1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

As with some mechanics, stopping by may add to the Cost of Completion

Maybe you could get an IT professional to hook up a webcam, then post it's address here so we can all watch :facepalm: Anytime 24-7

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

That would be cool, but I'd get nothing done at work for two weeks...

Don, he's going to consult his paint rep, but the bottom will prolly get an industrial enamel, and the rest a two part base/clear coat.

 

[magnumdeke]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

That would be cool, but I'd get nothing done at work for two weeks...

Don, he's going to consult his paint rep, but the bottom will prolly get an industrial enamel, and the rest a two part base/clear coat.

Whos doing the paint??

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Whos doing the paint??

Shop in Jamestown...

 

[saginawbayboater]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Can't waite to see it DJ!!!

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Yeah, I can't wait either!

I had my day made by this place:
EVINRUDE Outboard Decals | GarzonStudio.com
I don't know how I hadn't seen them before but I thought I was not going to be able to keep my motor original looking. The have some 1985 decals on their site that are very similiar (different HP). I sent an email at 2:45 with a couple pics of my motor hood. In less than 10 minutes I get a call from a guy who says "yeah we can make that", "send us pics and measurements, no prob.". That's service!

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

I'll tell you, all these places that make decals and logos are amazing! I read more and more about different ones that can make just about anything and have excellent service. Good score on that!

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Stopped by the boat today to grab the motor hood to take some decal measurements. He's got the sides almost stripped down bare using chemical stripper. He first thought to just scuff it but said he felt better taking it all off, didn't want to chance the old paint causing probs. He said it should be all stripped tomorrow.

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Got some half naked pics!

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Your paint shop dude is doing an excellent job on cleaning and preping your hull.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

About another week to finish the paint? Looks like she is gonna be smooth.

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

About another week to finish the paint?

Yep. Today it's being sent to a blaster to strip the bottom. He' also got all the supplies on hand now.

 

[magnumdeke]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Hopefully he is patching the dents and dings with something water resistant, not BONDO!! Nice progress though!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Man, sooooo nice you can fast forward through the paint process, especially at this time of year!

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Ugh, cleaning and organizing the garage is not my idea of fun, to much stuff and not enough room. I need a boat to put all this stuff on....

 

[magnumdeke]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Ya i got a ministorage full! Need to find a home for it soon, so i feel your pain . You will be making progress soon!

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Paint pics!!!

...well one anyway!

He did this piece so I could check the color, very bright & shiny, I like it!! It's 2006 Pontiac Red, and the white will be GM truck white.

Boat is stripped, in the booth, and just hanging waiting to pull out the trailer. The bottom was glass beaded (mixed with water I guess) and quit rough. He's liking it for adhesion reasons. He even hammer and dollied a few small dents and skimmed them with filler. It looks real straight down the sides. As it sits now:

I'm geeked. Be done by Friday, but he might keep it over the weekend for curing before setting it back on the trailer.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

is that the marine equivalent of Ferrari's 'Arrest me Red'? Looks awesome!

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Thanks! It looks a little orange-ish on my phone, but in person it looks just red.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

Nope, on my monitor its great looking 100% Ferrari Red