1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

[Sandbank]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Nice Lights...
But you really need a prop...I think?!?!...:facepalm:...just sayin...

BTW, If you decide on a plexiglas windshield, use lexan instead...not only is it more expensive, but it is bullet proof...and never use any thing more than a soft cotton cloth with a very mild detergent to clean it, or it will scratch...you can also have it custom bent to almost whatever shape you want, if you want a curved windshield...

my .005...
GT1M

Lookin great. Dont forget the sacrificial anode on the outdrive.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Dood, you haven't even put this thing in the water and you have large toothy fish chewing on the back end of it!



Yah, I'm with GT, about time for a new prop eh?

Looking forward to spring man!

 

[mrgintz]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

You right Proshade, im terrible at making deadlines. Not to metion that that i have a short attention span. But some say the road getting there is more fun than the detstination.

BINGO! sounds like me!

Mrgintz

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Nice Lights...
But you really need a prop...I think?!?!...:facepalm:...just sayin...

BTW, If you decide on a plexiglas windshield, use lexan instead...not only is it more expensive, but it is bullet proof...and never use any thing more than a soft cotton cloth with a very mild detergent to clean it, or it will scratch...you can also have it custom bent to almost whatever shape you want, if you want a curved windshield...

my .005...
GT1M

Lookin great. Dont forget the sacrificial anode on the outdrive.

Dood, you haven't even put this thing in the water and you have large toothy fish chewing on the back end of it!



Yah, I'm with GT, about time for a new prop eh?

Looking forward to spring man!

LOL, aaahhh yeah, I think a new prop is in order. That prop is just there to protect the splines. Im actually looking into a stainless but dont know what pitch yet. Might have to get an adjustable prop first to see whats best for me. Yeah but dont worry fellas, the prop will get changed along with some anodes.

 

[sprintst]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Wouldn't it be funny if someone did all that work and left the old prop. They'd say something like "I'm leaving it 'cause it has character"

Let us know what you pick for a prop as I may do the same thing. There is a prop exchange program here where you can try various props to get exactly what you are looking for after verifying jump out of the hole or top end.

LOL, aaahhh yeah, I think a new prop is in order. That prop is just there to protect the splines. Im actually looking into a stainless but dont know what pitch yet. Might have to get an adjustable prop first to see whats best for me. Yeah but dont worry fellas, the prop will get changed along with some anodes.

 

[rrumba]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

i like the character of the prop, what's the issue? does it cavitate? does it move forward and reverse? all good then right?

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

As a rookie boat owner, I'll be using my dog eared prop for a good portion of its 1st season. Maybe deep into its 2nd.....

 

[64osby]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

i like the character of the prop, what's the issue? does it cavitate? does it move forward and reverse? all good then right?

As a rookie boat owner, I'll be using my dog eared prop for a good portion of its 1st season. Maybe deep into its 2nd.....

It may have character and save a few bones, but an unbalanced prop is going to put a lot of unnecessary stress on the bearings and seals on any motor (edit - Lower unit / outdrive). Which will cost a lot more than replacing a prop or getting it repaired.

Cost me $30 to get mine cleaned up, but it wasn't even close to what Alzo's looks like.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Hmmm, can we check it for balance in a partially stocked garage? Mine isn't sauger toothed badly, just not a perfect prop.

Balance, hmmm may need to revisit that. Thanks 64

 

[rrumba]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

i think AZLOs was attacked by a bunch of pit bulls when he was gone........ Still has character, might not function to well or be blanaced but still......

guess it's time for a new prop AZ

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Anybody else want to get on Azlos character prop action here??:facepalm:

 

[starcrafter65]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Anybody else want to get on Azlos character prop action here??:facepalm:

az is taking so long to get the boat in the water his prop is simply shriveling like a raisin in the texas heat

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Anybody else want to get on Azlos character prop action here??:facepalm:

Well no. But don't you still have leftover blue paint?

 

[Last Mohican]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Lookin good Azlo. Be sure to post up the launch date. I'll certainly try to make out out there to watch and assist if needed. The recent rain has really helped our lakes. We finally have enough water in Lavon that the ramps are usable again. I believe Hubbard is at full pool now will be no problem at all.

Last year I made a windshield for a buddies boat. I actually have 2 left to do. One for another friend and one for my Ambassador. If you decide to go the plastic route do the research. There are pros and cons to both. Personally I went with acrylic. While bullet proof, polycarbonate is soft and scratches like crazy. There is a reason car headlights are acrylic and not polycarbonate.

I know this is a completely different type of windshield but here is the one I made for my buddies boat.


Basically I cut it on a router table at work and then used one of those radiant propane disk heaters that clamp on to propane bottle to heat and bend it.

You can read more about it here if you want. The info on how I made it actually starts about page 9.
http://www.texashotboats.com/forums/index.php?topic=11452.0

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Anybody else want to get on Azlos character prop action here??:facepalm:

Well, it looks appear that SC65 and GA wanted to get in on some of that action too

Me?

I'll not say another word about your half eaten pigs ear yur using for a prop.








LM - you have me thinking about making a windshield for my Jet

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

LOL Keep it coming,,,, I have a strong chin.

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Lookin good Azlo. Be sure to post up the launch date. I'll certainly try to make out out there to watch and assist if needed. The recent rain has really helped our lakes. We finally have enough water in Lavon that the ramps are usable again. I believe Hubbard is at full pool now will be no problem at all.

Last year I made a windshield for a buddies boat. I actually have 2 left to do. One for another friend and one for my Ambassador. If you decide to go the plastic route do the research. There are pros and cons to both. Personally I went with acrylic. While bullet proof, polycarbonate is soft and scratches like crazy. There is a reason car headlights are acrylic and not polycarbonate.

I know this is a completely different type of windshield but here is the one I made for my buddies boat.
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Basically I cut it on a router table at work and then used one of those radiant propane disk heaters that clamp on to propane bottle to heat and bend it.

You can read more about it here if you want. The info on how I made it actually starts about page 9.
http://www.texashotboats.com/forums/index.php?topic=11452.0

Hmmm, very tempting. Gonna read some more. I just have so many ideas, im afraid to make one & not fit. But than again u dont succeed if u dont try , huh.

 

[rrumba]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Hmmm, very tempting. Gonna read some more. I just have so many ideas, im afraid to make one & not fit. But than again u dont succeed if u dont try , huh.

that is very true there AZLO, and from everything else you have done on her i have no doubt that you will succeed.

Hey, just in case i missed it up there ^^^ have you considered a new prop? looks like you tried to run yours down your street pretending you were in the water...........

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

Hey, just in case i missed it up there ^^^ have you considered a new prop? looks like you tried to run yours down your street pretending you were in the water...........

Oh, carp, not the prop again.......

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

LOL U know,, its threads like these that make my day.

All right.