything there....looks great and good luck
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That looks awesome.That's exactly what I need to do to mine.What's the best way to cover up the bass boat flake? Also what do you use to fill stress crack? I have a 6 inch da sander.Do you think it's the best tool for sanding the boat? Sorry for all the questions,but thanks for the help.You can see my boat here.It's the Trophy custom.
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See Johnny I told the folks would love your Project here ... Tom
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looks like u got a few toys up there.....a layed out chevy extra cab, and a monster lifted 4x4, and a huge azz garage, you could just about work on anything there....looks great and good luck
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Thanks but show me one garage that isnt stuffed to the rafters with stuff. mine sure it. As far as the rigs in the background, they're my sons. We put a 6 link cantilever air bag setup in the back and fast bags up front off of an engine driven pump. The blazer's got a rumpity 406 sbc with 1ton running gear, no interior but a couple buckets. Both are pretty damn cool but I tend to go to the older stuff to match my age
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Of course, he's trying to get me to go this route now which I gotta admit I think looks pretty cool
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;D ;D ;D ;D
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That looks awesome.That's exactly what I need to do to mine.What's the best way to cover up the bass boat flake? Also what do you use to fill stress crack? I have a 6 inch da sander.Do you think it's the best tool for sanding the boat? Sorry for all the questions,but thanks for the help.You can see my boat here.It's the Trophy custom.
As far as advice from me, I'll be the first to admit I dont know anything and stumble my way through everything I do. Just ask Tommy...
With that said, I'd be happy to help you anyway I can but I'm sure others on this board have more knowledge than I do. Please let me know if there's something I can do to help.......John
Yep Tommy. This is a damn good board, just a looooong way from home...
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all i can say is WOW, you are doing some fantastic work on your boat, i can't wait to see the finished product :o
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Jrork wrote:
"This is a damn good board, just a looooong way from home..."
John ,Cali is a hop skip and jump from Wa just hook up that trailer you & Jan can camp out in my back pasture (homemade beer ,Santa Maria BBQ & Hot Rod Boats what more could a guy want? Hell if you retired you could get the Brendella done real quick lol ... Tom
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John Josh wants to know whos silverado is in the first pic ,hes got a bitchen steel cowl induction hood he'd like to oft... Tom
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John Josh wants to know whos silverado is in the first pic ,hes got a bitchen steel cowl induction hood he'd like to oft... Tom
Sorry Tommy, I've been traveling on business and didnt see your emails and stuff till this morning. The truck in the background is my son's Ian lowride. I'll let him know about it.
Keep a spot mowed in your pasture for us. You just might get sick of us.
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(homemade beer ,Santa Maria BBQ & Hot Rod Boats what more could a guy want?
Next time I'm in Paso I'm going to have to disable my boat. MMmmmm homemade beeeer . . .
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John Its too dry for sh*T to grow and so long as you don't block my satellite dish we'll be fine lol Tom
Glass cutter "homegrown drinks best" ;) Tom
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Tom.....
It's the water my a$$. It's the HOPS!!! :D Greg
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Prior to getting ready to shoot some single stage on the bottom I thought I would mock up the old housing just for grins and I saw a gap between the hull and the housing. It's located dead center and the tightens up to no gap on the sides. The drill bit is a 3/64 and it's a touch smaller than that to give you an idea.
Now I realize that we bed the housing in some goey stuff but is that gap gonna be too much? I'm tempted to close it up but thought I would run it by you all and see if Rork's being too picky again..........
Also kinda wonder if I found my cavatation problem on the old pump, hmmmm......
Here's a couple pictures
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Crap, couldn't stand it. Layed some epoxy and cloth in there. Layed on some PPG DP40 epoxy to seal it all up and I think all I'll need is a thin skim of some Evercoat Rage Gold to make her purdy. Bound to be better if there's no gap to fill with goey stuff.
Here's a pic of it with another layer of glass and epoxy and then another after the DP40 applicaton... gotta love that itch from fiberglass dont you?
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Crap, couldn't stand it. Layed some epoxy and cloth in there. Layed on some PPG DP40 epoxy to seal it all up and I think all I'll need is a thin skim of some Evercoat Rage Gold to make her purdy. Bound to be better if there's no gap to fill with goey stuff.
Here's a pic of it with another layer of glass and epoxy and then another after the DP40 applicaton... gotta love that itch from fiberglass dont you?
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I'm sure glad you posted that last photo. The rest were all optical illusions to me. :o Nice work!!!!
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Much Better!!! O0
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Little bit of Rage Gold and then some Icing around the edges and it's smoooooooth
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The 3 quarts of Single Stage and the Speed Coat is ordered for the bottom so we'll be kruzin soon..
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John, It looks great!! You're going to have your boat re finished and I won't have the motor back for mine. ;D
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Thanks Greg. Appreciate that compliment. I'm pretty much standing down till the paint and speedcoat I ordered comes in. Then all hell breaks loose.
Can't wait to get some paint on there that I'm not planning on sanding off (for a while ;D)
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Also for those of you who are interested (which I suspect is none besides me), here's a picture of the "spoon" that is molded into the stock Panther intake.
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Also for those of you who are interested (which I suspect is none besides me), here's a picture of the "spoon" that is molded into the stock Panther intake.
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Thats been the point of many descussions and it's nice to see one correctly done versus someones interpretation .
Your project is coming out very slick .
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Thanks Beerjet. I would really like to search this concept out as in theory I think it's a great idea. Clearly I dont think the "conventional" mod's will produce the same results as a Berk intake but deep down, I really think the concept is good. With that said, I've been wrong more times in life than I've ever been right....
Stay tuned and thanks again..........john
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John LOOKIN good!! Nice work on the intake area Tom
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I was woundering how the boat builders could have such a deep inlet run, but with the spoon, it all makes sence ;)
Excellent work, look forward to more of the progress! Keep them pics coming
Hopefully one day I'll make it your way and play in your neck of the water ;D
Rebel
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Hey Rebel. Please do make it over to the mainland sometime next summer. There's a ton of get togethers already in the works.
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Ok John, It's time for you to upload some more photos of what you got accomplished this week-end. :D So far so good! You are inspiring me to get busy on mine but got to get a shop first. Greg
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Very soon oh impatient one, very soon.......... >:D
On a wonderful side note, our stereotypical weather is here. 4 to 6 inches of rain, high winds......yuk
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Very soon oh impatient one, very soon.......... >:D
;D You are doing a fine job when you consider where you live and how you have to travel or mail order just about everything you need.
On a wonderful side note, our stereotypical weather is here. 4 to 6 inches of rain, high winds......yuk
I know how you feel. Seems we haven't had much of a summer here either. We haven't had the rain or really high winds just cooled way down really quick. So much for global warming. >:(
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Okay, here's an update
First is with the sealer. It's PPG DP40LF with some 401 catayst and a splash of DT860 Reducer to seal everything up. As Greg has pointed out, supplies are limited in this neck of the woods so I settled with what they had (DP40) instead of the DP48 which would have been white and would have allowed the bright white to cover that much quicker
I let that cook off for 2hrs and then began laying on the Concept Singlestage. Crappy weather (4" to 6" of rain and wind) makes it so I have to snap the pics inside the shop but hopefully it'll give you an idea of what it looks like. I gotta admit, it looks gray in the pictures but iit's n fact is bright white.
Here it is with the DP40
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And here is is with the Concept on it
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Next step is the application of the speedcoat and then flip this boat over for the last time (hopefully)
Thanks for watching this come together.......John
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Okay, here's an update
First is with the sealer. It's PPG DP40LF with some 401 catayst and a splash of DT860 Reducer to seal everything up. As Greg has pointed out, supplies are limited in this neck of the woods so I settled with what they had (DP40) instead of the DP48 which would have been white and would have allowed the bright white to cover that much quicker
I let that cook off for 2hrs and then began laying on the Concept Singlestage. Crappy weather (4" to 6" of rain and wind) makes it so I have to snap the pics inside the shop but hopefully it'll give you an idea of what it looks like. I gotta admit, it looks gray in the pictures but iit's n fact is bright white.
Here it is with the DP40
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And here is is with the Concept on it
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Next step is the application of the speedcoat and then flip this boat over for the last time (hopefully)
Thanks for watching this come together.......John
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Looks pretty DAMN NICE TO ME!!! Great job!! Thanks for sharing! Greg
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Thanks Greg. I appreciate it. This is backyard/rednecking it at it's finest.
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Kinda makes what I'm doing very superfluous. Oh well every little bit I can get done now will be that much less later on.
Nice job!
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Keep after it. If I'm fortunate to be able to make this come out okay in the end, ANYBODY can do it! Hell, I'm making this stuff up as I go so there's no reason why somebody else can't do it (and have it come out better) so keep after it.
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Keep after it. If I'm fortunate to be able to make this come out okay in the end, ANYBODY can do it! Hell, I'm making this stuff up as I go so there's no reason why somebody else can't do it (and have it come out better) so keep after it.
Oh, I'll keep going since this is all I can do for right now anyway. I was hoping to get in the water at least once when the motor gets back but who knows what the weather is going to be like in a week.
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Here's the latest with the speedcoat. The weather isn't quite good enough for me to risk it outside so hopefully this'll do. Besides, its time for Monday night football...
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By the way, this stuff is NASTY......yuk. Definately gotta have respirators and crappy clothes
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Here's the latest with the speedcoat. The weather isn't quite good enough for me to risk it outside so hopefully this'll do. Besides, its time for Monday night football...
By the way, this stuff is NASTY......yuk. Definately gotta have respirators and crappy clothes
Well, I guess I'll pass on that process. Looks DAMN good John!!! Greg
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What kind of pump goes in that thing? Is it set up for a JE pump?
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What kind of pump goes in that thing? Is it set up for a JE pump?
I think he's putting a Pantera in there.
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What kind of pump goes in that thing? Is it set up for a JE pump?
It’s a Panther intake and Tom at JetBoatPerformance hooked me up with a American Turbine Energizer setup for it. Essentially, the only thing that remains Panther is the suction housing. All other parts are American Turbine.
Thanks for checking out my project page.......John
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It’s a Panther intake and Tom at JetBoatPerformance hooked me up with a American Turbine Energizer setup for it. Essentially, the only thing that remains Panther is the suction housing. All other parts are American Turbine.
Thanks for checking out my project page.......John
Hi John, How are things going this week on the boat or do you have to wait for the week-end? I can hardly wait to see what you accomplish this week-end. You've about got the bottom done. Greg
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Bottom is done Greg. But don't know what if anything I'll get done this weekend other than maybe getting flipped upright.
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Bottom is done Greg. But don't know what if anything I'll get done this weekend other than maybe getting flipped upright.
John, How much time do you think you've worked on just the bottom? A couple of weeks off and on? Not bad for doing it in your spare time and on week-ends, not to mention the weather. Great job!!! Greg
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Just the bottom? Hmmm, that is a good question. I have way more time in the fiberglass/epoxy work on the transom and cap (not to mention all the stupid holes) so I guess when you set back and think about it, 3 or 4 weekends is about it for the bottom. Very rarely do I get an opportunity to work on it during the week.
As far as the weather, yah, it suxs again. 40 sumthin degrees, light mist, blowing wind and fog'd in. God I love it up here.........
Oh well, here is a side and top shot so you can see where I stopped the speedcoat. I know, way too far back considering it's a Chevy and it's got to move my fat butt (and it's just a Panther)....... :mrgreen:
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John, Darn nice job! I hope I can do half as well when I get down to do mine. We've turned cool here too but the sun is shinning. :)
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As far as the weather, yah, it suxs again. 40 sumthin degrees, light mist, blowing wind and fog'd in. God I love it up here.........
;D I feel for you John... lucky the Pacific North West has some beautiful women to keep us warm ;)
only 214 days till summer, only 214 days till summer, only 214...
Rebel
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only 214 days till summer, only 214 days till summer, only 214...
Rebel
You have summer up there? :D The times I've been to Washington it was always a Wash-Out. :D :D :D
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We dodged a big storm today. Looking at the satilite (sp?) we would have gotten our butts handed to us. They were talking heavy rains and 70mph winds. Thankfully it stalled off the coast and is headed toward Northern BC/Southern Alaska
Hope it misses you Rebel
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Boat is back right side up, washed, masked and ready for the sealer.
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Wow John, You are moving right along. So is the bottom completed? Looks great! Greg
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Yup, the bottom is done and setting on the cart with some super soft carpet to cushion.
Here it is with the DP48LF as a sealer. Next stop is some Rage Gold to smooth it out and then lots of 2K primer to make it puuuurdy.
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Gonna let it cook for a few days and then start smoothing it out.
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Wish I had been there to watch you flip it over. Did you take any pics? Maybe one of these days when you have time you can sit down and do a start to finish thread so all the steps are there and a list of the products you used and in what order. Fine work there John,
Greg
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You know I didnt take any pictures. All it reallys takes is two lift points, some rope & a ton of beer to ease the nerves........
Sure, I can do the product list. What I cant do is the cost ($$$) to buy the products cuz Jan might find out and she'll try to use that as excuse as to why we've eaten Kraft Macs & Cheese everyday for the last 2 months...........
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You know I didnt take any pictures. All it reallys takes is two lift points, some rope & a ton of beer to ease the nerves........
Now that 's a good excuse for getting drunk!!! :D :D :D But Honey, I had to flip the boat!
Sure, I can do the product list. What I cant do is the cost ($$$) to buy the products cuz Jan might find out and she'll try to use that as excuse as to why we've eaten Kraft Macs & Cheese everyday for the last 2 months...........
That works for me. Don't forget to list where you bought it. :)
Greg
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:mad: I was scuffin the epoxy sealer down to get ready to spray some 2K primer when I caught out of the corner of my eye what looked like a crack!
Ground it down and found what almost looked like an air bubble in the glass.
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Layed it back and wiped it down good with some acetone. Damn I hate that stuff. It'll find any knick, cut and sratch in your hands and burnt he crap out of you. I guess I could wear gloves but that might get in the way of my beer drinking.
Did a Wet Out with some West Systems epoxy and then followed up with some strands of glass buried in another coat of West Systems.
Scuffed that down and it' looks good now. Hope it never comes back.......
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Gonna squirt some DP48LF to seal it off and then I'll lay some 2K primer over everything to start to blocking......stay tuned.
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Don't you just hate it when that happens? Well, one of these days I'll be doing what you have already done and what you are starting to do. Who knows what all I'll find. I did find out that SOMEONE had completely change the way the fuel tanks are mounted and it's ALL wrong.. Thanks to John Miller for his information.
You're doing a fine job there John!! Keep up the good work and keep the photos coming. ;)
:mad: I was scuffin the epoxy sealer down to get ready to spray some 2K primer when I caught out of the corner of my eye what looked like a crack!
Ground it down and found what almost looked like an air bubble in the glass.
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Layed it back and wiped it down good with some acetone. Damn I hate that stuff. It'll find any knick, cut and sratch in your hands and burnt he crap out of you. I guess I could wear gloves but that might get in the way of my beer drinking.
Did a Wet Out with some West Systems epoxy and then followed up with some strands of glass buried in another coat of West Systems.
Scuffed that down and it' looks good now. Hope it never comes back.......
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Gonna squirt some DP48LF to seal it off and then I'll lay some 2K primer over everything to start to blocking......stay tuned.
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Ground it down and found what almost looked like an air bubble in the glass.
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At least you found it before you put top coat down and then have something happen ;D
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Were you doing some spray gun pattern tests on the paper along the side of the boat ??? ;D
Looking Good ;) ...and is that a lake I see in the back ground??? :o I'm so jelous now ;D
Rebel
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Ya, when I was spraying my last coat of epoxy the gun started spitting a bit so I was trying to get it settled out. Not quite sure what happened as it cleared out really quick.
The water in the background is Dyes Inlet here in Silverdale. I love it out there but it is saltwater so I can't talk any of my buddies to run there boats there.
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... Layed it back and wiped it down good with some acetone. Damn I hate that stuff....
FYI, be carefull with that sh!t. It sits in and then stays in your lungs while it eats them slowly away.
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Thanks Hotrod. I agree, that is some nasty ass stuff. Thanks for the tip and I'll keep that respirator handy like (though hopefully, I'm done with the acetone)
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Looking REALLY good.
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Looking REALLY good.
Thanks Undone but you wouldnt have thought so last Saturday. I washed it down, masked it off, tacked it once and went to my bag of white rags that I have to wipe some precleaner on. Unfortunately, I was out so I went and grabbed what I "thought" was a clean one. Wiped the boat down with that and then tacked it one more time.
Mixed up some 2K primer and started laying that on....... WTF :o
Everywhere I sprayed I could see the wipe marks from the cleaner. Must have not been as clean of a rag as I thought >:(
What a stinking mess. After I got done throwing tools, drinking all the beer I could find and bitching at anything I could think of I closed the door to the shop and walked away.
Here's a pic of what it looked like. WARNING, not for the weak at heart.....
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Got up the next morning and wet sanded it down smooth again, wiped it down with nice clean paper towels as recommended by a number of folks and sprayed on a new batch of 2K. Yahoo! smooth as a babys butt... Let's hope that's as bad as it gets. I'm just thankful I made that mistake when I was just squirting primer and not the clear coat...
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I just had the new bimini top made, new headers put on. And like an idiot I went through a LONG 5 MPH zone without water running through the headers... Needless to say it burned a big hole through my bimini and it's cover.............. Don't feel too bad, you're not the only one who has shortcomings.
bimini = $300, DOH!
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Ouch! I guess I dont feel so bad. Misery does love company doesnt it.....
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WTF :o
Everywhere I sprayed I could see the wipe marks from the cleaner. Must have not been as clean of a rag as I thought >:(
What a stinking mess. After I got done throwing tools, drinking all the beer I could find and bitching at anything I could think of I closed the door to the shop and walked away.
Got up the next morning and wet sanded it down smooth again, wiped it down with nice clean paper towels as recommended by a number of folks and sprayed on a new batch of 2K. Yahoo! smooth as a babys butt... Let's hope that's as bad as it gets. I'm just thankful I made that mistake when I was just squirting primer and not the clear coat...
That so sucks to have to do it twice. :(
Did you have to sand it all off again?
Glad you kept your cool and only took it out on the tools and some beers ;)
Have you figured out what your final paint colors scheme will be?
Inquiring minds like to know John :D
Ouch! I guess I dont feel so bad. Misery does love company doesnt it.....
I'm miserable I can't go play on the lake yet ;) does that count :-\
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Nope, I only had to sand it smooth. I got up early Sunday morning after letting it dry all night and then wet sanded it with some 400 grit. Really didnt take that long and I was spraying late that afternoon.
Okay, I'll spill the beans on the colors and layout. This was not easy and I sketched many different colors and styles but I kept coming back to how much I like the old days in drag racing and loving reading and hearing about Ronny Sox row that 4-speed in the Sox & Martins cars. All of those were painted Red White & Blue.
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Then in the late 70's I was involved with a buddy on his ProGas Camaro and it to was painted Red White & Blue. This was actually a 1970 car but we hung the the 78/79 (can't remember which) to make it look new. Nice car and that was the end of my racing days (kids, job, house, etc...)
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So, here it is give or take. It's liable to change a bit but this is what I'm thinking. I may pull the swoop a bit further up and back (or I may not).
May not be for everyone but I think it'll look pretty cool. Obviously the trailer will be painted with some cool wheels and tires attached
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Nope, I only had to sand it smooth. I got up early Sunday morning after letting it dry all night and then wet sanded it with some 400 grit. Really didnt take that long and I was spraying late that afternoon.
So, here it is give or take. It's liable to change a bit but this is what I'm thinking. I may pull the swoop a bit further up and back (or I may not).
May not be for everyone but I think it'll look pretty cool. Obviously the trailer will be painted with some cool wheels and tires attached
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That's a nice looking boat. Clean!
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Thanks. That's definately what I'm shooting for and I think that shiny blower motor will look bitchin back there. That is an old photo that I modified. I have a polished aliminum and white steering wheel that I've been running for awhile.
The old black steering wheel has moved on to bigger and better things.... It's mounted in this Unlimited Light Hydroplane.... Probably wishes it was back home
Please excuse the jackass that's laughing in the background and teaching his son how to be a dick in public.
http://media.ulhra.org/video2007/Silverdale/UL-6Flip.wmv
Thankfully Kerry was okay.... Boat took the beating better than he did
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Thanks. That's definately what I'm shooting for and I think that shiny blower motor will look bitchin back there. That is an old photo that I modified. I have a polished aliminum and white steering wheel that I've been running for awhile.
The old black steering wheel has moved on to bigger and better things.... It's mounted in this Unlimited Light Hydroplane.... Probably wishes it was back home
Please excuse the jackass that's laughing in the background and teaching his son how to be a dick in public.
http://media.ulhra.org/video2007/Silverdale/UL-6Flip.wmv
Thankfully Kerry was okay.... Boat took the beating better than he did
OUCH!!!!
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I like the striping, its a little different (a good thing), and you can't go wrong with red, white and blue.
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Thanks CC, I've guidecoated it one more time and am blocking it with 400 (again). I may squirt some 2K on a couple little spots and block that out but frankly, now I'm just being stupid.
I've began the color chip hunt for the perfect colors. The White is PW7 (Dodge Bright White) to match my pickup, the Red will be Chevy Torch Red WA9075 and the Blue remains a mystery. I have the color in my mind but I havent seen it yet.
Jan and I may go hang out in the mall parking lot and check out cars. Actually it was her idea and a damn good one. Jeezus what a peach...
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Thanks CC, I've guidecoated it one more time and am blocking it with 400 (again). I may squirt some 2K on a couple little spots and block that out but frankly, now I'm just being stupid.
I've began the color chip hunt for the perfect colors. The White is PW7 (Dodge Bright White) to match my pickup, the Red will be Chevy Torch Red WA9075 and the Blue remains a mystery. I have the color in my mind but I havent seen it yet.
Jan and I may go hang out in the mall parking lot and check out cars. Actually it was her idea and a damn good one. Jeezus what a peach...
John, I saw a really nice metallic blue on a Toyota the other day. I saw a Corvette red that really looks sharp too. Just my 2 cents. Greg
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Yup, it's gonna be a challenge. Then I gotta figure out how much of each color to buy. I blew it big time when I ordered the SingleStage for the bottom (and the SpeedCoat). Ended up only using half what I had.
With the price of this stuff I HAVE GOT to get my amounts needed more figured out. As it is, I'm into this for over a grand and I haven't even bought the topcoats and clear yet........groan...........
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I would buy extra, you could always use it on other stuff down the road!
"You say you want some scallops? Let's do it!" ;D
I would stick with a paint code off of cars or trucks. That way when you need to touch it up from now you can get it easily.
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I would buy extra, you could always use it on other stuff down the road!
"You say you want some scallops? Let's do it!" ;D
I would stick with a paint code off of cars or trucks. That way when you need to touch it up from now you can get it easily.
Uhhh, I'm sorry Tony. I was staring at your avatar. Did you say something?
Yep, a little extra is fine but given the price of this stuff, I don't want to end up with LOTS extra....
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When I painted my old 76 F250 black, just the paint and clear cost me close to $800.... Not to mention the $13k in the engine compartment.....
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When I painted my old 76 F250 black, just the paint and clear cost me close to $800.... Not to mention the $13k in the engine compartment.....
