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  1. MTboatguy

    What is with this "Share This"

    In the last week, the "Share This" tool bar has appeared beside the thread, now it is on top of the thread, what the heck is going on, I think I am just going to turn the JavaScript off and then it won't appear anymore, come on guys make your mind up, you get used to one thing, then you change...
  2. MTboatguy

    Found a reason to like facebook.....Finally!!!

    Well, although many have friended me on facebook, I don't often visit there, it seems like a big waste of time! But last Friday, I got a friend request that I never expected to happen. I have been estranged from my daughter for many years now, but she actually requested to be a friend on there...
  3. MTboatguy

    Boy do I love Christmas time...

    People need money and I have money, I picked up a brand new unfired Rossi combination rifle/shotgun today for $50.00 it is a Rossi, youth model that has a 20 gauge barrel and a .22 long rifle barrel, synthetic stock, carry case and fiber optic sights, I am stoked, it will make a great present...
  4. MTboatguy

    A reason for safety sheilds!!!!

    I know what I am talking about is probably not a well known subject to many that post on this forum..I took a job a few months ago, because frankly....I was getting board being retired! I have taught people about bear spray since I moved to Montana and I have been working in the manufacturing...
  5. MTboatguy

    Need a couple of prayers here tonight if your so inclined..

    Just found out my brother in law, has stage 4 prostate cancer, he is only 51 years old and actually has lived a pretty clean life, this is my wife's brother, not real close to him, but I hate to see my wife of almost 25 years going through so much pain, I know the feeling, I lost a sibling 4...
  6. MTboatguy

    Transom Question.

    Well I got this little boat that I took the cap off of, looking at the transom, noticed it is good and solid except of one thing, who ever replaced it, either didn't laminated it, or what they laminated it with has come loose, I don't have the time to take it completely out and replace this...
  7. MTboatguy

    Suzuki DT2 Fuel Mixture?

    I am reading 50:1 as well as 100:1 can anyone confirm, which is the right ratio? Thanks. Dave
  8. MTboatguy

    Mercury shift handle..

    Okay, I have spent 4 hours searching everything I can, I just picked up a 1967 Mercury 9.8 tiller steer motor, it is in great shape, runs fantastic, but the only caveat, the shifter handle is broken off, the plastic piece that use to move from F to N R I would like to replace it instead of using...
  9. MTboatguy

    Man, the Humming birds are crazy thick this year!

    I have two feeders and they are not small, they are good sized feeders and I am filling them up twice a day right now, I am looking at one of them right now and you would swear there is a dog fight going on between the Russians and the US, there is over 20 birds trying to get to this feeder! :eek:
  10. MTboatguy

    A small bit of advice...Great Foam...!!! ARGH!!!!.....

    Ok, I know that we have discussed the spray in great foam many times in this forum, many ask, can I use it instead of the mix and pour stuff??? I am hear to tell you, NO, NO, and if you even think about it, you should go see a head Doctor! :eek: I am presently restoring a beautiful little 1956...
  11. MTboatguy

    Building your own Media Computer...

    I asked about this a little over a month ago and have great success in putting everything together for a killer media center. The system works great with one exception, I assembled it in an old standard desktop case that I had and of course with all of the processing power going on with...
  12. MTboatguy

    Well popped my floor last night on the Lido...

    And I can say, never, never, ever use the spray in foam that home depot sells, what a freaking mess!
  13. MTboatguy

    Jeep 5.2 liter question.....

    I know some here have worked on the Jeep/Dodge 5.2 liter engines a bit, I was just wondering, has anyone ever replaced the main bearings in one of these engines without pulling the motor? I did it once a long time ago, on and old dodge dart with a 318, and did not have to much difficulty, just...
  14. MTboatguy

    Does anyone know...GlassPar Lido..

    I have just purchased a Glasspar Sport Lido, and I am trying to figure out, did this thing have foam in it? Anybody out there restore one of these before? I have not had a lot of time to looking into this to see, The floor feels solid, but I know it has water in it. Just wanted to get a take...
  15. MTboatguy

    Well after my experience the other day with the starcraft...I did buy a boat..

    I tried to purchase a Starcraft on Thursday and Friday morning a young ladies car decided it needed to meet up with my Jeep causing quite a bit of damage, so did not pick the starcraft up, it was a nice boat, but they guy sold it Saturday morning. But today, I got lucky and picked up a classic...
  16. MTboatguy

    Ok, I bought this boat, it is a Starcraft..but a couple of questions..

    I believe this is a 1955 Jupiter, but I am finding no references to the motor that it has in it, it is a 4 cyl motor with a mercrusier out drive and controls, the guy I purchased it from said he believes, but is not sure it is a Renault motor, I did hear it run, it has two carbs, with what looks...
  17. MTboatguy

    How long has Starcraft been in business?

    The reason I ask, if because a guy not to far from me, has what he is saying is a 1955 16 foot Starcraft with and inboard for a pretty good price, can someone take a look at this add and let me know if this looks like a 1955 starcraft? http://montana.craigslist.org/boa/2416186039.html
  18. MTboatguy

    Want to build a home brew DVR...

    I am tired of paying the darn satellite company their stupid fees for a DVR, I have the machine, now I am looking for the capture card that had TV outputs in addition to inputs and remote control capabilities, has anyone done this? If so, what card are you using, I am going to be setting this...
  19. MTboatguy

    Stuck between a rock and hard place and so was the boat!!!!

    Dang, just finally got the boat dug out from the heavy load of snow that collapsed my boat shelter back in January, and it is not a pretty picture, there is two split area in the front part of the hull, due to weight bearing down on it, and now I find out, that the hull split close to the...
  20. MTboatguy

    Darn, if it is not one thing it is another!!!!

    Just got news that my nephew, who is a bike messenger in New York was hit and run over by a semi-truck, his leg is a real mess! Looks like it is going to take quite a rehabilitation plan to get him back up and walking... :eek:
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