Winter Projects

[RUGER761]

Figured might as well start a winter project thread. Mine has already started while we wait for spring and the new boat. It’s only taken me 14yrs to get to this one and one of the only times my shop has had more room in it than normal. So it’s not a boat but keeping me from driving my wife crazy this winter with no boat.

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[RUGER761]

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[Shoebox]

Nice. Mine has been sitting untouched for far too long. The goal this winter is to make some progress on it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/af5bf2ad85d43042ce990875f0608c2e.jpg

[RUGER761]

Looks like you have a great start on that one. Really like the epoxy floor and the clean shop. Mine looks like a red dust truck bomb went off right now.

[Shoebox]

Thanks. It's clean for now. Once I get back on the rust repair, everything will be coated in grinding dust. I still need to move the bulk of my tools over. I bought the shop in January, had the floor done and built a loft, then didn't do shit over the summer for obvious reasons. [emoji16]
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[bergermaister]

Great timing for this post. I was pacing the garage last night. Getting dark early. Don't feel like sitting in front of ANY screens. Ran out of whiskey.

I'm going to pull the engine, reseal, repaint and detail the engine bay. Maybe a couple new tie rods and bushings. And since I know I can't help myself there may be a new cam kit, manifold, etc. that magically shows up on my bench. But in general I'd say my project is a bit further along than you guys... :cool:

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[sandm]

looks good with all the old rods in here......

I won't post pics as they are pretty boring but..
winter(fwiw here in vegas) will bring a complete stereo redo. the boat is a hot mess currently from the last owner and an unnamed stereo shop in texas area....
I have 4 various amps, some from wetsounds, some from jl audio. 6 ws 6.5 inboats, 4 ws 808 in boats, 1 ws freeair 10, 1 jl 13w7 in a ported enclosure, 4 rev10's and some pos jl headunit.
goal is to remove and replace back to the factory clarion hu, add a ws 420 eq(thx trayson), remove the free air sub and move the 13w7 under the helm and then rewire it all adding a 3rd deep cycle battery.

otherwise we bought a new-to-us house back in july and have been avoiding the inside work. we have a lot of brass and gold to remove from when the house was built 22 years ago and thinking about removing the wetbar/half bath for a bigger living room. if we can find matching tile we'll be doing that.

this will consume most of the winter until boating starts again in late march.

[RUGER761]

Yep good reasons not to get anything done in the summer.

Man that's a slick one! Def have to have some good lights in the winter as fast as the sun goes down and a good supply of something to drink.

My last boat I pulled the full stereo system out one winter and then added a house bank/dual batts. Took a while getting it all done up under the dash but well worth it. You'll be happy once you get it done. Shoot post up some pics of the progress, I always like seeing them. Winter is a good time for house projects plus keeps typically keeps the wife happy.

[trayson]

Maybe if I get motivated, I'll put the new plastics on the bike...

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And finish the bathroom remodel that we paused 6 months ago at the beginning of boating season! LOL

[rpk2016]

What upgrades are you thinking? Besides the head unit and probably needing more than a third battery what is the issue?

[Lachance]

Seems like the car is in a fairly decent condition. Nice!

[sandm]

What upgrades are you thinking? Besides the head unit and probably needing more than a third battery what is the issue?

assuming you are referencing my audio system. I am going out on a huge limb here but when we bought the boat the prior owner had pics of it at hydrotunes. they are a jl dealer so 2+2= their install. could be wrong but......
here's the 13w7 under the helm. eats up all the space complete with crappy home depot brackets to secure and a chrome desk fan to cool off the jl amp mounted to the side wall. ghetto at it's finest. MLA appropriately calls out that the install shop is only doing what the customer wants but sometimes it's better to pass on a sale than install something that doesn't show off your best work. this boat would not be their poster boat.
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added WAY too many speakers in the cabin area. I'm stuck with this and will rewire to different amps. MLA called out that the 808's will overpower the 6.5's so not sure why they added so many other than for d$ck measuring(my boat has more/bigger speakers than yours) at the soundbar.
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JL audio head unit is a real pos. won't play a full day on the water using thumb drives. controlling volume from inboats and tower is a pita. reboots several times an outing. I would stay FAR AWAY from their head units. they make solid subs and amps but this is not their forte.... hoping to find the original clarion HU that is interfaced into the factory touchscreen.

otherwise they bought good quality components. going to be quite a feat but working to stuff the 13w7 under the helm in a sealed enclosure replacing the wetsounds freeair 10.

then adding a ws bt420 that Trayson was good enough to take some money from me for.