Yup, sounds about right. When you add all the sealers, epoxy's, 2K surfacers, fillers, cleaners and sandpaper, this is not a cheap project. I've started to price some of the paints and it's scary.
1 gallon of PPG Basecoat in white is about $350. In a color like red or blue its about $550. Gulp!!! Thant's not even including the clear......
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Good shit aint cheap, and cheap shit aint good ! Keep up the spectacular work J !
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You guys suck!!!! I was ready to spray and now you got me going back over it again. Ended up putting a thin skim of icing over where there is some slight (so stinking slight that you cant feel them but the black guide coat sanded with 400 over the gray shows them) depressions on the deck that line up where the bulkhead underneath runs. I've scuffed that down and am gonna let it shrink for a bit. I'll shoot some 2K tomorrow but I'm telling all you azzholes right now, it's your fault and you're gonna buy me a beer if I ever finish this POS and come down to the SoCalJetBoat.com region........ pricks
On a side note, I started penciling out the swoop. Right away I can see I'm not a Rteest........ Gonna have to get Jan out there for that one I'm thinking
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Your boat is not a POS by any means!
Now get back to work ;D
2sav
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As they were ringing up the paint for me, I noticed a good 20-25% of the cost was in taxes and hazardous waste fees!! Needed 1 gallon of black, 2 gallons of the Lexus "smoky granite mica" and 1 gallon for acrylic lacquer clear... Black was two base coats, smoky granite micah was the third coat, then the clear. I know next to nothing about painting a vehicle, but it looked really deep once it was done. I think I have 1 gallon of the Lexus "smoky granite micah" color left, only used less than one gallon...
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Hah! If aint a POS now, it will be when I get thru with it.
After much scribbling on the boat and finally getting Jan out there in the scooter stool, we ended up with this. I love it and it's exactly what I had in my head. I just couldn't draw it (how come women are so good at that artsy fartsy stuff?).
I admit, you gotta squint but you get the idea. You can still see the straight line I drew from the back corner at an angle to check symetry (sp?) and she nailed it!
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Undone, I know what you mean. This stuff is too expensive to buy extra but it's hard to figure out how much you "need". Your boat turned out stinking awesome. I'm thinking you know alot more than "next to nothing"....
I've got a roll of tracing paper and will tape it on the side of the boat and trace the line out. That way I can reconstruct this when I'm ready to spray and make sure each side matches...... Stay tuned and thanks again for the words of encouragement and watching this disaster come together.....john
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I didn't paint anything, they gave me a list and I just bought it... On my boat or truck. I did a great job of ruining the paint on my old truck... The boat was the original paint from the manufacturer in 1985. I only did minor stuff with the engine and stereo. Cam, intake manifold, and carb were all done by Teague marine at the same time they replaced the engine... Scoop, MSD 6AM ignition, headers, oil pan, gauges, place diverter, impeller. Simple bolt on stuff, that's all I did.
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Smart man! Your boat is so over the top, the rest of us are just trying to make believe....
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John, You're doing pretty good for a sick man, :D
Undone, where's a photo of your boat?
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in my gallery I have pictures of my old boat... I'm not sure he's got the right guy with the over-the-top boat... I just have a waterskiing direct drive towboat now. Had an 18' Caribbean before that. Nothing too special, just a Gen V 454 all prettied up, with a nice little bump to it.
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in my gallery I have pictures of my old boat... I'm not sure he's got the right guy with the over-the-top boat... I just have a waterskiing direct drive towboat now. Had an 18' Caribbean before that. Nothing too special, just a Gen V 454 all prettied up, with a nice little bump to it.
So what are you driving now?
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I just have a waterskiing direct drive towboat now. Had an 18' Caribbean before that. Nothing too special, just a Gen V 454 all prettied up, with a nice little bump to it.
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in my gallery I have pictures of my old boat... I'm not sure he's got the right guy with the over-the-top boat... I just have a waterskiing direct drive towboat now. Had an 18' Caribbean before that. Nothing too special, just a Gen V 454 all prettied up, with a nice little bump to it.
Whoops, my bad. I did have you confused....sorry about that
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Not sure what your figuring for the paint, but... 2qt's blue and one qt red should do it. Depending on how thick you lay it on,
most first time paint jobs guys lay it on thick and run out. You only need enough to coat it for colour, two medium wet coats ;D
I'm guessing you already figured out from the botom how much you will need for the top in white... unless you done that already ;)
At least you will have a little red and blue left over for the trailer details if you paint it white to match.
Like the preview look! can't wait to see your progress next.
are you laying the red and blue over white? of just primer ?
Rob
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Okay Rebel. You've tipped everybody off that you've painted before. Hop the phuckin ferry and get your butt down here to finish this thing off. ;D
I'm planning on shooting a white epoxy as a sealer, then followed with a couple coats of white base. After that, I'll then start laying out the lines and shoot the red next and then cover everthing up and shoot some blue. I added a wrinkle today by buying my wife a 00 brush and directions to practice up laying out some lines. She's really gifted in the artsy stuff and I'm thinking could stripe the colors before I shoot the clear. It would be really cool if she can pull it off. If she can't oh well, the whole damn boat will probably look like a disaster anyhow so whats to lose?
On a side note, I've blocked this thing till I'm blue in the face and it looks really good. Given that the blue might show any flaws I layed 2 more wet coats of 2k this morning and am going to block that out to make sure I've got everything. Next step is the final masking of the floor and bottom and the construction of a temp paint booth inside the shop.. Stay tuned
ps........hope these stupid storms aren't tearing you up on the island. They've worked us over pretty good down here in Washington
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Here's the latest pics. Not much but ultimately, I'm done sanding and now just need to get it, the garage and my head ready to spray some color.....
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That is DAMN PURDDY!!! ;)
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Thanks Greg. As folks alot younger than me say, I'm stoked! Couldn't be any happier. Sprayed one more batch of really thick 2K (mp182 this time) and blocked it out.
Pushed it outside now and am putting away all the sanding and painting supplies that I don't plan on having to use again anytime soon.
Now it's time to scrub the garage up.........yuk
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nice :o :o
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Thanks Greg. As folks alot younger than me say, I'm stoked! Couldn't be any happier. Sprayed one more batch of really thick 2K (mp182 this time) and blocked it out.
Pushed it outside now and am putting away all the sanding and painting supplies that I don't plan on having to use again anytime soon.
Now it's time to scrub the garage up.........yuk
The clean up - the worse part of any hobby project. :D
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Quick correction after I talked to some folks. You don't put your pinstriping on before you blow your clear on. You put a couple coats of clear on and let that set up and then wet sand it, lay on your pinstriping (this allows you to wipe off the stripe and start over if you screw up) and then blow 2 to 3 more coats of clear over everything to bed in the stripes...
Stay tuned
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Quick correction after I talked to some folks. You don't put your pinstriping on before you blow your clear on. You put a couple coats of clear on and let that set up and then wet sand it, lay on your pinstriping (this allows you to wipe off the stripe and start over if you screw up) and then blow 2 to 3 more coats of clear over everything to bed in the stripes...
Stay tuned
It also allows everything to look really deep. You'll get a 3D look to the entire paint job as well.
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Picked up my paint yesterday. Colors are Bright Red, Pure White and Viper Blue Metallic Pearl. Also all the fixings to make 4 gallons of ready to spray clear....
Put in for time off between Xmas and Newyears to get this done........
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Picked up my paint yesterday. Colors are Bright Red, Pure White and Viper Blue Metallic Pearl. Also all the fixings to make 4 gallons of ready to spray clear....
Put in for time off between Xmas and Newyears to get this done........
Get the shop warmed up, John's on a roll!!!
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Were just happy you didnt have to row that Hot Rod to saftey, Happy to see the rain let up a smidge ! Tom
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;D ;D ;D No rowing for me, too fat...... It's all good but I really feel sorry for some folks.
Now the big battle is because of the 1000s of dead livestock and what to do with them all. Yuk.......
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;D ;D ;D No rowing for me, too fat...... It's all good but I really feel sorry for some folks.
Now the big battle is because of the 1000s of dead livestock and what to do with them all. Yuk.......
If you get to them quick enough you could fill your freezer. :D Export them to China, they like eating tainted meats!
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Elaborate a bit on the dead livestock? Haven't heard anything about this...
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yes please fill the rest of us in :) ???
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Well, many large dairy and horse farms were flooded. The water came up so fast that they didnt have anywhere to go. Dead cattle, horses, pigs, etc.... You kinda get the picture..... I dont even like watching the news anymore. The quantity is so great that the health department doesnt want them burying anymore because of health concerns.
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Well, many large dairy and horse farms were flooded. The water came up so fast that they didnt have anywhere to go. Dead cattle, horses, pigs, etc.... You kinda get the picture..... I dont even like watching the news anymore. The quantity is so great that the health department doesnt want them burying anymore because of health concerns.
How about a big Texas size Bar-B-Q? The horses??? Not sure what to do with those. :D
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Well, many large dairy and horse farms were flooded. The water came up so fast that they didnt have anywhere to go. Dead cattle, horses, pigs, etc.... You kinda get the picture..... I dont even like watching the news anymore. The quantity is so great that the health department doesnt want them burying anymore because of health concerns.
that sucks sorry to hear about it
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Hey John sorry for all the Bullsh*T the weathers been given you folks Maybe watch Brads "Charlie Browns Kwanza" it will definately make you laugh O0 "T"
http://video.google.com:80/videoplay?docid=-8874174111671979147
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tom where do you find that shit, its great
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Ralph thats Brads discovery/cotribution ,I've been sendin' (offending) everyone I know with it I was laughin' so hard the other nite I damn near had a convulsion,rhonda thought I was loosin it ,check out some of the other vids on that same site ;D ;D ;D
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Jeezus K-rist Tommy, that is some funny shit. Glad I didnt click on that at work......... Where the hell is Jan, she's got to listen to this.
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Okay, I've modified the layout a dozen times and as much as I've tried, I haven't knocked this one off the top of the list.
Yah, you gotta squint a bunch but hopefully you'll get what I'm thinking.
12 days till the spraying begins....................... >:D
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JOHN!!! Now that's looking pretty cool!!! Can't wait to see the finished product. Greg
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Looks like a great idea man. Can't wait to see the finished product
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You and me both guys..... Got 4 gallons of clear setting on the bench to blow on it when I get some color layed so it better be shiny then I'll be pimpin...... like you SoCal guys...O0
Ok, maybe not.....
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Red , White and Blue! I love it!
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Okay, I've modified the layout a dozen times and as much as I've tried, I haven't knocked this one off the top of the list.
Yah, you gotta squint a bunch but hopefully you'll get what I'm thinking.
12 days till the spraying begins....................... >:D
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Thats one sexy boat
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Thanks Boost, hope it still looks good with.............
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Merry Christmans to me, Merry Christmas to meeeeeeeee O0
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sweeeeeeeeeeettttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
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Thanks Boost, hope it still looks good with.............
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Hands down your the man
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Merry Christmans to me, Merry Christmas to meeeeeeeee O0
hands down your the man
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no, not really, but I keep telling everybody I am. By the time I'm done with the project, I'll have a paint job with lots of runs in it that probably looked better before, and a motor split in half cuz I ran too much boost/timing......... ;)
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Think POSITIVE!!!!! :D :D
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I think that is going to be one great looking paint scheme. How do you think she'd look with a splash of color across the deck? Just thinking out loud...
The motor is over the top! Your gonna be posing for pictures whenever you hit the water, better get used to it. Thanks for sharing the process.
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that is going to look bitchen ;D, can't wait to see it done
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looking good
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You guys are adding to the pressure!!! If you only knew how badly I'm making this up as I go, you'd never post on this thread again.
As far as color on the deck, there is some internal debate on that subject. I'll run it solid white and then if I get a hair up my butt later cuz it's too plain, I'll do something there too. I just really liked the old paint job with the white. I'm hoping my white that I picked is going to be bright enough to cause permanent eye damage........
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Sooo now that the weathers settled down a bit whats new ? T
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All the paint and 4 gallons of clear are setting on the bench.
Went with Viper Blue Metallic Pearl, SPI Red (gorgeous color) and Pure White (which is actually the pure white pigment with no other colors added).
I have the time between Xmas and New Years off of work so I wont be rushed.....
Been cleaning the shop to remove any dust.
Ready to build my cheapo Sanford & Son spraybooth inside.
Put all new tubes in the florescent lights and picked up some additional lights to set on stands on the floor so I can see down low.
Still gotta pick up my Fineline and some Sharkskin for the taping and masking but I'm close.
I'm be sure to post up pics good or bad..........
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John,
I'm sure glad you are catching all the flack.... That way when I do my boat(s) I can just read through your trials and tribulations and learn from your expereance. I won't start until spring time so I won't have near the cold weather problems you are having.
Keep up the good work and the spirit!!! Really, we are all pulling for you!!!
Greg
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I was thinkin about you John really I was but ... Tom
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No flack Greg.
Tommy and me are......uh.....okay, Josh and me are cool......Rhonda too.... ;D
Yo, cupcake...post up pics of that badazz Ford you picked up in SD.....
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No flack Greg.
Tommy and me are......uh.....okay, Josh and me are cool......Rhonda too.... ;D
Yo, cupcake...post up pics of that badazz Ford you picked up in SD.....
NO!! I was just saying I'm glad you are doing all the leg work and being told what you are doing wrong and not me. :D :D I guess I was in another time and place when I wrote that. Ya Know what I mean Vern????? ;)
Tom and company.. I consider them VERY cool and friends.
I wish I were as close as you to painting.
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Hey I would have been back to help sooner but I had to fight thru 66000 fans who were nuts about "spankin" Detroit Then there was the "post game" party ,back in action now though Hey Greg that "double throw down" very cool steering wheel showed up today ,Dude what a impreesive piece !! (on its way to you) Tom
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Hey I would have been back to help sooner but I had to fight thru 66000 fans who were nuts about "spankin" Detroit Then there was the "post game" party
Feel for ya, we really do......
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Hey Greg that "double throw down" very cool steering wheel showed up today ,Dude what a impreesive piece !! (on its way to you) Tom
Hi Tom... Looks like you are having too much fun. :D So I selected good huh? I can hardly wait to see it. I may just save all the new parts and put them in a next boat. ;D Enjoy yourselves!! Greg
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Greg The best part is when you get everything all "gathered up" and start assembling and then ... it all starts to take shape Tom
sorry for the thread jack ;D
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Tom, Check your email. Greg ;)
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I'm so Jealous.... and look at the angle of that shadow, lol... haven't seen one of those in a couple months.
by the way... the motor looks nice too :P and for Christmas you got your wife a new... ? lol
-Rebel
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no shadows up there? wow....it was 67* down here today....took the boat out for a couple of hours....Ahhh being retired is good.... ;D
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look at the angle of that shadow, lol... haven't seen one of those in a couple months.
-Rebel
You are not kidding. The older I get the more I hate this weather........ You guys have gotten worked over pretty hard up there too havent you?
Hey Hava Al, better keep it to yourself or some of your Northern neighbors like Rebel and I might show up on your doorstep...
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anytime.....but I might not be home.. ;D
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anytime.....but I might not be home.. ;D
I'll bet all they would have to do is head for the lake!!! :D
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anytime.....but I might not be home.. ;D
Smart move on your part.... After all, Rebels a Canadian and I'm damn near a kissin cousin.... Hard to say what we'd do down there
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You northern boys need to visit Havasu in August >:D
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You northern boys need to visit Havasu in August >:D
Well, I'd be easy to spot cuz I'd never get out of the water....holding an umbrella over my head to keep from burning my dome..
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You are not kidding. The older I get the more I hate this weather........ You guys have gotten worked over pretty hard up there too havent you?
Can't complain too much... at least this year only a couple dumps of snow, monsoon rains, flooding and high winds... about normal, lol. Much like you :D ;)
You northern boys need to visit Havasu in August >:D
Oh how I would love too... but like John said... lobsterfest unless I get a summer up here to prep the tan ;) ;D
Damn John, made me threadjack your own post, Lmao :P
-Rebel
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Damn John, made me threadjack your own post, Lmao :P
-Rebel
It's all good Rebel. Merry Christmas
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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!
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To all my friends at SoCal............Can you say Pilsbury Doughboy????
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And one for Josh and Tommy............ O0
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The insanity has begun.......
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nice teet n bum!
lets see some pics of its progress ;D
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HAHAHAHAHA!
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To all my friends at SoCal............Can you say Pilsbury Doughboy????
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The insanity has begun.......
HEY!!! That AIN'T a spray gun!! Get Busy!!! :D :D :D O0
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Go Johnny put some color on that bad boy !! T
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That's the epoxy sealer in the pic. Now the white base and some intercoat clear where I'm going to tape out the other colors. Doesn't look too bad. Keep your fingers crossed.....
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That's the epoxy sealer in the pic. Now the white base and some intercoat clear where I'm going to tape out the other colors. Doesn't look too bad. Keep your fingers crossed.....
Looks like a nice gloss on there already. Are you just getting up and around to do this? What the heck have you been doing? Get busy dude!!! ;D Keep up the good work. - Greg
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he had to use the timer on the camera....not even the wife would endulge the dirty picture fantasy!
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John, You got any paint on that thing yet??? ;D
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he had to use the timer on the camera....not even the wife would endulge the dirty picture fantasy!
Bingo......... >:D
Looks like a nice gloss on there already.
That's the white sealer I layed last night. Sprayed pretty smooth.
You got any paint on that thing yet??? ;D
Yup, it's all white now and looks pretty damn good iff'n I do say so myself. Not evne close to perfect but it looks really good in the base coat white that I picked. The cap job looks bitchin....... Stay tuned as I get ready to shoot some intercoat where I have to lay out my lines......
Pics to follow later today.................... ;)
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GREAT GOING JOHN!!!!
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Okay, here we are at the moment. The boat is all white base coat. Part of that will stay white and part of it will serve as the undercoat for the color. To keep from marking up the white, I sprayed some Intercoat Clear in the areas where I'm going to be taping. Jan and I are going to start laying out the graphics tonight.
The Intercoat gives the boat a nice satin look which I really think looks cool.....hmmmm
Here it is before the intercoat. I know the picture suxs but since it's snowing there is no way in hell I'm gonna take the boat out for a better picture.
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I think you photoshopped OC2vegas' avatar lol.
Looks great, can't wait to see some more color
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Great work there John!!!!
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John got your email ,went to the shop today to work on the PC and wait for the AT boys (coming to visit JBP) Nice work on the Brendella Anxious to see it progress Too Bad about LBB ?? (RIP) Tom
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I think you photoshopped OC2vegas' avatar lol.
Looks great, can't wait to see some more color
For letting him use pictures of my boat, he is coming to my house to paint mine! ;D ;D
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boats looking great, i love the titty mug, i have one just like it, my mom made it for my dad about 30yrs ago
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I think you photoshopped OC2vegas' avatar lol.
Looks great, can't wait to see some more color
You're not kidding! That is crazy. Started laying out the lines a bit last night and will finish today. Hope to have the other colors on by tonight.
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Hey John, What are you going to use so that you get the design the same on both sides? I'm sure anxious to see the colors on the boat. Great job, so far!
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boats looking great, i love the titty mug, i have one just like it, my mom made it for my dad about 30yrs ago
Ah the titty mug,. My wife hates it but it's such a beauty, how can you get rid of something so nice.......
Thanks for the compliment
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Ah the titty mug,. My wife hates it but it's such a beauty, how can you get rid of something so nice.......
Thanks for the compliment
Yeah once you get your hand on something like that its hard to let go ;D
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Yeah once you get your hand on something like that its hard to let go ;D
Zactly Tommy.
PS. for the record, I SUCK at taping graphics >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Okay, you gonna hear it first. My son bailed my ass out! I was struggling trying to lay out the tape and I could see that it was NOT gonna happen. I was even thinking of just keeping it white when he came out, modified the design and then proceeded to tape the thing out in a 1/4 of what I would have taken.
He's a good kid......thanks son
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Okay, you gonna hear it first. My son bailed my ass out! I was struggling trying to lay out the tape and I could see that it was NOT gonna happen. I was even thinking of just keeping it white when he came out, modified the design and then proceeded to tape the thing out in a 1/4 of what I would have taken.
He's a good kid......thanks son
Yeah!! Thanks Son.. Now John get the paint on it! ;D
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I am beat! That was by far the most stressing thing of this entire project. The design isn't going to be like what I had sketched but it looks really good in person. Now if I can just do my part with the painting side of thing.
Here's my #1 son bailing his pops out....
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I am beat! That was by far the most stressing thing of this entire project. The design isn't going to be like what I had sketched but it looks really good in person. Now if I can just do my part with the painting side of thing.
Here's my #1 son bailing his pops out....
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John, Is that where the blue is going to go? That looks COOL!!!!
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WOW major progress !! lookin sweet !!
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lookin damn good :o
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Let me be the first to say I would starve as a painter and couldn't carry the jockstrap of anybody that is one.
After pulling my hair out yesterday trying to tape out the graphics only to waste mulitple rolls of Fineline tape and having to have my son bail my ass out, I started spraying color today.
Shit, Houston, we have a problem. I got some serious crazing in the blue......double shit.
So, sanded it back and tried it again. Much better but I still have one spot that isnt right so I'll need to do some fine tuning.
Probably not going on as even as I had hoped but it's gonna still look pretty cool (from 1000 feet).
Here's some quick pics of the base coat. It's Viper Blue Metallic Pearl. Very nice color.
Still gotta shoot the red and then the clearcoat but you can kinda see what it's gonna look like hopefully soon.
You can start giggling now........
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NICE John !!
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John, It looks good from what I can tell. I got the paint chips from Barry today and that blue is cool. I think I'll use that on my boat too, along with the pure white and the flame red.
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looks nice, can't wait to see more pics ;D
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I cant wait till john comes to my house and sprays my boat....hint hint
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I cant wait till john comes to my house and sprays my boat....hint hint
Thanks guys but OC, you DO NOT want me to spray your boat. I've pretty much lost all my confidence after yesterdays Crazefest. It's sanding out fine but yikes, that was a bummer.
Oh well, back at it today......thanks again everybody.
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Thanks guys but OC, you DO NOT want me to spray your boat. I've pretty much lost all my confidence after yesterdays Crazefest. It's sanding out fine but yikes, that was a bummer.
Oh well, back at it today......thanks again everybody.
Hi John, Any ideas as to why it went crazy on you? Give Barry a call. :) You're doing fine!! Even the best have days where nothing goes right. I sure do like that blue metallic. Greg
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Barry is the best!
I was on the ledge getting ready to jump when I thought, they about the tech line, what's the chance of getting a hold of somebody?
Well, not only did I get someone to answer, but I got Barry (owner/chemist of SPI) while he was shopping at HomeDepot and instead of pointing out what I did wrong, he just said "well, then this is what we have to do" and proceeded to talk me not only off the ledge but also how to fix it. What a fantastic guy and I highly recommend SPI. Not many paint companies have a tech line available 7 days a week let alone the owner/chemist! Won't get that kind of service from PPG or Dupont
What I most likley did was when I was spraying the epoxy on as a sealer, I layed it on a bit too thick right on the capped area to make sure I had a good smooth base. Most likely, I trapped some solvents and as soon as I put the base on the solvents trying to escape didnt like the base coat.
