1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

[SnowHunter]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Wow, crawling round to paint with a bad back? Hope it gets to feelin better!!!!

LOVE the inside setup of the boat! What kind of gauge set did you get? That 7piece one? Faria?

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

muscle relaxers help....i need to buy a creeper to roll around on.

the guages are Faria, not exactly sure which model though

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

muscle relaxers help....i need to buy a creeper to roll around on.

the guages are Faria, not exactly sure which model though

3/4ply and 4 low pro casters should do the trick for a cheap creeper

That pic of the guages helped me pick the ones for my boat! Love the backlighting on em!

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Hey mrdjflores,
The boat is really looking sweet. I've been looking at those gages too. I believe they are the Chesapeake line.
Sorry about the back. I have a creeper you can use. Might be a little to low for your boat.
Keep the pic's coming.
Bob

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

thanks Bob..
those gauges really appealed to me...very modern looking but still have a hint of classic design...

if everything goes as planned:
tuesday (taking day off of work)- light sand first coat of primer, apply second coat
Wednesday - sand 2nd coat of primer, wash down hull again after work
Thursday - wash down hull again, apply first coat of color
Friday - sand first coat of color, wash down hull, apply second coat of color
Saturday - light cleanup on trailer
Sunday - set boat back on trailer, if i can get some people over to help

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

need thoughts for painting some of the aluminum trim around the windows...want to paint them black

suggestions??

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Prime then with the etching primmer and use rustoleum. Like the tinny's do it.
Bob

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

thanks Bob, thats what i was leaning towards...haven't decided if i'm gonna take the windows off of the cap yet...i know they need new gaskets/caulking around the glass

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

wel....1/2 of the second coat of primer is finished..need to take a small break, and some more muscle relaxers......

looks much better with 2nd coat on it so far....seen a few spots that i may need to sand all the way down again, but will have to wait and see

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Reality Check Please!!!!!

please verify my plans...

Sanded hull w/80 grit (removed all bottom paint down to gellcoat)
wash hull (dewaxer, water, acetone)
1st coat of primer
sand 1st coat w/180 grit
wash hull (water, acetone)
2nd (last) coat of primer
sand last coat of primer w/????????
wash hull (water, acetone)
1st coat of color
sand 1st coat of color w/??????????
wash hull (water, acetone)
2nd (final) coat of color
done????

your thoughts would be appreciated

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

I've been following your sewing thread... Wanted to join up here so I can see how the seats look when you put them in the boat. Great job!!!

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Hey... Since your bell housing is already apart, you may as well change the lower shift cable...so, I wouldn't worry too much about you "having" to do it. For the price of the cable, and since you have so many other new parts into this, it's something I'd suggest to do anyway.

Also, I didn't see where you mentioned your method of painting the boat... are you doing the 'roll and tip' method? I'd love more details on exactly how you are doing this -- paint brushes, technique, etc.

As for your back, are you wearing any type of back brace when you are working on the boat? It may help if you aren't. Or even wear one when you aren't working on the boat to help your back muscles rest and recouperate. Another thing, when you are getting on and off of the boat, don't jump, climb all the way down... If you jump, when you land, it can jar your lower back..not good for it either.

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Hey MR... hope ya got the paint/sanding thing sorted!! And hope your back is doin alright!!!!!!

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

well...painting boat has slowed due to some chilly weather....
2nd coat or primer is pretty much done, few touch ups here and there....

been doing some yard work...back has been feeling much better, a little sore from using a tiller in the front yard to plant new grass seed (about 800 square feet)

hopefully begin sanding the primer tomorrow...plan is to sand w/220 grit, then wet sand with 320 then 440 (something like that)

been painting it doing the 'roll and tip method', been going pretty good so far.

haven't really done anything inside the boat...don't like getting in it while it's up on blocks...doesn't feel safe

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

don't like getting in it while it's up on blocks...doesn't feel safe

But you will crawl under it and sand it? hahaha Just kidding.

What type of brushes are you using for the roll and tip?

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

for the rolling, i'm using the 5" white (almost spongelike) rollers, and i bought a pack of those foam type brushes for tipping, i didn't 'tip' the primer, since i knew i was going to be sanding most of it off

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

keep on truckin mrd!!! Glad yer back is feelin a bit better!!! pics pics pics!!!

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

mrdjflores,
Sounds like you are making some progress. I hope the back is feeling better. If nothing else, better living through chemistry.
Like SnowHunter stated we need some pic's.
Bob

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

started sanding the 2nd coat of primer tonight...sanding with 220
my arms are already feeling like jello.

if it isn't raining at some point tomorrow, i'll snap a few photos of how it's coming along so far..

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

okay...slight mishap with the sanding.....
the plan was:
start with the yellow dry 220, then move to black 300 wet followed by the black 400 wet

so i picked the sand paper and started with the 220 last night...
it was grueling sanding by hand...i was surprised how tough this primer is..

so i go out this morning and start sanding again, grabbed me a new sheet of 220 out of the pack...when i found out why the sanding has been so difficult....

my pack of 220, was filled with 400 grit!!!!!!!!!!!!