1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

[BobsGlasstream]

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Hey Azlo,
Looks like you have been making some great progress while I've been gone. It's going to take a while for me to catch up on everyones progress.
The transom looks great.
Bob

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Common Bob, Splash is next year.

 

[Azlo]

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I am finally done with the floor.

Though it did not come out like I want it, it will suffice for now.

I think i needed to get higher quality plywood.

You can see the crevices. Oh well it will do for now. Moving on.
The only thing I liked were my bolts

they look good.

 

[sprintst]

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The deck looks good dude. Mine got over smoothed out with the smooth coat. It looked awesome with the second textured but would have been impossible to get clean...

PS. Your transom looks like furniture...sweet finish.

 

[fshngho]

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It looks great from where I sit Azlo. It is a FLOOR for a BOAT ya know. Geez if your going to be that picky I won't show ya pics of mine when I get it done. Hey Bro, I think you're doing a great job!

 

[Azlo]

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The deck looks good dude. Mine got over smoothed out with the smooth coat. It looked awesome with the second textured but would have been impossible to get clean...

PS. Your transom looks like furniture...sweet finish.

It looks great from where I sit Azlo. It is a FLOOR for a BOAT ya know. Geez if your going to be that picky I won't show ya pics of mine when I get it done. Hey Bro, I think you're doing a great job!

You know what, I think your right. I mean with the beating of fish and everything else happening on the floor is not going to matter much. Alright.

 

[jimdd810]

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Azlo it is looking great. I keep reading these projects and getting great ideas. Its gonnas be hard to come up with somthing orginal lol.

 

[Azlo]

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Azlo it is looking great. I keep reading these projects and getting great ideas. Its gonnas be hard to come up with somthing orginal lol.

Im telling you man, Starcraft is revolutionising.

 

[Azlo]

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Progress. AFter shaping the transom I realised that previous transom had oval opening at the top of the transom hole. Did some searching as to why there are there for and realised that its for the steering shaft. SO went ahead & used this tool to create the oval shape.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/azlospics/MAH006216.jpg

Close enough.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/azlospics/MAH006215.jpg

After that i had to do what i was delaying and that to cut my aluminum. I dread it but in order for this to work It had to be done.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/azlospics/MAH006214.jpg

Mmmm this holes just get me nervous.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

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The holes make me a bit nervous too..

Drain hole looks a bit down.

Mount holes ?

YD.

 

[Azlo]

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eeeeeerrrrmm, Yeah DY those are multiple drain holes. OMG u right the drain hole is too low. Ill call a meeting with the Starcraft enginneers & tell them to change it to a higher position. U think a recall is in order?

 

[fshngho]

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Nothing to it,
but to do it!
Ya gotta break some eggs to make a cake Azlo. No worries my friend. There ain't nothing you can mess up that you can't fix.

 

[jasoutside]

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You are making some good progress Azlo, keep it up man!

 

[Azlo]

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Thanks Fellas!! Its guys like you that motivate people to be positive & forthgoing.

 

[jasoutside]

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By the way buddy, a little fish blood on that deck and all will be right in the world!

Enjoy what you have left of the weekend man.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

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eeeeeerrrrmm, Yeah DY those are multiple drain holes. OMG u right the drain hole is too low. Ill call a meeting with the Starcraft enginneers & tell them to change it to a higher position. U think a recall is in order?

I was only thinking of your worries about your drive holes ( I assumed thats what you were thinking about ) .. I didnt think there were that many holes for your drive mount. I am sorry if I saw your pics wrong. I of cource know that the rest of the holes in your transom is for eyes and etc.. Im not a Retard..

It's actually YD. .. Not DY ..

YD.

PS. other then that I think your doing a good job man..but If I was coating a trans that looks like a table top..eek.. I would have used some peely ply. Or your going to have to grind that shiny for prep

PSS. Im now out of this one for personal reasons others cant see anymore ( thank you BVT ).

 

[Azlo]

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I was only thinking of your worries about your drive holes ( I assumed thats what you were thinking about ) .. I didnt think there were that many holes for your drive mount. I am sorry if I saw your pics wrong. I of cource know that the rest of the holes in your transom is for eyes and etc.. Im not a Retard..

It's actually YD. .. Not DY ..

YD.

PS. other then that I think your doing a good job man..but If I was coating a trans that looks like a table top..eek.. I would have used some peely ply. Or your going to have to grind that shiny for prep

PSS. Im now out of this one for personal reasons others cant see anymore ( thank you BVT ).

Its the way that some people come across, with an attitude. People ask for help and they get reamed and criticised for it, that in my book sir is not a gentlemen nor a leader. If you are a man of high experience that is very much respected,,, until you think your way is the only way and theres is no other way. If that is your way, to criticise others then be it. Then you will lack respect from people as it has been seen in other of your posts. I dont ever criticise people no matter their level of dedication, education but some people draw the line. With that said. I apologize to my viewers for this non educational episode, I will now leave this alone and im glad that my posts are clean again. (thank you god).

 

[Azlo]

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Ok,, I started painting the transom when i realised that i havent started on the transom shim plate. Went to HD and a 1/2" birch plywood 30x48.

Got the jigsaw
and cut to fit. Drilled the hole and then epoxied.

Will wait to dry & then repaint. Cant wait. I didnt cut to the original size. Having a little larger piece i would think it would make the transom stronger.

 

[jasoutside]

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I didnt cut to the original size. Having a little larger piece i would think it would make the transom stronger.

Well heck yah! That was a good move right there, nice

 

[Azlo]

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Thanks jasoutside. Thats my theory & Im sticking with it. Had to use water color little brushes to get in the bolt holes. That was a pain to do them all. But an hour a day this week did the trick. Will post pics soon fellas.