My Quick Fluff & Buff Has Gone Awry

[michael hunter]

Well it started as a reseal clean and paint on the engine and trans. All went well rear main with sleeve front trans seal and pump gasket new oil drain gasket no more oil leaks. A little paint some new stickers and we are good to go?



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[michael hunter]

I started looking at the bilge, carpet and floor . The floor and stringers were supposedly done 7 years ago but it didn't look right to me . I started stripping the carpet and with every inch it just got worse. The floor is a cobbled up array of pieces . They used 3/4 '' plywood it looks like they cut the floor about 4'' from the sides of the hull so they wouldn't have to glass the new floor to the sides . Instead they spliced the new floor to what was left on the sides . They didn't meet quite right but that's what carpet is for right? After removing some of the plywood it looks like they had problems with stringer height.
It looks like they used blocks of 2x4s and shims to try to level it out. All in all I think I am actually worse off then if it was just rot. That way I would have something original to go by. I don't know how far I will have to go to undo the hacked up repair much further then I wanted to.

I removed the carpet this is what I found
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I went to remove the top cap apparently the noise was dinged they repaired it by glassing the top to the bottom so it had to be cut from the inside
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Here you can see how they spliced the main floor to the 4'' piece attached to the side hull.
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[michael hunter]

Here you can see the 2x4s and shims used to prop up the 4'' side piece. The ones in the rear are starting to rot. Ill dig deeper tomorrow.
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[Jetlink]

Good luck with this Michael. Nice chatting with you yesterday, hope I was able to help start you out on the right path.

[michael hunter]

Same here jet I think I have a few more miles of rough road before I can get to the right path. I think I will go with deep blue carpet instead of the gray. There is so much gray it just gets washed out the blue will be a good contrast.

[bens250ex]

what a shame, I found a stringer hack job when I pulled up the floor on my comp, it wasn't that big of a deal to me since I was doing the stringers anyway but man it was the worst attempt at stringer repair I have ever seen.

[haugy]

Oh man. Yeah, that's gonna be fun.

This is why I ask so many people who say "stringers and floor have been done" to provide pictures. In my opinion, I don't care if they have or have not. If you can't document the build, or give me the name of the reputable builder so I can see their work, I'm not interested.

Good luck Micheal. I'd definitely go with blue carpet. The colored carpet always looked great on these boats.

Oh, and this is why I have yet to put a two-post in my shop. If I did, the projects I would get myself into would snowball out of control. :D But if we stay in this house any longer I think I'm gonna have to break down and join the insanity.

[Salty87]

love the smell of saturated foam in the morning, lol- not!

maybe there's a small silver lining in that hatchet job...you have the factory floor height intact. that's all you really need. even the factory stringer design was junk since they notched into the main stringers and didn't allow drainage. this is a great opportunity to elevate this boat to the quality of your 'sport. no doubt it will be a solid rebuild once you're done.

[haugy]

I will say though the motor looks great. I may pull mine now that I have my interior out. Did you prep for the paint, or just spray over old? What paint did you use?

Also, where did you get some of those stickers and decals?

[michael hunter]

I just cleaned the engine removed the manifolds and gave it 2-3 coats of high temp silver. I never intended to make a show boat if not for the oil leaks I would not have done it. I have a friend on the CC forum that specializes in reproducing the OE stickers on old Correct Crafts. Since the engines are the same so are the stickers. I have an extra set of the PCM and Tune up specs found on the valve covers cost is 12.00 for both.

[michael hunter]

I leveled the the boat and blocked the trailer frame to prevent movement. I then shot a laser line across the sides and measured down to where the upper hull sides attach to the floor. You can see the horizontal lines and measurements in the pics. That gives me a reference to the exact floor height.
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I continued to remove the floor and found they used 1x4 pine blocks stacked up and used the foam to hold them in. This is the only structure under the floor next to the sides . They were not treated with anything and they are starting to rot. If anyone has any detailed pics of the stringers on a comp especially at the sides please post or email them to me it would help a lot to know how its supposed to be,

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[michael hunter]

I spent the day removing all of the foam ,the exhaust pipes and the decking under the bow. It looks like only the mains were replaced everything under the bow is original and rotten that explained why the pylon was getting loose . I ordered a new drivers floor pan from
Atlanta Marine . The original floor is 5/8'' plywood. I must confess I am totally confused with the floor height . It looks to me that one secondary stringer is low and the other three are high. This enplanes why the floor was kinda dome shaped. I decided to put the top cap back on and carefully measure the location of the floor at the inner side walls. That should give me a side to side floor height to work with.Then the stringer height can be set to the underside of the floor. If all goes well I should end up with a flat deck that matches up with the sidewalls.

