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Old 11-17-2007 | 11:31 AM
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Hey guys,have not posted in a while,been stripping The Mistress on the weekends.Have her stripped out to nothing and am starting to reassemble her.Here are a few before and after pics of bilge and stern. Had alot of holes to patchand a few rot spots.
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Old 11-17-2007 | 11:36 AM
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Here are a few more pics ,any tips would be appreciated.that bilgekote works great.Just a pain to get prepped.
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Old 11-17-2007 | 11:43 AM
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Looks good, keep us posted
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Old 11-18-2007 | 05:55 PM
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looks great i did a 1977 mistress. Lot of work but worth the effort great boat.
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Old 11-20-2007 | 05:09 PM
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Few more pics of Mistress tear down

Have tackled a few car resto's but this boat is a whole different adventure!Any suggestions on windshield,took the old one off,it just looked like crap!I have finished my out drives ,gimbles and trannys.Fixing to start motors,Gen iv chevys 78 models,any suggestions on horsepower to speed ratio's?
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Old 11-20-2007 | 05:18 PM
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Did you rewire her and if so where did you get your harness?I also have alot of teak that needs replacing.Any help would be appreciated!
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Old 11-20-2007 | 09:01 PM
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I've got a buddy interested in that compass if you want to sell it?

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Old 11-21-2007 | 02:57 PM
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Think I will keep the compass so I don't have to fix the hole,there is a old Mistress project boat for sale about 2 hrs from me,thought about riding over to see about parts,I will see if it has a compass.
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Old 11-22-2007 | 03:38 AM
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Think I will keep the compass so I don't have to fix the hole,there is a old Mistress project boat for sale about 2 hrs from me,thought about riding over to see about parts,I will see if it has a compass.
Sweet...thanks!

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Old 11-22-2007 | 10:29 AM
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About Your Winshield, The Guy I Bought My 77 From Had A Stainless Steel Speedster Windshield Built For It , With 1/2 Inch Dark Plexiglass In It, It Looks Great
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