81 Scarab project from hell
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Scott....Been there done that....Looking at that sure brings back memories....Whats done sure looks great....It is that last 10% that takes the longest. Feel free to give me a call when you have any questions...I am always willing to help.
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Awesome Boat!
No doubt one of the coolest projects I've seen. Just went through the entire thread and enjoyed every pic. I am having a tough time finding the time to get my project going but this really helps motivate me. Mine is a 30' Velocity 1980. I love the old school meets modern day projects.
Your paint scheme is absolutely perfect. It looks great.
My paint is in excellent shape though old school but I think I'm going to keep it and push the old look. Will go with new interior, dash, cabin for a fresher look. Even thinking of going back and adding the original P-18 number she ran when on the racing circuit.
Anyway, great boat and great project....
Your paint scheme is absolutely perfect. It looks great.
My paint is in excellent shape though old school but I think I'm going to keep it and push the old look. Will go with new interior, dash, cabin for a fresher look. Even thinking of going back and adding the original P-18 number she ran when on the racing circuit.
Anyway, great boat and great project....
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What a cool thread! I just ran across it. What a statement to take old school and bring it back to modern day with elbow grease and sweat, My hat is off to ya. Paints bad ass!
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Thanks guys- I appreciate the support. It's hard to get excited anymore because everything takes so damn long!!!!
Got the floor support built and put in- and I got the floor in today- so I guess you could say I made some progress. I still got to figure out what I should seal the seams with( any ideas Eddie?). I used 1/2 inch fiberboard( the stuff they use inside vans) and that stuff is stout. I haven't even screwed it down and it doesn't flex at all. Here are some pics-
Got the floor support built and put in- and I got the floor in today- so I guess you could say I made some progress. I still got to figure out what I should seal the seams with( any ideas Eddie?). I used 1/2 inch fiberboard( the stuff they use inside vans) and that stuff is stout. I haven't even screwed it down and it doesn't flex at all. Here are some pics-
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SIKA-FLEX- Tape off both sides and pump it in there...then smooth it out with a spoon. Should use about 2 tubes(better buy 3).
White sika# 29L-521
West marine pt #391722
White sika# 29L-521
West marine pt #391722
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Did you tru-bolt the frame tru the stringers or is it sitting on top of the gas tank? I tru boltet mine with 3/8 hardware and thick fender washers and it really tighted everything up.
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If its been sitting for six months the only way it will leak oil is if there is a hole in the oil pan. All the oil would have drained back into the pan. I think i would run the motor , find the leak and fix it while you still have lots of room. NOT trying to pee in your cornflakes but it will be a lot more work later. good luck & keep up the good work.
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Yup- 3/8 hardware with fender washers, ran 8 of them into the sides so it is not sitting on the gas tank. Thanks for that idea by the way-