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  1. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    Still plugging along, but it is slow going. I haven't had much time and the time and I have been replacing gunnel rivets and started replacing the broken rivets holding the inner rub rail channel on. Also got my monster 1/4" solids. Did a couple practice ones and I am glad I picked up this...
  2. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    I really appreciate all the help fellas. I feel like I haven't gotten very far lately as I have been trying to figure out what all I need to do. I did try out doing some solid rivets for the first time ever on some scrap. I was using a cheap air hammer from Menards and a 6 in long 1" bolt for...
  3. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    They are all over the place. Ribs, chines, main seams where the gunwales, hull, and transom connect. JC sells 3/8 and 1/2 lengths so I will go with those. To make things harder you can see in the last picture that the blind rivets wasn't even replaced in the same hole on some of them. Half the...
  4. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    There are probably over a hundred with various layers of aluminum. I don't know that they are all 1/4" but most look to be the same as the one I removed. I will probably just get a couple different sizes.
  5. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    Not too much done lately. Some cleaning of the transom corrosion and gas tank. Did get to try out my pneumatic rivet gun on some corroded rivets. Using that thing is strangely satisfying... drilling out steel shank rivets not so much. Also hit another snag. I drilled out one of the many closed...
  6. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    I don't think I would ever use them. I'm not really even sure what they are there for. There where 2 plastic compartments on each side of the front deck with holes, but no tube connecting them. Maybe some sort of live well?
  7. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    I am going to be ordering some parts and I am trying to figure out what I am going to do with these 2 thru-hull drains in the bow. I believe they will be just above the waterline and a previous owner just plugged them with corks. I would like to get new fittings that have a way to reliability...
  8. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    I appreciate it! I will wash it out with water first to get rid of any remaining fuel before I plug all but one connection and pump some air in. Searching for pressure testing a fuel tank it seems like only a few PSI is needed.
  9. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    Got a closer look at the tank and it is concerning... There is some pretty deep pitting on the bottom of the tank. I poked at them with an awl and it didn't go through and the tank had some fuel in it when I took it out of the boat that didn't leak out, so maybe it is OK? Since they are not...
  10. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    I wouldn't have been able to get it out without the lift. The boat lifted off the trailer before it finally let go and came out.
  11. strov68

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Big Chieftain for sale in West Michigan.
  12. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    Still trying to catch up with the progress I have made so far... Transom is out. Should be able to duplicate a new one without too much fuss. As long as I can figure out what holes I need to keep that is. More corrosion and pitting on the inside of the skin. Couple cracks in the stingers...
  13. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and advice. Looks like this is going to be my plan of attack once it gets a little warmer so I can clean everything up real good.
  14. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    So would this be the proper steps? 1. Clean corrosion inside and out. 2. Fill pits and holes with PC-11 marine epoxy and sand smooth inside and out. 3. Self-etching primer both sides. 4. Clean metal primer and paint both sides. 5. New sealed transom wood. 6. Aluminum plate with 5200 with notch...
  15. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    That is my plan and thankfully it is all behind where the wood motor pad was. Thinking I am just going to replace the wood with 1/4" aluminum plate instead.
  16. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    Gas tank wood support was a lump of frozen mulch and foam pellets. The rubrail and outer channel put up a good fight with cover snaps binding the rubrail and several stripped machine screws. Then it was off with the splash well and wood transom pad where I saw what I was fearing the most...
  17. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    The plate says OB so who knows on the vents especially since 2 were there just for show.
  18. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    I hope so too! 🤞 Although I like the thought of a worry free nice new plastic tank, I really don't like the thought of that expense and hassle finding one that fits. I will make sure to check this one thoroughly before it gets put back in.
  19. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    Ok so here are some more pics of when I got it and tearing it down... Going to try and replace as many as these blind rivets as I can (there are a lot), especially on the main seams and structural parts. Gunnels are in rough shape with lots of old mounting holes and rod holder holes. I will...
  20. strov68

    1978 22' V5 Super Sport CC

    The trailer looks weird because it is a magic tilt trailer, so it splits and kind of folds I guess for super shallow ramps. Looks like a previous owner welded tabs on it so it doesn't anymore
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