Got first six bolts installed and determined remainders needed to be longer than what I had purchased. Will have to pick up more during week to get transom installed all the way. Also did water test as it was finally not raining. Trouble areas sealed up well with G/Flex, found two other weepy spots that will need to get addressed. Cautiously pumped about motor. Really didnt know what to expect as po had purchased boat in pretty much state I had gotten her in. He had plans of re-doing her but didnt get to it. He said motor ran when he bought it but never had it out on water. Gonna spend some time in the Force Forums and see what I can find out.
Here are pictures of labels of what I bought. Got them online from McMaster-Carr.
Once that was done and scuffed started to apply an automotive gravel guard or chip protector. Thought process here was we had some of this around from when we did bodywork at the shop, was not gonna be used, and thought it would provide some protection for on/off trailer, running down the road, and if we want to beach or have to beach the boat. 
Will topcoat with a Ford white and then clearcoat.
Second picture will give you an idea of what finish is like. If I had to do it all over again I would have eased up on coating a but and gone with single stage or rustoleum type product. Materials were basically free. In the sun it looked as if I had good coverage, even had Joe look it over for light spots or misses. While I was clearcoating sunlight changed and saw a few areas that needed more base. With light fading I finished up clear and will deal with light spots later. Was trying not to have to wait for a long period for drying but, live and learn.ecau
Mine was a bow mount tank and it is 19 gallons, I would tell you to test out the sender in the tank to make sure it is functioning. Procedure is here in forum in a bunch of threads.
Decide to get wider axle and make new xmembers to fit new axle and hopefully get boat lower on trailer. So far dis-assebly has started and fabrication has begun.
Will have more as things progress. Hopefully rolling by the weekend. Wish me luck!
The trailer got approx 18'' wider, which I'm hoping will get the boat lower on the trailer and make for better tow, launch and load. Looking forward to finishing up the fabrication part and see how the boat fits. Then prep and paint. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.
Sorry for the dark and mysterious photos. Shop light were off and I thought there was enough light coming in thru windows. Tomorrow hopefully the toungue.
After:
Still have to size tongue an install new coupler. Lights primer and paint can be done at home. Looking forward to test fitting boat and being able to work at home again.
will be following this thread until the end as I just bought a 88' sportsman 1950 and will be doing a full resto also. Basically identical hulls from what I can tell. Your pics have provided me with a lot of info before actually tearing into mine. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this. Thanks for posting all the pics. I will be doing a thread just like this when I begin mine this fall
