Back from the Dead; '81 Scarab 38 Resto
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hblair (01-08-2021)
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I won't cut it up. I've pondered the outboard center console conversion. I'm not sure I'll have the energy for it lol.
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rak rua (01-08-2021)
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I may go back with 2"tubing and weld blanks in the bottom to keep water from getting in there, I'm not sure. I'm glad I've finally got all my trailer parts here.
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scippy (01-10-2021)
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You may not want to weld blanks to close off the tubes. My B-laws trailer has boxed tube on his trailer bunk supports and it is rotting from the inside out from internal sweating and nowhere for that condensation to evaporate. Something to think about.
Looking really good though and glad to see you back on the project.
Looking really good though and glad to see you back on the project.
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hblair (Yesterday)
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You may not want to weld blanks to close off the tubes. My B-laws trailer has boxed tube on his trailer bunk supports and it is rotting from the inside out from internal sweating and nowhere for that condensation to evaporate. Something to think about.
Looking really good though and glad to see you back on the project.
Looking really good though and glad to see you back on the project.
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scippy (01-12-2021)
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That’s interesting scarabman.
I’ve been fine tuning the hatch to fit the deck and the grilles better. I don’t know if it’s because mine is an early boat or they were just not finished precisely but just about everything needs a little more attention to be right. I had to add more material to the right front of the hatch to get it to fit better, also had to cut some material off the rt rr grille opening so it wouldn’t shoe thru the grille opening. Also spent a bunch of time repairing cracks on the underside, also worked the underside with filler to remove the roughness and smooth it up. It will be sprayed base/clear urethane.










I’ve been fine tuning the hatch to fit the deck and the grilles better. I don’t know if it’s because mine is an early boat or they were just not finished precisely but just about everything needs a little more attention to be right. I had to add more material to the right front of the hatch to get it to fit better, also had to cut some material off the rt rr grille opening so it wouldn’t shoe thru the grille opening. Also spent a bunch of time repairing cracks on the underside, also worked the underside with filler to remove the roughness and smooth it up. It will be sprayed base/clear urethane.










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I think the difference between a good resto and a great resto is often minor details, things like the hatch and grille fit. Most people wouldn’t notice but I reckon you’d see it every day Heath. This is definitely a “great’ resto. 👍
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