Attachment 397869Willy If you look closely at one of the pics on my Viper Project thread, you will see an extra dash cover I f-ed up on the wall over the window. That was a LOT of extra time! Not good for the mental health!!!
Gary
Printable View
Attachment 397869Willy If you look closely at one of the pics on my Viper Project thread, you will see an extra dash cover I f-ed up on the wall over the window. That was a LOT of extra time! Not good for the mental health!!!
Gary
I really appreciate y'all bringing up "redos".......Since I 'thought' I was finished!!!!
The front and rear crossmembers are original and untouched....when I added the 2 new one's in between, I used them to align the new bunk perches.....why change the factory set-up RIGHT???
WELL...Evidently this tub has set on this trailer from day 1 with the port side lower than the starboard!!!
Must'a gone unnoticed because the single axle fenders had a different angle on the inside.
However on these twin axle fenders, I have no clearance on port and 1+" on starboard.
Guess I'll be shimming the port bunks today!!!
Oh Yeah.....and I dunked it yesterday just to make sure it was centered on the trailer!
Attachment 397915
Ah....I found some old pics verifying the original set-up was off!!!
Thanks Custom Line!!!!
Attachment 397917
What a great feelin it is when you realize its not only us!!!!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by WillySteve
;)Gary
Isn't that the truth Gary!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
Now to figure....guess I'll start with 1/2" shims on the port! A little goes a long way when you're raising the side, which is several ft' away!
Actually the measurement from the hull to frame@ bunks should tell me!
BTW, it appears to be setting on all 4 bunks nicely as far as distributing weight!
If you used the "Used" springs, measure from frame to spring top @ all 4 locations. Possible springs have sagged @ different values.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillySteve
Maybe switching springs would work?
How do I know if I'm talking to Willy .... or Steve? ;-)
I've heard of "Hanging it up"...but you took it to a literal senseQuote:
Originally Posted by NICE PAIR
They are used, however the measurement is different from frame to hull so no doubt it's the bunk pads!Quote:
Originally Posted by NICE PAIR
At the very rear crossmember is 3/4" diff from side to side and 1/2", half way up the boat.
You know the old saying....just call me to dinner!!!
HEY, I'm the ONLY WillySteve in the World....jus Google it!!! :cool:
I was gonna be a smart a** and ask if you played a guitar based off your last name (Hendrix) ;-) Glad I didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillySteve
I purchased and am listening to "Reflections" as I type. "Cool Stuff" ... Nice website ... Thanx
Well thank you!!!! That song is one song "Title" after nother....I'm thinkin 72 in all and Willie recorded'em all!!!!
my favorite year of them. Good luck with the learning curve-sheet Metal is trickyQuote:
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
ALL DONE Finally.....Even got a little bling added with new Domed Decals!!!
Now to figure out the next Winter project!!!
Attachment 398116
Attachment 398117
Attachment 398118
Great job Willy looks fantastic
"What Dan said" :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:Makes 3!!!;)
Man Willy, that's a nice rig!! Great job! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Here is My Winter project. I bought the boat in March 2017 and cleaned it up and ran it all Summer till the original (27 year old) gas tank finally gave out. Moving the weight off the bow and going for a twin tank setup. Not quite done yet, but it has been a fun project so far. Every bulkhead was rotted, floor was rotted but had so many layers of glass that you couldn't tell, wet foam everywhere. Hoping to end up with a boat that is much lighter, safer, and faster.
https://i.imgur.com/6F0KINA.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xH10sj4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QuKCFZY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/gbdlHnB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zVTzziH.jpg
Nice project ... you obviously ain't "Skeered" :thumbsup:
Wow....NO he ain't!!!!
It's norm to see a grinder layin'there but man....when you start seein'Skill Saws, it's gettin serious!!!!
Keep us posted!!!
It is definitely serious. I'm a bit further along than the pics show. I'll have to start a thread on here for anyone who is interested in followingQuote:
Originally Posted by WillySteve
Please do!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Radiant
Gary
Absolutely!! Would love to follow along.Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
Attachment 398192My 89 Laser 380Attachment 398193
Great Project there.... Nothing like rolling up the sleeves, and jumping right in !!! :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by WillySteve
Yes, a separate thread would be great !!! Love pictures of rebuilds!! :cool:
But as far as a winter project........ you ain't got no winter down there :p LOL ....
Nice work Willy, Looks Killer !! :cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by WillySteve
If you can't find another winter project to do come on down and help with mine :eek: ... JK That boat looks fast even setting on the trailer !!
Yup Ive got more projects ahead of me than years of life left!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by W2F a V-King
Gary
Agreed ^^^ :iagree:Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
The way I see it......as long as I have a wife.....I will Always have a project/s ...... :eek:
Quote:
Originally Posted by W2F a V-King
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!!
Last Summer project was knocking out a wall in our log cabin and adding a room......and then that started a 270 deg. deck......then another, then another, ECT.!!!
Attachment 398211
Attachment 398212
Attachment 398378
Attachment 398379
Getting there....
Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
You guys are onto some very true statements.....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by W2F a V-King
It rings in my head...."you are working on another boat".....:smiletest:
OH, and the body just can not keep up with the thinking lately....:nonod:
Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
Quote:
Originally Posted by W2F a V-King
With all these "projects" it sounds like we'll just have to stay and finish them ... it just wouldn't be right to leave them for our wives. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by tux974
Redoing fiberglass work in the fuel tank hold that I did last year.. trying to get the tank to fit just right..
Nick's Creative Marine hooked me up with a low pair of Mercury 250 EFI's for my Checkmate 2800SX Outboard! We hung and rigged the motors last week but I haven't had a chance to run her yet! Think I'm gonna need some bigger wheels than my old 26 pitch choppers!
Trailer's on it's back .... begging for paint. ;)
Attachment 398432
Thats one rugged lookin trailer....I like the step at the bow (if thats what it is, lol) One other thing....NO SNOW!!!!!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by NICE PAIR
Gary
The "step" finds itself in the right spot when the trailer is right side up :-) would that be Yes, no snow or No, no snow? ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
Us NON juvenile needs as much stable platforms as possible to not go swimming while loading....;) I would need a step for the step...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
Nice Lets put it this way ....If I never saw snow again I shure wouldn't be missing anything! :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by NICE PAIR
have the back done, now the front seats ,starting to get the hang of it , more pic later
Nice Eli!!!!