Just sanded those areas back and went back over it. Worked perfect except one area where I need to do a bit more sanding.
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I'm sold!! :) ;) Glad he could get you off the ledge!!! He also answers email!
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Who's your Daddy???
This blue is regoddamndiculas!!! The pearl is laying so nice now... One more coat and then going on to the Red.
Ian and I have been over it with a 1000 Watt flood light and let me tell UUU, I'm feeling a might bit frisky......for my birthday an all..........
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Who's your Daddy???
This blue is regoddamndiculas!!! The pearl is laying so nice now... One more coat and then going on to the Red.
Ian and I have been over it with a 1000 Watt flood light and let me tell UUU, I'm feeling a might bit frisky......for my birthday an all..........
BIRTHDAY????
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Yup! I be the birthday boy...
Best part is that Jan probably wont have to sleep on the couch to get away from me tonight. I admit, I was probably a prick but I was so disappointed.........
Off to spray one more coat of blue and then unmasking for the red.... That "should" be a piece of cake compared to the metallic pearl........ O0
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Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Wish they would come out with a deep red like the blue they have. Have fun!!!
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He'res the lastest,
thanks son
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That is sexy as hell !
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that looks fukin hot
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Thanks guys but it'll look even better with a blown bigblock........ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I still gotta blow some clear on it, color sand and buff, buff buff, but I really am happy with the looks especially the cap job.
Thanks again.......john
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What more can I add? It looks great!! Nice work John!!!
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What more can I add? It looks great!! Nice work John!!!
Same as above and above, cant wait to see the motor in it great job.
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Thanks guys but OC, you DO NOT want me to spray your boat. I've pretty much lost all my confidence after yesterdays Crazefest. It's sanding out fine but yikes, that was a bummer.
Oh well, back at it today......thanks again everybody.
what do you mean I dont want you to do it....from where I am sitting, thats a damn good looking paint job! Give yourself a pat on the back!
Happy Birthday ;D
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Thanks guys. Got some wet sanding to do and then she'll be ready for some clear...... Man I can't wait to get back to the mechanical part. I'm sick of sanding/spraying....
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Looks fockin awesome. :o
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That looks really nice.......really nice
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Well belated Happy Birthday John... and yes...
You will be proud of all the hard work of sanding and spraying when your done! She'll shine awsome ;D
She's looking real good so far! 8) like a Vintage Jet Boat should ;)
-Rebel
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John, that looks killer from where I'm sitting! How do I get in line to have my boat done? ;D ;D
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Something tells me that John may of just started a new career >:D
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John, DO you have enough hair left for a career change? ??? ::) ;D
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New Years resolution
1. Listen to the doctor and loose 30 pounds and my gut...... Yah right, it took me 49 years to get it and now he wants me to get rid of it??
2. Give up drinking beer.............refer to #1.......ain't gonna happen
3. Exercise more........refer to #2 & #1...............pass
4. Promise to never paint another boat.........Ding,Ding,Ding.......Winner, Winner, Winner
Happy New Years everybody and thanks for all the misguided support........ps, I sanded the deck and blue back and am respraying.....I know, I'm a dumbazz but there were a couple nits that bugged me :-\ :-\ :-\ :'(
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New Years resolution
Happy New Years everybody and thanks for all the misguided support........ps, I sanded the deck and blue back and am respraying.....I know, I'm a dumbazz but there were a couple nits that bugged me :-\ :-\ :-\ :'(
DAMN!!! There goes more hair! :D
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Note to self : DON"T visit Johns physician ;)
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Note to self : DON"T visit Johns physician ;)
;D ;D ;D you and me both Tommy. Sumbitch does nothing but insult me and then sends me a bill for his time............
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;D ;D ;D you and me both Tommy. Sumbitch does nothing but insult me and then sends me a bill for his time............
Better be careful, he may be reading this and start making you pay at the door. ;D ::)
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Where's the latest photos???
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Nuthin much to show other than me back at work...... :(
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Well John, You've accomplished a lot in a short period of time. It's looking great!
Batten down the hatches, the storms are a coming in again! Greg
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Happy New Years everybody and thanks for all the misguided support........ps, I sanded the deck and blue back and am respraying.....I know, I'm a dumbazz but there were a couple nits that bugged me :-\ :-\ :-\ :'(
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Just curious John, what size tip you are using for spraying the clear and base?
Plus some of the paints are very low hiding and require more than two coats to get coverage... was that a problem?
They sould have told you if the paint was low hiding before you bought it! and if you find any little dust particals in the clear when your done,
Don't wory... they will buff out, just do it before your clear hardens fully.
-Rebel
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Just curious John, what size tip you are using for spraying the clear and base?
Plus some of the paints are very low hiding and require more than two coats to get coverage... was that a problem?
They sould have told you if the paint was low hiding before you bought it! and if you find any little dust particals in the clear when your done,
Don't wory... they will buff out, just do it before your clear hardens fully.
-Rebel
Thanks Rebel. I'm using a 1.4 tip. The blue was very low hiding but after talking to them and getting a tip by 1/2ing the reducer and using some activator it covered much better. Unfortunately, I had some issues of the SharkSkin overspray plastic marbleing the blue that I just can't let slide. Sanded it back with some 1000 grit and am going to fog on 1 or 2 coats to see if I can bury the marks left from trying to get rid of the marbleing.
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Johnny ,your a frikken Rembrant Buddy !!
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Thanks Rebel. I'm using a 1.4 tip. The blue was very low hiding but after talking to them and getting a tip by 1/2ing the reducer and using some activator it covered much better. Unfortunately, I had some issues of the SharkSkin overspray plastic marbleing the blue that I just can't let slide. Sanded it back with some 1000 grit and am going to fog on 1 or 2 coats to see if I can bury the marks left from trying to get rid of the marbleing.
Well, not that it can't be done, but the norm for baseclear is a 1.6-1.8 tip, still, you should make a beauty job with that tip.
Wish they told ya about the low hiding, and a extra coat of base always looks better with hardner ;)... now as far as plastic goes
GRrrrrrrr is all I can say. Unless its cleaned well, specialy after sanding (it releases the oils inside) it always makes a mess. Even the pro's
sand it down from time to time to build on again. Seems some people don't tell their painters they used Armorall on the Tires ;D (BIG MESS)
Still have to say your boy did a great job of taping... and once that clear hits the flat base you lay down, You'll be smilin at all that hard work ;D
She's going to look great... can't wait to see what else makes her shine, lol.
Did someone say... BLOWER? nice O0
-Rob
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John whats on the agenda for this weekend ?
Rob ,you "snowed in" ?? Tom
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John whats on the agenda for this weekend ?
Rob ,you "snowed in" ?? Tom
If It rains any more here at my house I"m going to launch my boat off the driveway.LoL :o ::)
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That's what my wife told me we were going to have to if it doesn't stop raining soon. :)
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10 - 4 on the rain ,I was thinkin of the "Ark" for my cruiser but I only got two dogs and two cats and I know the frikken Cats will piss in the boat >:( Tom
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10 - 4 on the rain ,I was thinkin of the "Ark" for my cruiser but I only got two dogs and two cats and I know the frikken Cats will piss in the boat >:( Tom
Screw the cats!!! Let 'em swim or sink!!! :D
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John whats on the agenda for this weekend ?
Rob ,you "snowed in" ?? Tom
Hang in there guys with the crappy storm. We got our butts handed to us last night but it looks better and should be perfect Washington weather (rain & wind) by Kickoff time for the Hawks vs. the Redskins.
Blue is sanded and is ready to be re-applied. The repair was so minor but I just couldnt let it slide. I'm thinking one coat will probably cover but I'll probably shoot another just to be sure the metallic is laying properly. Then it's time to lay on the clear.
Take care everybody and keep your head down....
Rob,
You doing ok up there on the island?
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Johnny ,your a frikken Rembrant Buddy !!
Thanks Tommy but I think I'd prefer to be a "frikken Ralphbrunt"........ ;D
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No worries guys... if the rains don't stop... I've got a boat ;D
Might be nice (and faster) to boat to work and slip into the loading bay to park ;)... keep her out of the rain :D
Just a small curious question John... but are you spraying back to back (within 30 minutes or so) between coats... or sanding?
FYI it's always best to go from coat to coat... then clear without sanding, given enough time between coats! Stronger bond and all.
As long as the product is of same chemical make up, thus base clear!
and No... lol, not snowed in Tom, whew... just alot of liquid sunshine here ;D
Can't wait to see your next pics John!
-Rob
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not a drop here....I was thinking about taking the boat out today...... ;D
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Just a small curious question John... but are you spraying back to back (within 30 minutes or so) between coats... or sanding?
FYI it's always best to go from coat to coat... then clear without sanding, given enough time between coats! Stronger bond and all.
As long as the product is of same chemical make up, thus base clear!
-Rob
No worries Rob. I've got a timer in the shop and I set it for 45 minutes per the manufacter between coats. All of this material is SPI and I love it. Barry Kive is the MAN! Not only the owner and chemist of SPI, but has a ton of experiace spraying and has been a huge help to me. I'm to the point where if Barry says to shoot my watchmacallit bright orange, I'd do it in a heart beat.
Next step clear...........
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No worries Rob. I've got a timer in the shop and I set it for 45 minutes per the manufacter between coats. All of this material is SPI and I love it. Barry Kive is the MAN! Not only the owner and chemist of SPI, but has a ton of experiace spraying and has been a huge help to me. I'm to the point where if Barry says to shoot my watchmacallit bright orange, I'd do it in a heart beat.
Next step clear...........
Good to know you got the right contacts ;)
*waits for more pics ;D
-Rob
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WOW!!!
I blew the clear on and I'm telling you, I'm so goddamn revved up I can't stand myself. This stuff hides your sins like you guys can't believe.
I've got the furnace on and the lights off and am gonna let it set for a week before I mess with it any more.
Many thanks to all of you guys for the support/encouragement. If I can do it, anybody can.......john
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PHOTOS - PHOTOS - PHOTOS ;D ;D ;D ;D A whole week????
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Here you go guys!
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Now that is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks Greg. I'm so pumped I can't even stand myself........ Next week I'm gonna color sand it and then get ready to buff it out. That should really make it shine.. ;D
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I think I would put a couple more coats of clear on there just to have something to do. LMAO!!!! >:D ::)
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Absolutely beutifull work. Breathtaking.
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John stop being so dam lazy and get the boat finished! >:D
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OOoops!!!! :o John, You missed a spot!!! ;D
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Wow , That looks amazing! I wish I had the dedication to pull something like that off. After everything is all said and done , what is the grand total?
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Wow , That looks amazing! I wish I had the dedication to pull something like that off. After everything is all said and done , what is the grand total?
Shit, if I can do it anybody can. I've never even remotely attempted anything this complex and it still turned out in a good ole fashion garage with none of the fancy equipment. $80 LVLP gun, Sears compressor and a ton of advice from folks here and elsewhere.
As far as cost, hmmmmmm, including all the epoxy for the cap job and glass work......... I guess I'd say around 2K. What's tough to tell is all the other stuff that you use. Sandpaper, Masking Tape, Gun Filters, Spraying suits.....paper, Sharkskin plastic...ect, ect. ect....... It all adds up quick . The paint was surprisingly cheap compared to everything else.
PS.........as it set's the the shop it's gettin shinier and shinier (sp?)........ O0
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PS.........as it set's the the shop it's gettin shinier and shinier (sp?)........ O0
Are you kidding????
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;D ;D ;D
YUP!
Many thanks to all of you guys for the encouragement........... Who knows, maybe Jan and I can make a road trip south to boat with some of you...
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;D ;D ;D
YUP!
Many thanks to all of you guys for the encouragement........... Who knows, maybe Jan and I can make a road trip south to boat with some of you...
Wait til it warms up a bit, OK? :)
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congratulations on a job well done ;D
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That turned out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks so much guys. I will admit, I'm pretty damn happy with the way it turned out. That clear is amazing. I'm gonna color sand and buff the deck but I don't think I'll do anything with the hull since it's gonna be in the water. We'll see
Thanks again
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John, I'll bet you can't wait for the week-end and you'll be out there today or tomorrow night color sanding and then buffing. :D
Greg
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Wow, that sucker shines, looks great Jrork.
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Best part is I get to empty that shop out and clean it. Look at all the crap I've got thrown in the other stall. It's gonna take me a week just to clean and hose it all out so it can start looking like something I'm proud of instead of a pig pen
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Thanks for the compliments. Hoping to push it outside one of these evenings if I can get home before dark.......
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Outstanding job Buddy !
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I don't know how but that clear has gotten shinier and shinier. Almost a shame to have to sand and buff it but unfortunately I got some dust in the deck that is not gonna work.....crap
Never the less, here's the bow this evening.... ;D
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I don't know how but that clear has gotten shinier and shinier. Almost a shame to have to sand and buff it but unfortunately I got some dust in the deck that is not gonna work.....crap
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DAMN JOHN!!! I'd know you anywhere!! :D :D I can't wait to get going on mine. That and the powder coating I'm going to be doing, it's just going to like fine! Maybe not as good as yours but I'll be happy. Upholstery and carpet will have to be replaces as well. Way to go there Buddy!!!! Greg
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DAMN, that looks fucin killer, congrats on a job beyond well done, cannot wait to see it done :)
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Thanks very much. It's the cap job that I'm most proud of.
There is no way in hell this boat will ever have a rub rail on it again. It was a ton of work but looking at how that metallic pearl looks on that rounded edge......gives me a chubby. ;D
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A week or so ago i saw this thread come up...I took the time to read it all and i think we should make a motivational poster for this guy...the only word i could think of is "perserverence" (probaby spelled that wrong)...i think this is awesome such a well documented build...you should be damn proud of what you have done and shown us on SCJB, this is awesome and the almost finished product of the hull is simply amazing keep up the good work...these are my 2 cents AWESOME JOB
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A week or so ago i saw this thread come up...I took the time to read it all and i think we should make a motivational poster for this guy...the only word i could think of is "perserverence" (probaby spelled that wrong)...i think this is awesome such a well documented build...you should be damn proud of what you have done and shown us on SCJB, this is awesome and the almost finished product of the hull is simply amazing keep up the good work...these are my 2 cents AWESOME JOB
I told John he should write an eBook and sell it on the web to those novices, like myself, in how to do it right.
Nice job John!!!! :P
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I don't know how but that clear has gotten shinier and shinier. Almost a shame to have to sand and buff it but unfortunately I got some dust in the deck that is not gonna work.....crap
I know how you feel John... but wet sanding is breeze compared to what you've done already...
and the boat looks great in the profile shot! She'll be even more shiny after you polish her ;D
Safe to say the reflextion will look deeper after buffing too... the flatter the clear, the better the reflexion ;)
Love it so far John... a real HotBoat in the making 8)
-Rob
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Thanks Rob for all the help along with everybody else here. I've learned alot and made more than my share of mistakes but it's turning out okay so I'm happy.
I'll try to sand it this weekend........gulp!!!
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Good job bud O0
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That touch of blue towards the bottom really sets it off. Looks really good!
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FINALLY, it stopped snow, raining, blowing and freezing long enough that I felt "comfortable" rolling it outside. I can pick it apart inside under all the bright lights but outside, this thing (and that Pure White SPI) is damn near blinding!!!!
I am absolutely not beating my own drum when I say this thing outside revs me up. Many thanks to all of you and the others on the "other board" and to Barry Kive as Southern Polyurethane Inc. for helping me through all of this. If any of you are ever tempted to paint the boat, I cannot recommend Barry more highly.
I still have to sand and buff it but given what I saw this evening, I am done, done, done, done. Next is installing the pump, coming up with a rail kit/4 point mount and finishing that blower motor.
They arent the best of pics but here it is outside (really quickly as it's only barely above 40 degrees)
PS... for some reason the pics are way compressed so I don't know if they come across correctly. Kinda looks like a 14' boat for some reason....hmmmm ???
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Awesome, looks killer.
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Looks good John!!!
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Okay, here's an update.
Sanded it with 1000 grit then 1500 and then finished it off with 2000 grit.
Here it is after the 1500
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And here is is after the 2000
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Went and bought a cheapy Harbor Freight buffer and with some Mequirs #2 fine cut compound, here it is now. This buffer is so easy to use neither my son or I had ever used one and it spoils you (for $29)......
Can't wait to get some swirl remover and polish on it but it looks really good as it sets if I do say so myself
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Thanks again for all the support and watching this mess come together......john
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John, That is just out of this world! I can't wait to get started on mine. FAN-DAMN-TASTIC Job!! Greg
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John, you two look like pros. Great job Ron
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Thanks guys but if you only knew how many times I screwed up you'd be shaking your head in disbelief! With that said, this paint and clear makes it all worth it.
The pictures don't do the paint justice. That metallic pearl on the blue in the sun is breathtaking. Can't hardly see in except for direct light but you gotta trust me. It's really really nice.
I'm gonna color sand the transom some more and then hit it again with the buffer as there is still some orange peel there but otherwise, it's tiime to start working on the trailer... O0 O0 O0
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John-
I've been watching this transformation from day one, I am in awe of the way it came out, you and your son deserve a pat on the back.
Skip
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Thanks Skip. For a couple of schmucks that have never attempted this before, working out of a garage, I'm really really happy. Best part is I got to have some fun (and arguments) with my son.... wouldnt trade it for nuthin....
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That metallic pearl on the blue in the sun is breathtaking.
What's the metallic pearl you are talking about? Is that from SPI as well? All I saw was a SPI Blue that is metallic.
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What's the metallic pearl you are talking about? Is that from SPI as well? All I saw was a SPI Blue that is metallic.
Viper Blue... Barry can mix it up for you.
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Viper Blue... Barry can mix it up for you.
It must be new as I have the latest paint chip samples and I've got a really dark blue that has some flake in it, but Barry told me that it was his SPI Blue. I'll have to ask him about this viper blue. Sure looks nice there Buddy!!
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Looks awesome John , like everyone else I've been watching this from the start you guys have done a great job. That beer is gonna taste so good from shore looking at that bad boy ,again awesome!! :) :) :)
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WOW :o, that looks incredible, great job, can't wait to see the motor in it >:D
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Motor AND Bitchen jet pump !!! Tom
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It must be new as I have the latest paint chip samples and I've got a really dark blue that has some flake in it, but Barry told me that it was his SPI Blue. I'll have to ask him about this viper blue.
#2004-4 Viper Blue Quart
I will warn you that he has modified it a bit since mine, so not completely sure the match but I will tell you this stuff is purdy!!!
Motor AND Bitchen jet pump !!! Tom
Ya Tommy, I can't wait to try that thing out. Gonna have to switch the rubber for SS Braids though..... you know how I am... O0
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#2004-4 Viper Blue Quart
I will warn you that he has modified it a bit since mine, so not completely sure the match but I will tell you this stuff is purdy!!!
Motor AND Bitchen jet pump !!! Tom
Ya Tommy, I can't wait to try that thing out. Gonna have to switch the rubber for SS Braids though..... you know how I am... O0
I sent Barry an email asking him about it. I'll hear back something tomorrow, I'm sure. I wish he'd come out with a gold like his silver. I was wondering about that black hose too.... Stainless all the way.
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I am going to be painting my boat white here pretty soon....i will be rooting through this project thread for any tips or tricks i may be able to pick up. do you have any that you would like to add?
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Motor AND Bitchen jet pump !!! Tom
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Oooooooooooooh, it's shinny ! ;D
John is so going to enjoy that toy ;) let me guess, a few add on's for this too?... Hmmm John? ;D
-Rebel
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I am going to be painting my boat white here pretty soon....i will be rooting through this project thread for any tips or tricks i may be able to pick up. do you have any that you would like to add?
Brad,
Go to the SPI forum and read and ask questions. Barry, Jim C, Chad S, and some of the others are more than willing to help out.
http://spi.forumup.org/index.php?mforum=spi A great bunch of people over there. I'm sure John will tell you the same thing.
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I am going to be painting my boat white here pretty soon....i will be rooting through this project thread for any tips or tricks i may be able to pick up. do you have any that you would like to add?
Hi Brad,
You know, what I found in my little adventure is that no matter how many different folks you ask, you're gonna get that many different answer as well. I went from the extreme of folks telling me that if I don't spend $600 per gallon of clear, it was gonna look like trash to, you gotta have a $600 spray gun for your base coat and another separate (but equally expensive) gun just for your clear.
I did neither. I researched all the different paints and watched mulitiple boards and ended up over with Barry Kive at SPI. His paints are very reasonably priced (about $130 a gallon for clear), easy to spray and the product appears to be fantastic. In case you think his might be a cheapy paint, many magazine cover cars and all the Year One show cars have been painted with SPI. The only limitation is that you don't have many colors to chose from at this time. From what I was told by my jobber, many of his custom folks mix their own by buying concentrate from places like House of Kolor and then use the Intercoat clear and mix their own shades.
With that said, if your lookin for white, reds, blues, oranges, yellows.......he's got you easily covered.
Other tips, I went with an Astro LVLP gun. It's a low pressure & low volume gun that doesnt put out much overspray at all and hardly uses any air. For schmucks like the most of us, this is a biggee as the other guns easily overwhelm our smaller compressors. Cost me something like $85. It's available in a 1.4 or a 1.8 nozzle. All paint companys are different but Barry pretty much recommends the 1.4 nozzle for everything but his primers. Just check your tech sheets for the paints you want to spray
For primers, I went with a varity of stuff (primarily PPG or their kissin cousins) and though I loved the PPG cuz that stuff went on like peanut butter and sanded off really easy, but, it was just too darn thick to shoot through that 1.4 nozzle. Omni (cheaper cousin of PPG) has a product called MP282 that you add a splash of reducer to and makes it super easy to spray with a 1.4 and fills the scratchs very well and sands super. With all that said, Barry also has some 2K primers and I'm sure if you talked to him he'd help you on tricks to make it more sprayable for a 1.4. I just hadn't discovered Barry yet.
I used SharkSkin overspray plastic for my masking. This stuff comes in a huge roll and is wide enough to completely cover the boat. It kinda clings to the boat like saranwrap and makes it much easier to do your masking if you're trying stripes or something. Another nice feature is this has to go on one way and is labeled "paint this side". Reason being is that it attracks the overspray like you can't believe and holds it there so you don't have the possibility of the overspray blowing off onto your wet 2nd or 3rd coat. If you put it on backwards the opposite is true from what folks that have made that mistake have told me.
The bad thing is that this stuff is as thin as saranwrap and I must have had some small holes in it as I now see after I have the clear buffed that there are two spots where I have some light bleedthrough of blue up on the deck. Not near my taping but in an area where there was just the plastic. It's very light and can only been seen in the shop and if your'e really looking for it. I'll mess with that next winter cuz nobody is ever going to see it but me. Must have had some very small holes or something in the plastic. No biggee
As Greg had mentioned above, Barry is the best. From what I understand he was the chief chemist at a couple of the big paint companys and decided to do it on his own with his son. The best thing is that he provides you his cell phone number in case you get into trouble. I was spraying my Viper blue and it started to craze on me in one spot. Instead of jumping off a bridge, I figured I'd try calling Barry but since it was a Sunday morning I kinda doubted that he answer. Not only did he answer but he must of spent 30 minutes talking to me about how "we" are going to fix this. Not only that but he was in a Home Depot at the time. He also told me to let him know a day in advance when I was going to spray the clear as he gets between 100 and 150 calls a day. He wanted to make sure he was off the phone so I could call him when I was ready to spray. He wanted to talk to me through how to not only set up the gun property to spray the clear but also wanted to be online with me after I made my first test pass to make sure I was doing it right. This stuff went on so nice that it's a crime that it's only $120 a gallon.
