1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Just some more pics





Didn't get near what I wanted to do, but I guess my old body can't keep up with my racing brain..

Have a great short week..

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Repairs & welding look great...

 

[Trooper82]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Looks like a good strong weld Decker. Will you be putting in a drainage hole?
Edit: I see I posted the question too soon...I see you did put a hole in there..

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

You did some nice stick welding there, my friend...very nice!:encouragement:

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Nice work on the trailer... Looks like it will be nice and strong...

I wish I knew how to weld...

 

[sphelps]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Nice beefing up of the bad stuff Decker . Would love to have a nice welder ..Something ya don't use all the time but nice to have when ya need it ..

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Just dropping in to wish all you gentlemen a Happy Father's Day.

If it doesn't rain I will have some new updates..

 

[Trooper82]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Same back to you Decker

 

[Deleted member 340796]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Decker, glad to see your project is still going. Do you need to do much to the top? I don't recall seeing you do that yet or did I miss it? That trailer is going to be strong as a tank when you are done. Good to see they can be repaired from heavy rust spots. I have that problem too so I will be learning from you on your repair. Thanks. aj

PS, maybe we could just co own a welder and ship if around to each other. LOL

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Repairs & welding look great...

Thanks jbcurt00

Looks like a good strong weld Decker. Will you be putting in a drainage hole?
Edit: I see I posted the question too soon...I see you did put a hole in there..

Thanks Trooper. Had to put in the drain holes, just hope they do the job..

You did some nice stick welding there, my friend...very nice!:encouragement:

Thanks GT1M. Been awhile since I had to burn that many rods.. Like a dummy I only had on a t-shirt. Got a little red on the arms..

Nice work on the trailer... Looks like it will be nice and strong...

I wish I knew how to weld...

Pmc you need to get one of the new wirefeed welders, you'll be welding in no time..

Nice beefing up of the bad stuff Decker . Would love to have a nice welder ..Something ya don't use all the time but nice to have when ya need it ..

Yeah I bought that machine about 12 years ago and it has come in handy alot of times over the years..

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Decker, glad to see your project is still going. Do you need to do much to the top? I don't recall seeing you do that yet or did I miss it? That trailer is going to be strong as a tank when you are done. Good to see they can be repaired from heavy rust spots. I have that problem too so I will be learning from you on your repair. Thanks. aj

PS, maybe we could just co own a welder and ship if around to each other. LOL

I haven't started on the cap yet. Still need to flip the hull and finish the deck and storage and gas tank and wires and WHOO what alot to do...
Any of the steel on a trailer can be repaired or replaced.. That's one good thing about steel..
Would love to co own the welder but the shipping would cost as much as the welder..:facepalm:

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Well I finally had 2 days in a row without rain.. I have been trying to get the trailor all cleaned up with a sand blaster so I could prime it.
I would start on it and get half of it done and then the rain would come and start the fresh metal to rust.. I think I have gone over it at least 3 times now..

Here is a pic of the trailer with a fresh clean blast.. It looks silver gray, almost like it has a primer on it..


Here is a pic with the primer on it..




Went to Tractor Supply and bought the Majic Rust Prevenitive Sandable Primer and some of thier gloss white enamel and the hardner..
Also bought one of those $12.00 HLVP 20oz spray guns and was very impressed with it..

Hope everyone had a great Father's Day and a good week..

 

[Trooper82]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Trailer looks ready for paint....glad you got a break in the weather!

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Trailer looks ready for paint....glad you got a break in the weather!

Thanks Trooper, It rained again this morning. Glad I got the primer coat on yesterday..
I think I'm going to put 1 more coat of primer on.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Those old Cheapo HVLP guns work pretty good. Not sure if you've seen this but here it is anyways....


HVLP Spray Gun Setup

Trailer Looks Good!!!

Hope your Fathers Day was a Great One!!! Ours was Wet!!! but my Lake needed it!!!!

 

[sphelps]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Trailers starting to take shape ! Can,t wait to see some color on it !

 

[Decker83]

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Trailers starting to take shape ! Can,t wait to see some color on it !

Thanks sphelps.. If it will stop raining long enough. I jumped outside and shot another coat of primer tonight before it rains..
It's suppose to rain Tuesday and Wednesday this week.. Going to be off on Wednesday..:grumpy:

Those old Cheapo HVLP guns work pretty good. Not sure if you've seen this but here it is anyways....


HVLP Spray Gun Setup

Trailer Looks Good!!!

Hope your Fathers Day was a Great One!!! Ours was Wet!!! but my Lake needed it!!!!

Thanks Wood for the Fathers Day greeting and the link to the HVLP gun setup.. Some good info there..

Our lakes or down to.. Need the rain but NO TORNADOES..:ban:

 

[Deleted member 340796]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Wow Decker, that trailer looks like a pro did it. Nice job. Can't wait to see more!

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Nice work on the Trailer...Keep at it!

 

[n8ve1]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Hello Decker,

All I can say after reading your past 26 months of work is WOW! You sir have some real dedication. I am very interested in more of your rebuild along with pictures. I like how you put so much attention to any of your work you set forth, wither it be carpentry, glass work, metal fab, even cleaning. Talk about a man of all trades!

It seems you just about have every tool to get the job done, along with the laser thingy; wish I had as much tools to work with as you.

My only 2 cents is I was always told that primer holds moisture, and make sure not to leave it exposed too long or along comes the rust from underneath; so with all the rain you have had it makes me wonder.

Good luck and I'll be watching for more.

N8