Project Cafe Racer 2022
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Looking forward to seeing this come along. I dig the paint. I take it it’s not factory paint. Do you have any idea what the original paint was?
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On the hatch we got a donor to make a mold from and make a nice new one. We’re not sure of the history on this old girl or what her previous life held we’re hoping some info services. I do know it had big power in it before it was taking apart
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Was this the boat that was out at Smith Mountain Lake years ago? It was beautiful back then - kind of surprised to see it ultimately got parted out…..
Awesome that you’re bringing it back. Rock and Roll
Awesome that you’re bringing it back. Rock and Roll
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And.... these projects, at least when whoever is doing them posts a lot..., keeps those of us on the sidelines coming back here over and over to check on progress. One of these days I will embark on one these projects myself. It's not about the money spent, but about getting exactly what you want!!
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Absolutely!! I’ll let Matt post all the pictures and progress I’m just the helper on this one we have some cool things planned for this old girl!! Stay tuned !!! Not sure if we’re this boat came from Tim p parted it out a few years ago we snagged I’m the hull for a great deal !
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Well said
I’m the world of upside down in a project let’s break it down ……….
you buy a running boat for 100k at this point that gets you a late 90 cigarette. So let’s just say you do that I’m not saying there isn’t any nice ones out there that will run the way they sit but at this point there all 25 plus years old. Everyone of them needs some sort of glass work , wiring work, paint work ect. After digging in to mine that was well kept in its life I found a crazy amount of exposed wires from the factory exposed wood ect. Know if a person buys a hull for less then 2k put time and elbow grease they then know exactly what they have. I’ll break it down even closer
my 90 topgun
purchase price 35k on trailer with headers and drives
575 sci power package 20k
interior 6k
so know we’re at 61k on the water
then I decided to redo
materials for transom stringers and all glass work 4k
miscellaneous material gel coat /paint for bilge ext 3k
paint job after all glass work 17k
so know we’re in the mid 80s so figure anther 10 grand for all new wiring all new switches and all new hoses. So let’s just be Generous and call it 100k for a 38 topgun new from stern to bow that you know is solid and the feeling of know you put hours of hard work you weathered the ups and downs of the project you made friends along the way to traveled states away to buy parts and meet other cool people in the industry most important you learned things along the way. That’s why people do projects Matt will have 30k in a cafe with all new wiring new fuel tank stringers and some piece of mind and along the way I promise you he will have good stories to sit and tell over a beer at kelly’s. Yes if we paid to have the work done it would be upside down. I have been told I prolly have over a 100k in glass work if I had to pay someone to do it so that would be a problem these projects are guys who either know what there doing already or guys who arnt afraid to research and learn with a bit of trial and error. Can’t wait to see how it turns out !!
you buy a running boat for 100k at this point that gets you a late 90 cigarette. So let’s just say you do that I’m not saying there isn’t any nice ones out there that will run the way they sit but at this point there all 25 plus years old. Everyone of them needs some sort of glass work , wiring work, paint work ect. After digging in to mine that was well kept in its life I found a crazy amount of exposed wires from the factory exposed wood ect. Know if a person buys a hull for less then 2k put time and elbow grease they then know exactly what they have. I’ll break it down even closer
my 90 topgun
purchase price 35k on trailer with headers and drives
575 sci power package 20k
interior 6k
so know we’re at 61k on the water
then I decided to redo
materials for transom stringers and all glass work 4k
miscellaneous material gel coat /paint for bilge ext 3k
paint job after all glass work 17k
so know we’re in the mid 80s so figure anther 10 grand for all new wiring all new switches and all new hoses. So let’s just be Generous and call it 100k for a 38 topgun new from stern to bow that you know is solid and the feeling of know you put hours of hard work you weathered the ups and downs of the project you made friends along the way to traveled states away to buy parts and meet other cool people in the industry most important you learned things along the way. That’s why people do projects Matt will have 30k in a cafe with all new wiring new fuel tank stringers and some piece of mind and along the way I promise you he will have good stories to sit and tell over a beer at kelly’s. Yes if we paid to have the work done it would be upside down. I have been told I prolly have over a 100k in glass work if I had to pay someone to do it so that would be a problem these projects are guys who either know what there doing already or guys who arnt afraid to research and learn with a bit of trial and error. Can’t wait to see how it turns out !!
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That is what it’s all about. Yes these projects cost money but I can tell you this. I have been friends with the cafe owner for almost 20 years. I would not trade out crazy stories from our projects we have built or the states we traveled to buy a project for anything. Both our cigs have a great future. And both of our projects have weathered the ups and downs of life. I can tell you there’s no better feeling running across the lake knowing the boat you built is solid and when you get to your destination it will be conversation piece!! Your cafe project is coming along well to !! We might need those front mounts you have for this old girl !!
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Thank you!
That is what it’s all about. Yes these projects cost money but I can tell you this. I have been friends with the cafe owner for almost 20 years. I would not trade out crazy stories from our projects we have built or the states we traveled to buy a project for anything. Both our cigs have a great future. And both of our projects have weathered the ups and downs of life. I can tell you there’s no better feeling running across the lake knowing the boat you built is solid and when you get to your destination it will be conversation piece!! Your cafe project is coming along well to !! We might need those front mounts you have for this old girl !!
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Well we made some head way today! Got one tank out and one to go. Tank removal is not an easy task lol.
These projects aren’t for everyone! Some think it’s crazy but I can tell you Eric (Division 1) and I have built many projects and nothings better then having peace of mind that you know what you have! Not to mention the good times had while working on these projects.