maryhannaj
Chief Petty Officer
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Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.
Hey guys I'm back.
Banshee owner, it was bleeding down somewhere about 2 or 3 pounds every 5 minutes. I thought to just replace the parts too. But I'm stubborn and dang it I wanted one that worked right. So I had to go to the one of the harbors in Salt Lake City today for an exchange because the Ogden City one was out of stock. After speaking on the phone with managers from both stores they informed me that there was no problem at all with them making it right. I do have to say that they treat me very good as a customer every single time I go to the store, and that to me is worth a lot! It doesn't seem like you find that attribute around much anymore.
Anyway, when I got there, they agreed to uncrate a compressor and run it for me to inspect before taking it back home. Two of the three compressors I looked at were damaged inside of the crate. The stand legs were bent badly on the first two that we opened up. It looks as though they were just being hard landed on the deck out of the truck. They were not happy!:embarassed: It turns out that the only one they had left was the display model and was a newer upgraded version of the one's they had crated up. It had a much better wheel and handle design and mount system, a much better pressure switch, regulator and air lines. The cage wasn't bent and it was still a 29 gallon but the tank was shorter and wider making it more stable on the ground. I believe this contributed to it just running smoother and with much less vibration.
So we ran it up to pressure and shut it down. I then left the store for about an hour to take the kids to get some chow. They were whining like I'm still supposed to be feeding them or something. I was hoping that crap would stop when they started walking but no luck so far. They should have come with an owners manual or something!
Anyway, we went back to the store and it had still bled down, but only about 1 pound. So at this point I justified it to myself with the fact that I'm not trying to "store" air and had them load it up. Am I just expecting something that I shouldn't be or is this a common thing with compressors? I've never owned one, I've just always used the ones that belonged to the shops I've worked in.
Hey jc, thanks for telling me what that gummy type seal is that they had used on the fittings. I'm guessing that it probably works better then tape if that's what you use on a professional level as long as it's used correctly. Where would I find some? I also went to a different store to look at regulators that may be better and more dependable but I trully dont know what I'm looking for. Any tips? And I also need to install a ball valve. I beleive that's a pretty important safety upgrade and I can't believe they don't just come with one.
Hello bajaunderground. Welcome! Thanks for reading and posting. You nailed it. It is my wifes name Mary, my daughters name Hanna, and my little mans first initial J for Jacob because that's what we call him, "J". I was on the community a different time once before I started my restore just to ask some questions but had forgotten it and had to make a new one. I figured I wouldn't forget it if I made it this way. It's kinda funny that I have thought to change it again because I have been refered to as a her.:laugh: Oh well though, you cant sweat the small stuff too much I suppose.
Thanks so much for the comp on my progress here, but I do really like to refer to it as much more a group effort due to ALL of the great help that I am being given by the members of this community. I trully would be lost without it. I have never owned a motor powered boat or even thought to try and restore one untill now. I would like to let you know that I welcome any and all advice or input that you may have offer to help me stumble my way through this process. Thanks man!
Daniel1947, I guess I was finally able to get you some good pics of why that dang splasswell had to be cut. I dont know what exactly I'm gonna do with it but I'm happy I have that piece to work with. I really hope it's not the same situation for you when it comes time.
I do also agree with you guys when it comes to the idea of getting what you pay for in tools. I too invested in a lot of high end tools when I was released from service but unfortunatly I had to sell them off during a period of hard times. I decided with this project that I will save a bit on the more expensive tools so that I can afford better materials. As far as the particular company I have been purchasing the tools from, I have had both good and bad luck. However, I have had very good luck with them standing by there product. The one thing that I have been very carefull to discuss with the salesperson at any store I have purchased a tool in lately has been the tool waranty and the use of the warrany. Are your ears burnin brother?
As far as actual work on the boat these last few days, I haven't been able to get much done at all. I did however purchase another sweet new tool that I beleive can really benefit all of us during the demo process of our restores. For tin, fiberglass and wood alike, if you guys aren't familiar with this baby, it's called a high speed metal saw and it's completely new to me. It's very small for tight spots that will be hard to angle into and I have tested it out a little bit inbetween compressors. I'm dang excited to get to use it some more. I hope it will prove to be another good alternative for removing and trimming stringer material.
So here's "Stubby" the garage compressor and the new high speed saw...