Needless to say, I'm now a huge Barry fan and have already swung Greg over there and I'm confident that you and your check book will be very happy with SPI.
Sorry for the SPI commercial but I got so many runarounds from the local jobbers on why thier paints are better than so & so's and that if you don't spend thousands of dollors on just the colors, you're going to have a disaster. I'm sure thier stuff is really nice but not in my budget.
There are so few family owned businesses anymore and when you find quality companies that customer service is still a priority like it is with SPI, Jet Boat Performance and Skagen Boats.....I will always prefer to do business with them and have yet to ever be disappointed.
Good luck and never hesitate to ping me if you have a question. I genuinely don't know what I'm doing but will gladly share what I did right or wrong. John
Here's the link to SPI......http://www.southernpolyurethanes.com/homepage.htm
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John,
How many gallons of primer/white/clear did you buy? and how many feet is your boat? im trying to figure out a rough estimate for my budget.
-Brad
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When it comes to building a boat , the budget is easy! Just plan on spending all of it! ;D
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When it comes to building a boat , the budget is easy! Just plan on spending all of it! ;D
Plus 30% :o
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John,
How many gallons of primer/white/clear did you buy? and how many feet is your boat? im trying to figure out a rough estimate for my budget.
-Brad
Brad, you've got a PM
I bought 1 gallon of Pure White and one gallon of Universal Clear. These mix 1 to 1 so you end up with 2 sprayable gallons of each. I sprayed about 1 gallon of white and 1 gallon of clear on the top, sides and transom. The bottom I went with SingleStage and shot 2 quarts of that on the bottom.
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Brad, you've got a PM
I bought 1 gallon of Pure White and one gallon of Universal Clear. These mix 1 to 1 so you end up with 2 sprayable gallons of each. I sprayed about 1 gallon of white and 1 gallon of clear on the top, sides and transom. The bottom I went with SingleStage and shot 2 quarts of that on the bottom.
Is that mixed or are you saying you could have bought 2 qts of each, giving you one gallon of sprayable paint, and did the job?
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Is that mixed or are you saying you could have bought 2 qts of each, giving you one gallon of sprayable paint, and did the job?
Yup, 1 gallon of sprayable would have been fine but at the price from SPI, it's about the same for a gallon and I've got plenty for the trailer and touch ups... ;D
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Yup, 1 gallon of sprayable would have been fine but at the price from SPI, it's about the same for a gallon and I've got plenty for the trailer and touch ups... ;D
That's a good idea. How much of the blue and red did you get?
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That's a good idea. How much of the blue and red did you get?
1 quart of each... Blue is gone but I have plenty of red left
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1 quart of each... Blue is gone but I have plenty of red left
I'll bet if you hadn't had the few problems with the blue that you had, you would still have some of that left too. Not bad my friend. Nice job, I hope I can do half as well.
Now, when are you going to do the airbrush work? ;D
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Now, when are you going to do the airbrush work? ;D
Who needs and airbrush, just put something on there and let it shine.......... >:D >:D >:D
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Who needs and airbrush, just put something on there and let it shine.......... >:D >:D >:D
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Now that looks cool!! Ooops, you missed a spot!! LMAO!! Nice work! :o
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Went and picked up the trailer last night..... Yikes, I've got my work cut out for me.
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That paint job really is a work of art. It looks to be worth every hour you put into it. You are going to be a happy guy. Now get that CL outta there and replace it with a real beer.
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Went and picked up the trailer last night..... Yikes, I've got my work cut out for me.
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It doesn't look all that bad. I think I would lower the fenders some and do that section on the back channel to make it less likely to drag. Other than that, prep it and paint it!. You'll have it done in no time.
Greg
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I wouldnt do that just yet (lower it), the weight of the boat and massive motor will probably lower it just right. Looking good John , keep it up!
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I wouldnt do that just yet (lower it), the weight of the boat and massive motor will probably lower it just right. Looking good John , keep it up!
I hadn't thought about the boat dropping it down. Sorry about that. :-\
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It doesn't look all that bad. I think I would lower the fenders some and do that section on the back channel to make it less likely to drag. Other than that, prep it and paint it!. You'll have it done in no time.
Greg
I have to agree. Replace the bunks and a little paint and I think your money. If you were closer you could bring it by Brad and Kyles trailer shop. They do good work. ;D
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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
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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.
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After the beveling
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Fishplated
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So, here it is at is sets this morning and definately a much safer trailer.
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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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Safety chains I was stop ed once and the officer looked my trailer over was going a little over speed limit he looked at safety chain and told ME I can write you a ticket for that safety chain I said why it was 1/2 trucker HI/ten chain he said OK be smart take trailer lose from truck he said now leave safety chain on if you trailer hits ground it is not legal. I drop ed trailer and chain held it up he told me at that time I should think about putting two chains on trailer in a cross form so that way trailer if it were to come lose it would be supported in the cross of the chains and would never hit ground if done so trailer would stay with tow vehicle till you stop. One of my boy friends lost a boat trailer and killed some people hit them head on (two chains crossed under trailer tongue is best
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Damn son. You guys know how to get busy. I have loved watching this thread. Doing a great job. You have to make the trip to Parker with us and show that sexy trhing off. Great job!
Bob
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you really don't fork around do you :o, great job and the boat looks f'n awesome
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;D ;D ;D
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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Don't that just AGITATE you? ;D ;D ;D
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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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It is a long haul but most of I-5 moves along much faster than 55mph. Still you do have a trailer so caution is advised. I have been dreaming of making a motorcycle series that runs in Chehalis, Washougal, and a few other places but DAMN that is a long haul. We would love to have you with us tho.
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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.
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California is long, long long and the 55mph speed limit sucks!
Head East into Idah, South to Nevada and you're in bidniss! 70 & 75 MPH all the way!!!
See you in June
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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!
If you come thru Idaho, Utah, and Nevada the speed limit for trailors is the same....70 mph most of the way!
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The reason for the 55 mph in CA is because the roads and freeways are so bad. So many potholes to bounce you into the next county. Our tax dollars at work... Politicians living high off the hog on our money! >:(
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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...
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Then you would just love 80 East until you get into Nevada. I don't think they've done anything to that stretch over the pass since they laid the first strip of concrete. We've got the high gas tax and the poorest roads... guess too many studies as to why our roads are bad and too much money under the table for doing nothing.
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Sh*t Chuck Norris walks across freeways with 55 mph traffic ! HUH Omar ;)
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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. ;D
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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Sh*t Chuck Norris walks across freeways with 55 mph traffic ! HUH Omar ;)
;)
-beerjet-
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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. ;D
Got to love family... :)
and as far as your next trailer goes... maybe aluminum for the northern climate and weight ;) ;D
Time to go crash on the couch and try to beat this crud I managed to pick up....I hate winter
Only 45 more days till Spring ;D Hang in there John!
I'm so with you on this winter stuff... getting older and joints hate it, lol... but lucky for me, no colds yet ::) knock on wood.
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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 >:D
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Boat will be on the trailer this weekend!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Boat will be on the trailer this weekend!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Let's see the trailer!! :D
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Let's see the trailer!! :D
Nuthin special to look at. Here's some pics before Jan carpeted the bunks for me and I painted the axles and leaf springs.
It's just Duplicolor bedliner on the inside of the rails and then 3 coats of Base Coat Pure White and 4 coats of Universal Clear. All SPI stuff.
I figured lay the clear on thick and I can color sand and buff scratches out till I'm sick of the trailer.
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What's your lug spacing on that? 5 x5.5 perhaps?
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Looks good!!!
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What's your lug spacing on that? 5 x5.5 perhaps?
It's 5 X 4 1/2 which I think thats the old Ford pattern
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You sure know how to pick up a hobby and show a bunch of us up! :sly:
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You sure know how to pick up a hobby and show a bunch of us up! :sly:
Not hardly, I'm making this stuff up as I go and many thanks to folks here and on other boards to keep me pointed in the right direction.
Also have to give huge thanks to Jet Boat Performance for always being there for me. Nobody even comes close to customer service that Tommy, Rhonda & Josh provide.
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Tada!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Need to adjust the bunks a bit but I'm thrilled to have it back on the trailer now...... O0
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Looks DAMN nice there John!!! Way to go!
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Thanks Greg. I couldn't be happier. Wanna find some old Cragar SS wheels for the trailer and that should finish it off. Isn't it about time that you started a project page of yours??? Times a wastin
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Thanks Greg. I couldn't be happier. Wanna find some old Cragar SS wheels for the trailer and that should finish it off. Isn't it about time that you started a project page of yours??? Times a wastin
One of these days I'll get busy and do just that. Problem is, I'm not sure where to start... From the time I picked it up til the day I got it wet, cussing the whole time because of the B.S. that this classic boat has been through or just go from the hull work only.
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Here is the latest and greatest.
Stainless water dumps are in, and the pump is mocked up O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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You're going to have to put a flag on that pump if it gets any longer out the back. :D :D :D
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I'm just so proud ^-^ looking good O0
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I'm just so proud ^-^
You should be Josh, though you had a rubber on, it's clear you are the father of this......... O0
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As they say, proof is in the puddin
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That reminds me of something I saw on Dirty Jobs and had something to do with horses or cows...... or was it pigs??? :D :D :o ::)
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That reminds me of something I saw on Dirty Jobs and had something to do with horses or cows...... or was it pigs??? :D :D :o ::)
Actually, reminds me of my last doctors appointment.............. >:D :mad: :banghead: :screwy:
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Actually, reminds me of my last doctors appointment.............. >:D :mad: :banghead: :screwy:
DAMN!!! MAN!!!! My Dr. only uses his finger!!! :o ::)
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that sure is a sexy boat, damn nice work :o
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Some how I new those pictures would resurface :banghead:
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DAMN!!! MAN!!!! My Dr. only uses his finger!!! :o ::)
I pay extra for the whole fist. Of course, that's just me. That's how I roll................................... ......................
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that sure is a sexy boat, damn nice work :o
Thank you very much. It's been more than a little challenge but I'm stoked that I've turned the corner and can start putting it together.
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Well I have a set of 5 lug rims that fit the Mustang's and F-150's with 5 lug configurations. They're either 18 or 20 inchers.
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Thats got to be one of the nicest Brendella's out there. Whats next rigging the boat or are you going to light up that trailer?
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I sat here for a couple of mins. looking at your boat and all of a sudden I thought damn it really does look sweet....you've done a really good job
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Thanks very much guys. It's been a ton of fun but I'll be honest and say that I'm glad that's behind me and I can start bolting parts back on it. That ended up being alot more work (and $$$) than I was planning on...
Take care and thanks again......john
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havent seen any updated pics in a while John. What's up?
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havent seen any updated pics in a while John. What's up?
I think it's a combination of things, weather, work, and health... This flu that's going around has hit some people pretty hard.
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Hope everybody out there is healthy. I had that damn coughing flu thing for for about 2 weeks. That thing kicked my ass!!!
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Hope everybody out there is healthy. I had that damn coughing flu thing for for about 2 weeks. That thing kicked my ass!!!
I told you not to be kissing Tim.
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Too sexy. Couldnt help myself. :P
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All's cool guys. I took a step away from the boat and worked on some other things for awhile. Cool thing is that I've got some of those sexy motor plates that Tommy and Josh are building coming this way and will start fabbing it up as soon as they get here.
On a WAY WAY cooler note, we got word last night that I get to be a gramps for the second time next weekend!!!! They're going to induce Sara Friday night and I get to hold that little bugger very soon.....Yahooo ;D
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very cool....congrats!
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All's cool guys. I took a step away from the boat and worked on some other things for awhile. Cool thing is that I've got some of those sexy motor plates that Tommy and Josh are building coming this way and will start fabbing it up as soon as they get here.
On a WAY WAY cooler note, we got word last night that I get to be a gramps for the second time next weekend!!!! They're going to induce Sara Friday night and I get to hold that little bugger very soon.....Yahooo ;D
Great news there John. Congratulations!!! Just wait until you can start all over again and THEN you get to be called a GREAT grandpa!! My 2nd Great Grandson is on the way.
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On a WAY WAY cooler note, we got word last night that I get to be a gramps for the second time next weekend!!!! They're going to induce Sara Friday night and I get to hold that little bugger very soon.....Yahooo ;D
Must be somethin in the water ;D Congrats!!!
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Thanks so much everybody. As much as I love my granddaughter with all my heart, I'm thinking I've got room fer another lil one...
Congrats to you as well Greg.
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Thanks so much everybody. As much as I love my granddaughter with all my heart, I'm thinking I've got room fer another lil one...
Congrats to you as well Greg.
Thanks John!! Hey, there's always room for one more! Love is a funny thing, there always seems to be enough to go around. ;)
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Couldn't agree more Greg. I'm not a real warm and fuzzy guy, but those little guys get me everytime
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Love is a funny thing, there always seems to be enough to go around. ;)
True, but food and money are a different thing ::) ;D
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True, but food and money are a different thing ::) ;D
Boy, you got that right! ;D
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Couldn't agree more Greg. I'm not a real warm and fuzzy guy, but those little guys get me everytime
LMAO!! You looked warm and fuzzy to me. ;D ;D ;D
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LMAO!! You looked warm and fuzzy to me. ;D ;D ;D
It's my new avatar isn't it? I really liked the guy flipping off the world but finally accepted that's not really my style.... so I went with a fluffy bunny. Now how cool is that?
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It's my new avatar isn't it? I really liked the guy flipping off the world but finally accepted that's not really my style.... so I went with a fluffy bunny. Now how cool is that?
HAPPY EASTER!!!!
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congrats on the little one :)
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Hey John is that new avatar really what you made those fuzzy Bunny slippers out of you said you wore at nite ?? Tommy
Congrats in advance Grampy John !!
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Hey John is that new avatar really what you made those fuzzy Bunny slippers out of you said you wore at nite ?? Tommy
Congrats in advance Grampy John !!
Yah Tommy, you know me. I'm not really the type to pull of the crazy phucker flip you off kind a guy. I'm a way more soft and cuddly kind of guy anyhow
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HOT DAMN!!!!
I got off early tonight and when I got home I found setting on the table waiting to be opened was a box from JBP!!!!
Felt like a kid at Xmas as I tried to ripped the industrial strength packing tape open..........
There, got it off.........
Opened the box and pulled away all the foam packing fabric...................
HOLY MUTHA F>CKER...........
Two drop dead gorgeous water jetted engine plates for my motor........... ;D
Tommy, those thing are awesome. I'll try to post up some pictures but the quality of these things are NICE!!!
Folks, iff'n you're in need of some and don't have the talent that Ralph and his Pops have, don't hesitate to pull the trigger on these. They're very nice..........(typical JPB quality)
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HOT DAMN!!!!
I got off early tonight and when I got home I found setting on the table waiting to be opened was a box from JBP!!!!
Felt like a kid at Xmas as I tried to ripped the industrial strength packing tape open..........
There, got it off.........
Opened the box and pulled away all the foam packing fabric...................
HOLY MUTHA F>CKER...........
Two drop dead gorgeous water jetted engine plates for my motor........... ;D
Tommy, those thing are awesome. I'll try to post up some pictures but the quality of these things are NICE!!!
Folks, iff'n you're in need of some and don't have the talent that Ralph and his Pops have, don't hesitate to pull the trigger on these. They're very nice..........(typical JPB quality)
Hello we are Jet Boat Performance and we approve this message. ;D ;D ;D
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Hello we are Jet Boat Performance and we approve this message. ;D ;D ;D
I think someone has been watching or listening to too many political commercials!!!
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I think someone has been watching or listening to too many political commercials!!!
As though I have a choice :banghead:
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As though I have a choice :banghead:
Nope and none of us do! Too bad the weather isn't better we could all be out working on our boats or going to the river.
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Nope and none of us do! Too bad the weather isn't better we could all be out working on our boats or going to the river.
Better weather... it was like 12*C yestarday, practically almost summer up here ;D
-Rebel
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congrats on the little one :)
All's cool and Mom, Baby and Dad are good (don't know about grandma and grandpa though). Little shaver was born way late last night and he's a stud. I'm already trying to pester Tommy to get some little shaver t-shirts with JetBoatPerformance logo on them. Gramps is gonna make sure this kid has tools...........
Thanks for all the well wishes everyone
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Congrats grandpa. Glad to hear all is well. Now....get that boat done ;D
Bob
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All's cool and Mom, Baby and Dad are good (don't know about grandma and grandpa though). Little shaver was born way late last night and he's a stud. I'm already trying to pester Tommy to get some littler shaver t-shirts with JetBoatPerformance logo on them. Gramps is gonna make sure this kid has tools...........
Thanks for all the well wishes everyone
Congrats! GRANDPA!!! :)
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I'm not one to brag but check out this size of my shaft.............
Yah buddy, I'm gonna be really popular
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I'm not one to brag but check out this size of my shaft.............
Yah buddy, I'm gonna be really popular
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2 bad it wont be with the ladies! ;D
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2 bad it wont be with the ladies! ;D
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Kids. that is exactly why you shouldnt drink! I was thinking that I was being so phuckin clever and now two peeps point out that that is the FEMALE end and therefore I should be receiving..... :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Okay, to boost my masulinity(sp?), I'll offer this up Bitches..... ;D
Dbl key'd 180 out 1/4 key fully degree'd and drilled for a blower pulley...... O0
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Tommy, I'm hoping this tub makes your shop proud...... Cuz I'm getting stoked.....
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Very nice, your going to have a great boat on your hands! but your still on the receiving end! ;D
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;D ;D ;D
How's this........
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;D ;D ;D
How's this........
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It would be great if your shaft wasn't in my hand :-[
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lol, classic!
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Not as if it matters but I have since switched to black gloves..........and I'll never go back ;D
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It would be great if your shaft wasn't in my hand :-[
Josh, you damn near made me spit out my beer on that one..... Should we tell grumpy ;D that you have MY shaft in YOUR hand............
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Should we tell grumpy ;D that you have MY shaft in YOUR hand............
Who do ya think took the picture..
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Who do ya think took the picture..
Starting to 2nd guess sending you guys my pump, makes me wonder what kind of kinky sh** you guys will be doing to it!
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Starting to 2nd guess sending you guys my pump, makes me wonder what kind of kinky sh** you guys will be doing to it!
.................................................nevermind
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Who do ya think took the picture..
glad you are keeping it in the family ;D
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This thread has got me laughin out loud and Jan is staring at me with the WTF look......
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This thread has got me laughin out loud and Jan is staring at me with the WTF look......
Oh hell, give her a beer, slap her on the a$$ and tell her to read the forum. LMAO!! ::)
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I was going to go on about ribbed for her pleas..... but my better half stopped me ::)
Course she liked the joke Josh made ;D she can't wait to see what new toy you whip out >:D
-Rebel
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I was going to go on about ribbed for her pleas..... but my better half stopped me ::)
Course she liked the joke Josh made ;D she can't wait to see what new toy you whip out >:D
-Rebel
;) ;) ;)
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Josh, you damn near made me spit out my beer on that one..... Should we tell grumpy ;D that you have MY shaft in YOUR hand............
JUST WHO YOU CALLIN' GRUMPY ANYHOW !!
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JUST WHO YOU CALLIN' GRUMPY ANYHOW !!
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he says he thinks he knows you ;D
"I love inside jokes. I'd like to be a part of one someday" -Michael Scott "the office"
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JUST WHO YOU CALLIN' GRUMPY ANYHOW !!
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Just callin em as I sees em Cupcake........
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Heres you cool motor blocks my Brutha O0
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Hot Damn!!! Cupcake, those are fricking awesome.. Thanks so much
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Just finished reading this thread and was impressed with how the paint turned out. Makes me want to tear mine apart and start painting. Mine will have to wait till next winter. Got too many other projects going!!!
Once again, Nice Work!!!
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Appreciate it STC. I've slowed way up but have been collecting some parts in the meantime and am anxious to get going again. Good luck with your boat and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I made about every mistake a person could and would be glad to keep you from doing the same.
John
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I hear crickets, this thread is so quiet... Gonna have to get busy huh... Actually, I've been fiddling but working on the motor mostly. Had the crank cut for a 1/4" key 180 out from the stock key and now have the short block back together. Just nuthing purdy to look at (yet)...
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Where ya Been Bro ??
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Where ya Been Bro ??
Oh man cupcake, it's prolly only half of what you, R&J have to deal with daily but work has has buried me. Hope to tinker some on Sunday..
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Aw you know me 9 to 5 :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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Aw you know me 9 to 5 :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Yah, right
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Okay, I'm ready to begin the rail kit install. I have the two gorgeous water jetted plates & 6 pillow blocks from JBP, 8' of 1/4" 2X2 angle , 8' of 1/4" by 2" flat bar for the outside of the stringers, stainless bolts, flat washers, lock washers and Knuts....
I'll need to narrow the plates about an 1/8" on each side for them to set down between my stringers. This is only necessary cuz I'm a dumb azz and dont want the rails to be flush with the tops of the stringers as my stringers have the most gorgeous radius on top (borderline sexy) and prefer to mount the rails just below that radius....
I will also have to open up a spot on the front plate because I want to run a mechanical pump. I'll be putting a porthole for that.
PS... the extra two pillow blocks are for a pump reinforcing plate that JBP is cutting for me so the pump & motor will all be tied to the rails making one hell for stout solid unit.....ps......this is a full stringer boat
Stay tuned gang and wish me luck............john
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Looking forward to some good information coming from this next adventure.
Good luck
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Hey John, What brand of fuel pump are you going with?
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Good luck John, looking forward to some pics later. I gotta get back to wiring my dash :banghead:
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Okay guys, for you guttons for punishment here you go.....(I'm taking a break and havin a cold one before I pester Tommy or that punk azz kid of his for tech advice..)
Figgr'd since I needed to trim the plates a bit I'd try to make a poorboy millin machine (i.e. router and straightedge)
Picked up a carbide router bit
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My straight edge and some WD40
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Are you shittin me, this actually may work!!!
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Pop's old router he left me when he passed was not up to the portamill idea
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Off to Homedepot and picked up this badazz mofo
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Like butter......this thing is making me look like I may actually know what I'm doin (though we all know better)
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Due to the design of my 10qt oil pan the plate lightly touch a portion of the pan. To keep from vibration potentially rubbing a hole in the pan from the plate, I decided to fire up the Portamill one more time.
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Bitchin!!!!! Works regoddamndiculasly well
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As it sets, the pump is at 1 degree, motor is at 4.5 degrees and it's about 2.5" too high (I think). Next step is to call Tommy......stay tuned
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start trimming the bottom of your plates (a little at a time)
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Yep Ralph, I'm more of a measure a dozen times and cut it once but this time around I took baby steps and took a little off at a time like you suggest. I appreciate the advice and you were spot on!
Talked to Tommy (thanks cupcake and sorry to pester you on your "day off")
Leveled up the pump per Tommy and took some more measurements and fired up the "portamill" which from this day forward will always be refered to as the "PuertoMill".