[RUGER761]

Wow that's a special kind of install they did there, I really like the fan. I'd be pulling all of that out to see what if anything is correct. S*cks they cut so many speaker holes in there as not much you can do with that except for getting them wired and powered correctly, almost missed the cup holder set. Makes me wonder what other surprises you will find once you get into their wiring. At least you have some good components to work with.

[DNIXD99]

I spend my winters snowboarding. First trip is Thanksgiving. 4-5 trips each winter, and between kids, and work, I dont have much time for projects. Plus I have zero talent when it comes to projects lol.

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[trayson]

I spend my winters snowboarding. First trip is Thanksgiving. 4-5 trips each winter, and between kids, and work, I dont have much time for projects. Plus I have zero talent when it comes to projects lol.



Our resorts won't be open for Thanksgiving unless we get some serious dumps... Where are you going?

It's nice having 3 resorts that are about 90 minutes from home, but we also love travelling to ride. This year we're going broke with all our travel plans. December is Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. January is Whitefish and Revelstoke. February is Snowbird/Solitude/Brighton and then Schweitzer. And every weekend that we have decent weather we'll do a day at our home resort--Mt Hood Meadows.

[sandm]

whitefish is very nice. lived in kalispell and one of my fav places to have planted roots for a minute but like everything else in the west the cali money has made it both crowded and spensive now....

[DNIXD99]

Our resorts won't be open for Thanksgiving unless we get some serious dumps... Where are you going?

It's nice having 3 resorts that are about 90 minutes from home, but we also love travelling to ride. This year we're going broke with all our travel plans. December is Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. January is Whitefish and Revelstoke. February is Snowbird/Solitude/Brighton and then Schweitzer. And every weekend that we have decent weather we'll do a day at our home resort--Mt Hood Meadows.

Vail, Keystone, and Breckenridge. Keystone is already open. We have season passes. My son just got a job with Vail. He starts in a couple weeks. Plan on going to Park City, and Whistler this season too.

[bergermaister]

I/we may get real motivated and pull (or just lift) the 4.0 from my son's Jeep TJ to replace the rear main while we've got the cherry picker. Any of you guys attempted one of those? His is an '01 and it looks like a mutha to get the exhaust off of it without just cutting....

[z28ke]

I did the rear main in my 95 4.0 (from a zj that I swapped into my CJ7) but it was on a engine stand. When I pulled it from the zj I was able to get the nuts off the manifold studs (without breaking them!) that connect the intermediate pipe with some pb blaster and a torch. Be sure to get the correct type of sealant to go between the crank end cap and the block. It’s anerobic sealant iirc.

[z28ke]

Been working on some paint correction on my 93 z28. I removed a bunch of overspray from when I had the bumper resprayed, and am touching up what seems like 1,000 rock/sand chips on the front end. After compounding and polishing I’m going to ceramic coat it.

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[larry_arizona]

What ceramic you going with?


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[z28ke]

CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0_50ml Kit... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4NXNTV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Did some research and this seems like the most user friendly for a ceramic novice. It should last many years on my garage queen. My main issue is living on a dusty gravel road, and anytime I drive the car it looks like crap (gets covered in gravel dust just sitting in the garage). I’m hoping with the ceramic I can pull it out of the garage and blow the dust off with an electric leaf blower a couple times in between washes.

[larry_arizona]

Car pro is good DIY kit. But I highly recommend this one ........


FEYNLAB Ceramic Lite- Protective Exterior Car Coating, Simple Application, Enhanced Durability, High Gloss and Extra Slick, 40ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQQG5WC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SRIUDb6BSE1DT

I have done a few coatings so far with help from a pro.