Thanks all. Talk at ya soon!
Hey guys I'm back.
Banshee owner, it was bleeding down somewhere about 2 or 3 pounds every 5 minutes. I thought to just replace the parts too. But I'm stubborn and dang it I wanted one that worked right. So I had to go to the one of the harbors in Salt Lake City today for an exchange because the Ogden City one was out of stock. After speaking on the phone with managers from both stores they informed me that there was no problem at all with them making it right. I do have to say that they treat me very good as a customer every single time I go to the store, and that to me is worth a lot! It doesn't seem like you find that attribute around much anymore.
Anyway, when I got there, they agreed to uncrate a compressor and run it for me to inspect before taking it back home. Two of the three compressors I looked at were damaged inside of the crate. The stand legs were bent badly on the first two that we opened up. It looks as though they were just being hard landed on the deck out of the truck. They were not happy!:embarassed: It turns out that the only one they had left was the display model and was a newer upgraded version of the one's they had crated up. It had a much better wheel and handle design and mount system, a much better pressure switch, regulator and air lines. The cage wasn't bent and it was still a 29 gallon but the tank was shorter and wider making it more stable on the ground. I believe this contributed to it just running smoother and with much less vibration.
So we ran it up to pressure and shut it down. I then left the store for about an hour to take the kids to get some chow. They were whining like I'm still supposed to be feeding them or something. I was hoping that crap would stop when they started walking but no luck so far. They should have come with an owners manual or something!
Anyway, we went back to the store and it had still bled down, but only about 1 pound. So at this point I justified it to myself with the fact that I'm not trying to "store" air and had them load it up. Am I just expecting something that I shouldn't be or is this a common thing with compressors? I've never owned one, I've just always used the ones that belonged to the shops I've worked in.Hey jc, thanks for telling me what that gummy type seal is that they had used on the fittings. I'm guessing that it probably works better then tape if that's what you use on a professional level as long as it's used correctly. Where would I find some? I also went to a different store to look at regulators that may be better and more dependable but I trully dont know what I'm looking for. Any tips? And I also need to install a ball valve. I beleive that's a pretty important safety upgrade and I can't believe they don't just come with one.
Hello bajaunderground. Welcome! Thanks for reading and posting. You nailed it. It is my wifes name Mary, my daughters name Hanna, and my little mans first initial J for Jacob because that's what we call him, "J". I was on the community a different time once before I started my restore just to ask some questions but had forgotten it and had to make a new one. I figured I wouldn't forget it if I made it this way. It's kinda funny that I have thought to change it again because I have been refered to as a her.:laugh: Oh well though, you cant sweat the small stuff too much I suppose.
Thanks so much for the comp on my progress here, but I do really like to refer to it as much more a group effort due to ALL of the great help that I am being given by the members of this community. I trully would be lost without it. I have never owned a motor powered boat or even thought to try and restore one untill now. I would like to let you know that I welcome any and all advice or input that you may have offer to help me stumble my way through this process. Thanks man!
Daniel1947, I guess I was finally able to get you some good pics of why that dang splasswell had to be cut. I dont know what exactly I'm gonna do with it but I'm happy I have that piece to work with. I really hope it's not the same situation for you when it comes time.
I do also agree with you guys when it comes to the idea of getting what you pay for in tools. I too invested in a lot of high end tools when I was released from service but unfortunatly I had to sell them off during a period of hard times. I decided with this project that I will save a bit on the more expensive tools so that I can afford better materials. As far as the particular company I have been purchasing the tools from, I have had both good and bad luck. However, I have had very good luck with them standing by there product. The one thing that I have been very carefull to discuss with the salesperson at any store I have purchased a tool in lately has been the tool waranty and the use of the warrany. Are your ears burnin brother?
As far as actual work on the boat these last few days, I haven't been able to get much done at all. I did however purchase another sweet new tool that I beleive can really benefit all of us during the demo process of our restores. For tin, fiberglass and wood alike, if you guys aren't familiar with this baby, it's called a high speed metal saw and it's completely new to me. It's very small for tight spots that will be hard to angle into and I have tested it out a little bit inbetween compressors. I'm dang excited to get to use it some more. I hope it will prove to be another good alternative for removing and trimming stringer material.
So here's "Stubby" the garage compressor and the new high speed saw...
Thanks all. Talk at ya soon!
