We need a update!

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Here is what has been going on- sorry I haven't posted in a while but this is my busy time of year and just finding any time to devote to toys is next to impossible.

My windshield is almost done- as a matter of fact it was completed on Wed but was one inch too short(too narrow) so they have to remake the center section.

I have stripped the engine compartment, I got the power steering rebuilt, and I currently have the trim pumps and the trim tab pump out for rebuild.

Things left to do(this list just seems to get longer)

Clean out fuel tanks.

Fill the old sounder hole and fix a stringer(glass work)

Paint the dash, rewire and install new guages.

Install the drives, engines and trannys.

Install new carpet.

Install new interior( I have this- I just have to put it in.)

Install the rub rail.

Paint and install the hatches.


This weekend I will be working on it. I will shoot some new photos and let you guys know what I got done. If any of you guys are bored- I can always use the help!!!:D

Nice job, Im glad to see that theres others with a limited budget. Keep up the good work and posting pics!!!

Pics from this week- nothing goes easy-:evilb:

looking good scott....Mine just went under the knife. Found a 4 foot crack along the keel (caused from wave crushing). Having a hard time with it due to the fact that the fiberglass is oil soaked:( Yesterday we cut the cabin floor out to gain access to the inside to grind it out and reglass. Give me a shout if you have anymore questions.
Eddie

Man that sucks! I hope it doesn't keep you down very long. I am thrashing every night now- I am determined to see water this year- even if it kills me!! Thanks for your help and advice Eddie!

Scott:D

hey scott do you still have the original windshield?
if so would you want to sell it? my windshield must have been broken on the right front and someone before me replaced just that one piece with tinted plexi and it really looks like crap.
if anyone else has a winshield they might want to sell please reply. I would like to find the factory low windshield from an early s-type instead of the tall one that I have. but if I can fix what I have that would be fine also.
thanks
Doug

Doug-
What I have left is the frame that has been chopped, because originally my plan was to use the existing framework and just cut it down. However, as you can see in the photos I ended up building a custom one out of aluminum. You are welcome to the frame pieces that I still have if you want them- also Straitjacket had a chopped windshield a while back, just another avenue to try. You can PM me if you want- or just call me at work 509-467-8185- ask for Scott the owner(we have two Scott's here) I might have the original side pieces left, the front glass broke coming out.

Looking good. keep up the good work. Take your time. It is twice as heart breaking to have to do it twice.

I built 2 new engines for mine. Flattened a cam in one, so I am putting in a new one. We will see how good she runs with the bigger power.

I think I will have the only 582ci Sarab 377.

That aluminum windshield looks better than mine. I am jealous. :eek:

You should be proud- you were the one that gave me the idea!! The windshield turned out better than I thought it would- its in the body shop now getting painted, along with my dash. I got the rubrail on this weekend(what a pain in the a$%) and I should get the trim pumps back this week which means I can start wiring and re-rigging this weekend. I will shoot some more photos when I get a chance.:D

Good job. I hope everything starts smoothing out.

I got the rubrail on this weekend(what a pain in the a$%)

I wished you would have asked about the rubrail. That is a project you need some friends to help with....Mine was alot of work as well...did you use the same style and replace with new?

I looked at it again and it would have looked great finish sanded, polished and powdercoated in clear. You all ready have a black boat. Can you imagine the shine that you would throw acroo the water with a high gloss aluminum race fairing.

I am thinking about this for my next project now.

I updated to a new plastic rubrail with a stainless insert. And yes I roped a couple of friends into helping me (there is no way you can do that job yourself) It came out pretty good. I was being really picky until I stopped at the local dealer yesterday and looked at some other boats- they had a Fountain there that had a lot of wows and waves in it, which of course made me feel much better.:D

I have to still deal with the tanks- thats just something I haven't been to excited to deal with. I pulled out the teak and checked the wood and foam around the big coffin tank, and everything feels solid. I just have to drain both the tanks now- and somehow clean them.:eek:

Best way to clean the tanks without removing them may be to add whatever to the tanks you plan to clean them with (Acetone?) and then drive the boat around on the trailer and let it slosh around. Then suck it out, repeat, etc.

the new fairing looks real cool, great job. Do a search on fuel tank cleaning. several guys on the site have used different methods. I liked the method that used two filters and he kept circulating the fluid until it was clean.

the pros will cut a large hole in the top of the tank...They sell special plates to cover the holes later. Then you can suck out all the old fuel and depending on how dirty the tank is it can be powerwashed or just filtered. FYI the tank has internal baffles in it which make cleaning it that much harder.