[cadunkle]

Good luck with it. I enjoy reading stringer repair and restoration threads. I know from other projects that a hackjob repair from a PO can sometimes be worse than just dealing with a rusted/rotted out original. At least you'd have an easier template to work with had it not been done shoddily. What are your plans for this boat? Were you hoping to clean it up and flip it or adding to the fleet?

[michael hunter]

I think I will keep it for now the boat is in pretty good overall condition. I have all the mechanical systems done and my wife will do some repairs on the interior vinyl and once I get the floor sorted out it should be good to go. I don't want to build a show boat just a strong dependable skier. At this point I think I will sister to the secondary's and rebuild the structure at the sides the mains although sloppily done look solid and the mounts line up fine. I don't know what they were thinking when they tried to attach 3/4'' plywood to the 5/8 that was attached to the sidewalls. I thought they screwed up the stringer height as it corresponds to the floor height at the sidewalls. They cut the original floor about 4 '' from the sides and butted up the new floor to it . So I still have the exact location for the original floor on the sides . I removed the fiberglass from the top of the main stringers and found they only sistered new stringers to the originals. Here is my problem my floor is lower at the sides then at the center where it attaches to the main stringer. I was going to make the floor straight from side wall to side wall but I will have to cut the stringer height down about 3/4'' to do that. It looks like the original floor tapered down from the engine compartment to the sidewall. I am thinking to duplicate the way it was when it left the factory. If change it I may end up with problems when I put it back together.

[TitanTn]

Good luck with this Michael. I know it'll be quality once you're done.

I think you're right about the floors sloping away from the engine. My Saltare does it a little, but I feel like I've noticed it more on the smaller boats. I don't know, that might be imagined. The bottom line is that if the cap will still fit, there's at least a dozen different ways to construct the stringers and none of them are wrong with the exception of how the factory did it.

Now, about the stickers. I do recognize the one over your electronics cover as from the Southern Supra Reunion (Haugy - you'll have to come down to get yours this year!). I actually need some of those Pleasure Craft stickers for the valve covers. Do you have a file for those?

[michael hunter]

Snowed in for three days so the work continues I decided to rip out the poorly done secondary's and make gussets perpendicular to the side wall every 15'' . My biggest problem now is I have no material its supposed to be warmer today I'm pretty much stuck until the trucks start running.
You are absolutely right about the reunion sticker I think its a nice add on.

[kriley]

Let me know if you need any help Michael!

[Supra_Comp]

Looking good so far! Looks like they used about. 100 cans of Great Stuff! Foam lol

Did you decide to remove the main stringers?

[DAFF]

I think you better get opening all the stringers up and start fresh !! By the look of it they were sistered up with new wood next to the old tired ones. You can also see the notches from the old cross members which ran at a 90° to the stringers. Hack job supreme....

[DAFF]

Should of read more of your thoughts.....

I would rip it all out and start fresh knowing of where the outside height of the floor should be and width of the engine area stringers it is all basic math and not hard to reconstruct better than factory. When building a house it is often more time consuming to try to use old structural members and make things work than just starting from scratch. I think this rebuild will fall in this category. Besides your build quality is too high not to do it !!

[michael hunter]

I think you are right . Its every owners dream to get away cheap . Every thing I take apart leads to another problem area. I don't see any way to short cut this job especially with you guys watching . Its spring here now and I am so busy I don't see any updates for a few weeks. At least I will have the money to but the materials.

[michael hunter]

I had a little time to put into the comp this week. It is definitely a full gut job . Even though the motor mount bolts were tight and came out clean it was rot city under the fiberglass.

This is the way it looked before
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This is what I found under the glass where the mounts attach.
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A close up .
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This is why you don't attach new wood to old rot just like in the apple bin one starts to rot and it spreads to the others.
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[CJD]

Eeeeewwwww!

So the PO just added a fresh board when the frame rotted? Classic!

[michael hunter]

Yes the fact they used construction grade pine didn't help. The lesson learned is even if it looks sounds and acts good you don't know until you take it apart. It looks like the factory never bedded in the stringers? I have been cutting the glass at the top and then cutting one side at the bottom the glass peels off and the stringer comes out in one piece.

This is one of the secondary stringers I'm using as a pattern for the new one.
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[TitanTn]

What wood material are you going back with?

