Love, Necessity and Pride

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craigweaver

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^^^ and he sends some clippings our way :facepalm:

Hang in the Brutha! life has a way of working out for the hard working and you are one of the hardest working I know. Until then live through us!
 

GT1000000

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^^^ and he sends some clippings our way

Hang in the Brutha! life has a way of working out for the hard working and you are one of the hardest working I know. Until then live through us!

As soon as I do some trimming, you can bet I'll spread them everywhere, just like Johnny Appleseed...:)...
BTW, see below for what the Big Brown Truck just dropped off...

Can't wait to see more updates.. I know you have some more great ideals..

Hope and pray that the dinero tree finds plenty of fertilizer and flourishes into a monster of a tree...

Thanks Decker, just being on the forum, reading through other guys restos and helping out where I can, feels as though I am right there doing something to my old tub...even if it is just getting tons of good ideas from everyone here...:)

And yes, lately, the moola bush has started to do a little sprouting...thanks for all the good thoughts!

Today I arrived to find this huge box sitting by the front door...at first I was worried that it might contain a Jas Puma, but then I realized those are very rare around here...plus it was just sitting there very quietly, and even when I shook it, nothing stirred...



So, relieved I started to open it and I found this...





My new to me 27 gallon fuel tank made possible by my good friend Craig Weaver...a nice take off from the donor glasser he acquired...
It is standing next to my original 17 gallon tank...which looks miniscule next to it...
As thirsty as my Tower of Power is, it will really be happy to have the added capacity to feed on...

Other than the usual work, work, work...along with the occasional family commitment...I have also been busy taking some continuing education courses to get my certifications in collision work...

Hopefully, I'll be getting back to the boat sooner than later, but until then, may the boat restorations continue in a positive manner for all and a very Happy Friday to all...

Cyall soon!:D
 

Trooper82

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That is cool! Glassers helping glasser :)

now you can run a couple laps around okeechobee...
 

GT1000000

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That is cool! Glassers helping glasser :)

now you can run a couple laps around okeechobee...

Heck, I would be happy to make it all the way across before having to refill...:eek::laugh:...but at full speed it should only take about 20-30 minutes...;)
 

sphelps

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Not quite as exciting as a puma but pretty cool none the less ! Especially coming all the way from CW's crib .. :cool:
 

jbcurt00

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Nice upgraded tank. Congrats!

Yeah, work.... May $5 in labor & $5 in fertilizer plus a bit o watering yield mighty & overflowing bushels of fruit on that money tree....
 

craigweaver

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So glad it made it to you today Gus! Just knowing that something from me is helping power the Bassassin around is awesome!
 

GT1000000

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Quickie post...
Went out in the nice wet heat, uncovered the boat, threw the tank in...











Like a glove on OJ's hand...:lol:
Happy Saturday, all you boat restorers...
 

gm280

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GT1M, I too was wondering what you have been up to. I have your thread marked to watch your progress along the way and haven't seen anything lately. I too know about those money trees not growing. Seems when my tree starts to bud, other things crop up to use those little buds on. But we will come through all this too. Stay positive and I'll keep watching. I do like your ideas and work. And I'm not easy to please or impress either... Keep the chin up and the prumers handy... :bounce:
 

sphelps

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That,s a lot of gas ! What height are ya making the back deck ?
 

GT1000000

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So far my thinking is to make it practically flush with the top of the gunwale plus or minus a bit...gives me maximum storage room underneath, makes for a larger fishing deck, and it avoids the lip usually found around the edge of bass boats...pretty much same as the front deck.
One major drawback may be that without the raised lip, that next step could get you wet...;)
 

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Man is that a gas tank or a ballast tank
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Nice hook up CW.

Gonna supply that TOP w/ plenty of fuel for a good long day of fishing.
 

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Well, I guess I had too much time on my hands this evening and besides being on here, off and on, working on refurbishing an old revolver, and just plain pitter pattering around, I decided to try a little experiment...
Wanted to see how clean I could get the tank with my electric D/A sander and some different grits...
Before...


After 80, 120 & 180 grits...


After 220, 320 & 400 grits...


After 600 then 800 grit...


After 3000 grit with a little plain old car wax thrown in for a lubricant...


Approximate time about 15 minutes...not bad for something that will never be seen...:facepalm:

I think I should go to bed now...
 

gm280

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Are you going to go to 3M polishing compunds next...:facepalm:
 

sphelps

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Nice work ! I should have shipped you all my rubrail trim . Maybe then my arms wouldn't be so sore ! :facepalm:
 

Trooper82

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Gus, I know... exactly...

just going to leave it at that.....
 

jasoutside

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Oh man, that ALUM tank is so awesome!

I can't believe you are going to cover it up with (cough) fglass....
 

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Are you going to go to 3M polishing compunds next...:facepalm:

Hmmmmm, could be...

Nice work ! I should have shipped you all my rubrail trim . Maybe then my arms wouldn't be so sore ! :facepalm:

Next time...

Gus, I know... exactly...

just going to leave it at that.....

Yep, you know it...

Oh man, that ALUM tank is so awesome!

I can't believe you are going to cover it up with (cough) fglass....

Just getting some practice for the day I get to indulge in the Kool-Aid...:rolleyes:

Hope all are having an awesome weekend of boat fun...
Happy upcoming week to all...
 
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