I used the Car pro on my boat trailer, fairly easy

I used a high end pro IGL marine coating on my Supra,and it takes pro guidance to apply it correctly. It’s tricky but an great performing coating

I used a near pro grade on my black fun car called gyeon Mohs. Moderately easy apply and really performing well after 1 year.

But I just did my F150 with Feynlab ceramic lite and by far the easiest to apply, the gloss is pro grade, the slickness is a huge bonus and the pro I know is applying a ton of this product with epic results at an amazing price point.

It’s rated as a 1 year coating, but most get 2 full years with it.

You won’t get a leaf blower to clear dust off any ceramic coated car, but it’s an easy rinse and leaf blow dry from being clean.

I take the hose, flooding the paint versus using a spray. It sheets 95% dry, then a leaf blower dry and done.

A 40ml bottle does 2 full size pick ups.


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[MJHSupra]

I’m hoping with the ceramic I can pull it out of the garage and blow the dust off with an electric leaf blower a couple times in between washes.

I bought one of those California Car Dusters for my Chevelle. I use it during the spring to get the pollen off the car. Works well.

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[larry_arizona]

California Scratcher[emoji15]

[z28ke]

Car pro is good DIY kit. But I highly recommend this one ........


FEYNLAB Ceramic Lite- Protective Exterior Car Coating, Simple Application, Enhanced Durability, High Gloss and Extra Slick, 40ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQQG5WC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SRIUDb6BSE1DT

I have done a few coatings so far with help from a pro.

I used the Car pro on my boat trailer, fairly easy

I used a high end pro IGL marine coating on my Supra,and it takes pro guidance to apply it correctly. It’s tricky but an great performing coating

I used a near pro grade on my black fun car called gyeon Mohs. Moderately easy apply and really performing well after 1 year.

But I just did my F150 with Feynlab ceramic lite and by far the easiest to apply, the gloss is pro grade, the slickness is a huge bonus and the pro I know is applying a ton of this product with epic results at an amazing price point.

It’s rated as a 1 year coating, but most get 2 full years with it.

You won’t get a leaf blower to clear dust off any ceramic coated car, but it’s an easy rinse and leaf blow dry from being clean.

I take the hose, flooding the paint versus using a spray. It sheets 95% dry, then a leaf blower dry and done.

A 40ml bottle does 2 full size pick ups.


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Very good info, thank you. I stopped by majestic solutions to talk to them about their shield line of ceramic, which turned into a pretty in depth tutorial including temperature and humidity control during application. They highly recommend taking their class before attempting it DIY. This steered me towards a more user friendly variant, but I did purchase their shield product for the glass.

Thank you for the heads up on rinsing/drying. I have been using a car duster as a quick fix since it never really got dirty, just dusty, but once I’m done putting all this work into the paint correction never again!

Product I was considering before realizing it might be out of my skill level: https://majesticsolutions.com/product/shield-exp-9h-kit

[MJHSupra]

California Scratcher[emoji15]

Ha Ha, pollen will scratch my car? It's not a 100K car, but not a piece of junk.

Maybe it's southern thing in the spring, pollen will cover everything for 2-3 weeks.
Wash Car > Use Car > Dust the pollen off before it goes back into the garage under the cover.

[larry_arizona]

Pollen won’t, but dirt trapped in your duster will.


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[Karstenpedersen]

Wow, the changes really look incredible. I would love to do this myself one day, when I have the money and the time for this huge project!

[RUGER761]

Little more progress. Forgot about one more spot that needs a little welding, then the cab will be ready for primer.


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[North Woody]

Great thread, and great timing as the snow is starting to fly and my ADHD is in overdrive ... Here’s the body and paint work we kicked off last month on our 1968 Porsche 911L, aka “Chester” (as in Chester Cheetoh). I bought it from my uncle in 1992 who was the second owner when he bought it in 1972. I rebuilt the engine, tranny, gearbox and redid all the electrical & gauges over the last 4 years, and I’m finally getting to the exterior this winter.

Here are a few pics of initial teardown and clean up ...

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[RUGER761]

Very cool project. Nice to keep a classic like that in the family so long too. Keep posting updates.


