Project pics engine compartment done FINALLY

[sidewound]

I didn't make it in on the engine compartment thread cause I didn't get mine done till now. It's really small in my Sidewinder and I got a lotta crap to stuff in there.
Here's what I started with.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/114DIRT-med.jpg
Here it is with new battery box and my hydraulic pump installed. Lemme know what ya think. It's aluminum. No I wont ever do it again.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/114MyEngineCompartment013-med.jpg
Here's another one.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/114My_Engine_Compartment_004-med.jpg
It took more time than I thought but was somthing I wanted. My impeller and shaft leave for H.T.P. tomorrow and the rebuild kit comes back with it. My motors done sitting waiting so I have things well on track.
I'm looking at the middle of June. Since I live in N. Iowa that's still early. LOL!!!!
Thanks for any input.
Peace Man
Cesar

[sidewound]

Infoman---You were right I never should have washed it.
Peace Man
CESAR

[hack job]

looks good ! keep up the work. wink :D

[Infomaniac]

Looks Great.
I was wrong.

[AZKC]

Worth the effort, but it does get time consuming doesn't it. Great improvement :cool:
KC

[Hermosa]

Back in Iowa, we used to call that silver / aluminun color "Hollander Chrome in a can". We had a lot of Dutch around, and they used to paint the rear ends of their cars that color, and put red and blue marker lights on the rear bell housing... and jack the rear end up in the air.... yes, that was in the 1980's. I think I was they only guy who had my ride low...

[sidewound]

Hey Hollander,
It's not paint. It's thin gauge textured aluminum.
Peace Man
CESAR

[Hermosa]

Fancy I must say.

[roostwear]

sidewound:
Hey Hollander,
It's not paint. It's thin gauge textured aluminum.
Peace Man
CESAR I gotta ask... how did you seal it so water (and other assorted vile liquids) don't get between the aluminum and the hull/stringers and corrode?

[sidewound]

roostwear:
sidewound:
Hey Hollander,
It's not paint. It's thin gauge textured aluminum.
Peace Man
CESAR I gotta ask... how did you seal it so water (and other assorted vile liquids) don't get between the aluminum and the hull/stringers and corrode? I had to smooth the surface irregularities with a sanding pad on my grinder. And I used my diegrinder. Then prebent and fit the aluminum. Then a smooth coat of an industrial silicone (wearcon)on everything Then fitted in the aluminun usin clamps at areas where I could get them. To seal the edges all around I used a silver silicone desighned for sealing seams in the aluminum. Suppesed to be good for twenty years. The boats 32 yrs. old now so if it holds up for another 20, I'll be happy.
Peace Man
CESAR

[wfodude]

Cesar..that looks sweet man...you did a quality job....

[sidewound]

WFODUDE, YOU ROCK!!!!
Havn't heard from you in ages. Are you still WFO???? he he
What's up with your ride? The ice is out here and the bassboats are out! Even the dudes in the waders got it goin on. The Bass, muskie, and walleye are hittin hard. "NO FISH IN IOWA FOLKS". Summer must be gettin close.
A big thanx to you and for your help in the past!!!
I was gonna post pics of the instalation so here's my excuse.
This is the preformed floor pan going in.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/114Myboat012-med.jpg
Nice hairdo huh? (STONE COLD OLD HIPPIE)
This is my first affixture. I also added everythng heavy in my shop to the floor of the pan To aid adhesion. Too ugly to show tho!!!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/114Myboat016-med.jpg
Let's see a picture of your engine compartment. I"ve always thought that was the best part of these boats. The core of the boat so to speak. Later WFO
Peace Man
CESAR

[Jungle Boy]

Looks like you did alot of work, but the pay off is something you can be proud of. Looks good.

[wfodude]

man you know me...workin it...just bought another...old outboard to re sell and putthe bucks toward the brendella to sell and put the bucks to the ..oops almost spilled the beans...toward my new secret project :cool: that is sure to turn heads..I'm lovin life bro !!

[Bajajet]

Looks cool sidewound! Can't wait to meet up with ya. I suppose the boat lifts are starting to go in the lake.
Later

[sidewound]

BAHAJET,
Thanks for the nod. You bet your sweet asp the docks are goin in. Lotsa boats have been out already. We're past
(keep your eyes peeled for low floating ICE)
Nothin but smooth sailin now. I got home from work at 4 and the lake was like glass.
AND HERE I AM WITH MY #$@%*^! BOAT IN PEICES! AAAHHH!!! NOW I feel better.
I'd better get back out to the shop. You comin to the lake this year? You goin to the river July 12th and 13th?
Peace Man
CESAR

[Heatseeker]

Sidewound, that looks awesome! You have alot more patience than I do!

[HavasuBarney]

Looks good!
If it will stay nice and shiney like that, I think you should put some sort of lighting in there! :)

[sidewound]

Thanks Barney!
I like the lights idea. Might be able to work that in. Might look neat at night. Somthing to go with my big,red ROCKET!
Peace Man
CESAR