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It's still a touch high (maybe 1/4") but the angle of the dangle is spot on!!!!
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i got to get me one of those puertomill's
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Yah Ralph, this thing is the shizitsh! I don't have many good ideas but this is one of my better ones.
Called Tommy and between him and that punk azz kid (Josh) in the background, I did some more fine tuning. Got it as low as I can go and still have some room between the pan on the hull and less than 2 degrees high in the nose so with that, I'm gonne drink beer and try to get some of this 3 lbs of aluminum shavings out of of everything.....crap what a mess but it's in there...
Now I gotta blow it apart and cut the extra metal off, porthole it for the fuel pump and then buzz it with my DA. I'm not going for a full polish look. A nice satin look is what I'm after........
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Is this your blower motor?
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John, that looks great. Now if you want to ease the edges get the 1/8" radius bit and route them too.
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John, that looks great. Now if you want to ease the edges get the 1/8" radius bit and route them too.
Damn you guys....... I'm so phuckin tired I'm draggin my ass. This fat boy don't work for a livin and messing with this has wore my ass out.. Yah, I'm gonna "soften" the edges a bit.
Yup, Greg, this is the block and stuff for said motor with blower on it. Next winter is will be a whole nuther animal if the cards are right.
Hey Josh,,,, just want to to say you suck. The Kid was not even a glimer in Rhonda eyes and now the punk is callin me out........... course, I love every minute of it but don't tell him...... ;D
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What??? No boat this summer?
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Boat will definately be in the water this summer.
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Hey Josh,,,, just want to to say you suck. The Kid was not even a glimer in Rhonda eyes and now the punk is callin me out........... course, I love every minute of it but don't tell him...... ;D
::) got me thinkn twice about giving you pointers.........if you install the blocks on the back sides of the plates, it makes future removal of the engine easier. You don't have to lift the plates over the blocks when you pull the engine thus the drive line doesn't bind and slips right out.
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Boat will definately be in the water this summer.
With the blower motor? ;)
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::) got me thinkn twice about giving you pointers.........if you install the blocks on the back sides of the plates, it makes future removal of the engine easier. You don't have to lift the plates over the blocks when you pull the engine thus the drive line doesn't bind and slips right out.
Good point there Josh.
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::) got me thinkn twice about giving you pointers.........if you install the blocks on the back sides of the plates, it makes future removal of the engine easier. You don't have to lift the plates over the blocks when you pull the engine thus the drive line doesn't bind and slips right out.
Okay fine!!! Yes, I am very thankful for the tips and support you continue to provide me and accept that I am not worthy of such treasures.
That better??? ;D
In all honesty, I really do appreciate the help Josh and I like your idea about the blocks. I'm thinking that this rail kit is gonna make it incredibly easy to remove and install the motor. Very cool
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Nice to see those plates installed. Your whole project is turning out bitchen. A little tip for ya, when cutting the aluminum with a router give the area you are cutting a little shot of wd-40, helps the aluminum from welding itself to the carbide bit and a better edge. keep the pics coming :)
Ironman
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I'm thinking that this rail kit is gonna make it incredibly easy to remove and install the motor. Very cool
Hopefully you don't have to do that very often. ;D
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Hopefully you don't have to do that very often. ;D
I think he's running a Chevy.
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I think he's running a Chevy.
Well, I guess that would explain it. >:D
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Nice to see those plates installed. Your whole project is turning out bitchen. A little tip for ya, when cutting the aluminum with a router give the area you are cutting a little shot of wd-40, helps the aluminum from welding itself to the carbide bit and a better edge. keep the pics coming :)
Ironman
Thanks for the compliment and Welcome to the board Ironman and I take it from your signature that you were that Waterjetter Supreme that cut em. If so, they're beautiful. You do fantastic work. As far as the WD40.....oh yah, I used a ton. I'd lay a heavy coat ontop of the plate and whether it was the air being blown around by the router or the heat generated I don't know but whatever it was, the WD40 would wick right to where I was cutting so I had a nice steady "stream" of lubricant flowing to the cutting surface. Found that out by accident but it worked nevertheless. Thanks again.........john
Hopefully you don't have to do that very often. ;D
I think he's running a Chevy.
Well, I guess that would explain it. >:D
Come on guys, where's the love????? ;D
Well, I'm back in town now from traveling and looking foward to firing off the "Peurto Mill" and trying and idea. Gonna try it first with a scrap peice I cut off and see what it looks like first.
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That would be me, and thanks for the complement(sp). I think I am getting ready to cut another part for ya also, well for Tom at JBP ....Keep the progress pics comming...
Ironman
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That would be me, and thanks for the complement(sp). I think I am getting ready to cut another part for ya also, well for Tom at JBP ....Keep the progress pics comming...
Ironman
Saweet!! That would be my pump brace and the last piece to this puzzle I need. Can't wait to see it too. This hopefully will be a nice showcase for what you and Tommy are able to provide folks.
I finished my trimming and then used a 3/16" carbide tipped roundover bit in the PuertoMill and it really did a nice job rounding the sharp edges. I then just buzzed it with my DA and some 220 grit for a uniform finish. I think I'll step it up to around 600 grit before I call it done though as it's a touch to rough of a finish just yet.
Motor is going back together...yahooo!!!
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DAMN good work!!
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Looking good Mon!!!!! ;D 8)
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Just for grins I blocked a portion of the back plate with some 400grit and it really puts a nice finish on it quickly.
The bad news is my son then just grabbed some buffing compound on a rag and leaned on it for a second and it gave it a killer shine . Might have to do that someday but I think I'm gonna stick with the 400 for now.
It is starting to look like something though....
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Just for grins I blocked a portion of the back plate with some 400grit and it really puts a nice finish on it quickly.
The bad news is my son then just grabbed some buffing compound on a rag and leaned on it for a second and it gave it a killer shine . Might have to do that someday but I think I'm gonna stick with the 400 for now.
It is starting to look like something though....
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You mean to tell me that's all you've gotten done this week-end?? >:D Looking great there John!! Thanks for the pics.
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Nope, I've been busy, steering is in, gauges are in, ignition and aux bilge switches are in. Took the rails back out for a final sanding with some 400grit on my mudhog and reintstalled.
Sanded the plates with 400 then switched to 600, 1000 and then 2000 wetndry. Gonna pick up some polish today and go at them.
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Nope, I've been busy, steering is in, gauges are in, ignition and aux bilge switches are in. Took the rails back out for a final sanding with some 400grit on my mudhog and reintstalled.
Sanded the plates with 400 then switched to 600, 1000 and then 2000 wetndry. Gonna pick up some polish today and go at them.
It's those kind of things that really don't show but are more work than an engine install that does show up. I've got a few wires yet to run and that's going to take time and no one will notice that 3 or 4 hours of work. Keep in there swinging.
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Oh, and I'm going to try to paint my transom and bilge today...just black though. I can't hang with Ron and his killer Rogers project......That boat is over the top!
Here's a pic of my rails with some 400 ran over them
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And here it is with the plates...
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damn that is nice ;D keep up the great work
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Thanks but it's slooooow. Of course, we're still in the crappy weather so it's not like I'm missing much....
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I'm hoping that by me coming clean you guys can learn by my mistake so you do repeat it someday.
We've all bought things that as part of the directions they provide a template for proper alignment of holes/cuts.
I recently used a similar template for the boring of some holes in my transom. I carefully marked by true vertical and true horizontal and used a pencil to mark those. I then carefully taped the supplied template using those lines to ensure that my alignment was spot on.
Took more measurements and when I was positive that all was in alignment, I bored my holes through my shiny transom.
Went to mount up the part and much to my dismay (read I was phuckin furious!!!) I found that the holes were in the wrong place. Dropped the tool on the ground and walked out the garage....
After Jan completely emptied the garage of anything sharp, hid the dog so I couldnt kick it and called 911 so the SWAT team was standing by, I was allowed back in the garage to view the horror.
Quick measurements of the template found that instead of the 3" spacing as spelled out on the template, the template actually measured 3.4"....
Further inspection I found that this was likely not the manufacturer either but in fact the settings of the printer I used to print out the template. I've since printed it on 3 different printers at work and all came back with a different actual measurement. ........shit!
So, I would like to offer advice to all of you when using a supplied template. Please double check all measurements in advance and DO NOT assume that the measurements are correct like I did.
For those of you with strong stomachs I'll offer a picture of the carnage.....
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I had one of the kids at work knock out in AutoCad a template that provided an additional 3/8" that I could have cut as a bezel and would cover the misalignment. Though it looked good, it was too much bulk for this little boat.
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Here it is with at paper bezel to see what it'd look like........
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Didnt like that so I tried to rotate it vertically and just use the misdrilled hole for my diverter cable support.....nah, I've worked too hard to keep things symetrical (sp?) and that wasnt gonna cut it....... :screwy:
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So, after yapping with Cupcake (ie Tommy) we came up with a plan.....
Cut the cable support triangle portion off and then machine (read, belt sander cuz I don't got any fancy tools) it round to match the radius
Gentleman, we have a winner!!!!!! ;D
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Auto-CAD, thats the way I do emblelms on cars
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Wow, Good save :o
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Wow, Good save :o
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Wow, Good save :o
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BTW, I like the way your "save" turned out better than the way it was designed to look. Excellant thinking!
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Good job! That was a close one, never would have thunk to do that
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Thanks guys. Just please promise me you'll double check templates BEFORE you cut/drill. I never would a thunk I needed to but I've learned my lesson
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Good save John. I doubt anybody will ever know what went wrong ;D
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Thanks guys. Just please promise me you'll double check templates BEFORE you cut/drill. I never would a thunk I needed to but I've learned my lesson
Great advice there John. Even check the templates that come preprinted for parts cutouts. If it's a gasket that all you have, check that too. Your best bet is to cut it out in cardboard and then make adjustments. My wife frowns every time I grab a file folder as she knows it's going to turn into a lot of cut up pieces. But the part (lights or whatever) fit when I get done and ready to cut on the boat.
Great save there John, and I think it looks better!
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THE MOTOR WILL BE IN THE BOAT BY NOON TOMORROW!!! Yes, I'm yelling cuz it's been a loooooong road to get to this point. ;D
There's a hotboat show this coming weekend that the peeps are headed to but I don't think I'll be anywhere ready......shit :banghead:
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THE MOTOR WILL BE IN THE BOAT BY NOON TOMORROW!!! Yes, I'm yelling cuz it's been a loooooong road to get to this point. ;D
There's a hotboat show this coming weekend that the peeps are headed to but I don't think I'll be anywhere ready......shit :banghead:
awesome.....parker is the weekend after next ...have it ready then! ;D
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THE MOTOR WILL BE IN THE BOAT BY NOON TOMORROW!!! Yes, I'm yelling cuz it's been a loooooong road to get to this point. ;D
There's a hotboat show this coming weekend that the peeps are headed to but I don't think I'll be anywhere ready......shit :banghead:
Hell, it's too damn cold up there anyway!!! ;D ;D Take your time and DON'T blow it now. ;)
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Damn I thought you of all people would have their boat done by now...Your barge is damn good looking take your time, dont rush it and then run it down here!
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Trust me guys, I'm not gonna rush it..... everyone accuses me of being OCD......I suppose them might be right
PS......couldnt stand it and plunked the motor in a bit ago....it looks so goddamn good I can even tell you. The rails are sanding with 400grit on a mudhog and the kid worked his ass off polishing the plates (though I though he was wasting his time) and let me tell you it is KILLER!
Pics in a bit cuz we're headed out to chow down on mex food and margaritas......... Still 60 degrees in the sun but I'm feeling it...... :screwy:
PS........Jan and I would LOVE to come down but at $5.00 a gallon for diesel and the distance to you guys, it's not gonna happen very soon.......still, it is one of our dreams to boat with you guys, Josh, Karen, Rhonda and Ol what's his name..........
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While it's difficult to reach the keyboard (iff'n you know what I mean), I'll offer the following..........
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Yah, the interior is a mess but I wanted to throw out a thanks to my son for polishin up the plates. I was gonna roll the satin on the finish but he worked his ass off blingin out the plates.........thanks Ian (i.e. Punk Ass Kid)
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GREAT JOB John. Looks killer. When does the rest of the interior go in? Not that I am rushing you or anything ;D
Bob
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You sir are to be congratulated. That is coming out awesome. Too bad you live in BFE
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When does the rest of the interior go in? Not that I am rushing you or anything ;D
Bob
Damn,,,,,I'm still sportin from getting the motor in. Give me some love (time) would ya? ;D
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;D ;D ;D You guys are not kidding, BFE is my mailing address and the artic north is our climate. Clouds cleared about 6pm just in time to make it cold this evening...I'm jones'n for some sun and warm.........
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That looks killer. Bad asssed. The sh!t.
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What I think is really cool is that John is building such a bad ass boat that he will never get to use because of his shitty weather, he will sit it for months making vroom vroom noises, that he will finally get fed up and put it up for sale. One of us will get a kick ass boat that we got to see everything on the rebuild!
Thanks John for building one of us a damn good looking, kick ass boat! Have you thought of a selling price yet? ;D
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John, I could make some smart ass remark but there's no need. All I can say is You're doing a fine job there. You have set the bar pretty darn high. ;) Greg
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What I think is really cool is that John is building such a bad ass boat that he will never get to use because of his shitty weather, he will sit it for months making vroom vroom noises, that he will finally get fed up and put it up for sale. One of us will get a kick ass boat that we got to see everything on the rebuild!
Thanks John for building one of us a damn good looking, kick ass boat! Have you thought of a selling price yet? ;D
You know, you're prolly not far from the truth.......hell, I've had the coupe for over 20 years and still don't like driving it. It's been thru so many different versions and I've just decided that messing with it blows my skirt up.........so I keep it for my family instead...... I know, lame huh.
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Hey John....finish it and drive the hell out of it!
Either way if you do or dont like to ride in it, you will know (as well as all of us) that your built one HELL of a boat!
You have skills! ;)
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Hey John....finish it and drive the hell out of it!
Oh yah, we're gonna run it for sure and thanks
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Wow your project is looking awesome. When do you figurer on getting her wet. Make sure you keep us posted on how your energizer kit works. . Grate Job!
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Will do pokie. You have got to hook up with the Washington bunch. Bitchin boats and no attitude. Good people.
Here's some of the latest fiddlin.........
Hat's off to the Punk Ass kid of mine.....he pointed out that the Bassetts weren't even and stuck out too far....he's so regoddamn anal about things I have no idea where it comes from... ;D Man I love this kid.....
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What a difference and they are knats ass straight with the lines of the boat...........
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Interior of what use to be in the boat.......not gonna clear the blower and goodies
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Sectioned 8" to make room for the blower belt and some additional room for fat boy (me)
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Caught Jan making vroom vroom noises so she's getting stoked to get this wet.....
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Took a week off over the 16th so I can thrash on the boat. First thing is gonna be to transfer the wood patterns over to new wood and resin them up then it'll be off to the upholster. It's getting close........
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Your an inspiration to all of us, keep up the good work.
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I use AutoCad all day at work and i have it on my laptop. If anyone needs any work done just PM me.
The Beav
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Here is a pic of your pump brace John, it will be goin out this week.. comming at ya ;D
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Here is a pic of your pump brace John, it will be goin out this week.. comming at ya ;D
Plate looks great Billy. Can't wait to see it. That's the last piece to this puzzle of mounting the big stuff permanent. Thanks for the help
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Your boat is sick Jork. Top of the line craftsmanship. What did you punk ass kid use to cut the headers. It looks like a large tubing cutter in the picture. Hard to tell though. Great job.
T.J.
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lol is that a piston ring compressor that ur sons using on the headers?
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lol is that a piston ring compressor that ur sons using on the headers?
Bingo!!! We have a winner. It's something I used on his old motocross bike to do his top end on and it's been setting in the tool box ever since. I'd love to take credit but it was all his idea and it worked fantastic. Cut it with a good old fashioned hacksaw and then slipped in my silencers that were perfectly square and used a portable belt sander to make them perfect. Worked like a champ....Knew that thing was too good to throw away (I have tapered compressors now, only way to go.)
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;D ;D ;D Thanks for the compliments...
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Billy, the pump plate showed up today. Looks great. Thanks.
I've got to fire up the PuertoMill to trim it a bit and then round the edges before I go after it and get it bliingin. Pics soon......john
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Thanks Billy !! John read your email Bro ! (ride plate)
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sorry it took so long to get it to ya
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Thanks Billy !! John read your email Bro ! (ride plate)
Got it Tommy, I just need to see if mine is worth saving/modifying given it's more bent up than I had realized or if I just need to make a new one. I also have some ideas to make the fins a bit swoopier (is that a word?).
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Thanks Billy !! John read your email Bro ! (ride plate)
Phweew, that thing was K-rooked. Got the stock fins cut off, ground down and straighted. Took way too much time.
Here's what I'm thinking Tommy, on your and Corndogs fins, how deep did you make them? I went 3" and obviously a touch longer. Whatcha think oh wise one???
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You might want to use a touch more duct tape and it should be good to go ;D
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No need Billy, I silicone'd it too. I figg'r the extra floatation that the silicone gives me is gonna make so it really airs out!!
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I'd add a drop or 2 of Super Glue just to fill in the gaps. ;D
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John everything is looking Great ! not sure how/what the rounded rears of the fins will or won't do ?? leave enough room on the outboard edges to get a strong weld (consult Billy maybe?) Tom
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Thanks Tommy, next step is to find somebody up here that can weld aluminum like a mutha. I'm thinking if it broke it'd be a bad bad thing..
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I still think the duct tape and silicone will hold
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Wow, look at that Billy / ironman is all the way up to 34 posts (post whore) ;D
John, just a thought about the fins. Would it be posible to weld the fins to a small piese of flat plate (to forn an L) than mount them to the top of the ride plate ? That way you could make a few sets and try different shapes and sizes without much work.
BTW, sorry about the drool marks on your pump brace :-[ . It just looks cool !! ;D
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Thanks Tommy, next step is to find somebody up here that can weld aluminum like a mutha. I'm thinking if it broke it'd be a bad bad thing..
Wow I wish I was closer.
T.J.
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Wow, look at that Billy / ironman is all the way up to 34 posts (post whore) ;D
John, just a thought about the fins. Would it be posible to weld the fins to a small piese of flat plate (to forn an L) than mount them to the top of the ride plate ? That way you could make a few sets and try different shapes and sizes without much work.
BTW, sorry about the drool marks on your pump brace :-[ . It just looks cool !! ;D
Now theres an idea, but insted of welding it get some Architectural angle so you can make them out of one piece, then just inlet the sides of the plate the thickness of the material.
Heres some 3 x 3 x 3/16 all the way at the bottom
http://www.metalsdepot.com/products/alum2.phtml?page=aangle&LimAcc=$LimAcc (http://www.metalsdepot.com/products/alum2.phtml?page=aangle&LimAcc=$LimAcc)
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Wow I wish I was closer.
T.J.
You and me both. Your welds are second to none!
Now theres an idea, but insted of welding it get some Architectural angle so you can make them out of one piece, then just inlet the sides of the plate the thickness of the material.
Okay, I'm gonna have to fly the rooke card here and admit you guys have cornfused me. Can you explain it more??? PS...incase it's not obvious, I havent cut any fins yet. That is just a foamfiber board that I use to make my templates before I start cutting. They use it to protect documents/photos when their shipped and I always grab onto some when it's handy. The shapes of the fins are completely up for debate.
Thanks everybody......ps...I got the pump plate wetsanded and polished, the wood seat interior framed up and have begun laying on resin and glass to lock it together and started laying the new carpet before I ran out of energy and gave up. I'll post up pics tomorrow..
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I'm not to good at explaining things, but I think this is somthing like the idea that Josh was talking about. That look about right youngster (Josh). ;D
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I'm not to good at explaining things, but I think this is somthing like the idea that Josh was talking about. That look about right youngster (Josh). ;D
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What a dumbass I am, that makes a ton of sense! Thanks very much. Looks like it's time to bust out the PuertoMill again.... ;D O0 :P
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Now theres an idea, but insted of welding it get some Architectural angle so you can make them out of one piece, then just inlet the sides of the plate the thickness of the material.
Heres some 3 x 3 x 3/16 all the way at the bottom
http://www.metalsdepot.com/products/alum2.phtml?page=aangle&LimAcc=$LimAcc (http://www.metalsdepot.com/products/alum2.phtml?page=aangle&LimAcc=$LimAcc)
Okay, Parts are on order........ Many thanks to Propless and Josh for the help and ideas. I'll keep you all posted on this disaster.
I will offer that the interior framework is done, Glue n Screwed, Resin'd n Glassed. Ended up taking 8" out of it and redoing all the wood but the seat backs.
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Carpet is in (thanks Jan)......I think the black sets off the aluminum really nice. Bolted up the linkage to the scoop and couldn't stand the anodizing on the brackets (purple) so sanded those down (crap what a job) and color sanded and buffed the pump plate (pics to follow soon).
Punk Azz Kid got home early from work so he's out there wailing on the ride plate......thanks Ian...........Yeehaw, we're getting there (got an order going together for you too Tommy)........stay tuned
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Carpet is in (thanks Jan)......I think the black sets off the aluminum really nice. Bolted up the linkage to the scoop and couldn't stand the anodizing on the brackets (purple) so sanded those down (crap what a job) and color sanded and buffed the pump plate (pics to follow soon).
Punk Azz Kid got home early from work so he's out there wailing on the ride plate......thanks Ian...........Yeehaw, we're getting there (got an order going together for you too Tommy)........stay tuned
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Next time you need to strip anodized parts go to Lowe's/Home Depot and get a gallon of Greased Lightening. Mix it 50%. drop the part in and watch it change colors. WHere's the photo???
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that boat is looking bitchen. keep up the amazing work and the pics :o
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Hey jrork! is that one of those new lightwight, liquid filled tachs, or is that enthusiasm in a can! ;D
Bitchin' ride, can't wait to see it completed (bet you can't either).
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BTW, I've always used Easy Off oven cleaner on anodizing, takes it right off but do it outside, don't use the overnight crap.
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Thanks guys.....Ah, enthusiasm in a can. There's been plenty of that consumed on this project.
Thanks for the tips on getting that anodizing off. I'll remember them if I ever have to do that again....which hopefully will be never... :banghead:
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This is pretty funny, my little niece (she's 5) saw the picture of your boat engine and yelled out "Wally!".
Without having a clue what the hell that meant, I Googled it, here is what I came up with ..
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I think you now have a name for your boat.
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Next time you need to strip anodized parts go to Lowe's/Home Depot and get a gallon of Greased Lightening. Mix it 50%. drop the part in and watch it change colors. WHere's the photo???
lookin good
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There it is John..... On the back of your sled it should be like this:
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Without the Disney part!
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Aw Man!!!! I'm building a cartoon boat.... :banghead:
Actually, that's hilarious. You can really see the simalarity. Your neice is pretty sharp. I'm thinking the boat has found a name (that won't be painted on that back ;D)
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I showed my wife the pic of your boat and I asked her what it looked liked...she said Wall-E! I think we have a name!
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Hey Brad, I feel some trick lettering coming on! ;D
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That doe's it! I'm turning my scoop around backwards roundyround style.......
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That doe's it! I'm turning my scoop around backwards roundyround style.......
