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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Here's more.
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. I haven't been grinding for 20 days jbcurt00.:) I'm guessing with today I have about 20 hrs or so of grinding into it. I remember being told about just needing to have fresh clean glass too. The tecnnical problem I'm having is that when I grind...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Hey banshee owner. Thanks for the link to the calculator. Unfortunately I dont have any apple compatible devices. I can view what it is, but I can't download it. I'll have to follow behind you on that and see if my devices app store has...
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    Are you happy with your Force motor.

    Hello all. I think the thread title pretty much says it all. Are you happy with your Force motor? I have seen a few of them for sale. I am currently a Johnson owner and I know nothing at all about Force motors. Any info would be great to hear. Thanks all!
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Thanks you guys for the answers on the stringers. I have a whole new issue here to deal with now. I managed to get the transom board removed tonight. The problem is that the entire fiberglass section of the transom had been replaced before and...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Thanks jigngrub. What are the coldest temps allowable for lay-up? Can it be at all less then 70s? I got out today finally after what seemed to be weeks of dang flu being thrown back and forth in our house.:grumpy: I did manage to get the...
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    Buried Treasures - Post your hidden treasure

    Re: Buried Treasures - Post your hidden treasure Here's one. I found it just recently while deconstructing my 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat. This was underneath the fuel tank. The tank fit so tightly in this spot that it's almost as if someone put it down there and then reinstalled the tank...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Thanks again all for the advice. All of the info has been great. I will make sure it's rolled. I will keep looking for somewhere local but not much luck so far. From what I have seen so far and from what you guys are telling me, the resin is...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Hey guys I'm back. Banshee owner, it was bleeding down somewhere about 2 or 3 pounds every 5 minutes. I thought to just replace the parts too. But I'm stubborn and dang it I wanted one that worked right. So I had to go to the one of the...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Hey jc. Yes, I get what you mean about the cuts to free the stringer material but, I really want to try and have something for a template to try and get the new stringers somewhat close. I've been trying to figure out how to re-man a new...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Hey again jc. I went out and snapped a few shots of the stringers and some cutting/grinding area for you to try and help answer your questions. Can any of you guys tell me if I could just use solid hardwood board to build my stringers etc.. with...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Hey banshee owner. This is the first time I've seen you on this thread. Welcome my freind! Thanks for the tip on the resin discs. I hadn't even thought to use them at all. I used to use them quite often while working with sheet metal and your...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Ok. I'm going to get back to the restoration now. I am having a serious problem with my tools burning up while trying to cut the floor out. I put my Craftsman circular saw back to the floor and it lasted about 2 minutes before overheating and...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. I have mentioned in a few of my previous posts that I worked for a few years with fiberglass, carbon fiber and kevlar. We used to suit up in the tyvek suits every day to keep the itchiness and burning of the dust off of our skin. I was talking...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Thanks for the warning on the lights guys. Turns out it those lights got DANG hot as supected and warned of, but the insulation worked good. I worked in there tonight for about 3 hours and the plastic stayed intact. Here's a pic again of that...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. And here it is all lit up. I am going to put up one more light on the opposite side over the stern area of the shelter. I hope these halogens will also help maintain some warmer temperatures while the resin cures.
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. It's not a problem at all jc. Not like I went out and bought a $100 sawsall with an adjustable foot after you told me that's what I need to get the job done! Just kiddin. I didn't and it's all good. Thanks jigngrub. I only have a small piece...
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    what years did Johnson produce the 125 hp motor?

    Can anyone tell me which years Johnson produced the 125 hp outboard? Thanks everyone!
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Hey guys. This is what I've been doing for the last few days. Check out my new tow vehicle. I know, it's not American made but I fell in love with it the first time I drove it. It handles tight, it will pull anything I'll ever own with ease...
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    1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration.

    Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. Ok. So here is what got accomplished today. I managed to do a lot of destruction, mess making and making of mistakes that will add to my workload, cost more bread and create more work when it comes time to start building back up again. Jc my...
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