Looks kinda "Ratty" ;D ;D
dont ask me what my plans are with it....i have no idea....yet.
You obviously have more time and money than I do.
B-rad, Your start to be like Rod! >:D You're on the way to be the next Sanford ;D
That billet aluminum steering wheel is just bad ass!
Now get to sanding!
youre more then welcome to come over and help!
Next Weekend , I'll roll out and help!
closeup of the paint.... lolz.You laugh all you want at this paint, but if (maybe when) I did that to 'Patches', it would look a whole lot better than it does now ;D
wanna buy it? it comes with a bad ass chrome skull shifter
how much $$$
Dude you are the "MARATHON MAN" Nice score looks like a real decent project ,lets put a bad ass motor in that Hot Rod !!thats what i'm saying >:D
thats what i'm saying >:D
so first things first...i need to get to sanding.....so who is down for a sanding party next weekend? I need all the help I can get to have this boat ready to run for Ming.
so first things first...i need to get to sanding.....so who is down for a sanding party next weekend?
Looks kinda "Ratty" ;D ;D
Bet that steering wheel stays nice and cool in 100+ weather! :oIt actually stays just as cool as anything else I've had . ;)
The rain will just make it easier to wet sand! ;D
Alright, how do I get down there? Ole lady is out of town for a week or two with her uncle in the hospital... As long as you got the supplies I got a camera, two good hands, and some really shitty jokes.
Have fun with the bottom today; I'll call late today to see if it's ready to flip back over.
I was think if through bolting it too. But count sunk them and then carpeting ever them so you didnt see them at all.
Then how would you tighten them?that's how they are now. ;D
Great job guys, ya'll kick ass this weekend. I'll plan on coming up this sat. and clear out some of my crap. Give you a little more room to work and keep your neighbors from complaning. As far as the bunks go, I use treated lumber/countersunk carraige bolts set under the carpet / then spray contact cement all the way around and ends.thanx, that's what I was going to do. ;D
did you put a straight edge on the bottom,
Brad, why don't you just slap a SCJB sticker on that sander and consider it my donation to the cause. Only provision being that it is loaned to any pleasant member of this community who for any reason needs a sander for their boat.
very cool of you colby.....i think the next person in line will be wanabe ;DThanks Brad, but I'm not sure if I qualify ...
to any pleasant member of this community who for any reason needs a sander for their boat.
Damn Brad, you don't waste time do ya!!!! It's looking good, keep up the pics of the progress...
Brad
Congrats on another great find. That Liberty looks to be one of the "blue boats". What does it weigh? It might be a Kevlar boat... Competition Marine originally rigged it. This means that the Crew Chief of the Rasberry ( Jeff Bennett) layed the boat up at Liberty and the Driver ( Craig Millet ) rigged it and sent it out the door. How's that for history repeating itself?
Brad:o Your doomed ....... ;D
Congrats on another great find. That Liberty looks to be one of the "blue boats". What does it weigh? It might be a Kevlar boat... Competition Marine originally rigged it. This means that the Crew Chief of the Rasberry ( Jeff Bennett) layed the boat up at Liberty and the Driver ( Craig Millet ) rigged it and sent it out the door. How's that for history repeating itself?
So here it is....New Name and Numbers for this boat...Fukin sexy ! You got the crazy part right .....
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Brad,
Did you get it epoxied before you turned it? It looks like it in one of the photos.
Greg
Keep up the good work! I'll cruise up next weekend if you still want some more help.
only 1/2 the fun is done...boy oh boy i just cant wait to get in that confined space with some resin and glass having it drip all over my face. great times to be had right there. :-\
live update from the garage...
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ohhweee, is that some Universal Clear I see? What all did you pick up?
