1985 Glasstream Boss 180 TE Bass boat RESTORE

[bungee49]

Well its been awhile since ive put anything on here about my boat,seems i get started on her and forget to take pictures on my progress.But after 3 years she is done,except for maybe a little cosmetics here and there but all in all,im very happy with her,especially since ive never owned one before.But due to medical issues,i wont be able to enjoy her till i get this HALO UNBOLTED FROM MY HEAD,(NOV.4TH).So till then alls i can do is look at her.im going to attempt to post before and after pics

 

[bungee49]

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heres some before pics-

 

[bungee49]

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heres some before pics-

 

[bungee49]

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after pics,well it seems ive reached my limit,bytes wise(?),ill figure it out and get back,thx.

 

[Tnstratofam]

Big improvement from the before to the after. Looks like a great job from the pics. Did you polish the hull or redo the gel coat?

 

[bungee49]

i rubbed it out by hand,it took awhile,wish i would of done a better job documenting it as i went,but oh well,thanks for replying

 

[Tnstratofam]

I'd say it did take a while. The finish looks nice. I'm afraid I too am guilty of not documenting some of my work done on my boats. It's easy for me to get busy, and forget to grab a few pictures as I go.

 

[GT1000000]

Well hello bungee!
It has been a while...
Very glad to hear from you and especially see the finished GS...congratulations on an awesome accomplishment...
Definitely, when you get a chance, post up some more pics and some details of all you did.
Thoughts and prayers for a full, speedy and complete recovery...
Hopefully the next set of pics will be of you screaming and smiling on the Boss over a nice expanse of liquid...
All the best,
Gus

 

[bungee49]

Thanks,im awfully proud of her,but i also know her insides are gonna need redone,but im very confident in her strength to allow me to enjoy her a few times before i take her all apart,which this time will be easy,and thanks to you GUS,im confident in my ability to redo the transom and stringers like you did,she is a strong boat,and as soon as i get this "HALO" unbolted from my cranium,lol,a boating with poles ima goin,ill do a better job on documenting my worknow ive got the downloading pics thing down.Thats about it for now,and GUS,ill be watchin for your updates as you go,you all have a great weekend.

 

[bungee49]

I'd say it did take a while. The finish looks nice. I'm afraid I too am guilty of not documenting some of my work done on my boats. It's easy for me to get busy, and forget to grab a few pictures as I go.

THANK YOU,alot of work in that,but i to think she looks much better,still some more needs to be done,but it will,take care.

 

[bungee49]

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Well hello bungee!
It has been a while...
Very glad to hear from you and especially see the finished GS...congratulations on an awesome accomplishment...
Definitely, when you get a chance, post up some more pics and some details of all you did.
Thoughts and prayers for a full, speedy and complete recovery...
Hopefully the next set of pics will be of you screaming and smiling on the Boss over a nice expanse of liquid...
All the best,
Gus

Thanks Gus,im glad to hear and see your posts,been watching your progress from the very beginning,im very proud on how she turned out,still a few things to do,but untill i get this removed---IM limited on what i can do,but i managed to get something done over the weekend,you take care GUS.ILL be watchin for more updates.

 

[Tnstratofam]

Wow that's bound to make things interesting. Thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.

 

[bungee49]

Wow that's bound to make things interesting. Thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.

yea,im gettin used to it,37 days and counting till it comes off,and thank you for your thoughts and prayers!!!

 

[bungee49]

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gonna try to put some more pics up.Well here is the fwd fishing platform i replaced with 3/4 plywood,resin and fiberglass,1st time trying it,i think it turned out pretty good,once i put it in,i p/b all around it,its pretty solid,and i re-enforced the area were the seat will be.

 

[Tnstratofam]

Pic's didn't post. I think the forum is acting up. It's been a little messed up since the upgrade. They're still working out the bugs.

 

[bungee49]

got a pic posted now,ill be taking some more today of the things i got finished but didnt document,you all have a great day and weekend,

 

[Tnstratofam]

The casting deck looks strong. Is there storage under it or foam?

 

[bungee49]

theres a baitwell directly underneath,and foam on sides and forward,i think it turned out well,and its very sturdy now.

 

[bungee49]

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will take some more today of things i finished now that i can post pics now,you all have a great day!!!! heres the carbs,completely redone with all new fuel lines.

 

[bungee49]

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heres some of the finished boat,im going to attempt to take her out this weekend with some help from my best friend and try to do some fishing,dont think this thing bolted to my head should get in the way,lol,but all in all,considering this is my first boat ever,she turned out rather well,future plans,are to enjoy it a few times,and when im able to get to work again, to start preparing to rebuild the transom and stringers,and maybe a new paint job,same colors,but we will see.You all have a great weekend,if i do get her in the water,ill post pics.