1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

[Azlo]

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Wow that outdrive housing/bilge is looking very clean. If she runs half as well as she looks you are going to have one reliable and sharp rig Azlo.

Well done sir

When im done , and if she runs, im gonna make a 30 minute movie of this sucker. 2 years in the making, wheww.

 

[Azlo]

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Nothing exciting this weekend, sandblasted some items to get them ready for painting. The trim hadraulic line manifold, exhaust tube and the fuel water filter housing.

Will paint tomorrow if not too cold.

 

[jasoutside]

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Dude, forward progress is always exciting!

 

[proshadetree]

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I hope you get them painted, snowing like a mother here. When are you going to do mine Keep plugging man

 

[Alacat]

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Awesome work! Like watching an artist learn by doing. You sure you aren't a redneck? I keep expecting to read about how you needed more room and bought a bigger house for the project. Love the post!

 

[Azlo]

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Awesome work! Like watching an artist learn by doing. You sure you aren't a redneck? I keep expecting to read about how you needed more room and bought a bigger house for the project. Love the post!

Hahaha, like they say a boat is a money hole. U have to get this, u have to get that. Sometimes ihave to get a breather. Like right now I had to dip into my emergency funds and im gonna have to refill it. SO no more spending for a awhile. Thanks for your comments Alacast. If I could I would buy my own lake, no disturbance.

 

[Azlo]

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weather was good today so I took the chance to pint.

 

[proshadetree]

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Dude your going to have a boat sharper than a new one.

 

[sprintst]

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I thought this was goin to be a boat resto. Looks like it's a copy of pimp my ride

It all looks show quality on every piece.

PS They are money pits aren't they. Now that I think about it I could have probably built up a car resto cheaper. Once every thirty years isn't bad though...she'll be around in 2040 for sure.

 

[Azlo]

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Dude your going to have a boat sharper than a new one.

Ill be real happy that it floats & works Proshade. I dont want to real pimp and stranded.

I thought this was goin to be a boat resto. Looks like it's a copy of pimp my ride

It all looks show quality on every piece.

PS They are money pits aren't they. Now that I think about it I could have probably built up a car resto cheaper. Once every thirty years isn't bad though...she'll be around in 2040 for sure.

No kidding Sprintst, This has caused me to really plan things out. But its my first resto so I know I gonna go overboard on some things.

 

[Azlo]

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Didnt do much this past few days, but planning on doing some real work this coming week (holiday vacation). So just to show you.... fuel tank braces....trim pump installation and plan how im gonna install 2 batteries. Oh and also my steering cable. Have some plans this coming week.

 

[jasoutside]

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Rigging getting mounted to the boat, awesome!

 

[proshadetree]

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Azlo You do know new boats dont look that good inside dont you? Happy holidays man.

 

[Azlo]

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************Happy Holidays**********
Everyone

 

[Silversound]

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I just read the entire thread and the boat looks great. I cannot wait to see it complete. Happy Holidays to you also.

 

[Azlo]

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I just read the entire thread and the boat looks great. I cannot wait to see it complete. Happy Holidays to you also.

Thanks man. Wait till I get to the bimini top.

 

[Azlo]

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It feels good to have a week off. I just had my coffee so im posting whats been done so far. Looking forward to this week.

Had some orders arrive, one of them being my fuel tank vent, First chrome part I Install.

I been reading about steering cables, racks, etc. I read really good reviews about the rotech. Makes sense how the gears line up. So I decided to get it. And to my surprise it comes with a steering wheel. I wont be using it though do to the way the gauges are placed, the steering wheel covers the gauges.

Installed my dash to install the steering cable & helm. I think I will be redoing my dash. I think I can do better on the cuts.

Installed steering helm. Looking good, very easy to install. I was a little worried at the lenght of the cable since I had moved the dash forward 2 feet (make more room in the middle). But the cable fited Nicely.

Cable extended all the way out does not interfere with the ga tank.

So now we have the dash, steering helm and cable installed, along with my fuel vent. Nice.

Moving on to the gas tank Brackets.

 

[Azlo]

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SO, I decided to keep things simple and just use aluminum straps for the fuel tank. Similar to how a vehicle straps its fuel tank. Got the aluminum at HD. Bending was easy, but scewing them was kind of hard. i dont know how hard it was for you guys screwing into epoxy but i had to use a ratchet. Got tired of that so I went Harbor to get me a air screwdriver. Made things easier, oh yes.

So, so far I have the rear straps mounted now gonna bend & install the fronts. Gonna get after it & will see you guys later.

 

[proshadetree]

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Geter done. I hope you used some sealant on those screws Happy Holidays dude

 

[Triton II]

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Looking good Azlo. That steering system is a peach!

TII