Nice job Brad and crew, Its looking good. I realy like those gauges (Attachment Link) ;D
looks great ;) i only see one problem, you used an electric sander :banghead:
whats wrong with the electric sander? we used it to get the big chunks off then sanded the fine stuff by hand w/ a block.
whats wrong with the electric sander? we used it to get the big chunks off then sanded the fine stuff by hand w/ a block.thats what i asked you when i was there
well, we started on paint tonight.....
we got about 1-1/2 coats on and the guy up stairs started complaining cuz he could smell the paint.
so we stopped and aired out the garage the best we could...
anyone got any ideas where to go now?
ill post pics in a few after i go clean up
i need to take over somewhere for a couple of days....i got a few quotes and im looking at about $120-$150 for only 3 hours.
and painting in the garage ever again is not an option.
yeah, and thats brings me to another problem...
trailer isnt registered.....and it doesnt have any lights in it.
ming is starting to look pretty grim.
yeah, and thats brings me to another problem...
trailer isnt registered.....and it doesnt have any lights in it.
ming is starting to look pretty grim.
just shoot me the pink and i'll go to AAA and get it registered
or do you want the plate and reg from the hornet's trailer
Damn, I’m genuinely sorry Brad…this sucks…
Comeon guys, somebody has got to have a shop that Brad can get his ride shot.. Once again I wish I didn’t live so damn far away.... :banghead:
Good luck Brad… Don’t give up that easy. Throw some lights on that trailer and rob a plate off somebodys trailer like the gang here has mentioned
Run over to Harbor Freight and get http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41782 Damn they are only $15.00.I bought something verry close to those at Harbor Freight to get my last one home, $19.00 , prewired and thay have magnets (stick them on and plug them in = done). I keep them in the truck now just incase . ;D
East county is too far :-\
have you priced out dland tickets lately? a paint booth would be cheaper.
no one called me!! :o
ill call you in a few mins!!
ill call you in a few mins!!your the PIMP, and this will get you some karma
DONE AND APPROVED!!! bring that pos down here tomorrow and lets get it finished up!!! go team scjb.com
man, i owe you big time. thanks for savin my ass on this one.
Brad, if you need lights we can barrow them off the Raspberry's trailer. I could come up when I pick up my boat from Sal's. Either this weekend or next. Ron
thanks for the offer ron...i just went to walmart and bought the magnetic stick on ones. they were $50 :o !!!!! i just didnt have time to go all the way to orange in traffic to harbor freight. i will just return them next week >:D ...tell em they had a short in them or some shit.
the truck is all loaded and the boat is back on the trailer and ready to roll....ill post up some pics in a few (i promise this time)
Looks good enough to race! Rig that bitch and paint it later!
Cursious what the cherry picker looks like connected to the front. Any pics Chromey?
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two part epoxy white primer, clear to follow tomorrow
CLEAR OVER A PRIMER HUH IS THAT A COMMON THING BECAUSE I SURE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT ???
yup....thats what we are doin and was suggested by the paint mfg.
are you sparying color over the clear???
no....clear right on the 2part epoxy primer
I expected so much more then a white boat :sly:
i got a race coming up in less then 3 weeks. no time for anything else. thats what i got a sticker machine for.
i got a race coming up in less then 3 weeks. no time for anything else. thats what i got a sticker machine for.
Going for the flat look?
Sorry a little confused
True...But I would of stayed with the "rolled on" look, it added caracter! :screwy:
b-rad i had my painter check it out, for the next step ....i think wet sand w/ 800 to clean up the dirts and then scotch bright with paint soap wash off and spray the clear and then the paint will be smoother....and faster!!!
b-rad i had my painter check it out, for the next step ....i think wet sand w/ 800 to clean up the dirts and then scotch bright with paint soap wash off and spray the clear and then the paint will be smoother....and faster!!!
handled!!...new socaljet boat sponcer " chromey's concepts "
I dont know shit about paints....zero.
I went over to SPI as suggested by Jrork and asked (http://spi.forumup.org/viewtopic.php?t=1896&mforum=spi) for their opinion on what was the quickest way to get this thing done. no one said anything about fillers. Also, I was told by barry (owner) that this primer should fill 80 grit no problem....even though i went over the boat with 180 grit, you can still see sanding scratches. I am not saying he is wrong, but it could very well be the way we applied the paint. This is my first time painting something of this scale.....second time for my buddy.