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[North Woody]

Thanks, as you know restoration is a LOOOONG and detailed process.... As nerdy as it sounds, I’ve spent the last few months finally compiling 51+ year’s worth of receipts and pictures to fully document literally everything that’s been done to this car since it came off the assembly line in Germany 1968. Thankfully, my uncle was a meticulous record keeper so I have receipts for everything for the 20 years under his ownership, all the way down to replacement bulbs for the interior lights from 1975! As an all-original and numbers-matching car, having complete documentation is crucial, and last week I finally compiled everything into a binder for every single receipt and work order. Here’s what I’m working on this morning to wrap up all the documentation to tidy up the full history on this little beast :).

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[996scott]

Wow, that is an awesome car and project. Been a huge Porsche fan my entire life and especially the long hoods. Still hoping to get one, one day.

[RUGER761]

That's impressive he's kept up with all the records for that many years. That would make for one fun binder to flip through to look at it all and see the full history of the car.

[haknslash]

Speaking of winter projects, does anyone know if Wakemakers generally does a big cyber Monday sale on their bag buster ballast upgrades? If so how much do they generally discount?

[MJHSupra]

Speaking of winter projects, does anyone know if Wakemakers generally does a big cyber Monday sale on their bag buster ballast upgrades? If so how much do they generally discount?

Yes, they run a sale for multiple days. I think bags and fitting were 25% off and free shipping over $99 orders.

Not sure props are discounted.

Other selected items also have discounts. I recall a mission Wake shaper this was 50% off.

I do not think anything has been announced yet. They usually do a good job keeping people informed if you are in he mailing list.


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[RUGER761]

Made a little more progress on tear down. Originally was not planning on going this far but might as well do it right and start from the ground up.

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[korey]

Figured might as well start a winter project thread. Mine has already started while we wait for spring and the new boat. It’s only taken me 14yrs to get to this one and one of the only times my shop has had more room in it than normal. So it’s not a boat but keeping me from driving my wife crazy this winter with no boat.


Funny, I started my f100 project while boatless and waiting on my 2018 build. Winter 1 was rust repair and get it running and driving. Winter two was DJM dream beams, swap to '77 front (disc) brakes and rear end (wider stance and better highway gear), and update top end of original 360 (cam, lifters, pushrod, rockers, intake, carb, timing set), and some other cleanup. I drive it a few times a week now!
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[korey]

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[korey]

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[RUGER761]

Your trucks looking good. Ive got a long ways to go to get to driving mine again but its keeping me busy while we wait for the new boat. Figure it will be my winter project as summer will be devoted to the lake.

[korey]

Thank you! Its been a fun distraction. What are the plans for yours? Looks like it already has an updated small block and modern trans? I don't know what phase 3 of mine looks like. Likely nothing for a while.

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[sandm]

I don't know what phase 3 of mine looks like.



hilborne injection system on top of a 6-71 would be a fitting end :)

[korey]

That would be badass. I've got a line on a gen 2 coyote and 6 speed. That's probably more like my direction.

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[RUGER761]

Thank you! Its been a fun distraction. What are the plans for yours? Looks like it already has an updated small block and modern trans? I don't know what phase 3 of mine looks like. Likely nothing for a while.

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I thought it was a 352 but measures out to be a 390 (blocks are identical so cant tell from the outside) It ran but needs a full rebuild, so starting to price out a few options on it. The guy before me put in a early 80s 4 speed that I plan on keeping for now as it has a nice overdrive 4th gear. Right now working to get the cab primed so it doesn't rust up, a few more holes to weld on the firewall now that I can get to them easily. Then I'll prime it. Frame will be next starting with cleaning, painting, all poly bushing, new brakes/lines (already converted it to front disk a long time ago).

[korey]

I thought it was a 352 but measures out to be a 390 (blocks are identical so cant tell from the outside) It ran but needs a full rebuild, so starting to price out a few options on it. The guy before me put in a early 80s 4 speed that I plan on keeping for now as it has a nice overdrive 4th gear. Right now working to get the cab primed so it doesn't rust up, a few more holes to weld on the firewall now that I can get to them easily. Then I'll prime it. Frame will be next starting with cleaning, painting, all poly bushing, new brakes/lines (already converted it to front disk a long time ago).

