Bennington 2050LX restoration

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

ok new decking is going down very well...

Ron

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

removing old decals and glue

Ron

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Schwintek this is the place that makes PWR-ARM power tops, I picked mine up today and wait till you see what they are working on it is in prototype now.. These guys have been so great with customer service

Ron

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

well got all the deck installed and corners all cut to match factory, carpet layed out so it could lay flat before gluing...

opened boxes to check measurements on new rails from Bennington only to find the first rail does not meet specs on blueprint that was faxed to me to sign off on before they would build them, I am a little pissed at this point..

anyway here are a few new pics though

Ron

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

ok after talking to Bennington and sending pics of mistakes on new rails they are building me a new set... great customer service from the top pontoon manufacture.


Ron

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration (updated pics)

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration (updated pics)

I installed carpet today with the help of my buddy Warren who has been a huge help.. turned the heat in the pole barn up to 65 and will leave it for at least 24hrs

here are a few pics

Ron

 

[5150abf]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Coming along nicely, you may want to throw some old sheets or blanket on it when you start replacing parts so you don't get it dirty.

Glad you got your rail sorted out and sorry for the mix up but we have litterally hundreds of rails we build and lot of them are very similar, we have 2 rail books in the office that are both about 3'' thick, I am glad I am on the tube side.

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Coming along nicely, you may want to throw some old sheets or blanket on it when you start replacing parts so you don't get it dirty.

Glad you got your rail sorted out and sorry for the mix up but we have litterally hundreds of rails we build and lot of them are very similar, we have 2 rail books in the office that are both about 3'' thick, I am glad I am on the tube side.

yeah it is coming along and I am having fun doing it.

the rail ordeal is finally handled and I was a little upset that they sent me blueprints and then did not match the blueprints though, if this is the only snag in the project I can live with that

Ron

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

I got the new rails from Bennington an did mockup fitting last night, new rails fit like a glove
I have been dealing with Mike @ Bennington customer service and he has went out of his way to make sure this deal was handled... Big Thanks to Mike and the Bennington crew

stay tuned for more updates early in the week we are installing the wrap Tuesday

Ron

 

[KH780]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Restoration looks awesome and done professionally. Are you going to do any motor work or just the pondtoon?? When you get the top, could you do a video demonstration for curious members please.

KH

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Restoration looks awesome and done professionally. Are you going to do any motor work or just the pondtoon?? When you get the top, could you do a video demonstration for curious members please.

KH

I had the motor checked by marine mechanic and he said it is like new with very low hrs after checking everything, however I am having the carbs rebuilt.

yeah I will do video of pwr-arm top

Thanks
Ron

 

[KH780]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

I had the motor checked by marine mechanic and he said it is like new with very low hrs after checking everything, however I am having the carbs rebuilt.

yeah I will do video of pwr-arm top

Thanks
Ron

Ron,

Thank you very much. Also, good to hear about Benningtons good service. I have always liked them compared to other manufacturers.

KH

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

here is the final proof on graphics

Ron

engine cover

panels

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

new 3M wrap with graphics are installed and look awesome.. HUGE THANKS TO Upper Level Graphics http://www.ulgraphics.com

here are some pics please do not mind I forgot my good camera so these are from my phone the true colors are burgundy,tan,cream

Ron

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

 

[5150abf]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Very nice, they did a good job with the stickers and I like your colors.

 

[KH780]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Ron,

Excellent selection. I know you will be getting compliments in no time. What has me in awe is how the engine graphics look in conjunction with the boat.

KH

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

Ron,

Excellent selection. I know you will be getting compliments in no time. What has me in awe is how the engine graphics look in conjunction with the boat.

KH

Thanks I will get better pics to show the real colors

the engine cover graphics were in bad shape from the sun so I figured why be like every other boat and that is how the engine cover came to be

Ron

 

[Tugs]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

WOW1 Your rebuild is coming along great. If you ever get down to Florida and want to do another one let me know.

All kidding aside, you are doing a get job and as other members have said please post pictures of the power top.

Be Safe,

Tugs aka Jim

 

[badbird]

Re: Bennington 2050LX restoration

thanks guy


weather is nice this week so I will be working on boat again, and hopefully have more pics

Ron