'83 Lund "Sirius" total gut and rebuild

[Woodonglass]

Here's to another 25...

 

[Tnstratofam]

Happy Anniversary!!

 

[ahmincha]

Very nice to hear 25 years good for you and the Mrs Happy anniversary!!!

 

[gm280]

Ha nusreman, happy belated 25 as well. And it seems you built your trailer in similar fashion as I did. I pushed the rollers up to just touched the hull and welded them there. And for the brackets holding the bunks, I cut them to fit perfectly and welded them as well. Your trailer will forever fit that boat. And it looks great too. :thumb:

 

[kcassells]

Happy Anniversary NM!

 

[nurseman]

Happy Friday everyone!!!

I have a question for the more knowledgeable on painting subjects. I have a few galvanized parts on my trailer, i.e. keel roller brackets, and hitch coupler. Am I correct in thinking that I need a self-etching primer on the galvanized parts before I use the regular primer? I am planning on using the Rust-oleum clean metal primer followed by Rusto oil based paint (with hardener). I have done some looking on line, and the information seems to be somewhat varied, except for the emphasis on good surface prep.

As always, I appreciate any thoughts or experiences!

 

[gm280]

My opinion, I would certainly block sand the galvanized areas smooth and then shoot some quality primer and follow with your paint. I don't see any other issues myself. You already know the finish is entirely depended on the prep work, so go from there. :thumb:

 

[sphelps]

On the galv supposedly you need to give it a bath with vinegar and water then the self etching primer followed up with clean metal primer ... Thats how I prepped the galv trailer for the MFG ... No peeling paint now for what 3 years . I do have a few little spots of surface rust on a little spot or two ... But I'm strictly salt water so I was expecting it ...

 

[nurseman]

Thanks gm! I know all too well about the quality of prep work = quality of finish product.

Sam, I came across the same information about washing with the white vinegar. Also nice to know that you have had good results over an extended period of time.

 

[NorthwestChap]

Nurseman, where do I start... I really enjoyed getting caught up on your outstanding project. Your thread offers a little bit of everything. There was drama (Wood and Jig), comedy, ladies with fish, an untimely death (poor C-clamp), and even an amazing boat restoration thrown in. I seriously laughed out loud when I read about your son, the shovel, and the sledgehammer. I have 3 boys, and I was one (some say I still am), so I can definitely relate. Looking forward to the completion of your project. Oh, and happy anniversary!

 

[nurseman]

Thanks NorthwestChap! It has been quite a journey doing this little project. Hopefully someday I will actually get to put the boat in the water...

 

[NorthwestChap]

At the rate you're going, shouldn't be too long.

 

[nurseman]

The brown truck brought me some goodies! Now I can have some fun this weekend!





That's all I got for now,

 

[Tnstratofam]

Nothing like new parts! :thumb: If your like me you'll have them installed in your head over and over again till you get the time to actually install them.

 

[gm280]

The brown truck brought me some goodies! Now I can have some fun this weekend!





That's all I got for now,

I have to say, build boat projects and ordering things is kind of like Christmas with packages coming in all the time. How can you not like that? :noidea:

 

[Mikeopsycho]

I can't wee what you got. Can't see the attachments. Not sure if it's just at my end, but I've always be able to see what you post.
Probably some new clamps..........

 

[gm280]

I can't wee what you got. Can't see the attachments. Not sure if it's just at my end, but I've always be able to see what you post.
Probably some new clamps..........

Mike, I can;t see them either. But my computer is barely work these days so I attributed it to my computer. :noidea:

 

[nurseman]

Weird, I could see the pictures earlier this morning, but now they are not showing up for me either (at work on my phone)

 

[nurseman]

Seems like all my photos are awol.

 

[nurseman]

Photo bucket is down for maintenance. Hopefully everything comes back when they are done...