Oh, cool! Not sure if you've messed with an FE (352/360/390/etc), but parts ain't cheap. Mine lured me in one piece at a time and now I'm too invested in it to give up on it. If I were starting over, it would have a Windsor in it.

[RUGER761]

Oh, cool! Not sure if you've messed with an FE (352/360/390/etc), but parts ain't cheap. Mine lured me in one piece at a time and now I'm too invested in it to give up on it. If I were starting over, it would have a Windsor in it.

I'll probably stick with the 390 for now. A years ago when I bought the truck I was going to punch it out to a 428, but decided for now to make it a daily driver so going with a stock build make it easier to drive on the street. I've priced a few things for it, went ahead called my machine shop for a quote, right at $2k letting him assemble it. Head work was a little more than expected do to needing to change out the valve seats for unleaded gas longevity. But still not too bad. Don't know that I could find a 351 and rebuild it much cheaper, plus new bell housing.

[Matt0520]

Man, jealous of the sweet rides...gonna look amazing when it's done.

Apart from getting ready to snowboard, not much going on over here. Finishing up a few short-barreled carbine builds, gonna slap some NV on this and cull our Coyote problem shortly.
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[Edo88]

Man, jealous of the sweet rides...gonna look amazing when it's done.

Apart from getting ready to snowboard, not much going on over here. Finishing up a few short-barreled carbine builds, gonna slap some NV on this and cull our Coyote problem shortly.
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Is that lower dipped looks really cool


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[Matt0520]

Is that lower dipped looks really cool


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Thanks, no it’s just Aervoe with a mesh laundry bag for pattern. I’ve had a few armorer certifications on the M4/AR for years and after a while of building/diagnosing them for people...I tried my hand at painting too lol. Key is good spray paint. Aervoe is the best!

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[haknslash]

Woohoo next season can’t get here fast enough!! Interesting the 1200 lb rear bags work for both the Max and Makai.

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[RUGER761]

Be interesting to see your before and after shots adding the extra ballast. You’ll have to post up pics of all the bags full. Nice upgrade!


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[haknslash]

Be interesting to see your before and after shots adding the extra ballast. You’ll have to post up pics of all the bags full. Nice upgrade!


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I'll definitely have some videos and pics once it's out of storage. The wave responded real good when I added a single 750 lb bag midship on the surf side so I imagine the upgrade should be 2-3x the wave. Hopefully the prop will handle it ok being at sea level.

[RUGER761]

Little more progress.

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[RUGER761]

Lot of tear down, cleaning, little welding, priming, painting and finally getting to put something back together. Only have a few weeks left before I have to make room in the shop [emoji41] Good problems to have!!

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[z28ke]

The cab and frame are looking good! I hope to start on my 69 C10 shortbed sometime in 2020.

Finished the ceramic and pulled it out to check for highspots. Found some! Lol. I’ll polish them out by hand with some essence+.

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Time to put some 18’s on it I bought as a reward for learning to do the correction/ceramic myself vs paying a pro

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[RUGER761]

Sure shines with the ceramic on it! Wheels are going to look awesome on it.


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[Nebulae]

Still deciding of what project to do.

[z28ke]

Sure shines with the ceramic on it! Wheels are going to look awesome on it.


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Thanks, I worked on that this weekend. I had to do some beating and banging with a BFH, some grinding/cutting on the bumpstops, and rolled the top middle of the fender to make the 10.5”wide rears clear everything.

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Rolling the fenders made me a bit nervous since I don’t have a fender roller. Used a heat gun and small softface deadblow hammer and took my time. I’m happy with the results:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/5b46e2945f7a88067042328677c66902.jpg

[bergermaister]

The cab and frame are looking good! I hope to start on my 69 C10 shortbed sometime in 2020.



Jealous. This I would follow as I had a 69 C10 longbed from age 17. Had to sell when the babies arrived but had done just about everything to that truck - spindles & coils, discs, posi, streetable build + 700R4, ididit tilt column, etc etc etc all in "hello officer" red.