Remember, I got 3 weeks till the race to build this boat....that doesnt include testing....or the fact i have a full time job. I'm further behind then I was with the raspberry and the boat is 'hands off' for a few days.....which brings me to 2 weeks left. I wish i had all the time in the world to do it right to silence critics, but thats not the case. I am making due with what I have and know....and the help of some very kind people on this site.
ill send you sticker proofs once i get to that point of the project.
b-rad i had my painter check it out, for the next step ....i think wet sand w/ 800 to clean up the dirts and then scotch bright with paint soap wash off and spray the clear and then the paint will be smoother....and faster!!!
thats too friggin cool of you guys....i never expected you guys to do that. thanks a lot! ;Dhe's just tryin to get more KARMA ;)
shit, karma is cheap.....i wish everyone worked for karma.lol
Damn youngins, You guys did good (and ya didn't even piss of the "upstairs dude") !! Guess we'll have to doll up this ole' motor so's it'll look good ??? Lets vote on motor paint color ! I vote Black
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just talked to chromey....
its headed into the heated booth soon to get the clear shot on it.
It sucks that I'm stuck at work and cant be there.
Thanks again man....i owe ya.
now if i can keep everyones greasy mitts off of it when we rig it.go ahead and put the first scratch in it so you wont be mad at me :-[
any ideas? maybe some large rolls of saran wrap over the gunnels and transom? ???
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>:D
damn Brad your not going to race that are you???? ;D
go ahead and put the first scratch in it so you wont be mad at me :-[
Any updates Brad?
headed out for another fun filled day playing boat.lets do it >:D
We should start a club for plain white boats :D
I can't think of any ideas for mine yet as far as colors or graphics
Waiting to see this weekends progress pics
sweet brad. Glad to hear it's all coming together.
boat on the brain------it is a good thing ;D
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i dont know how the hell i did that....i just replied to the wrong thread. :screwy:Youve been breathing to much resin :screwy:, now you know how Old Rigger feels. ;D ;D
Thanks x2 brad. If you think of any last minute changes that need to be done on your way to ming... I have access to a lot of garages with lots of tools here in santa clarita. Just a coupla turns off the 5 freeway on your way to Bako. Let me know, you have my number.
Brad where did you get the mounts for your rail? im using the angle iron and it looks weak to me. I want it to be politically correct ;)
By the way, its looking bitchen.........
2sav
Well i agree but my plans did not include using them, what i should have said is i have angle mounts that came with it, and am looking for the right ones to use......Thanks i will go check out Rex marine;D
2sav
Everything is looking good, great job on getting this far, buuuutttt.....
There is still the issue with the distributor being in the wrong place ;D >:D
Brad where did you get the mounts for your rail? im using the angle iron and it looks weak to me. I want it to be politically correct ;)
By the way, its looking bitchen.........
2sav
There is still the issue with the distributor being in the wrong place
Brad and all, that's a great accomplishment...... Looks great. People that have been through it before know how much work it is, and I have, it just took me 2 years, not 60 days!!!!! Great job!!!!!its like one of those reality shows just low budget
Overhaulin for boats. With host Ralph Brunt instead of Chip Foose.thanx marc, but i dont know shit, i'm just a backyard hack :-\
A backyard hack who has a nack for winning..... Keep up the good work Ralph. As long as good people like you and your pops are still in this world, we're in good shape.thanx, we appreciate it :D
hey chief, you could always stepped up and sponsored the motor?
heres a link:
http://www.rexmar.com/page309.html
If I wasn't wiring retarded I'd be back at the lake helping Brad finish up the boat :(
But it's looking like he'll get it done in time for Saturday, hopefully they'll open the lake up for a little practice/tune session before then
See you suckers up here!
Bring Bud Light ;D
If I wasn't wiring retarded I'd be back at the lake helping Brad finish up the boat :(
But it's looking like he'll get it done in time for Saturday, hopefully they'll open the lake up for a little practice/tune session before then
See you suckers up here!
Bring Coors ;D
any new news from the heffe?boat is done but the ranger wont let him on the lake, no cf #'s
boat is done but the ranger wont let him on the lake, no cf #'s
Will he be able to get any practice runs in tomorrow before the races?i dont think so
will he be able to race w/o the CF's?yes because the lake is a closed race course
boat is done but the ranger wont let him on the lake, no cf #'s
boat is done but the ranger wont let him on the lake, no cf #'s
FUK THAT!thats what i said, but he says 900.00 fine, he aint doin it :mad:
thats what i said, but he says 900.00 fine, he aint doin it :mad:My Dad made CF numbers with electrical tape once, made the Ranger happy. Of course weather or not it has a year sticker, thats another issue.