I think I would paint eyes on the butterflies. ;D
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I think I would paint eyes on the butterflies. ;D
I can't help but laugh... thats too funny! ;D
Great work John... she's going to turn alot of heads ;)
Rebel
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Don't kill me, but here it is! I didn't know robots drank Coors light! Who knew!!!
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That's just wrong ;D
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That's just wrong ;D
That funny roll with it
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I gotta admit, that is really funny.
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that's funny ;D
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Who made that wheel? Nice piece...
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Who made that wheel? Nice piece...
;D Thanks. Money was no object as I searched the globe for that wheel......actually, I got it from REX 3 years ago for some regoddamndiculas price. I bet Tommy can come up with something similar. I can't remember what it cost exactly but it was real cheap.
Well, I pretty much wore myself out this last round but it feels good to be this far. Bad news is that my upholster is not returning calls or emails with a bid to do my interior and LuckyStiff is looking in to see if he can help me out. Thanks LS
I did get a chance to hook it up to the truck and jockey it around the driveway/shop. It does look good on the road if I don't say so myself. Now, if Tommy would just make a bigger sticker for my windows so I can do a better job of advertising..........
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Interior dudes get busy this time of the year, but not returning calls is just plain rude!
I have a guy down here (SF Bay Area) who does some awsome work, very expensive but worth the money/wait...
Looks like thats about all you're missing...that thing looks pissed, even without Wall-E ;D
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THAT IS A VERY NICE PIECE THERE, I CANT WAIT TO SEE SOME PICS OF IT ON THE WATER PLUS THE GPS INFO. KILLER BOAT
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Got to say that WALL-E is looking pretty damn good! You and the punk ass kid do good work!
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Sorry about the Wall-E thing, still think thats funny stuff. ;D
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Interior dudes get busy this time of the year, but not returning calls is just plain rude!
Yup, called my "former" interiour dude two times, sent him pics of the wood, emailed him 3 times.....told me on the phone that he'd get back to me in a flash (1 week ago).... I done with him.
PM'd Lucky Stiff (The Great Stiff One) and he responded instantly with suggestions and answer to my questions, has called me a couple times since with ideas and advice and is all over it. Needless to say, he got my business. Great guy and I can't wait to get the stuff posted up in the hull. It's gonna look killer!!!!
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Awesome work. You and your family members have some great skills. All your work has gotten me motivated to work on mine again. Can't wait to see more progress pics.
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I talked to the upholsterer today, said there may be a bit of a hang up as he has no thumbs to stitch with!
Check it out
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I talked to the upholsterer today, said there may be a bit of a hang up as he has no thumbs to stitch with!
Check it out
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Now ain't that a B-ITCH!!! :screwy:
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Nope that ain`t a bitch
that there is just F**** funny as hell.
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I talked to the upholsterer today, said there may be a bit of a hang up as he has no thumbs to stitch with!
Check it out
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That does it!!! You've tipped me over..
I went online trying to find an appropriate picture of a cartoon showing somebody "shooting themselves in the head" to represent my thoughts and found that you don't necessarily want to google that...... a bit more graphic than I had anticipated.....
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Hot damn! Pulled into the driveway coming back from vacation and opened the box that was shipped from Lucky Stiffs company.
While it may not look it in the pics, the colors are spot on and the material is NICE!!!
LuckyStiff not only gave me a great product but he went out of the way to make sure I was not only happy but that I was in the loop as far as progress and shipping. I figured that if I was half as happy with the seats as I was with his service I was gonna be thrilled. Turns out the seats are BITCHIN!
He spent hours on the computer and phone with me trying to find a color and grain pattern that I liked that matched the colors (Viper Blue Metallic Pearl and Pure White) and let me tell you, he nailed it!
Thanks Skip, you're a class act ............john
Seats are just mocked up but it gives you a hint of what it's gonna look like.
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John- I am beyond stoked that you like them! Let me know if you need anything else, or if you just want some more pics of Wall E.
Did you like the Shipping tag? ;D
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Those are perfect!, nice work....
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Hot damn! Pulled into the driveway coming back from vacation and opened the box that was shipped from Lucky Stiffs company.
While it may not look it in the pics, the colors are spot on and the material is NICE!!!
LuckyStiff not only gave me a great product but he went out of the way to make sure I was not only happy but that I was in the loop as far as progress and shipping. I figured that if I was half as happy with the seats as I was with his service I was gonna be thrilled. Turns out the seats are BITCHIN!
He spent hours on the computer and phone with me trying to find a color and grain pattern that I liked that matched the colors (Viper Blue Metallic Pearl and Pure White) and let me tell you, he nailed it!
Thanks Skip, you're a class act ............john
Seats are just mocked up but it gives you a hint of what it's gonna look like.
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Damn Jr...That boat has turned out absolutly BITCHIN!!! That thing is just sweet.... ;D :P
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John, With some editing of this thread you could write a book onm how to restore a 30 year old jet boat! What you have acomplished should be an insperation to all of us and to anyone whoever comes across this thread! ;)
by the way...saw the movie WALL-E the other day...and all i could think about was your shinny motor! ;D
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WOW !!!!! That looks perfect !!!! Now I wish new seats were in the budget for my boat :banghead:
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Thanks so much guys. While I'm in the land of Offshore boats and Jet's are a rarity, the folks like Skip at HotSeat and Josh, Rhonda. Grumpy at JetBoatPerformance and Tony & Jerry at Skagen Boats have not only helped me make this happen but have encouraged me along the way. Hat's off to all of them, they've gone beyond a supplier of service/parts and are now part of this POS family. Jan has already started thinking that she wants to put together a Thank You board that lists everyone. That is in no way intended to slight that fact that all of you that are 2,000 miles away have welcomed me into this gang of misfits and provided me the encouragement to keep at this even though I'm WAY over my head.........
PS.....Just got an invite from a guy that is willing to tow me by water to a Performance Boat Redevous that he puts on if it's not done by the end of the month. Regardless, if I go I'll make sure these fine folks mentioned above get plenty of props in a sea of 36' cats and 40+' V's that tend to show up for it..........
John (ie, soon to be wet)
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John, the whole project is looking sweet. That interior definitely compliments the rest of the boat. Looks like your only couple of days away from getting her wet.
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John, the whole project is looking sweet. That interior definitely compliments the rest of the boat. Looks like your only couple of days away from getting her wet.
I wish but thanks. Decided to drop kick the wiring (that I did a number of years ago) to switch it over to tinned marine wire with a ton of Painless Wiring waterproof connects. Still gonna take a bit to get thru all that but I'm close. Also gonna modify my SS lines a bit to clean things up. That killer plate tha Tommy and the gang got me for the pump is serving as a nice mounting point for a number of things like the filter/water separator. Just gotta redo the SS lines.
Regardless, I'm so close I can taste it............john
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boat is turning out incredible, great job and i can't wait to see the pics of it in the water.
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i can't wait to see the pics of it in the water.
Trust me, you are not alone. I can't wait either and thanks.
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Groan, well, I'm still struggling with this. My chance of just mounting it to the plate is gonna strike out cuz it would be on the drivers side where the exhaust port is too close to the case of the alternator.
Can't move it to the passenger side of the plate cuz there is not enough metal to mount to due to the plate design.
Aesthetically (yah it's a word that means bitchin looking. I looked it up), I'd prefer to mount it similar to what I have fabbed up for the pic but not quite as ghetto.
Anybody seen a mount out there that puts the alternator roughly in this location or am I on my own and gonna have to fab one up myself?
Thanks for the help guys..... I'm so close I can taste it....John
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John, my boat's not nearly as sano as yours but here's how I did mine
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Bolt through the alt into the head, generic alt mounting arm bolted to lower plate, swung into position to hold alt in place, hasn't let me down so far.
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Thanks Skip, that's so simple I'm gonna try it. This is like trying to stuff 30 pounds of shit in a 5 pound sack.... No room for nuthin
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same but different
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I'm liking this approach. Also, Ralphs bolt on plate mounted tension piece. Hmmmmm, might give that a try this weekend.
Many thanks to Skip and Ralph, I think that's gonna work.
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I'm liking this approach. Also, Ralphs bolt on plate mounted tension piece. Hmmmmm, might give that a try this weekend.
Many thanks to Skip and Ralph, I think that's gonna work.
John, Be careful, That's Ford set up and people will start to wonder about you. ;D Nice work there!
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Hey John, I will be up in Seattle/Bellvue area for 4-5 days near the 20th of August for a wedding that my wife is part of. I was thinking one day while shes off doing wedding stuff I could come by and take a look at WALL-E! How far are you from Seattle? I know there will be a boat trip involved.
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Hey John, I will be up in Seattle/Bellvue area for 4-5 days near the 20th of August for a wedding that my wife is part of. I was thinking one day while shes off doing wedding stuff I could come by and take a look at WALL-E! How far are you from Seattle? I know there will be a boat trip involved.
Fantastic!
Piece of cake (I work in Bellevue) to get from there to here. Go to the Seattle waterfront and either take the ferry to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island (Bremerton run is 1 hour or the Bainbridge run is 35 minutes).
We're about 15 minutes from Bremerton or 30 minutes from Bainbridge Island.
Keep in touch and we can grab some grub and tell lies.....john
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John, you just gave me hope that I may actually enjoy part of this trip! Cant wait to see the absolutly incredible hot rod that you've built!
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John, you just gave me hope that I may actually enjoy part of this trip! Cant wait to see the absolutly incredible hot rod that you've built!
Don't set your expectations too high...
Looking forward to hooking up with you and being able to hear what real jet boating is really like compared to what we have here..... take care and talk to you soon
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Don't set your expectations too high...
Looking forward to hooking up with you and being able to hear what real jet boating is really like compared to what we have here..... take care and talk to you soon
Anthing that has to do with boats is better then having to stick around for some of that wedding crap!
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Been a while. The boat is now wired up and I used Painless Wiring connections. Nice stuff that shrinks and seals the connection
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I hate the wires from the Alt to the starter but have some old SS nitrous lines that I may cut up and pass the wires through to "hide" them a bit. Never the less, the thing is wired and plumbed.
Thanks to Tommy and Josh, and Lucky Stiff for all the help and advice. This is coming together really nice.
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looks awesome!!! :o
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pull the whole thing and put in a Mag, loose the coil too. J/k looks great boss
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pull the whole thing and put in a Mag, loose the coil too. J/k looks great boss
;D ;D ;D Thanks for the compliments. I've been frustrated as hell cuz I've been testing the wiring and was getting some backfeed that I couldnt figure out. Turns out I was a dumbass and wired up by voltmeter like a moron and it was backfeeding me. All fixed after enough swearing to piss off have the town.
Hoping to fire it in a few days......stay tuned as this thing either starts or blows up.
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Looks freakin' great! Your seat cover is in the box and heading for UPS in the morning.
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Looks freakin' great! Your seat cover is in the box and heading for UPS in the morning.
Awesome Skip. I really appreciate you scrambling for me.
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;D ;D ;D Thanks for the compliments. I've been frustrated as hell cuz I've been testing the wiring and was getting some backfeed that I couldnt figure out. Turns out I was a dumbass and wired up by voltmeter like a moron and it was backfeeding me. All fixed after enough swearing to piss off have the town.
Hoping to fire it in a few days......stay tuned as this thing either starts or blows up.
You better get some clean underware ready, 'cause you're gonna need 'em when it fires and runs! ;) Looking goo John.
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Your'e assuming a big IF as in IF it runs...... :-\
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Your'e assuming a big IF as in IF it runs...... :-\
John!!! IT'S GOING TO RUN!! ;D
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Your seat cover left yesterday via UPS, she said it should arrive Wednesday 8/13. Let me know when you get it and PM me how much you paid to ship it down here so I can get that back to you as well. Thanks again for your business.
Skip
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John-
Let me know when you get it and PM me how much you paid to ship it down here so I can get that back to you as well.
Shut the f^ck up. You're not paying for that and frankly, I wanna know what I owe you......
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Wow, i came home sick from work today and followed this from page 1! this is way insane! this could be published as a do-it-your-self manual! I can see people reading and DROOLING! My hat is off as I fall to my knees and start chanting, WERE NOT WORTHY!!!! major props to you.... If my boat wasnt at work I would go in bolt on the exaust and fire it up! I'v only been on mine for 1 1/2 month! but I work for a Rinker dealership (no insperation!) ok but now!!! You da man! Marcel
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Wow, i came home sick from work today and followed this from page 1! this is way insane! this could be published as a do-it-your-self manual! I can see people reading and DROOLING! My hat is off as I fall to my knees and start chanting, WERE NOT WORTHY!!!! major props to you.... If my boat wasnt at work I would go in bolt on the exaust and fire it up! I'v only been on mine for 1 1/2 month! but I work for a Rinker dealership (no insperation!) ok but now!!! You da man! Marcel
Aw man, while I appreciate the thoughts and kind words, I'll be honest with you and say that I'm making this stuff up as I go and have learned a TON through this project. Folks like Tommy, Josh and Rhonda at Jet Boat Performance and guys like Skip at HOTSEAT have helped more than you can even imagine. If this thing ever runs will be a miracle but regardless, I've enjoyed ever minute of the journey.
Now, back to business. wired in the new Optima battery. picked up two waterproof inline fuses. One feeds the bilgepump that is triggered by a mercury float switch and is always on, ant the other that feeds the line that runs to the dash. From the dash it feeds a fuse panel that is mounted under the deck (silicone adhesive and short screws that were scary to run into the wood of the deck).
Also modded the wire from the alt to the starter. I think it looks better. Ran heat shrink connectors, and mulitple layers of heatshrink before I ran the wire in the old nitrous line. I also sanded the SS braided line back from the edge of the nylon line to remove the risk of rub through. Should be killer and IMHO, looks much better.
Thats a -10 cushion clamp and a -4 cushion clamp tied together is a SS allen bolt. Way overkill but I think it looks better......
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Yah Buddy, it turned over (easy like)
Still a ton to do before I light it but hell yah! As Jan said........It's alive............
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Yah Buddy, it turned over (easy like)
Still a ton to do before I light it but hell yah! As Jan said........It's alive............
I Like those plugs and plug wires, where can I get some? They sure won't burn!! ;D ;D ;D
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It's Alive!!!
Lit off right off the bat (actually surpised me) and I ran it at a nice trot to give everything a nice splash of oil
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Unfortunately, the dizzy hits the manifold so it's pain in the ass to try to time and for some reason I can't get idle to settle below 1500 rpm. With that said, this thing is regoddamdiculasly loud.................gonna have to do something......(ps...the vid doesnt do it justice)
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CONGRATS John!!
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Thanks Greg. Actually I have a new issue. For some reason I all of a sudden have no fuel pressure (mech gauge) and the motor isnt running. I had a bitch of a time getting it to prime earlier even though my tanks were 1/2 full. As soon as I filled the tanks to full, the pump started working instantly.
I opened the caps thinking that the new ones might not be vented,,,,,,nuthin.
So, I'm starting to wonder if I have a leaking pickup tube that is letting me lose my prime. I think I have a -8 plug and will try to separate the two tanks and see which is the problem child. otherwise, I suppose I'll throw some more fuel in it tomorrow and see what it does.
Stay tuned........... :-\
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sounds way louder than mine out the pipes, any muffs in there?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWTq7FZNC-Q
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congrats, sounds killer, the small bugs will be easy for you to work out ;D
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Thanks Greg. Actually I have a new issue. For some reason I all of a sudden have no fuel pressure (mech gauge) and the motor isnt running. I had a bitch of a time getting it to prime earlier even though my tanks were 1/2 full. As soon as I filled the tanks to full, the pump started working instantly.
I opened the caps thinking that the new ones might not be vented,,,,,,nuthin.
So, I'm starting to wonder if I have a leaking pickup tube that is letting me lose my prime. I think I have a -8 plug and will try to separate the two tanks and see which is the problem child. otherwise, I suppose I'll throw some more fuel in it tomorrow and see what it does.
Stay tuned........... :-\
You may also have too small of pickups for that beast and or like you are saying one fell off. Also where the fiitting screws into the tank make sure you are not sucking air there.
The first thing I did with my tanks was modify them for future mods to my engine...aka 8-71.
I have post about this as well. You will find it good luck.
T.J.
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Thanks guys. I'm really happy that it started as quickly as it did. And in that video, no I didnt have muffs in there but later I put them in. Certianly takes the edge off but it's still terrible loud. Ear protection from the blower whine is gonna be a must I can tell.
Given all the trouble I had getting the fuel pump to prime I'm really leaning towards a broken or leaking pickup tube. I had to fill the tanks almost completely before it would pick up fuel. Today I'm going to separate the two lines and blow into them to see which might be sucking air.
TS, yup I remember your post and am planning on doing something similar (wish you were closer). This motor/setup was primarily to rig and setup everything along with a maiden shakedown (easylike) of the boat over Laborday weekend.
The idle issue has me stumped a bit. So I'll fiddle to make sure the blades are closing as I pulled out both idle speed screws and it still ran at 1500.
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Rork, you are such a dumbass!!! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
My super duty whiz bang double throw down fuel filter/water separator has four 1/2 fittings. Two I'm using for my fuel lines and the other two I have plugged with 1/2 pipe plugs...sorta
After being a contortionist (sp?) and separating both tanks and enjoying a morning fuel chaser with my coffee, I determined that both pickups are functioning correctly.
What I didnt notice till after all that was that one of the 1/2 pipe plugs had vibrated out of the filter head and the other was fingertight...... :mad: :mad: :mad:
Needless to say, the fuel pump has difficulty pulling fuel if I'm missing a 1/2 plug.
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Glad you found the problem. Now let's see it the water kickin a rooster... ;D
T.J.
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Glad you found the problem. Now let's see it the water kickin a rooster... ;D
T.J.
I wish T.J. I still have plenty of issues to work out. Idle is way too fast so I can't time it and even if I can get it to idle down, the dizzy is hitting the blower manifold so I'm gonna have to pull it and try clocking it a bit.
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imagine adding the whine of a v-drive, lets go for a ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcTRZOR4dWY
On the Holleys you can close the secondaries with a little set screw to get you into the idle curcuit on the primaries.
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imagine adding the whine of a v-drive, lets go for a ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcTRZOR4dWY
On the Holleys you can close the secondaries with a little set screw to get you into the idle curcuit on the primaries.
Ohwee!!! Wild! Thanks for the tip on the set screw. I've pulled the linkage off and have reassembled it. I might have had them fighting each other. Gonna fire it in a second and see....
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Now i'm talkin holleys, yours should be close, BGs right? On the holleys you have to puill the carbs and adjust from the bottom. Save yourself some time and shit can the screws and put in Allen set screws from the top for future adjustments
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HD, you nailed it!!! Pulled the carbs and found that the secondary screw on the front carb was way in. Backed that out and bingo, I now have a boat that'll idle.
I know some don't like the surge dealio but to me, that's music to the ears.
Many thanks to Josh for jumpin on the phone with me and to my son Ian for helping Pops out.......
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John! What I said before!! CONGRATS!!
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Good deal, glad i could help. Sounds BITCHEN! mine idles pretty smooth, if i fatten it up a bit it surges.
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Thanks guys. Yup, it's a bit fat but I'd rather be there at the moment that lean till I shake this thing down. Plus I like a surge.....I know, gay
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no no no, absolutly not. i love it. mine just seams to run smooth, kinda bummed me actualy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OGn2CK8dOo .....classic
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John,
That sounds soooo bithcin. You should be very proud of what you have done with that boat. Now...bolt some interior in that bitch and get er wet ;). just make sure you have some video of the maiden voyage.
Bob
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Thanks guys. I'm certain there will be plenty of footage given that the maiden voyage will probably be the Mardon trip where we currently have 77 boats registered and likely will approach (or surpase) 100 boats.
I've got my killer interior setup that Skip (i.e. LuckyStiff) hooked me up with that is super comfy. I'm currently just cutting some aluminum seat pans to mount them to my stringers. Probably not necessary given how nice these seats are built but I figg'rd I might as well make it super stout to hold my fat ass.
Thanks again and stay tuned.......john
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alright John will be on a plane at 6:35 Wednesday morning (7 hours from now) on my way to your neck of the woods. Hopefully I will get to see your beautiful ride while I am there!
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your brendella is the same as my cole even had a panther i got drunk cut it out put a set back berk in it way better than any think you could do with a panther by the way that motor sounds awsome keep it up
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Jeremy ,Johns jet is no longer a panther either Its been "energized" ;) (Dominator internals and Bowl) Tom
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alright John will be on a plane at 6:35 Wednesday morning (7 hours from now) on my way to your neck of the woods. Hopefully I will get to see your beautiful ride while I am there!
Oh man, I gotta feel sorry for him. He likely flew in just in time to enjoy our cold temps and 1" of rain that we just endured...... Now we have a splash of wind to round it out.
Iff'n you're out there in cyberland, give me a call and we'll hook up
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Jeremy ,Johns jet is no longer a panther either Its been "energized" ;) (Dominator internals and Bowl) Tom
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Yup, Tommy and Josh hooked me up with a super sweet pump. Really looking forward to giving it a work out once I get the boat dialed in. Thanks again Jet Boat Performance......
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Oh man, I gotta feel sorry for him. He likely flew in just in time to enjoy our cold temps and 1" of rain that we just endured...... Now we have a splash of wind to round it out.
Iff'n you're out there in cyberland, give me a call and we'll hook up
Dude, you're in Washington, I was always told you get an inch of rain every 45 minutes then between rain the wind blows and the temps fluctuate, not true? ;D
My Grandmother always joked around that when the sun was shining it's becaue the hole in the ozone layer was over your head.. 8)
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Oh man, I gotta feel sorry for him. He likely flew in just in time to enjoy our cold temps and 1" of rain that we just endured...... Now we have a splash of wind to round it out.
Iff'n you're out there in cyberland, give me a call and we'll hook up
Not to bad, plane got delayed leaving San Fran 20 minutes because of rain at Sea-Tac. Went to dinner and walked around Seattle till about 830. Left the parking garage at 840 and it was POURING like I hadnt seen in forever! Love it! I am staying in Issaquah. I dont know the plans yet but will let ya know. PM me ur number and I will give u a shout.
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Oh ya, what are all those tall green things that are all over the place up here? ???
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Oh ya, what are all those tall green things that are all over the place up here? ???
Organic Sasquatches ;D
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You guys are killing me and if you think that squal was sumthin, you gotta hang out here in the fall and winter. In November of 2006, we had 18"s of rain in a 36 hour period......NOW THAT IS A RAIN SHOWER!!!
PM is on it's way
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You guys are killing me and if you think that squal was sumthin, you gotta hang out here in the fall and winter. In November of 2006, we had 18"s of rain in a 36 hour period......NOW THAT IS A RAIN SHOWER!!!
PM is on it's way
any rain is cool by me, I live in Vegas where when someone spits on the ground they issue a flash flood warning.
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any rain is cool by me, I live in Vegas where when someone spits on the ground they issue a flash flood warning.
;D You, my friend have come to the right place then. Actually, go over the mountains from where you are and the high desert is killer nice. Gets a bit breezy but always nice.