I'd love to find another one.

[RUGER761]

Little more progress. Set the cab down in the frame to finish running new brake lines and went through all the wiring harnesses.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/fe1223d4c34f6bdeb02938659ae2d4ba.jpg


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[z28ke]

Time to revive this thread, what are y’all working on now that the boats are getting laid up for a few months?!

Going to a cars and coffee Saturday morning so I hit it with some quick detailer and had my wife put some stickers I ordered on the centercaps:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201106/29244a455493da51fb4c7fe95cbd87a0.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201106/00caa2452963504813532d548a1df08b.jpg

[RUGER761]

Looking good. I'll probably get back on the truck, its been waiting all summer. Of course right now would be a great time to work on it as the shop has had my boat going on almost 6 weeks now. Of course right now we are more focused on weekend traveling and hunting trips.

[UNSTUCK]

'59 Beetle with electric conversion. Never done anything like this before......VW or electric. Hope I don't kill myself.

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[z28ke]

Looking good. I'll probably get back on the truck, its been waiting all summer. Of course right now would be a great time to work on it as the shop has had my boat going on almost 6 weeks now. Of course right now we are more focused on weekend traveling and hunting trips.

I hear you on the hunting, trying to get a little bit of that in as well!

[z28ke]

'59 Beetle with electric conversion. Never done anything like this before......VW or electric. Hope I don't kill myself.

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Wow that is a CLEAN Beetle, awesome project!

[DNIXD99]

I wakesurfed yesterday lol. Just ordered a new skateboard, since I didn't renew my vail season pass.

[RUGER761]

I hear you on the hunting, trying to get a little bit of that in as well!

Gets tough to squeeze it all in. But now that my kids are getting into it makes it a lot easier to go.

[SONIC]

'59 Beetle with electric conversion. Never done anything like this before......VW or electric. Hope I don't kill myself.

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Awesome!
You have a build log going anywhere? I'd love to follow along

[UNSTUCK]

Awesome!
You have a build log going anywhere? I'd love to follow along

Yep. In a 4x4 forum of all places, where I post all my builds. :cool: I need to update it, but I'm stuck waiting for parts. It's killing me.

https://www.rme4x4.com/threads/my-next-project-1959-vw-beetle.116751/

[SONIC]

Yep. In a 4x4 forum of all places, where I post all my builds. :cool: I need to update it, but I'm stuck waiting for parts. It's killing me.

https://www.rme4x4.com/threads/my-next-project-1959-vw-beetle.116751/

Thanks J, I'll give it a watch.

[SONIC]

Here's my winter project (and summer, and fall and last winter lol)
Finishing up the siding this week so I can move on to finishing up the interior.
1 year in so far and a long way to go.
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29189&d=1605016642
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29190&d=1605016738

[Hayden]

Here's my winter project (and summer, and fall and last winter lol)


Sonic, you're going to have everyone here thinking you're some sort of hermit who lives out in the woods. (Looks like a labor of love, nice work.)

[SONIC]

The property is on Happy Valley Rd, I aspire to be known as the Happy Valley Hermit lol.

No reason to leave other than to hit the lake!

[MJHSupra]

Sonic, you're going to have everyone here thinking you're some sort of hermit who lives out in the woods.

I was thinking the same thing, but noting is wrong with that. I'm jealous.

[RUGER761]

Our new rig we ended up getting over the summer. Going to be putting some miles on it the next few years, already pushing 3k on it. And if you need me next summer we’ll be at the lake all weekend now. Garage is awesome for storing boards at night.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201111/2ee6842f9a5781ba32718adc23b93117.jpg


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[Dank]

I wakesurfed yesterday lol. Just ordered a new skateboard, since I didn't renew my vail season pass.

I had a max -- awesome wave man! - and I'm an avid skateboarder as well... at 46 now!

Skating is awesome - pick up your board and go.. don't have to wait on everyone to get everything ready for the boat.. Costs what... $150 vs. $150,000!! LOL

[z28ke]

Little more progress. Set the cab down in the frame to finish running new brake lines and went through all the wiring harnesses.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/fe1223d4c34f6bdeb02938659ae2d4ba.jpg


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I finally found motivation to start on my long-term truck project, and looking back through your pics certainly helped stoke the flame!

