1970 Jupiter V 16' Restoration

Rickairmedic

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Ok these are for Kev but everybody else feel free to check out the latest progress.


Side Panels switching colors :D.

Old Blue side panel.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3726004514/in/set-72157619620799615/



New Red panel.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3726004542/sizes/o/in/set-72157619620799615/


Both old and new together for comparison :D.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3725196801/in/set-72157619620799615/



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Andy in NY

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what did you use to paint over the vinyl?
 

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Andy what else would I use other than Rustoleom :D:D. LOL I used rustoleum fabric and vinyl paint :D:D.Any vinyl paint will work look at an autoparts store most carry it . I got my white at NAPA and the Red at Autozone :D.


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Andy what else would I use other than Rustoleom :D:D. LOL I used rustoleum fabric and vinyl paint :D:D.Any vinyl paint will work look at an autoparts store most carry it . I got my white at NAPA and the Red at Autozone :D.


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interesting, i didnt even know they made vinyl paint! think that grey would cover over black vinyl??
 

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Andy I bet it would you might need several coats . I honestly used 1 and 1/2 cans on that one side panel to cover the blue completely but its still cheaper and easier than buying vinyl.


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Andy I bet it would you might need several coats . I honestly used 1 and 1/2 cans on that one side panel to cover the blue completely but its still cheaper and easier than buying vinyl.


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well the reason i was asking was because i can get marine vinyl on discount at wally world for 13 bucks a yard, but they only have it in black. i want grey. looks like i'll be ordering off the net and waiting a week.
 

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Andy see if you have a Joanns fabrics nearby and register with them online so you can get coupons in your email for 40-50% off then you can get marine Vinyl from them even cheper :D.


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Ok these are for Kev but everybody else feel free to check out the latest progress.


Side Panels switching colors :D.

Old Blue side panel.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3726004514/in/set-72157619620799615/



New Red panel.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3726004542/sizes/o/in/set-72157619620799615/


Both old and new together for comparison :D.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3725196801/in/set-72157619620799615/



Rick



SA-WEEEEEET Good job...

BTW...You have the same garage I do at the moment..We moved in 3 yrs ago now and still have boxes of crapola everywhere!
 

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LOL Kev I have most of My Service van in here right now from our trip to Fla . I took all the shelves and everything but 1 toolbag and a socket set out of the van for the trip :D.I have actually been cleaning and reorganising my garage for 5 years I figure it will be perfect for my Wake ROFLMAO.



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I figure if I buy a 14 footer or so..even a tiller deal..then I will HAVE to gut the garage and toss out such important stuff as "Her first CRAYON"..lol
 

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LOL Kev we have a storage for that crap :D everything you see in the garage is mine all mine :D . With the exception of the Daughters scooter LOL:D.


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LOL Kev we have a storage for that crap :D everything you see in the garage is mine all mine :D . With the exception of the Daughters scooter LOL:D.


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I was gonna bust your (ya knows) on the scooter..You said all that stuff came outta the work van....I was wondering how the cute lil scooter tied in to HVAC..Then I didnt want to know and now I have just dismissed it all together!
 

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Heeeeeeeeey Kev fresh pics :D:D. The portside officially has 1 coat of Zinc ,4 coats of primer and 3 coats of Sunrise Red . Time to pull her off the trailer flip her over and get the bottom done :D:D.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3728200928/in/set-72157619620799615/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3727401281/in/set-72157619620799615/



http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3727401309/in/set-72157619620799615/


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What a deep luxurious RED!
Looks freeekin great Rick..

You have GOTTA name at least on of your boats Ricky-Tiki-Tavi! lol
 

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LOL Kev this one is named already :D . My Coke addiction. :D:D. SWMBO is a Coke memorabilia nut so I agreed to name the boat for her .


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Holy Crap Rick:eek: That is gonna be nice:D 8 coats of paint, wow look at the shine and depth, kinda like gel coating it aren't you;)
 

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Bret I still have to wetsand the sides ( after I flip it and paint the bottom ) and then 2 more coats of red . Then final wet sand and buff :D.


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Wow, are you talkin about your Starcraft or Jay Leno's Duesenberg :D
 

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LOL no rollin and tippin on a Duesy Bret wet sanding and buffing yes .


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I like that red, rick.... its going to be a real head turner for sure!
 
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