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[jcsercsa]

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Hey, like john said, i stopped by today and we had some really good discussions about our projects. Guys, John has done a REALLY nice job on that boat. It's going to look awesome with the new paint job and it is solid as a rock. I'm inspired to get going on mine for sure. Thanks for all the great tips, John. Looking forward to helping each other out and putting some fish on the decks this summer!

By the way, fellow I-Boaters, John's lovely daughter is raising money for the school band and has lots of high quality chocolates for sale if you are looking for a nice gift to smooth over anything with the misses (read washing grinding clothes in family washing machine oops) be sure and drop him a pm! haha, cheap plug for you, john!

HAHAHAHAH thanks Steve , and looking forward to it !!!

And my little brat will love yea for that one !! hope that dont get this thread locked !!! hahahaha

Thanks again Steve !!Its allways good to hear it from someone else !!!!!

Ohh did you make it to Harbor Freight ???? John

 

[83mulligan]

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yep, they had the 4 1/2" angle grinder on sale for 20 bucks. 5 something for a 1 year replacement plan. So, i bought that, i bench broom, some welding gloves and something else I thought i had to have but can't even remember right now.

 

[jcsercsa]

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Did you see the replacement heads that you can get ? Then you can make that a 7 inch !!

Ohh i was running that little cut off for a bite, and it did run that tank out , I forgot , its been so long since i used it !!

I got the heat going out there and was just checking the Tex, and it all seams hard !! so I am thinking If i can get the top done today then next week I should be able to finish the bottom in one day easy !!! then start to get the garage cleaned out , [ dust ] and start taping her up !!!!!

I am still kind of nervous on using the marine top side !!!! I hope it really does hold up as well as TD's has !!! John

 

[83mulligan]

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John, let me know when you are ready, I'll be more than happy to assist with the roll and tip paint job. Just give me a little heads up so I can plan it!

 

[jcsercsa]

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John, let me know when you are ready, I'll be more than happy to assist with the roll and tip paint job. Just give me a little heads up so I can plan it!

Thanks Steve !! and will do !! Ok i am heading out there !!

Hay I will trade you , You come and do my gel coat and i will do your stringers and transom !!! LOL

Later John

 

[jcsercsa]

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Update , the Tex wasnt dry, some of it was and i ground that , and went over the hole hull just to make sure i am filling any holes, bumps and scratches there was !!! More later , !!!! John

 

[zach103]

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so john when are you comin to help me?

 

[jcsercsa]

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so john when are you comin to help me?

HAHAHA You think I'm kidding , I will gladly come do your transom and your stringers ,If you come finish this ?????

Man I really hate this part !!!!!!!! LoL

Well Like I said in my last post , I got part of it ground, again where i put the Tex on petty thick , that was hard as a rock ,and them spot weren't that many,a lot of it I had to put on really thin and them were still wet.Man hate it when you hat that it gumms up the paper really quick and if its really wet ,you spread it around if your hitting it hard !!

So after I hit two of them spots I hung the grinding up !!When I was grinding on the transom , there were a few more spots that I had to Tex again !! So did that and really started looking close and there were a bunch of spots that I put a little more Tex on ,{ Did I really say I hate this PART ] lol

When any uses Tex You got to give it more time to cure , I know I am going to, at least a couple days !!! And I had Such High Hopes Today !!!!! I was really hoping I could get the top done today at least ... Ohh Well there always next week !!!!

Hay Ondarvr Didnt you say this was easier then re-gelcoating her again ?????????? I dont know, this has been a pain !!!!!!

Ok It was still a good day out there on her , she is one day closier to looking really hot !!!!!! John

 

[83mulligan]

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keep at her, bud!! The finished spots i saw were amazing. smooth as silk!

 

[jcsercsa]

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You know it !! want to get to the Crownline !!! HAy how thin of stainless do you have ??? want to put a piece on the Bow tow hook so it goes down to where it goes on that frist wheel !! what a piece about 10 x 14, thin enough to bend ???

Ok thanks again Steve !! I want to Start Painting !! hahaha John

 

[zach103]

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gave up on mine.. give me a couple days and ill be there . should only take a day right? top speed in the truck is 100 but 90 in it scares me lol.. so yah a day will work.. ill bring mine i need some of the tex lol.. LETS GET TO SANDIN!!

 

[83mulligan]

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You know it !! want to get to the Crownline !!! HAy how thin of stainless do you have ??? want to put a piece on the Bow tow hook so it goes down to where it goes on that frist wheel !! what a piece about 10 x 14, thin enough to bend ???

Ok thanks again Steve !! I want to Start Painting !! hahaha John

we deal mostly in tube, pipe and fittings, not sheet stock. How are you planning on attaching that? You may be better off taking two strips, shaping the outside edges with your grinder (a cool wave pattern or something) and welding the seam. I have a scrap sheet you could do that with, i think. I can get it welded up for you easily.

 

[jcsercsa]

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we deal mostly in tube, pipe and fittings, not sheet stock. How are you planning on attaching that? You may be better off taking two strips, shaping the outside edges with your grinder (a cool wave pattern or something) and welding the seam. I have a scrap sheet you could do that with, i think. I can get it welded up for you easily.

ok Cool , I was kind of thinking out loud !! After I wrote that I was on ebay and for 12 bucks I can get one , except It was a little small , dont think it will cover where the the rollor hits !! Ok we will see when we get there !! And I hope that is soon !!! hahahah Thanks Steve , John

 

[jcsercsa]

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Well guys and Gals,

My brother-inlaw just left, he a auto body guy , and he just gave me the thumbs UP, said it looks good so far !! He did say that i should get some 2000 grit between coats !!

So that is really cool , its really good to hear an expert on this part , tell me good job !! hahah what after 60 hours was getting a little burned out !!!!!! John

 

[jcsercsa]

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HI all

Well I got out there for a bite today, touched up the bottom a little more with some tex, man i hate to say it but I think I am going to need a little more tex .Had to order it and it took a few days to get ,but I really dont think i have enough for the transom !!! I am petty sure I am done with it on the rest of the boat !!!! But the transom ????

I cant wait for my days off, I want to get the grinding done !! this week is it I'm not stopping till all the grinding DONE !!!!! lol I hope !!! LOL John

 

[ne7800]

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hurry up already lol we all want to see her all painted up with the decals on it

 

[zach103]

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neil where the heck have you been??? lol

 

[83mulligan]

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hey john, where do you buy your marine tex? I'm going to ohio tomorrow which means driving dangerously close to the big 3 (cabelas, bass pro, west marine) and thought i may pick some up. I could grab some for you if you don't want to wait for shipping.

 

[jcsercsa]

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hey john, where do you buy your marine tex? I'm going to ohio tomorrow which means driving dangerously close to the big 3 (cabelas, bass pro, west marine) and thought i may pick some up. I could grab some for you if you don't want to wait for shipping.

OHH man thanks that would be great !!!!! John

 

[jserb]

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hey John,

Wellllll i have set my offical date for paint! Sat 21st she is going to the paint shop! where are you with your painting? Are you going to spot prime your work? if so i have a great product to recomend. Its a PPG epoxy primer and man the stuff is THICK! It will cover all your work very well. Anyway let me know how its goin, take care! ONLY A FEW MORE WEEKS AND MICHIGAN IS BACK IN THE BOATING SEASON!!!