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    Tools

    Not sure which forum this would fall under so I decided this one is kinda of a catch all. If it belongs in another forum please move it. I am looking at getting an oscillating multi-tool. What is your experience with the different brands? Do most, or any, of the attachments cross over from...
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    Anyone talked to GT1000000 ????

    Has anyone talked to or heard from Gus lately???? I haven't seen him posting for awhile and I sent him an email, but haven't heard anything. Hopefully he is just busy with work, or better yet, The Bassassin !!!
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    Big "THANK YOU"!!!!!

    To Gus & The Admiral for having me to their home and hooking me up on the first of many 5 gal pails of resin!!! Great People!!!
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    1979 Evinrude 115 hp

    I took the screws out of my Power Pilot remote and when opened I find this: http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k404/tshaas/81b48a35-56e2-4dd5-819a-9115d4ea37a7_zps64fec057.jpg?t=1408069928 The red arrows points to what appears to be a broken "shift" lockout. (or what one parts supplier labeled...
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    Hello All !!! 1979 17' Terry Boats Resto-Mod

    Almost to the point of no return. Motor is off the boat and on the stand !!! Happy it's not on the floor:joyous: Here is Ugly Betty in her new home. Still have a ways to go on getting the shop set up just how I want it, but it's getting closer. I just couldn't stand anymore of "Getting...
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    Grinder Dust Control

    Has anyone tried one of these for grinding the inside of the hull??? I am sure that for a lot of it you would have to remove the front "window," which would cut down on efficiency, but it may help somewhat. Will still suit up and have the FF respirator, but just trying to cut down on dust around...
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    Boat Restoration Discussion

    Me and a buddy were talking last night about restoring older boats and he made the comment I hear (and read) all too often. "It doesn't matter what you do to it, it's still a 35 year old boat." This time it comes from a guy who build street rods as one of his hobbies. Why do boats get such a bad...
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    Rub Rails

    Does anyone make the flexible insert for rub rails in colors other than Black or White. Several sites listed "various" colors, but then only have Black. Reminds me of Henry Ford, "You can have any color you like, as long as it's Black." I think thats how the quote goes...
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    Hello All !!! 1979 17' Terry Boats Resto-Mod

    Re: Hello All !!! Re: Hello All !!! Here are a few photos to get started. Just remember, her name is Ugly Betty for a reason... Thanks for welcoming me to your community!!!!
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    Hello All !!! 1979 17' Terry Boats Resto-Mod

    Hey All !!! I just wanted to introduce myself and my project. I didn't see an introduction section, so if I missed it, please move this thread. Basically, my name is Troy and I live in Southern Indiana with my wife and our son. We also have a daughter who last year gave us our 1st grandchild...
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