MFG rebuild getting started pics

[GT1000000]

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It looks so good, I just had to see it again...

PS-I don't know how honest folks are around your parts, but I would consider getting some wheel locks for those "junkyard" rims...

 

[sphelps]

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Thanks Decker ,GT
I was thinking on some wheel locks . I would only be worried at the ramps cuss no one would dare try and take em in the yard with the newest family member guarding the place .

:fear::dog::nod:

 

[GT1000000]

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Now that right there is one mean looking guard dog in the making...:rockon:

Awwwwww, he's sooooooooo cute...:love-struck::dog:

:welcome:to the Iboats family...

 

[Woodonglass]

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try some of this...

 

[sphelps]

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Thanks Woody I will pick some up and give it a try ..

Well the old girl has been kooked up in the garage for so long I decided to take her for a spin around the block .


I got back and noticed a little play in the hubs . Gunna check it out hopefully it,s just a loose hub nut .

 

[Woodonglass]

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She sure looks sweet behind the tow vehicle!!! Gunna look even better on H20 acerage!!!!

 

[tallcanadian]

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Sweet. She looks great. Nice stance. Looks great on that trailer. Good buy there, for sure.

 

[Trooper82]

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Sweet! I bet you had some neck breakers...

 

[Decker83]

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SP she is looking just awesome setting on the new trailer..
The way you made the seats gives it another special touch.. You did an amazing job..

 

[jbcurt00]

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Looks great out for a tour of the neighborhood

 

[GT1000000]

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I woulda pulled you over and asked if you were restoring the 1955 Ford F-1 with matching colors to go with that gorgeous boat!

 

[sphelps]

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Gunna look even better on H20 acerage!!!!

Ya got that right ! I am gunna try hard to get it splashed by the end of May ..:facepalm:

Sweet. She looks great. Nice stance. Looks great on that trailer. Good buy there, for sure.

Thanks TC I may drop the tail end down about 2 inches . But will try this set up first.

Sweet! I bet you had some neck breakers...

Had one guy do a dbl take around the corner as he was cutting grass .

SP she is looking just awesome setting on the new trailer..
The way you made the seats gives it another special touch.. You did an amazing job..

Thanks ! The seat backs may be just a little to tall but ok for a first timer ..

Looks great out for a tour of the neighborhood

Yep , I know it sounds silly but it just felt good to get to pull her around a bit .

 

[jbcurt00]

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The seat backs may be just a little to tall but ok for a first timer ..

Too tall for comfort or looks? Fold them down during transport, & unless in use. In use, underway, I prefer a taller seat back, to a shorter one...

Yep , I know it sounds silly but it just felt good to get to pull her around a bit .

A quick tour reminded you WHY on earth you started this taxing journey. 'Cause otherwise it's an awfully expensive way to make new friends. :watermelon:

 

[sphelps]

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GT a tow rig is still one thing I need to figure out . I can,t use the company truck and my wife's Ford Freestyle prolly would not pull it to well . Had a guy pull in next to me at the hardware store the other day . He had a 67 I believe f-100 restored and just beautiful . The color was almost a perfect match to the boat . He said he was the original owner and has no plans on selling it ..I got a few idea,s floating around still . :untroubled:

 

[sphelps]

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Too tall for comfort or looks? Fold them down during transport, & unless in use. In use, underway, I prefer a taller seat back, to a shorter one..

Looks . They just seem a little tall . But not enough to redo ! :biggrin1:

 

[jbcurt00]

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Well then, fold 'em down when not in use. Besides, that way it keeps the bird carp off the people sitting side :watermelon:

 

[GT1000000]

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Actually the thought of a nice old restored or custom truck would look awesome pulling the boat...
The practical side of things tends to lean towards a more modern truck with decent fuel economy, dead nuts reliability, and really good towing power with the possibility of it even having 4 wheel drive, in case you get to those ramps that beg for it...
But a nice Show & Tow Rig...
Well hey, you know what they say, "he who has the most toys wins..."

 

[jbcurt00]

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Well hey, you know what they say, "he who has the most toys wins..."

SWMBO suggested that the saying should be: He who buys another toy, gets buried in/on/under it. Pre-mortuem :fish:

 

[Decker83]

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I think the seats look great the way they are..

JBC is telling the truth.. SWMBO suggested that the saying should be: He who buys another toy, gets buried in/on/under it. :croc:

 

[sphelps]

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I gotta go check this place out !
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