There you go...Another case of the "MAN" holding a brother down.... :screwy:Damn the man :mad:
hope all goes well, good luck scjb's, be safe and have fun ;D
Anyone need anything? Carne Asada???
[/quote$100 bills .... got any just layin around you dont need ....... A stack would be nice.
-beerjet-
I think he got first overall for the weekend! Great weekend at that. See you boys in April @ Parker
Could that of even been possible? If he did its the classic story of the tortoise and the hare!
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Greg That Is The Team pic ;D
ONCE MORE Congratultions To All ! Were very proud of you !
Gotta love the trailer lights! ;D
Gotta love the trailer lights! ;D
Isnt it about time to sell it? :sly:
That Liberty is looking bada$$ Brad.
You should mount the gas tank on the other side to offset the weight. just my .02
You should mount the gas tank on the other side to offset the weight. just my .02
As much as we cuss and throw wrenches all weekend....i actually enjoy it everytime we do this. Always a good time.
Isnt that what working on boats is all about ;D. Seriously, good job guys. Thrashing up the last minute in true SCJB style. I just wish I could make Parker next weekend to see that bitch run. Good luck next weekend and be safe.The plumming on the hoses looks good
Bob
Nice..... How did that Quick Fuel tune?? I am leaning towards a QFT for the Brendellaright out of the box the rear float level was too high and spitting gas out the tube. that was an easy fix as you know. it tuned really well after that. there is only so much you can do on the trailer, with that being said i think when i am ready for a new carb that will be the direction i will go.
That motor looks like it means business. Good luck defending your points lead.haha, my dad says this boat even looks faster than mine (and it does)
I wish I had someone to snap photos as I go along, or someone to do the work while I snap photos. ;D ;D It's looking great!!!what you need is a boat bitch ;)
what you need is a boat bitch ;)
did some final little stuff tonight. Just need a throttle cable. The one I have is about 5 feet too long.
This is the throttle setup i bought off ebay for the raspberry without really thinking it through...it was only a 3/4 stringer boat :banghead:
pic of behind my gauges that GAWnCA has been bugging me for...
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Are you available? ??? >:D ;D :D ;)I'll be your huckleberry :-*
I couldn't be more proud to be a part of this place. thanks to everyone who was involved.
hey Brad, whats the problem with the crazy 8's....This guy can get this POS to 70!
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/708759730.html (http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/708759730.html)
just messing with you! >:D
Well Brain , the punchline would go :
"An eternity, if you let "Tickle Me Elmo" build it in the middle of the desert."
-beerjet-
Well Brain , the punchline would go :
"An eternity, if you let "Tickle Me Elmo" build it in the middle of the desert."
-beerjet-
Aside from the spelling being correct and all.
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i like it ;D im just gonna put my oil pan on it and run it in the cole ;D for the feb raceIs it gonna be done by then ???
How much? 10 qt's? How many doors?
Hey brad what is this J drain you speak of ???
that pan doesnt do your motor any good at your house sweet heart ;)
that pan doesnt do your motor any good at your house sweet heart ;)
What happened?
What happened?
He got smart and bought aChevyFORD ;D
the unfinished motor is back in my posession - its going to the Brunt Racing labs to be torn down and we will be starting from scratch.
I bought the ford 460 from 2sav to get me on the water in the mean time. It will serve as my lake motor for the season so im not having to run 100+ octane everytime i go out....not to mention putting wear on the race motor.
if that were true..i'd be at brads bat cave putting in that motor while he was at work......thats the kind of guy i am...scjb team member
That thing looks like it belongs in a 50's retro rod 8)
F 'n sweet!
Hey Brad, go'n get you some black allen heads for the intake, it'll have that SR71 Blackbird feel >:D
GT
Cool.
Get your ass on the water for a day and break the edge off.
A day on the water ALWAYS makes me feel better.
-beerjet-