1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

[SnappingTurtle]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Try a couple more.

Yes Sir!

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

How is that they show up in your post and I can only list them thru Photobucket? I used to be able to post them directly without using a link to them. Ron

 

[SnappingTurtle]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Hi Ron.

Try this ...

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Test pictures. Seems to be working again. I defragged my hard drive.

Here is a picture of the problem I had with the fuse holders. Left fuse holder is correct for my wireing. On the right fuse holder the spade connector is too small to fit wireing properly.

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Had a little time today and put new stern drive upper seal in and reinstalled the foot. Been a month since I started her up so hooked up portable fuel tank and "Varoooooom!" She purrrred like a kitten. With both new water pumps, the temp stayed right on 160 degrees. Gonna get after the wireing next and then check out the two fuel tanks, which will probably need cleaning out and insides coated. Ron
BEFORE

AFTER

STERN TOWARDS BOW

 

[keepNitreel]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Really nice job your doing, every time I look at this thread I think about that 25 footer i can snag for $500.

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

You Better Snag It "now" Before Someone Else Does. Don't Think You Can Loose Money On That One! You Could Part It Out And Make Money Should You Decide Not To Restore It. Ron

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Did you put it in the water yet?

Looking forward to hearing what your performance numbers are.........

Looks great BTW.

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Hay LX Kid . yea whats going on ?? did she hit the water yet ?? our are the relitives fishing from the bridge ??? lol John

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Nope, no water launch yet! Can't seem to get time to work on it. Had to take father-in-law to doctor appointments all week long. Tomorrow looks good for doing something on her. Think I'll try working on the electrical wireing and get the switch/fuse panel back in. Ron

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

When is your company comming ?? you had better hurry up !! lol John

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

My brothers are coming the first week of December and hope they will love all the "off the bridge" fishing spots that Florida offers. LoL Ron

 

[triumphrick]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

PM me Ron when the brothers arrive and if you want to head out of Bayport for a trip just let me know. We are going out Tuesday and if the weather is good expect to hit some reefs about 25 mi. out. If I find a hot spot, won't mind going back.
I know it's not your boat, but we can give em a taste of what they will be in for.
I got enough gear for everyone or you can bring some of your own stuff....no reason to have em fish from the bridges! Let me know. Rick

 

[betayv]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

hello guys hey ron dont forget the DRAMAMINE for those who may get sick!!!

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Thanks Rick! PM sent. Still have three weeks to get it going! It would be nice to have her underway, but I'll bet they'll be back in the spring and can really plan a better fishing trip. Thanks guys for the concern. Ron

 

[SnappingTurtle]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

Well I see you don't have to worry about motor problems when fishing with your brothers. With ears like those, every boat, is a sail boat.

P.S. The brother on the right seems to have a small dribble problem. Either that, or he's been eating the chum again.

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

I have to admit, they do like eating chum. When we were younger, they kept on eating our worms and crickets and by the time we got out to the lake all the bait was gone. We had to put our chewing tobacco in our gum for bait and all we were able to catch was aligator gar and carp! Oh, Franks dribble is tobacco juice. LoL Oooops, that's John on the right cause John can't tell time yet and Frank is wearing the watch. "My Bad!" Ron

 

[SnappingTurtle]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

I have to admit, they do like eating chum. When we were younger, they kept on eating our worms and crickets and by the time we got out to the lake all the bait was gone. We had to put our chewing tobacco in our gum for bait and all we were able to catch was aligator gar and carp! Oh, Franks dribble is tobacco juice. LoL Ron

Well at least they stay out of the stink bait!

My brother thought that if it worked for catfish, it should also work with the girlz. He rubs it on his worm, but never catches anything other than the itch. He is still single, and can't understand why.

 

[LX Kid]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

"Well kiss my grits!!!!!" Pulled 55 gallon aft fuel tank out and look what I found. Let's all a good "ha, ha, ha" on me and get down to work. Going to do some excavation work on the fuel bay tomorrow. Both port and starboard fuel bay plywood is going to have to be replaced and fiberglassed. Also the wood between the fuel bay and engine compartment will have to be replaced. I almost got the 93 gallon foward tank out but it got dark on me. Here's a few pics of my misery! Ron

 

[keepNitreel]

Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)

"Well kiss my grits!!!!!"

Sorry to see that rot dude, looks like a big set back on your time frame. At least you know how to fix it, takes time but can be fixed. :redface: