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  1. Corjen1

    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Highlights from this weekend... All bits are done, and ready to be installed in the boat.
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    With these bits, the upholstery is officially done...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Made some pedestal mounss for the Capt'n chairs... Pretty sure I got this idea from Arch Builder.. Amazing what some steam, cussing and pulling can do for wrinkles! Now you are up to speed...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Replacements made, CSM's PB'd and tabbed in...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    So, back to the 1900. Finished getting the rot out. I decided to more of a surgical approach instead of a full cut and gut. Got the tank out and then drilled samples until I found good wood. I know some wont agree with this approach, but that what I did. Removed the rotten bulkheads and...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Longtime no speak... Its been a while. You guys know how it goes life get in the way of boat builds! Whats been going on? mostly just raising kids and trying to stay out of dutch with my wife...! Spent most of time building a hot rod with my boys which was really fun!! So now Im back at...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Floor is almost all out.... Forgot how much I enjoy the itchy scratchy show.... NOT!!
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Well, A bit more action today... the interior bits removed. most of the carpet removed. The floor is not as I hoped, but as I expected. The stringers/bulkheads that I can see so far are hosed. Also, if you dont have an oscillating cutting tool, I highly recommend...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Well,its been a bit, but here we go on the sole replacement and what ever else I find... Thats it for tonight...
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    1990 Sunbird 194SPL restore

    All I can say is that they are there for a reason.... to keep it afloat of there is a hull breach, or the blasted drain plug is left out.....
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Some more work on the flip up bolster... and a bit of a set back. Here is the set back... When I made the front plate on the bolster, I neglected to account for the aft cushion height. It will not flip all the way up. I will have to take the bolster apart and rework the front plate...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    A bit more work on the flip up bolster... Thats it.. have a good rest of your weekend!
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    A bit of messing around.... working on a flip up bolster for the capt chair. Here is the mock up. Thats it for today....
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Tried the photo functions within Iboats.... works really well. About 4 hours worth of screwing around, this thread is rebuilt.... Bow seating is complete... here is before/after... Have a great Friday night...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Much better fitting the contour...BeauClips worked fantastically.... Have a good rest of your evening!
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    1992 Glastron 1900 w/4.3 questions..

    Hey all, got some questions for you... New to me 1992 Glastron 1900 w/4.3 questions...it had been sitting at least 4 years, properly winterized prior to me. Finally got to do some real water trials a couple weeks ago.... pretty happy for the most part. - For some reason the trim indicator...
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    My 1992 Gastron 1900 Resotoration....Here we go again!

    Thanks Sam and Mike. Today didnt really go as planned... I was anxious to try the BeauClips I ordered for the trim pieces in the bow. I located the ball/socket initially with a # 40 bit.. Then opened the holes to 1/2 inch and screwed on the clips. Looks pretty good except.... Big...
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