It's like pulling a thread on a sweater...

[ColeTR2]

WHERE DO YOU STOP!! First I was going to just re-plate the cav plates. So I took them off. Well when the plates are off mite as well polish the turn buckles. It's also a good time to put in a bigger water pick-up and force feed the engine. So I take off the timing cover to drive the fuel pump off the cam. Mite as well replace the timing chain with a new one while I'm in here. This will be much easier with the engine out! So I pull the engine. Next I get the cav hardware back, it looks so good and the engine is out so.... mite a well re-plate all the hardware..... At this point there is no turning back mite as well fix the kick panel under the dash off to Pat's fibreglass. Under the dash looks good now I need to buff the floors. About 6 hours into buffing the floors I start thinking why the hell did I start this project. Now the boats looking good I can't put it on a junkie trailer.... new SS fenders, tires, polish wheels, re-paint, and replace carpet.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26428&stc=1&d=1173909109
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[VDRIVERACING]

Might as well sell it for half what it's worth to complete the trifecta!:D

[ColeTR2]

Might as well sell it for half what it's worth to complete the trifecta!:D
Half LOL! I'd be lucky to get 10 cent on the dollar when it come to selling a used flat-bottom.

[connell50]

Looks nice, Did the same to my sanger last year. :) Now comes the fun part. Keeping it looking like that.

[78Eliminator]

That was well worth your time. The plates look really, really nice. Makes it look like a different boat.

[BA Kurtis]

Looking good Mike, Looking forward to seeing it finished:D

[wolfie]

WHERE DO YOU STOP!! First I was going to just re-plate the cav plates. So I took them off. Well when the plates are off mite as well polish the turn buckles. It's also a good time to put in a bigger water pick-up and force feed the engine. So I take off the timing cover to drive the fuel pump off the cam. Mite as well replace the timing chain with a new one while I'm in here. This will be much easier with the engine out! So I pull the engine. Next I get the cav hardware back, it looks so good and the engine is out so.... mite a well re-plate all the hardware..... At this point there is no turning back mite as well fix the kick panel under the dash off to Pat's fibreglass. Under the dash looks good now I need to buff the floors. About 6 hours into buffing the floors I start thinking why the hell did I start this project. Now the boats looking good I can't put it on a junkie trailer.... new SS fenders, tires, polish wheels, re-paint, and replace carpet.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26428&stc=1&d=1173909109
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26427&stc=1&d=1173909109
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26429&stc=1&d=1173909109
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26430&stc=1&d=1173909109
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26431&stc=1&d=1173909109
looks bitchin'

[wfoflat]

very nice!!!!

[Flatbitchin]

Hey Mike boat looks bitchin you selfish SOB. J/k
see ya in april

[dmontzsta]

New goodies. :D Looks very nice.

[Kash1]

I remember years ago I spent hours polishing my cavitation plate on a Sanger. I dropped it in the water all proud of my fine polish job; by the days end it looked like it was out in the elements for 20 years. I guess it is best to shoot a clear over it but how long will that last?

[BIGCHRIS]

Nice Mike, i feel the same way once you start were do you draw the line:)

[YeLLowBoaT]

WHERE DO YOU STOP!!
its not where... its when. The when is, when you run out of money. :D

[ColeTR2]

I still have to do the pluming it should be done soon
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29271&stc=1&d=1177342847
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its not where... its when. The when is, when you run out of money. :D
Or when your chick kicks you out of her house for spending to much money on it.... :confused:

[Boatmike]

Mike, I know exactly how you feel. I am in the middle of the same kind of project myself. Hey when i finally get it done i need to you make me a new avatar cartoon with new boat.:D :D :D The guy i sold my old boat to will be happy to see that.:)

[78Eliminator]

Isn't the sweater deal a Weezer song?

[ColeTR2]

Isn't the sweater deal a Weezer song?
I don't know but i'd like to hear it. Could be the story of my live..

[78Eliminator]

I don't know but i'd like to hear it. Could be the story of my live..
I know you have heard it:
"If you want to destroy my sweater, hold this string while I walk away"

[ColeTR2]

I know you have heard it:
"If you want to destroy my sweater, hold this string while I walk away"
Yep that song is about my life right now. Only it’s not the boat that holding the string on my sweater while I walk away. The nice thing is I know the boat will always be there for me. And the other toys.
John Force Eulogy to Eric Medlen
"One time Eric had girl troubles, and he came to me. I walked him out in the shop and said, 'Look at that car, Eric. That car will always love you. It'll fix you when you need fixing. I said it will always protect you, and I was wrong. For that, I'm sorry, Eric."
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29332&stc=1&d=1177419047

[Hallett]

Great looking boat mike looks like it will be ready soon. the floors
came out great. lisa & i went back to parker on sunday we looked
for you when we left we tried to find your new house with no luck.
you guys must have left early. take care Bob.

[ColeTR2]

Thanks Bob, Party at the new house soon. I will let you now when. It was good talking to you guys at the races. And I know Cody liked talking to Lisa ;)

[Hallett]

Thanks Bob, Party at the new house soon. I will let you now when. It was good talking to you guys at the races. And I know Cody liked talking to Lisa ;) Yes i know lisa liked talking to Cody to .

[78Eliminator]

Thats a nice spread you have in your garage there.

[adjones419]

That hardware looks great!

[ColeTR2]

Thats a nice spread you have in your garage there.
Thanks 78E Here is a math equation the don't teach you in school...
No wife
+No kids
--------------
= Nice Toys

[sanger mike]

hey mike it looks killer. im digging the wheels. i just got a set like yours. looks like you polished the ribs. :D

[78Eliminator]

Thanks 78E Here is a math equation the don't teach you in school...
No wife
+No kids
--------------
= Nice Toys
I have followed that same formula. :D

[HONDOG]

:D or:
cool wife
+ grown kids
= cool toys !!:D :D
I'm with you Huff, without wifey's paycheck I wouldn't get to have near as much fun.

[ColeTR2]

hey mike it looks killer. im digging the wheels. i just got a set like yours. looks like you polished the ribs. :D
Yes I had them polished and then spray painted the inside. They are 13" and it was hard to find low profile tires for them. I can get you the make tire if you need to buy some.

[BA Kurtis]

:D or:
cool wife
+ grown kids
= cool toys !!:D :D
AMEN to that:D

[ColeTR2]

without wifey's paycheck I wouldn't get to have near as much fun.
You married guys getting your chicks to pay for your addiction to speed. LOL The good ones are hard to find.. sounds like you have.

[DansBlown73Nordic]

Boat looks GREAT!!!

[BA Kurtis]

You married guys getting your chicks to pay for your addiction to speed. LOL The good ones are hard to find.. sounds like you have.
It took me 2 times to find a good one, but I have found one and its all good:D , the boat is looking real good Mike I hope to see you at Irvine in June.

[ColeTR2]

The boat is looking real good Mike I hope to see you at Irvine in June.
I still have a lot of work to do on it. I will be there. How about your boat?
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29501&stc=1&d=1177588709
Pat's did the re-glassed on the kick panel Cole's alway have problums with them.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29502&stc=1&d=1177588881
Did a little work to the engine ;) Still have to do the pluming I'm going to do the fitting in black & red

[BA Kurtis]

yes it is done just working the bugs out, almost there, I will have it there at Irvine.