See you soon
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Wait !!!! GEEZUS Its raining where Jrork lives ???? WTF ,Jeremy what on earth did you do ?? cause some sort meterological disturbance or somthin? :banghead:
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Wait !!!! GEEZUS Its raining where Jrork lives ???? WTF ,Jeremy what on earth did you do ?? cause some sort meterological disturbance or somthin? :banghead:
Though it's hard to believe Tommy, I gotta admit, it does rain once in a while...........and pours the rest of the time
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Ian and I took the boat to the local lake (where they don't allow our kind of boats) to float it and see if I have any leaks, and make sure everything works.
Fired off instantly
Pump took a bit to get rid of the air and start moving water thru the motor but it got there.
Forward worked good
Reverse worked good
So, I figured I'd idle away from the dock for a second before coming back in
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After doing a nice number of circles trying to figure out why it wasnt responding to the steering input I realized sumthin
Yup, steering was backwards!!!!! Some dumbass (that would be me) installed the steering rack backwards...........Sumbitch
Do any of you have any idea how difficult it is to steer a boat into a very small boat launch and onto a trailer with backwards steering?
Now add a nice little audience to the scene and you'll have a general idea........
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John, You got it wet and it didn't sink. Just flip the rack to the bottom side of the helm and you're good to go. 4 bolts and a flip. Good going there my friend! Greg
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Looks fantastic on the water ;D
Even with the steeing mishap I'm sure the audience was impressed with that beautiful boat.
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John, You got it wet and it didn't sink. Just flip the rack to the bottom side of the helm and you're good to go. 4 bolts and a flip. Good going there my friend! Greg
if you flip the helm your going to have to drill new holes do a 180 on it i believe it three holes don't four just my o2
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If it's Teleflex, and I think it is, the rack should hang from the bottom of the helm's pinion gear. Four bolts and flit it over. I took photos before I disconnected anything and when I put it back new I just reinstalled everything like the photos and it was right on.
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This is the before photo. It sure use to be a mess under there.
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if you flip it your going to have to drill new holes do a 180 on it i believe it three holes don't four just my o2
Not sure which unit you have but I did the same thing :banghead: :mad: Luckily,I noticed it before hand and all i did was unbolt the 4 bolts and flip it.....All Good! ;D ::)
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Didn't B-rad do the same thing :D
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Not sure which unit you have but I did the same thing :banghead: :mad: Luckily,I noticed it before hand and all i did was unbolt the 4 bolts and flip it.....All Good! ;D ::)
just like you said what about the helm?
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If the helm pinion is facing down you don't have to do a thing to it, just flip the rack over and reinstall the bolts.
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If the helm pinion is facing down you don't have to do a thing to it, just flip the rack over and reinstall the bolts.
I see what your saying but the racks gear is only exposed one one side of the rack so if you flip it theirs no gear make scene are am i wrong.
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I see what your saying but the racks gear is only exposed one one side of the rack so if you flip it theirs no gear make scene are am i wrong.
You can flip the rack over and then the rack/gear is facing up. really an easy fix. The rack housing is made to spin on the cable housing end. I'll go take a few photos of how the rack will flip over and the cable housing never moves. If that will help. The rack spins too.
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You can flip the rack over and then the rack/gear is facing up. really an easy fix. The rack housing is made to spin on the cable housing end. I'll go take a few photos of how the rack will flip over and the cable housing never moves. If that will help. The rack spins too.
sound good you probably right over look that good job your the man
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The Rack end of my old Teleflex type system. As you can see the cable stays the same but the rack housing and thus the rack flip over. Now you can't just keep twisting the rack end, it has a limit of maybe 180 or so degrees.
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Sorry about the high jacking of the thread John.
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The Rack end of my old Teleflex type system. As you can see the cable stays the same but the rack housing and thus the rack flip over. Now you can't just keep twisting the rack end, it has a limit of maybe 180 or so degrees.
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Sorry about the high jacking of the thread John.
thread jack sorry bro i'm sure it was helpful make scene to me
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No worries guys. I just flipped my helm (had to drill 3 small holes) and I was good to go in a matter of minutes. I just thought it was funny that after all this, I put the steering in backwards......
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No comment. ;)
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What...No video? ???. J/K John. Great job man. You gotta be stocked. Be very proud of yourself. You did an amazing job. Now, get back out on the water and haul ass.!
Bob
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No comment. ;)
when is it going back in the water, good luck
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DOH!! (https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi147.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr319%2Fjetboatperformance%2Fimages1-1.jpg&hash=270f508bff324d6e05d2414d2d983de87c6fa84c) Sorry Johnny ,should have coached you better !
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John, it looks even better in the water. Nice work, you and your son must have been stoked. A few years ago I replace my rotary steering with the rack and did the same thing. I decided to stay out, we wakeboarded and skiied for the most stress filled 3 hours of my life. :screwy:
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Yah, I'm really pumped. Have a small oil leak up by the timing cover but other than that, no issues. Since it started to rain soon after that the next stop is Potholes Res. in Eastern Washingto where we have over 80 boats confirmed and likely will exceed 100 over the Labor Day weekend. Should be an awesome time and we're really looking forward to just chillin on the beach and motoring around easy like checking for loose bolts and stuff.
Yah Tommy, I was sure you hooked me up with one of the steering racks that you sell to the folks south of the equator cuz the only way I was gonna be able to run it was standing on my head.
On the other hand, Ian enjoyed laughing at me as I tried to uncoil my 6'3" 250lbs fat ass out of the boat to take a look at what was going on. Sheesh that thing seems smaller than it use to
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Thanks again everyone for the support........this is a great site
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Ron you have better Mental acuity than most I've been told that its is impossible to drive the boat this way ,no matter how hard you try ! (I did this to a customers boat years ago !)
John hope you have a chance to run it again befrore the big weekend ,very curious to see how it works ! Tommy
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Ron you have better Mental acuity than most I've been told that its is impossible to drive the boat this way ,no matter how hard you try ! (I did this to a customers boat years ago !)
John hope you have a chance to run it again befrore the big weekend ,very curious to see how it works ! Tommy
No chit, I couldnt drive that thing for nuthin with the backwards steering and big ass surge. I genuinely had no idea where I was going.
I wish I could make one more run Tommy but you know my hours of work. I won't probably get a chance to touch the boat till Thursday night and we're hooking up with the convoy Friday morning at 6am. So no more shakedown opportunitys for me.
PS....no worries on the ride plate. I used 3" aluminum angle inset (thank you PuertoMill) into my existing ride plate and held in place with 8 - 5/16" grade 8 button head bolts with grade 8 nylocs. It's not going anywhere and we're planning on taking it really easy over the weekend. No speed runs this trip, just shake it out, throw a rooster or two and watch all the others with their motors set on Kill run it out.
They'll be plenty of pics I'll share for sure.......thanks again for all the support guys.........john
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Hey jrork, I drove a boat up a river at over 85 MPH for over 38 river miles with backward steering do to an engineereing boo boo. Major challenge X10, boat looks badass, very nice work, you can normally measure a project success by the amount of adjustments needed to make it work, I would say you were most successful. Great job!
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Hey jrork, I drove a boat up a river at over 85 MPH for over 38 river miles with backward steering do to an engineereing boo boo. Major challenge X10, boat looks badass, very nice work, you can normally measure a project success by the amount of adjustments needed to make it work, I would say you were most successful. Great job!
I genuinely can't imagine, hell, I was about to yell abandon ship coming to shore and just jump to save myself. Leave it up to Ian up to his ass in COLD water to save his Pops (again) and get me straightened out.
Thanks for the props. Best part was a couple guys test driving a new Ford car with the salesman followed us down the road and sat and BS's with us at the ramp about the boat (and the speed/noise limit at the lake)..... ::)
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damn that looks good in the water, congrats on a killer job jork :o
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Thanks FU. Really looking forward to spending some time with it this coming weekend. Gonna go really easy given this thing has been in a thousand pieces. Lots of tightening bolts and fittings I'm thinking. Still gonna be fun and with luck I'll post up some pics and videos
Thanks again
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Alright i think there's something fishy here...........
he says his boats done and in the water.......I dont see a vid........do you ?
I think its photoshopped :D
Looks good...... really good
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I know what you mean about getting around in a small boat when I am around 6 2 and 225. Everthing is in the way no matter how you bend or contort yourself. The worst is getting back in the boat when at a sandbar or something. I have to lay on the bow and pull myself up and over the dash sliding like a snake cause of all the wax. I know peope watching me at the sandbar are saying looks at that dork. Your boat looks sweet in the water. Can't wait to see Vids.
T.J.
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Alright i think there's something fishy here...........
I think its photoshopped :D
;D ;D ;D Trust me, if I was gonna photoshop it, I would have made myself look a lot younger and a whole lot skinnier...... Maybe I could be the Brad Pitt of Jetboating....
Instead, me and Tommy got the corner on the old and ugly issue..(sorry cupcake)
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glad to hear i wasnt the only one to make the backwards steering mistake ;D
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glad to hear i wasnt the only one to make the backwards steering mistake ;D
Yup, misery loves company doesnt it? :banghead: ;D
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Yup, misery loves company doesnt it? :banghead: ;D
X2 :o >:D :banghead: ;D
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Groan,,,,,,,,,,,, 4 days, 107 boats, 26,000 acre lake, sandy beaches and a sheriff that was cool...... OH, and my motor is HURT!!!!!!!! My liver might be as well..........
Pics, when I recover.
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motor is hurt? wha' happen'?
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:o INFO MAN INFO
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motor is hurt? wha' happen'?
Full blown 1/4 race course marked out, 107 boats......I started out at damn near 6000 rpm with my son and I and two full tanks of fuel. By Sunday, I was down to 4800 wide open with just my son in the boat and blowin oil the whole pass. We had a radar gun on Sunday and even hurt, it went thru the traps popping snorting and banging at 74.5 mph at 4800...... One bank it blued headers almost the end of the collector and a nice clean rusty red inside, the other bank is a more typical black carbon and a heat ring way up the collector.........hmmmm.... Didn't get to radar gun it when it was running hard but it felt.....gooooooooooood....(as long as it lasted) ;D
A nice fresheining up and some good fuel with a nicer mix of pulleys and we'll be doing the wild thing.............
Shit, Skip....it's only a hop skip and a jump from down there......come on up next Labor Day.......what a blast
Pics to follow when I recover....
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Here's a link of all the pictures taken and posted up so far.........john
http://www.skagenboats.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1324 (http://www.skagenboats.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1324)
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are your carbs progressive?
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are your carbs progressive?
If you mean progressive between primaries and the secondaries, yes. If you mean progressive meaning it runs of one carb and then the other, no (if that's a silly statement, please excuse as I grew up in the tripower days with progressive carbs).
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John Bummer about you Mill , It'll be back barkin in no time ! Tommy
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No worries Tommy, My ultimate goal was to bring back the boat in one peice, if I was able to bring it back with all the parts still inside of the engine that would be a bonus.........instead, I ran the piss out of it and it performed fantastic.
Pulled the plugs last night and they looked good other than the boots were burned up on some of the wires due to blowing the exhaust gaskets and forcing all the exhaust down onto the boots.
I'll pull the valve covers tonight and take a looksee there and run a comp test to see what happened. I'm really encouraged as I fully expected one or more of my plugs to be a tattletale of bad things internally.
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Beg borrow or steal a compression tester and cylinder leak down tester (more importantly) Call me when you get time I'm on the road today T
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Don't be hatin on my movie skills...... :-[
Here was some running but to be fair, it was rough as a cobb
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Motor is out and a more blower specific motor is in the works. Picking up a set of ported 990's in a couple weeks (merry Xmas to me)
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Sounds good. So, what happened to your motor?
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Sounds good. So, what happened to your motor?
Nuthin bad. #4 exhaust is no sealy anymore but given that this motor was a mule motor to get things running and sorted out, I'm happy. A buddy has some ported 990's he's helping me out with and since this was a cast crank/hyper piston/hyd flat cam motor, an upgrade is certainly in order. I'm keeping my eyes out for parts up here but the pickins are slim.
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John, anything happening up there or is it too cold to even think about working out in the shop?
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Got forced air gas furnace in the shop...... ;D
With that said, havent done much as I've been working on other stuff but did pick up a nice virgin block the other day for the foundation of a new more blower specific motor.
Gotta wait till after we find out how bad we're gonna be beat up in taxes this year before I begin spending any money........ :banghead:
How bout you? Any progress??
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Forced air , a virgin and your garage .... hmmmmm what a country if your fridge is full of beer your SET John !!
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Forced air , a virgin and your garage .... hmmmmm what a country if your fridge is full of beer your SET John !!
You forgot talks of being "Blown" >:D
;D GT ;D
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hmmmmm what a country if your fridge is full of beer your SET John !!
Well, it was until some of the Skagen crowd showed up last night. Not sure what the "beer" status is now...... ;D
Blown just has a nice ring to it doesnt it GT?
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;D ;D ;D There is going to be a new addition to the project and I'm so stinking stoked I can't stand myself. The boat will now be representing the SoCal neck of the woods too ;D ;D ;D
Stay tuned cuz it's gonna be oh so sweet!!!!!!!!
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New addition ??? is the Brendella gonna have a "dingy"???? :screwy:
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Spill it :o ;D
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New momo being assembled down there. ;D
Also, gonna have to do a bit more shopping with Tommy to make this new one work with my setup.....
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New momo being assembled down there. ;D
Also, gonna have to do a bit more shopping with Tommy to make this new one work with my setup.....
What's a momo? ???
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What's a momo? ???
Same as a Vroom Vroom.... ::) Duh! ;)
GT
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Duh! ;)
GT
:D :D ;D That's f'n funny GT.......it's okay Skip.. You're still okay in my book
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Okay, I'll spill the beans. Barry Obler of Obnoxious Racing Engines (Obnoxious001 on the boards) have been talking back and forth for a while and I've finally pulled the trigger.
This motor will be very modest by his standards but I'm really looking forward to it. It'll be based on a Gen 6 502.
He mentioned that he would probably post up the build on RiverDaves like he has some of the his more recent builds.
I'll copy and paste it over here once he starts............Gonna be fun
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Barry is a great guy, he worked with me for months to put together a combo(that I could afford) for my short block.
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Glad it worked out for you. I've been impressed with him from the first time I talked to him. Definately not a cubic $$$ kinda guy if it's not warranted. I'm really looking forward to this.
Of course, new motor means new goodies for my pump so Tommy is gonna get into my wallet too...... ;D
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Can't wait to see this thing run of yours. Keep up the good work.
T.J.
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Barry has never done work for me but you'd never know it by how willing he is to help out .
Super cool guy, and he knows his turbo stuff really well .
He worked for Banks in the 80's .
-beerjet-
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Yep Omar, Barry is a great and patient guy. I really have enjoyed my conversations with him in the past and they the primary reason why I went with him. Definately knows his stuff, nice guy and looks for ways for his customers to save a little $$$ when possible instead of being a cubic dollar kinda guy.
Very similar to Tommy and JBP. Quality people all the way around.
T.J.
Appreciate the kind words but I'm doing nuthing but writing the checks on this one. I've had good luck building my motors in the past but for this one, I really wanted something that will live. Not gonna be a monster by any stretch of the imagination but I hope bulletproof.
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Please ignore,dble post
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Here's an update. Hope to finish the plumbing of the carbs Friday night and then trial fit it in the boat this weekend.
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Congrats John, that cheby is looking killer. Those valve covers are the chit too.
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that motor gives me a boner :P
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that is f'n bad ass right there >:D
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Damn john!, trying to make up for something else? ;D That aint Wall-E anymore is it? Nice, really nice.
GT
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Holy Crap John, are you sure you're going to be able to float that monster?
Thats a work of art, congrats.
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Thanks guys. Yup, Wall-E is all grown up now. I'm so proud....
With luck this project is coming to a close other than some misc. Setup/tuning with help from Tommy and Josh.
My son and I are really looking forward getting after that Sanger he picked up. He's been buffing and polishing and really has it looking good.
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Though Barrys work is worthy of the dining room table as a center peice, I prefer it in a boat......
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That's just SWEET looking!
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Very Nice my Friend , you are a craftsman !
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john, that boat is beautiful!
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WOW!
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Thanks guys. It just doesn't get any better than this.
Hanging out with my son in the driveway wrenching on boats............... so damn cool!!!!
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Well, maybe is does get better.. 3 generations of Rork's wrenching on boats. NOW IT DON"T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT!!!!!
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Please ignore the mess in my boat. I've been thrashing to get it together.
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That's awsome John...But you're from the Northwest and the sun is shining :o
I think now it doesn't get any better ;)
That's a lot of Hotrod you have there....
GT
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Glenn, there is no place better when the sun is out but damn, I wish it showed up more often. Fired off the sprinkler system today and found that it had froze and broke (again) even though I winterized it. So much for having it "professionally" installed. Now there's one more thing in the way of my boating....
Now back on topic, I picked up some used Borla upswepts SS headers that had been coated but needed some TLC. Scotchbrited them, followed by wetsanding with 2000 grit and then some Mothers polish and they turned out pretty damn good iff'n I do say so myself!!! (Please excuse the mess, it's been a bit of a thrash)
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These are the big cans that quiet the idle way down (the noise cops are clamping down up here) but bark like a mutha when you stand on it. The look is not for everybody but I think they are okay for the boat. May need a chiller sooner rather than later if for no other reason than get the proportions correct.
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wa wa wee wah....i's very nice O0
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SIK!
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Thank You It's coming together really well now.
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John I'm guessin the DL worked ? Boats looking sweet Very nice work !
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John I'm guessin the DL worked ? Boats looking sweet Very nice work !
Thanks Tommy. Yup, the DL is gonna work good. Gotta get this impeller swapped and finish some last minute plumbing (pressure taps) and a 1000 other little misc. things and we'll be back to buffing and polishing. Thanks again for all the help.
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Holy crap John! That thing is freakin' beautiful! If you ever feel the need to redo my Hallett, let me know, I'll happily tow it up there for ya! ;D ;) ;D
Great job, great job on the UFO too, that is a neat old boat.
Skip
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great job on the UFO too, that is a neat old boat.
Skip
Yah Skip, we can't wait to get this thing floatable so we can get after the UFO. Such a cool boat. Already have reservations for Burley so we can pester the heck out of the CJ bunch and try to learn sumthin.....
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John do you know who makes that scoop you have? And do you know if they make one for a single carb set up? I really like the way that thing looks.
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your boat is just baddddasssss, keep up the awesome work on it, any ideas as to when it will get wet again?
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John do you know who makes that scoop you have? And do you know if they make one for a single carb set up? I really like the way that thing looks.
Speedway Motors makes them. They can be used with a single or double setup by just using both or one of the carb adapters.
your boat is just baddddasssss, keep up the awesome work on it, any ideas as to when it will get wet again?
Thanks very much. I would expect I'll fire it in the next week or so. Gonna be a while before it's wet as it's still pretty cold and gloomy up here. Once in a while we have a nice day this time of year but not very often and NEVER when I have the time off from work..... :banghead:
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Just one word
WOW!
That is a piece of art!
Ray
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SEXY TIME O0
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Well, after fighting fuel and blower gasket issues (that damn near burned up my boat)....it actually runs.
Many thanks to Barry (Obnoxious001) for building me such a kick ass motor.
Please excuse the mess. I have a ton of cleaning to do but regardless, I can't wait to get it wet.
http://www.vimeo.com/4801158 (http://www.vimeo.com/4801158)
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Looks GREAT. Better get used to that polishing thing, I get MOTHERS in five gallon buckets now. The Meguires seams to give it that high luster tho.
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Crap, the link to the video didnt work. Should be better now.
Let's try it again.... http://www.vimeo.com/4801158 (http://www.vimeo.com/4801158)
Yup, lots of polishing is in order.......along with replacing the carpet that burned from my fuel fire... :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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I can't wait to get it wet.
Now theres a quote I like ! Good Job Boys (John and Ian) !!
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Sounds like its ready for busuness John, just looking at that beast scares me. How much HP does it put out?
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Crap, the link to the video didnt work. Should be better now.
Let's try it again.... http://www.vimeo.com/4801158 (http://www.vimeo.com/4801158)
Yup, lots of polishing is in order.......along with replacing the carpet that burned from my fuel fire... :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
...carpet?
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...carpet?
Yah, I know....lame huh. I like my comfort though since we use this as a motorized air matress.
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Yah, I know....lame huh. I like my comfort though since we use this as a motorized air matress.
Just ribbin ya.... ;)
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That's what I do, just cruise around @2500-3000. Only used 12 gallons of feul at temple Bar. At cruising speed we're running a 8:1 454, I noticed your boost gauge, You'll be in the same boat. THEN when ya wanna spool her up to 4500 or so, hold on.
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Sounds like its ready for busuness John, just looking at that beast scares me. How much HP does it put out?
It's getting there. We didnt dyno it and are currently massively underdriving it so I can figure it out first and then we'll creep up on it a little at a time. Barry and Louis (Schlinder) are coaching me a ton on what to do with this thing. Great guys...
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That's what I do, just cruise around @2500-3000. Only used 12 gallons of feul at temple Bar. At cruising speed we're running a 8:1 454, I noticed your boost gauge, You'll be in the same boat. THEN when ya wanna spool her up to 4500 or so, hold on.
Yah, I'm running almost 13% underdriven at the moment. Blower is likely using more than it's adding at the moment.
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The Eliminator will "cruise" on plane at 2200 rpms (15 gears 15 prop) (about 34 mph) The 256 blower takes a lot of RPM to make boost so 2 to 3 K is max efficiency ;) ;D
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I'm running 10 over and still pull vacume at cruise speeds. Prolly gotta go 20 over w/ a 671 before it gets crazy, gonna make heat at that point tho.
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I'm running 10 over and still pull vacume at cruise speeds. Prolly gotta go 20 over w/ a 671 before it gets crazy, gonna make heat at that point tho.
Been reading re the theory of "less heat when more compression and less boost"
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Had a line on a Chiller earlier in the year but the funds just were'nt there. Maybe next year...... In a perfect world, a chiller, and some go juice to stay as far away from detonation as possible is my hopes..
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Been reading re the theory of "less heat when more compression and less boost"
Yup, Barry hooked me up at 8.75 for a ratio. More compression and less boost.
Well, after having massive issues with my manifold being decked by a blower company incorrectly and leaving a uneven surface and having put the blower on and off far too many times in the last few weeks, the motor is back together for good. The company felt bad about the issue and offered to fix it but to be honest they didnt impress me over the phone and since they messed up once, I was reluctant to let them mess up again. :screwy:
On the other hand, Marv Hineman at BoostPower and Don Hampton at Hampton Blowers were fantastic guys and will get my business from now on. Just like our friends at JetBoatPerformance, outstanding service and tech advice without the attitude that I recieved at some of the other blower shops.
Barry Obler at Obnoxious Racing Engines was fantastic and had nothing to do with the screw up by the other company.
Now that the boat is back together and sounds so bad ass, I'm gonna clean the shop out and start to detail this pig out.
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Looks great there John!!!
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Tomorrow............................... ......... ;D ;) ;) ;)
PS.....Marv Hineman is from BoostDaddy and is freakin awesome. Don't hesitate to talk to him along with Don Hampton at Hampton blower. Bad ass service and fantastic guys....................
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Call me Grandpa and let me know "whats up" hope ya got your steering going R/L this time , I'll be having fun movin more sh*t (wowser wowser) :banghead:
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Will do Tommy. Maybe if you would sell some of that crap heavily discounted to your fellow SoCalJetBoats.com members, you wouldnt have to pack it.... ;)
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;D ;D ;D
Had a great day on the water yesterday. Given the motor, wiring, fuel system and impeller were all new I didnt have much faith but am thrilled with the outcome. No drama (other than a couple loose bolts).
