MFG rebuild getting started pics

[craigweaver]

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Nice catch on all the cool goods this weekend SP! I am so stealing all the great info GT1M posted for you. I'm almost to that point with my hull.

 

[GT1000000]

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Absolutely AWESOME score on all the goods, S.P....
You might want to start practicing with all those clay making tools...that stuff is popular and pricey...good income for the start of the second boat resto...

 

[sphelps]

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Thanks everyone for your kind words in this time of need. And what I need is a MUCH BIGGER GARAGE !!! My goodness the things we get talked in to..:facepalm: My wife said she knows a sewing mach shop that has a lot of used H/D mach and will take trades so if I decide to make we,ll see what they got..
Saved some 2x2 florescent light fixtures from the dumpster at work . Mounted 6 of em in the garage . It,s lit up like a Christmas tree now those can lights in the ceiling just was,nt getten it.

 

[Trooper82]

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You can never have too much light in the work area. Another +1 for sphelps.

 

[sphelps]

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OK I need input from the sewing circle..

Stoped by my moms house to give her valentines day gift and started talking about dads bout restore.
She has this machine that she has never used. She is quite the seamstress and has sewn upholstery many times.
She is in her 80,s and still makes wedding gowns curtains for extra income. She said she would love to help make seats!
She,s one sweet lady I can see what dad saw in her! Maybe this mach will cut it ?

 

[Woodonglass]

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I checked online with some of my SM sources. That is an OLD machine and is rated for heavy duty work. One guy said he made upholstery and sails with his with NO problems. Looks like it needs a good cleaning and you'll be good to go.

 

[sphelps]

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Well Wood sometimes you get lucky ! Hey did,nt you return some aqua marine colored vinyl before you got the blue to match BF ? I wonder if I can find a match for the paint ?
Also I want to make this a flat surface got any recommendations.. PB and mat ??

 

[Woodonglass]

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Yep my link for the vinyl supplier should be able to supply you with the perfect vinyl. Hint. Buy the vinyl then tint the paint to match. What is that, and what's it made from? Vinyl??

 

[sphelps]

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It,s the middle cover on the steering wheel I want to paint emblem on. It,s like a hard plastic..

 

[Woodonglass]

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I think I'd use masking tape to build a "Dam" around the edge set it on some wax paper and then mix som 10 min. Epoxy and pour it over it and let it level and harden. that should do the trick.

 

[sphelps]

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Can I get that in small quantity from a auto parts store or maybe HD?

 

[jbcurt00]

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Is there any 'real' difference in the 'for plastics' epoxy? From HD, that usually comes in a double syringe plunger tubes and is available in black.

 

[sphelps]

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^^^^ wonder if that would lay flat?

 

[Woodonglass]

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I was wrong, It's 5 min and it comes in two bottles. I got it at lowes or home depot. Looks like these. Put bottles in pot of hot water before mixing to make the resin flow really well.

http://www.cabelas.com/adhesives-to...F-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla

 

[jbcurt00]

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It mixes & flows like other epoxies I've used. BUT THAT ISN'T exactly A LOT or even a bunch of epoxy. Definitely be mix, time, and temps sensitive....

 

[sphelps]

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Thanks gents! It wont take much I,ll run some down and give it a try

 

[sphelps]

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First try at hvlp gun spraying.

sprayed the wheel first I may have sprayed a little heavy then hit underside H/T started to get right air / paint mix better. Is there a rule of thumb on pressure at reg at comp and at gun?

 

[bear_69cuda]

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Wow that looks great brutha! good job!

not sure about the pressure question??? Someone will have the answer quickly....

 

[jbcurt00]

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Looks good, and the good news about paint is its easy to sand once it cures.... I never noticed/looked before, the wheel is smooth? No grips or finger detentes? Much easier to spray & if too heavy sand. My factory wheel has rubber grips that are SHOT, & the 'new' wheel has finger detentes @ 2/3 of the circumference....

In these pix all looks great! 4 or 5 more boats & you'll surely get it nailed!

What are you doing in early fall 2012? Spraying a '60 FireFlite? If you get an even dozen under your HVLP trigger finger, I'd happily make it a baker's dozen!

 

[sphelps]

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Well I did stop at a house with an old Orlando Clipper 13 or 14 ft in the yard . No for sale sign. Some cat lady came to the door . The cat was on a leash ! She yelled in the house ,MOM HOW MUCH YOU WANT FER THE BOAT! Mom answered , Can,t find no title fer it! Ok , thanks for your time. It was a real cool looking boat . Hate to see em just rot away!