1969 C10 shortbed, bought it 3 years ago as a roller along with a 72 longbed parts truck and a relatively clean spare cab. I pulled her out from under the shelter a couple weeks ago and started tear down. I’ll have a mobile sandblast company come out and clean up the frame and whatever body panels I decide to reuse in the next couple weeks hopefully.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201128/935c50c23ef928c59f7357a184a3fa4a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201128/7175b1386d18b25a280504621e0403ea.jpg


This thing is a piece of sh$t haha. She’ll be pretty again eventually, 2-3 year timeframe.

[KnoxMojo]

My winter project is to sell our 2nd small lift at the dock, get it moved, then install a new higher capacity lift for another wake boat, because every dock needs 2, right? Also want to learn at least 1 more invert, either toe side back roll and/or scarecrow and maybe 360 on a wakeboard. We ride all winter here in East Tennessee with the right gear.

[2in2out]

Here's my winter project (and summer, and fall and last winter lol)
Finishing up the siding this week so I can move on to finishing up the interior.
1 year in so far and a long way to go.
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29189&d=1605016642
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29190&d=1605016738

Sonic,

Would you be willing to share the plans? We love the design. Just kidding. After our remodel last year, I ran out of fortitude for another building project for at least 2 more years. Can’t wait until you post pics of the finished product.

[RUGER761]

I finally found motivation to start on my long-term truck project, and looking back through your pics certainly helped stoke the flame!

1969 C10 shortbed, bought it 3 years ago as a roller along with a 72 longbed parts truck and a relatively clean spare cab. I pulled her out from under the shelter a couple weeks ago and started tear down. I’ll have a mobile sandblast company come out and clean up the frame and whatever body panels I decide to reuse in the next couple weeks hopefully.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201128/935c50c23ef928c59f7357a184a3fa4a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201128/7175b1386d18b25a280504621e0403ea.jpg


This thing is a piece of sh$t haha. She’ll be pretty again eventually, 2-3 year timeframe.

Looks like a nice project to get going. I need to get back on mine just haven’t had the time to get back to it yet, as winter sets in I’ll get more time.


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[jcredible]

Here is the composite deck tile i finished off yesterday on 1 side. It's is basically a pool tile with an air gap below it...excited to see how it works this summer.

https://i.imgur.com/gCmdf7Q.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YGrEnda.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/OGImmEM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/g6HeiKJ.jpg

[SONIC]

I like it, looks beachy

[jcredible]

https://www.lowes.ca/product/deck-tiles/leadvision-tiles-deck-12x12-10bx-lgr-1619150

That is the product up here in Canada, if anyone is interested!

[996scott]

That looks really good. Is it free floating or is it glues down?

[jcredible]

it's free floating...the hull shape makes it time consuming to measure each piece and run it through a sliding mitre saw at an angle!

[sandm]

what was under the tile? carpet or composite floor?

[jcredible]

what was under the tile? carpet or composite floor?

It is a 2019 Mojo...so the standard black composite setup. The bags sit on it though and get slimy and gross...so hoping this creates an air gap to let them dry out properly along with my lead bags!

[schwan]

I like the way that looks, I hope it helps with the weird bottom of boat slime. I used this mat, I think I found it searching for bartender mat. It works great! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201208/4c1cf10a4ca49dfeccfef879aab6595d.jpg

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[rhouse181]

While the boat is put up for the winter, the focus has been turned to packing the freezer and ranch improvements.

Picked up a new disc harrow for the Kubota:

https://i.imgur.com/I7T2i6s.jpg

Trying to reclaim some old pasture full of prickly pear that isn't doing me any good and turn it into a productive dove ground. Made a test strip where I removed the pear, disced, and will seed with sunflower, sorghum, and milo for next season:

https://i.imgur.com/Il8fj68.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rDDc9VE.jpg

[MJHSupra]

seed with sunflower, sorghum, and milo for next season:

https://i.imgur.com/rDDc9VE.jpg

Love a good dove shoot.

