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Awesome job on the truck and boat! I don't know how you guys have the time to do all of this work!
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Well I work a lot in the evenings. My work schedule allows me to work 48 straight hours then I’m off for 4 days so it gives me time to play around lol . I enjoy working on things and making them different !!!! |
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d7ceca26d.jpeg Got done grinding done https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f9e84af39.jpeg Going to do some spider crack repair!! |
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...3ba8abd45.jpeg After we ground it all down to the glass got all the old gel off we sanded it with 36 until all the small stress was gone. Them put a new layer of mat on the area with some peal ply to make it smooth (thanks glass Dave) going to spray new gel coat this week and then on to sanding!!! Luckily the small stress was only in the outer glass!!! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d718c3a0f.jpeg Some glass work |
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b6ef3f852.jpeg If you look close you can the cracks before we started 90 percent were just in the gel |
Ok poll time I’m thing of doing the bilge in a dark charcoal. Then blacking our the headers and all other hardware what do you guys think or should I leave everything polished? We are sticking with the same paint idiea just going to modernize the 90 mph paint job. Going to use a dark charcoal we’re the dark blue is them go with all dark blue and white logos. Was thinking of a blacked out bilge and black out pop up cleats thoughts ????? |
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...418921d54.jpeg Got the hole side sanded today with 80 on the big sander all the glass work is ready for new gel. Hopefully this weekend!!! Then just a good blocksanding and on to the next side.!!!!!! |
And the truck is running a s463 turbo and trans has some upgrades from Blake’s diesel. I really like the 3rd gen due to the fact is super simple truck that has some modern day comfort to it. I put 70 pounds in the bags And it tows very nice |
Personally....I don't like the blacked out look but it's your boat.
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Originally Posted by division1
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Ok poll time I’m thing of doing the bilge in a dark charcoal. Then blacking our the headers and all other hardware what do you guys think or should I leave everything polished? We are sticking with the same paint idiea just going to modernize the 90 mph paint job. Going to use a dark charcoal we’re the dark blue is them go with all dark blue and white logos. Was thinking of a blacked out bilge and black out pop up cleats thoughts ????? |
To be honest I can’t find any. I have seen black headers and I have seen different color bilges just not all together. I really do like the black and silver look. Just have to get the right combo. I have all the black rings on the New gauges and such. Tryin to find a place that will black chrome the pop up cleats and hardware. |
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...11d0e68c3b.png Thinking a bilge color like this then black out all the polish |
I dig it!
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8fa1f124a.jpeg Ready to shoot gel on the repairs and start blocking. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...18ee2d520.jpeg |
I have a very nice set of 575 blowers and lower Intakes for sale very clean no salt. 1700 per side blowers have been gone threw and are ready to run. |
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a8ef36ace1.jpg
Obviously way different than yours but...this is how I did mine since you were talking about blacked out motors...I have carpet on the sides of my engine compartment which is dark charcoal gray and I painted it white under the engine...the side panels covering the tanks are white for now but looking at changing those in the future...I did paint the blue pullies black and I have a black carb scoop with a red mesh on the front of it and when I'm done jetting the carbs will be black as well...I'm not big on chrome anyway but I did it mainly so when I open the hatch it looks mean and mysterious...at least in my eyes lol Your boat is incredible by the way...very beautiful!! Can't wait to see the finished product!! |
Originally Posted by division1
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8fa1f124a.jpeg Ready to shoot gel on the repairs and start blocking. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...18ee2d520.jpeg |
I really do like it runs with the konrads 6s are awesome but I don’t make that kind of money lol thanks I hope it all comes out good. ! |
Originally Posted by division1
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I really do like it runs with the konrads 6s are awesome but I don’t make that kind of money lol thanks I hope it all comes out good. ! |
Okay, I'll ask.............whats with the springs on the plywood
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Lol spring floor my daughter is in competition cheer and travels the country it’s her practice floor for tumbling lol |
Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy
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Okay, I'll ask.............whats with the springs on the plywood
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I was thinking of flying springs on the bottom to make it go faster !!!
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Just trying to match Statement floor.
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what blowers are you putting on (maybe I missed that). That boat runs pretty well, I probably wouldn't touch anything.... The setup seems right, and you're at a great power level to speed ratio. That's what keep you boating!
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We went did the top ends this winter just a quick fresh up went all roller inside and just cleaned up heads. Was thinking of going to a 8-71 |
Keep power simple and they run.... usually |
Yep. While they were out we just wanted to freshen up heads. And go to a roller cam. Should be reliable still. It was great before. Never had any engine problems with it. |
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d8d666d31.jpeg After 5 hours of block sanding ..... https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...5f6cae673.jpeg First skim on back https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...07d5f6043.jpeg Skim coat of 3m filler before gel |
My comment on the dark coloured bilge is that I have always liked a light coloured bilge for 2 reasons , looks cleaner ( personal taste ) and second much easier to spot any type of oil or water leak . Downside harder to keep clean . RG . |
Total agree. I am leaning towards a lighter silver. Trying to picture this black and silver combo with black hardware in my head. I have had plenty of time to think as I have about 45 hours of block sanding done already lol |
Well after a solid week of block sanding the transom filling spots and re block sanding until it’s perfectly flat I finally drilled exhaust holes.... my poor wrist hurts lol sanded the inside of the holes and put a piece of 1.5 ounce mat on them. I left it stick out then after it cured I sanded till it was flush and know have a perfect seal. No more water and rott if water does get past the seal. Transom is al ready for gel coat. Hoping to get that Done next week. . |
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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...beac92254.jpeg Gel on repair https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...39c428246.jpeg Tracer coat on and time to block sand |
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...27cacb659.jpeg After hours and hours of block sanding https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...de2de5cb9.jpeg Starting to block up this side |
Keep up the work.....I love following these threads. When's your goal to splash?
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It will be ready when by March when new season is starting!!! Mothers are done interior is done just have to get paint and new rigging done !! |
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f5d750cf0.jpeg Nose repair complete in gel coat ready for block sanding and side and transom will be in primer in a few days https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dfb57b1b2.jpeg |
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