Scott
How tired are you of climbing in and out of your boat??? When I redid mine I think I must have climbed in and out of her at least 10000 times. Most of those towards the end when I had to put all the pieces back together. Almost wish I had a kid to had me sh it I forgot once in the boat:rolleyes:

Pretty damn tired!!! You are right- I have climbed in and out at least 10000 times by now. The fun ones are when the fender is wet and you rack your balls when your foot slips-:eek:
I put the radar arch back on last night- I can't decide if I like it or not- I got kind of used to the way it was without it. Did you get yours fixed yet?

New pics from this week- windshield is painted, finally got the rubrail on(what a pain in the a$$ that was!!!) tires and wheels on the trailer.

I also got one of the tanks pulled out and getting cleaned, reinstalled the power steering and the trim and trim tab pumps, and got part of the rerigging done. Still got a long way to go but I am getting there. Thanks everyone for the help and support!!

Scott

i like the color combo..that looks good. :)

Looking good scott
I got mine fixed last month....

Skip the arch

looking good! keep up the good work! I like your project!

Great project love the look of it. Take the will of a good man to bring that back from the grave.:D

Update-

Got the boat back from the upholstery shop today- had a cockpit cover done, and they are working on the hatch sunpad. Also got the one fuel tank back, and I am finishing up the starboard engine(accessories and fuel system) With luck I should have a engine in by the end of next week. I will shoot some more photos tomorrow.

Scott:angry-smiley-044:

Nice looking Scarab !

I am still working on mine, although I got most of it done you never finish an old lady like that - and that is half the fun!

my new project 1981 scarab 300
 

hope its not a nightmare just got the boat and two 454s with 280 hours on them for her not sure if my alpha drives will hold up cant afford new drives yet.Any one know ? i HEARD THEY RAN ALPHAS BACK IN THE EARIY 80S.

they did. Just don't do hole shot or don't get too much air jumping waves and if you are careful, they should last... just don't know how long...

Im thoroughly enjoying seeing your project come to life. Its turning into a beautiful boat! Just goes to show the passion we have for these machines. Keep up the good work.:cool-smiley-011:

Glad to see everyone's scarab is looking good and coming along. If anyone wants another mine is in the classifieds for a while to see if there any takers.

Scottie, Your project looks awsome. I am in the middle of a project also! I got all the inside stuff done and am using it. It will get new paint this winter and will be almost finished! They are never finished!!!

Could you help me get a windshield like that. I have the exact same boat and want a windshield just like that. I am in the process of doing the same thing to my scarab. Mines an 83 and the only think holding it back is that windshield.

Thanks
Eric

Scott, its looking great. glad to see people keeping the older boats alive, especially the scarabs.

I had a friend of mine design and build it out of aluminum. Its kind of hard to see in the photos but it retained the original shape of the windshield on the bottom, but he was able to curve it around at the top and update it quite a bit. The only down side is the expense- I have about $1700 in just the windshield alone(including paint) If you want his # pm me and I will give it to you.

Thanks again everyone for the support.

I got the starboard engine in this weekend- just have to hook everything up and cross my fingers!!!:cool-smiley-011:

Could you give me a call I would like to talk to you about this, Thanks

Eric 720-979-4834

Just checked out your whole project, looks great, thought I had done alot with my 82 Nova till I saw all this. Wish I had that much patience.

Buy 2 ladders, 1 for each side. How much progress has been made.

We want pics. We want pics.

Progress has been really slow! Starboard engine is in- fighting all the minor irritating things that you have on any new engine(leaks, wiring, etc.) I will get pics soon- I just need 25 hours in a day!

I see your boat on Ebay- did you have any luck selling it?

Scott