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[z28ke]

That looks good! I work on a little food plot for deer season every year in the woods behind my house. Wish I had a disc like that! The ole ‘57 JD 420 with a box still gets it done, just takes a few (dozen) more passes lol:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201210/602dfc9c7ca590d84e33e52a9b6bb52c.jpg

[rhouse181]

Pretty JD... what do you plant in your deer plot?

I have small rider that somehow survived 4 generations of abuse in my family.

https://i.imgur.com/6U8TgOI.jpg

Don’t make them like they used to...

[z28ke]

Pretty JD... what do you plant in your deer plot?

I have small rider that somehow survived 4 generations of abuse in my family.

https://i.imgur.com/6U8TgOI.jpg

Don’t make them like they used to...

That is a sweet rider, I’d love to restore an old Deere or cub cadet yard tractor like that!

I’m in the southeast so usually some form of a clover mix.

[RUGER761]

Pretty JD... what do you plant in your deer plot?

I have small rider that somehow survived 4 generations of abuse in my family.

https://i.imgur.com/6U8TgOI.jpg

Don’t make them like they used to...

Use to pull a little JD like that one, tough as could be.


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[z28ke]

Here’s my other tractor, just got a set of forklift forks for the bucket and wish I had gotten them 10 years ago:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201212/50b14c22d4cf5ec146440c53da8fd1f2.jpg

[RUGER761]

Here’s my other tractor, just got a set of forklift forks for the bucket and wish I had gotten them 10 years ago:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201212/50b14c22d4cf5ec146440c53da8fd1f2.jpg

It’s amazing how handy they are. I use my tractor for all kinds of things not just for moving dirt or brush hogging. Used it few years back to change out the V bunk boards on the trailer.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201214/ade324eab827e00bc3002285c0ba21f6.jpg


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[rhouse181]

Added double layers of Noico 80 mil butyl and aluminized heat shield to the trans and engine covers:

https://i.imgur.com/urZdrkG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VukvUpS.jpg

And it may seem trivial, but rerouted / cleaned up all the wiring so I could actually close the battery boxes. Always amazes me that you pay so much for a new boat and you get a rats nest with wires chaffing on the sharp plastic edges:

https://i.imgur.com/q07ocv9.jpg

[RUGER761]

Looking good. We added the Noico as well, made a pretty big difference on noise. There is also a large gap between the trans cover and the wall. Added a piece of weather stripping there.

At least you could re-route the wires on these boats, our 5th wheel is such a mess on wires and they are too short, there's no way to close the lids on them. They use screws for the lids, so for now I just put longer ones in it. That's another thing on my list to work on this winter.

[MJHSupra]

Wires - not a SC thing, dealers install those. Someone trying to get the prepping done in a rush - batteries, tower speakers, etc.

[RUGER761]

Wires - not a SC thing, dealers install those. Someone trying to get the prepping done in a rush - batteries, tower speakers, etc.

Yep good point.

[haknslash]

Couldn’t take it any longer and I had to go see the boat! No rat turds or crazy surprises so that’s good heh. Swung by my dealer to pick up some goodies for this season too. Not bad at $58 per bag including taxes. I put 100 lbs under the front bow cushion, 100 lbs each side under the helm storage and 100 lbs under each rear bag. Can’t wait to tune in the new wave!

https://i.imgur.com/lRVzbj6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qAmj6WB.jpg

[z28ke]

I’ve made more progress on the 69 C10 than I thought I would this winter and she’s finally a roller. Time to put it “on the shelf” for summer. I picked up a LS3/TR6060 from a 2011 Camaro SS, and a Ford Explorer 8.8 rear axle (that I put 4:30 gears in). I also put a cam/springs/timing chain/oil pump in the engine while I had it out plus some Chevy orange paint for that old school look.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210401/bf8b430adc1a1b74fd53f716c8282a17.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210401/37b10dbb0f520e89b81ed53d839a7d6b.jpg

[SONIC]

That thing is looking slick!

[z28ke]

That thing is looking slick!

Thanks! Still have a LONG way to go but rather proud of the progress I’ve made. I took this pic on November 14th when I was pushing it into the shop:


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