Followed 95% of Barrys breakin instructions but messed up on the plug reading so I'll do better next time (sorry Barry). Most of the boating was in the 3500 rpm range but I did run it to 5000 rpm for one short run (see video) and couldnt be happier with the results. I was no where near hard into the pedal!!!
Am going to change the oil and pull the valve covers to make sure everything is good and do a solid plug read day next time.
Many thanks to Barry Obler of Obnoxious Racing Engines and Tommy, Josh and Rhonda at JetBoatPerformance. I appreciate the friendship I've made there.
Here's a quick video
http://vimeo.com/5450875 (http://vimeo.com/5450875)
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The video sounds great, but it looks like you left the lens cap on ;D (there is no picture, only sound).
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The video sounds great, but it looks like you left the lens cap on ;D (there is no picture, only sound).
:banghead: Try it now!!!
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:thumbup:
Looks great ;D
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Nice Boat! What lake were you on?
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I guess I better get busy so I can catch up. Great looking and sounding ride.
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Thanks guys. I'm really happy with it so far.
Nice Boat! What lake were you on?
That's Dyes Inlet just below our house here. Good news is there's a fantastic boat launch and endless water with little to no attention paid to noise. The bad news is it's saltwater.
Smooth Salt water a minute away versus fresh water over 1 hour away and all but un-boatable on a weekend not to mention the noise police are everywhere.
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I'm glad you decided to boat close to home. Now you can go just about any time you feel like it. Just wash down and flush out and you're good to go. I wish I were so lucky! ;)
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Nice!!! Any preliminary numbers?
p-jet
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Nice!!! Any preliminary numbers?
p-jet
Nah, I didnt bring the gps as I really had doubts that it was going to be trouble free. For what it's worth, that run in the clip was at 5000 rpm. Seemed to carry the nose really nicely.
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So those Borla muffler/collectors work pretty good?
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Oh my God I'm were are so stoked for you Grandpa You did good ! Looks graet sounds good Ride looks absolutly bitchen !! Congratulations Bro ! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Oh my God I'm were are so stoked for you Grandpa You did good ! Looks graet sounds good Ride looks absolutly bitchen !! Congratulations Bro ! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Thanks Grumpy. Yah, I can't wait to lean on it once I get more comfortable with it. From the vid it looked like it was riding pretty dry huh? May not have to run a droop???
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man that thing turned out niceeeeeeeee :thumbup: cant wait to see final #'s
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Damn John that looks and sounds really good. Regret not being able to find the time when I was up that way last June to come by and see it :banghead:
Congrats!
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Hell, with luck maybe we can come south with this pig and hang out on your turf and work on our tan..........
In the meantime, another project is in the works.........
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Nice work. Sounds great. What impeller are you running. I know you posted it somewhere but it would take me forever to find the post. Once again. Nice Job.
T.J.
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Nice work. Sounds great. What impeller are you running. I know you posted it somewhere but it would take me forever to find the post. Once again. Nice Job.
T.J.
Hey TJ, Thats a AA Stainless from our friends at JetBoatPerformance. Barry set the motor up so that it would cruise in the mid 5Ks and when I leaned on it it would spin to a range of 6200 following the charts that Tommy has. I'm running the blower WAY underdriven with a 61 on top and a 54 on the bottom. I may fiddle with them some day but for the time being, this is way faster than I need and I havent taken it much over 5 grand. Too fat and old...... :screwy:
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That is RADICAL John, good work! Looks like the Boy's boat is already taking shape and looking good! Wondering about the UFO II thing though, does that mean that UFO I was identified? >:D
Look forward to seeing you make a run down south. I think Crewcheif is still trying to set sumpin up in October for a big gathering.
Ray
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Thanks Grumpy. Yah, I can't wait to lean on it once I get more comfortable with it. From the vid it looked like it was riding pretty dry huh? May not have to run a droop???
To Droop or not to Droop? that is always the question... I think it would look sooooo sweet with a rooster tale!
Rebel
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To Droop or not to Droop? that is always the question... I think it would look sooooo sweet with a rooster tale!
Rebel
;D Yah, that will prolly be something I pick up over the winter. Still getting use to it at the moment.
Here's a cool shot somebody took when I was taking Brian for a ride on the Columbia River. He just blew up his blown 468 and is in need of a new motor. Thought I'd give him a ride in mine so he can see what mine is like. I stepped on it from a 2500 cruise and it hauls ass. Great fun but too many rollers and bumps there to stay in it. I did see a 3 lbs of boost at 5500. Will probably need to swap some pulleys real soon once I get use to it.
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Sounds like someone is getting a feel for the need for speed ;D
Looking real good !!! now if I can get time to work on getting mine wet this year :-[
rebel
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now if I can get time to work on getting mine wet this year :-[
rebel
I know that feeling!!!
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Come on you guys. Get after it!!!!
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Grandkids are the best.........
Hey Tommy, my grandkids are cuter than yours.................. ;D ;D ;D ;) ;) ;) ;)
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OK but mine can drive a Blown Day Cruiser so NAAA !
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The future looks brite if these kids get the drive you guys have. :thumbup:
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The future looks brite if these kids get the drive you guys have. :thumbup:
I think they already have that, from the pictures, not afraid of the boats!
Lord help us old farts 'cuz those toddlers are gonna kick our A$$es in the very near future, ;D
Ray
And they're all 3 adorable, you guys need your bifocals on! >:D
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I think they already have that, from the pictures, not afraid of the boats!
Lord help us old farts 'cuz those toddlers are gonna kick our A$$es in the very near future, ;D
Ray
And they're all 3 adorable, you guys need your bifocals on! >:D
Yah, grandkids are great as Tommy can confirm....... as far as bifocals....hell, I'm thinking I need trifocals.....
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Ok, Gonna get you both eye exams, BUT Tom, gotta ask!
You know how we ALWAYS see the un-obvious (If that's even a word) in all pictures.
In the picture of Hannah, whats the entire name of the boat with the cover half-lifted off?
Looks kinda humorous to me!
Ray
(If it's $hit $andwich I'm gonna lose it! Has to be someone from Tandy Corp that was in one of my meetings!)
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Okay, I'm a bit frustrated. Seemed like over the weekend I couldnt keep the damn thing in the water long enough to keep it loaded. As a recap, this is a Energized Panther with a SS AA impeller. No droop and the ride plate set at 2.4 degrees.
Any ideas of where I might be able to start???
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John is this a "hopping" or "porpoising issue" some thing new since last year?
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John is this a "hopping" or "porpoising issue" some thing new since last year?
Here's a short video. 6 seconds into it you can see that damn pump intake. Unfortunately, when I was making the bulk of my passes, nobody was filming but we do have this one. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
It seems to be brandnew. Didnt seem to have it earlier in the summer and I'm sure much is due to the rollers that we all were dealing with BUT, everyone else seemed to be able to work thru it but me. This was in the second notch from the top on the diverter. I also tried it on the third notch but that clearly was dragging the nose more.
http://vimeo.com/6512433 (http://vimeo.com/6512433)
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Hang on Tommy. I'm trying to download a video. Unfortunately, when I was making the bulk of my passes, nobody was filming but we do have this one. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
John,
How high be the bow matey..(Practicing for pirate day ;D) .
I'm certain it's not a lack of grunt.... :screwy:
Sometimes I have seen loaders make an insane difference in how the hull rides and keeps the pump suckin'...Just a WAG though...
GT
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RRRR, bring me the cabin boy and the boy butter.......whoops, too much info huh???
Here's a video Glenn
http://vimeo.com/6512433 (http://vimeo.com/6512433)
I cant recall if this pass is in the second from the top or third from the top on the diverter handle but you can see that about 6 seconds in, you can damn near see my intake.....
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Here's a short video. 6 seconds into it you can see that damn pump intake. Unfortunately, when I was making the bulk of my passes, nobody was filming but we do have this one. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
It seems to be brandnew. Didnt seem to have it earlier in the summer and I'm sure much is due to the rollers that we all were dealing with BUT, everyone else seemed to be able to work thru it but me. This was in the second notch from the top on the diverter. I also tried it on the third notch but that clearly was dragging the nose more.
http://vimeo.com/6512433 (http://vimeo.com/6512433)
I think I have rabies or something, can't get the vid to work (it's Mikes fault ;D)
It is time to let it hang :thumbup: Sorry, read Droop... :thumbup:
GT
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What a dumbass, I had it set to private. Now try it
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Crap, didn't work again but NOW it does....
http://vimeo.com/6512433 (http://vimeo.com/6512433)
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Hey John, That looked pretty cool. It looks like the waves were causing you the problems. Greg
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Okay, I'm a bit frustrated. Seemed like over the weekend I couldnt keep the damn thing in the water long enough to keep it loaded. As a recap, this is a Energized Panther with a SS AA impeller. No droop and the ride plate set at 2.4 degrees.
Any ideas of where I might be able to start???
Do you normally get to drive it solo like that, or with a passanger? The extra weight of a passenger could make the difference between porpoise and no porpoise. Just a thought
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Do you normally get to drive it solo like that, or with a passanger? The extra weight of a passenger could make the difference between porpoise and no porpoise. Just a thought
Hi Josh,
I "almost" always am solo when I run it hard. I did run it hard with Droppy in the boat so between my 6'3' 250lbs and Droppys 6'6' 290lbs weight, it definately stuck to the water better.
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And now thinking about it and this pic from a previous post of mine, you can see how high my boat is riding with the diverter down even more (check roost)
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Hmmmmm,
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And now thinking about it and this pic from a previous post of mine, you can see how high my boat is riding with the diverter down even more (check roost)
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Hmmmmm,
You have yoo much bowlift....Down wedge?
You don't need to make a huge roost to go fast, in fact it's quite the contrary..
The highest roost our 90 MPH river jet made (vee hull, not tunnel) was about 5-6' tall, the hull really aired out to the point of hairy....
Do you have a ride plate? looks to me like a degree or two of down ride plate would do wonders.... ???
GT
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You have yoo much bowlift....Down wedge?
Do you have a ride plate? looks to me like a degree or two of down ride plate would do wonders.... ???
GT
Agreed Glenn, this thing carries the bow like a mutha and runs so dry it's wierd. I'm not a big fan of the roost either and usually have run it in the 3rd from the top notch on my diverter handle which put the diverter inline with the pump. The shot with Brian in the boat is actually one click down on the diverter.
I do have a ride plate that's set 2.4 degrees in relation to the keel. I don't have a wedge or droop.
The search for the good tune continues...... Thanks again...........john
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Agreed Glenn, this thing carries the bow like a mutha and runs so dry it's wierd. I'm not a big fan of the roost either and usually have run it in the 3rd from the top notch on my diverter handle which put the diverter inline with the pump. The shot with Brian in the boat is actually one click down on the diverter.
I do have a ride plate that's set 2.4 degrees in relation to the keel. I don't have a wedge or droop.
The search for the good tune continues...... Thanks again...........john
Is that 2.4 degrees up or down ? I am running my Nordic 2.0 degrees up and I think I need a droop.
T.J.
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Is that 2.4 degrees up or down ? I am running my Nordic 2.0 degrees up and I think I need a droop.
T.J.
Thanks for catching that TJ. I'm 2.4 up on my plate.
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Thanks for catching that TJ. I'm 2.4 up on my plate.
IMHO I would start to inch it down (the "inch" not being literal :sly: )
I think it would react well to either "0"* or slightly down. worth a shot and virtually free. :thumbup:
GT
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Thanks Glenn. You've jumpstarted my memory (which isn't easy). This year with the new motor I moved the ride plate up to it's present location (2.4) thinking (there I go again) that with the new momo it would love to lean back and let her eat. Maybe with my boat, the pump setup AND the new gorrilla behind the seat it's too much lift......
Now I need some decent weather to try it out....
Thanks for the help......john
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You've jumpstarted my memory (which isn't easy).
Thanks for the help......john
Dont worry Big (Old) guy there is hope : http://www.aricept.com/?source=google&HBX_PK=s_aricept&HBX_OU=50&o=23060039|165867467|0
But seriously John when you make multiple changes LOTS can happen did your "differences come with the new AA impy as well ??
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Yep Tommy. Now that I think about it, new mobigger motor, AA impeller, slid the motor forward 3" and set the rideplate at 2.4 up.
Crap, I hadn't realized how much I changed at once till after Glenn got me thinking.
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John weight distribution is vastly critical on these boats , also the AA will IMO create "tail lift" along with the bigger bite and hopefully a Mad holeshot (with all that new Blower motor power your makin) so its "back to the drawing board" Grampa Jrork !
just think this way , unless your serene with the status quo , and want to leave it that way (stock boat stock jet etc etc) Everything on these boats to some degree will be an expirement (trail and error)
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John weight distribution is vastly critical on these boats , also the AA will IMO create "tail lift" along with the bigger bite and hopefully a Mad holeshot (with all that new Blower motor power your makin) so its "back to the drawing board" Grampa Jrork !
just think this way , unless your serene with the status quo , and want to leave it that way (stock boat stock jet etc etc) Everything on these boats to some degree will be an expirement (trail and error)
Pops, the weather up here has gone in the toilet (for the most part) so I gotta have something to do over the winter. Let's talk about next steps. PS, the holeshot is BADASS....... ;D
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Pops, the weather up here has gone in the toilet (for the most part) so I gotta have something to do over the winter. Let's talk about next steps. PS, the holeshot is BADASS....... ;D
Your weather "up there" ,no wonder Krut Cobian did wht he did , between the weather and Courtney geez .........
any way I'm thinkin nozzle size (larger) to relieve some of that "charging" and a few other minor changes we'll work it out!! have ya drilled and tapped the suction yet Bro ? Bad weather give more time to "chill" and play with the babies anyhow ;)
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Yup, the weather does suck. Actually gonna be in the 70's today and sunny but turn to rain by Saturday.. :mad:
Yup, my intake is tapped top and bottom......just havent taken readings yet
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Hi John I have just read your entire storey and it has inspired me. I just picked up a 1976 Pioneer (pics in boat showcase) and am starting a complete renovation like you have done on a smaller scale. No major motorwork or pump work at this point but from the wheels up everything else totally redone. I am chemically stripping the hull first and then lots of paint and my artist wife has designed graphics as well. I was real interested to read about polishing paint as I have never done this and was considering having someone else do it but now I feel that i will try it Im sure that I will need to pick your brain alot this winter .I had already ordered all my paint from tcp Global before I read your story Thanks Gord
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Thanks Gord and welcome to the site. I would be tickled pink to share whatever I can to help you. I think I've made every mistake somebody can make so with luck, we can keep you from making the same.
Good luck and keep in touch..........john
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John below is an example of a boat carrying the bow pretty well , when this boat made a pass this weekend it was Smokin pretty bad and the "Blower" wasn't even working hard ;)
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Nice Tommy!!!!
Here's some video from our day on the water yesterday.
http://vimeo.com/6768569
Both Ian and I found that in fact, it liked the diverter full up but still we had porpous issues.
Seemed like with the diverter up, I could power through the worst of it......to a point....
Best I could pull the AA impeller was 5400 and was scratching my head where my extra HP went till when I was cleaning the boat I found #4 plug wire off. Ran pretty damn hard on 7 cylinders :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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For an update, have the rails, plates and blocks at AHP powdercoating to be cleaned things up a bit.
My crewchief and #1 grandson has decided that the top pulley is screwed up and needs to be smaller (there was zero coaching. He grabbed a ratchet and went straight to the pulley), so we may be turning up the wik a bit this year. Since I couldnt keep the boat in the water last year, I have no idea what is gonna happen but lets be honest, you can never have too much power
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John,
Get that kid a step stool and some Mechanix gloves and teach proper ergonomics....Sheesh!, you Northwesterners always trying to do more with less..... :screwy:
GT ;D
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sweet looking motor john. does your crewchief do sanding and does he charge alot my arm is getting sore and Im thinking of recruiting some day labour ;D
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sweet looking motor john. does your crewchief do sanding and does he charge alot my arm is getting sore and Im thinking of recruiting some day labour ;D
Hah, it's getting across the border is the tough thing. Besides, my crewchief got in trouble with his mom cuz he fell on the garage floor and chipped a tooth. Poor little guy. :(
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sadly thats probably the easiest thing we let anyone across the border or so it seems :screwy:
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sweet looking motor john. does your crewchief do sanding and does he charge alot my arm is getting sore and Im thinking of recruiting some day labour ;D
You could probably hire a Haitian for about a bowl of food and some water for a day.. :screwy:
I apologize, those poor people....They had their nothing taken away... :thumbdown:
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John,
Looks great. And nice that you have eager help too. I found when swapping pulleys I indicate it to spin as true as I can. I called Dyer about this (when I ordered a spacer) and he said you really do not have to. Mine was out over (.005”) 5 thou. Dyer said the center hubs are machine tight to allow only (.0035”) 3 and a half thou. of run-out. I called him out on that and he said, then maybe it was a good idea. I was able to get mine down to (.002”) 2 thou. by clamping an indicator to the belt guard and setting the pointer on the very small smooth lip on the front of the pulley. Snug the bolts every so slightly and re-check, you can get a “feel” where to “tighten” the bolts to get a closer run out. It takes many steps but really does not take that long. I know this is splitting hairs and may get flamed for it but every bit helps.
I have a helper too. My Dad (73 years old) and he knows his shit. He is the one who gave me this suggestion as he fixed many blowers and turbos in his diesel trucking days.
T.J.
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New setup. Will be adding some water/meth to it soon.
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That motor setup is soooo bad ass. Luv the scooop. Hell luv the whole boat actually. What a shame you guys have a 5 week long boating season. :screwy:
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That motor setup is soooo bad ass. Luv the scooop. Hell luv the whole boat actually. What a shame you guys have a 5 week long boating season. :screwy:
And LOVE the Zoomies! Completes that boat perfectly! Congratulations John!
Ray
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Thanks guys. I'm really digging the zoomies. I loved the sound of the Borlas, but I could never warm up to the look. The zoomies are gonna be LOUD but the looks are too flippin cool....
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Never see them Borlas down here. Sparks an Idea, you want rid of 'em?
Ray
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Never see them Borlas down here. Sparks an Idea, you want rid of 'em?
Ray
Sorry Ray. They were gone within minutes of me putting the word out up here. They're very popular up here and for sound, I dont think theres anything that sound cooler. For certain style boats, the style would work very well as well but just wasnt sumthin that I took a liking to for my boat. Another boat, sure. Just not by POS.
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Im diggin it!!!!! ;D Little billet pulley on top, ARP stainless 12 point bolts, BDS belt guard I got from Jim Brock, some custom standoffs machined by Brian Wehrer (thanks again Brian), linkage fabbed up to make the scoop funtional and a bitchin set of big tube zoomies.
Only thing left for this ol girl this year is a Meth/Water injection system.
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John
That is nothing but cool. :thumbup:
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nothing like zoomies my friend :thumbup:
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Love the zoomies John !! I'm going to need a set of those for the secret project. ;D
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Thanks guys. I'm now searching for some baffles to run in them when we go to those spots where we can't let it howl.
Love the zoomies John !! I'm going to need a set of those for the secret project. ;D
Proppy, I agree. That project would look SICK with them on there.
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badass as always John :thumbup:
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Thanks guys. I'm now searching for some baffles to run in them when we go to those spots where we can't let it howl.
Proppy, I agree. That project would look SICK with them on there.
Gimme a sec....had a link to a guy on Ebay selling some individuals for each tube.
Here it is...Kinda pricey IMO, $200 for a set, but a few emails may solve that! I was thinking of a set for mine as well, how I found it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330180753736&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Ray
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:thumbup:
GT
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:thumbup:
GT
Hahahahaha. Schwing!
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Only thing left for this ol girl this year is a Meth/Water injection system.
I received the system Rodney of Alcohol Injection Systems spec'd out for me and let me tell you, his stuff is bad ass. Great guy to talk to and pick his brain. Asked a ton of setup questions on my boat and spec'd out such a cool system.
When he says it comes complete, he is not kidding. I can't think of anything he might of put in the kit other than a couple of beers. This system is COMPLETE!!!!
Pics to follow soon.....
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I received the system Rodney of Alcohol Injection Systems spec'd out for me and let me tell you, his stuff is bad ass. Great guy to talk to and pick his brain. Asked a ton of setup questions on my boat and spec'd out such a cool system.
When he says it comes complete, he is not kidding. I can't think of anything he might of put in the kit other than a couple of beers. This system is COMPLETE!!!!
Pics to follow soon.....
Very nice. Pics are cool but a video is what I want to see. Man I got a lot of work to catch up to. My engine is still apart. Time to get crackin. You are an inspiration for me to get to work.
T.J.
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It's gonna have to be a whole lot warmer up here before I crawl outside and get some boating video.
How come your motor is apart TJ? That boat of yours needed NUTHIN!
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It's gonna have to be a whole lot warmer up here before I crawl outside and get some boating video.
How come your motor is apart TJ? That boat of yours needed NUTHIN!
Didn't like the MLS headgaskets. They leaked. Took the heads off, and the pan to check the torque on everything. Also had to replace the front snout gasket on the blower. It was seeping a tiny bit. Also swapped the pulleys and going over driven. Making the bugcather a two hole-er instead of a one hole-er and getting a dyno tune with an EFI guru.
T.J.
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where did all the pics go in this thread?
i was trying to reference back to it like an old school book
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where did all the pics go in this thread?
i was trying to reference back to it like an old school book
Looks like someone reorganized there Photobucket account. If you move the pics around over there it breaks all the links to them.
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Looks like someone reorganized there Photobucket account. If you move the pics around over there it breaks all the links to them.
thats why i dont promote the use of any external pic hosting services....i know my site isnt the easiest place to post pictures, but it avoids stuff like this :( ...im still looking for simpler solutions.
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Sorry guys. It's even worse than just organizing them. I somehow managed to delete all my online photos other than some misc. ones. The thought of going back and rebuilding it does NOT sound like fun and I didnt really know if there was any interest to make it worth it.
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John, i beleive it is worth it :thumbup: for the new guys trying to get info, as well as reference for any body trying to do the work you have done..
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I know it would be a lot of work but I have spent hours reading your thead for inspiration and ideas and Im sure many others down the road will want to do the same ;D
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Crap! You guys suck.... Okay, I'll do it but right now I'm enjoying a serious buzz from lighting off this thing INSIDE the shop. Didnt expect it to fire quite so quick but let me tell you, a blown 500"r with zoomies will cure anything... Huh, did somebody say sumthin? Nice way to clear the dust from the rafters though.... ;D
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Yeah, OK, we suck. Now get the damn pictures back up, oh, and add some vids of the engine running while you're at it!
LOL on getting your bell rung. I remember setting Nordie up with some headers, his old ones had the baffles welded in. Told him "I notice no difference with or without the baffles, you want the baffles?" He said no.
Called me a few hours later calling me everything but a white boy saying "You F-In Liar!!!!!!! My ears are still ringin!"
Ray
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Haven't gotten around to reloading the pics but I did get this accomplished..... ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M82LrtBdFk8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M82LrtBdFk8)
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Sounds very healthy John. Great job........