[michael hunter]

2x6 and 2x8 Fur coated with CPES [ Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer]and then epoxied in. 5/8 Marine plywood for the deck.

[TitanTn]

Very nice. I used that CPES stuff when I rebuilt mine. I guess it works good - never really tested it. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Any chance this is what you'll bring to the reunion?


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[michael hunter]

I talked to the owner of Rot Doctor he said you can reuse rotten wood by coating it with CPES . It will penetrate and bond with the rot then harden it is supposed to be stronger than the original wood. I am hoping to complete by July but its not looking good right now .I don't want to rush it and with 4 boats it dosnt have to be done anytime soon.

[michael hunter]

The work continues I finally got the main stringer out it looked like they poured about a qt of glass under where the engine mounts . If they would have sanded the hull and used a better grade of wood I would be in real trouble getting it out.

When they sistered the new wood to the old one it wasn't high enough so they just raised it to be even with the old rotten stringer.
There was about an inch gap at the hull.
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When I separated the stringers the new one was well on its way gone. They never treated the new wood just glassed over the top of it.
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Now that the main is out I will build the new one in one piece and then add on to form the engine mount area.
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[CJD]

It's looking so much better already! Truly enjoying the pics as you go.

[michael hunter]

The wife started the seat vinyl, again what started as a patch and repair has turned into a full restoration. I decided to get rid of the gay pride strips and go with a late 80s look. Lite gray vinyl navy blue piping navy blue carpet. I hope she doesn't get done before I finish the floor?

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[TitanTn]

HUGE improvement. Looks nice! I know it's a stretch, but I'm hoping you get it done in time for the Southern Supra Reunion.

[haugy]

Yeah, good choice on the blue/gray.

I'm so on the fence on doing this with my saltare. I suck terribly at wood work. Hell I'm trying to just make sure I don't mess up the doghouse base. Something I know most of you could knock out in 20 minutes. :D

I would love to see the Comp, but I like the Sunny more. I wanna see that at the reunion.

[michael hunter]

The dog house base is no small job I just finished one on a newer Supra all four corners were rounded all the wood had to be back cut and bent to match the cover.

[inair]

I like the colors Mike. Hope you get it done for the reunion so I can finally ski behind the legendary Comp. Besides, your Sunsport is so beautiful it will just make me feel wretched if I have to park next to it ;)

[haugy]

I like the colors Mike. Hope you get it done for the reunion so I can finally ski behind the legendary Comp. Besides, your Sunsport is so beautiful it will just make me feel wretched if I have to park next to it ;)

I do believe a comp will be making the reunion. So bring your ski.

[Jetlink]

I do believe a comp will be making the reunion. So bring your ski.

This is almost a verified fact. Laura just said, "I really think we should trailer our boat all the way there and back." I'm going to hold her to it, and later regret the gas bill but know that it will all be worth it in the end. I'll have my skis as well. Oh yeah, I have a 40 foot rule for judging my boat.

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[TitanTn]

There's no boat judging. Only boat enjoyment.

[mabbore]

The wife started the seat vinyl, again what started as a patch and repair has turned into a full restoration. I decided to get rid of the gay pride strips and go with a late 80s look. Lite gray vinyl navy blue piping navy blue carpet. I hope she doesn't get done before I finish the floor?

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I have only sewn a little vinyl here and there. What kind of sewing mahcine did your wife use? anything commercial rated of just s

[michael hunter]

She works part time for a marine cover and interior shop . She has a Consew industrial machine with walking foot. I also built her a 17 foot long work table in the basement.

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[mabbore]

Yeah, without the walking foot its nearly impossible.

[michael hunter]

I finally got some time to work on the comp after a month and a half of work and family issues. I removed all the fiberglass on the bottom of the hull they used to try to laminate the new stringers to the old ones . What a mess , It would be easier if they had not tried to fix it. Well its all cleaned up and I started fitting the new stringers. I got the port side main and engine mounting structure cut and layed out . Lots of scribing and cutting but I am happy with the results the floor will fit perfect contacting each stringer as it should. I will have some time tomorrow I should be able to finish the port side .

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[TitanTn]

Looking great Michael. I'm sorry you're having to go through this, but it makes me chuckle a little every time I see your thread subject - "fluff and buff." I can relate to starting a "small" project and suddenly it's a major overhaul.

[michael hunter]

Yea kinda like just freshening up an engine? The way I look at it is the end product always makes it worth the struggle. This was supposed to be my low budget I don't care beater boat . When I am done it will become another cherished high maintenance member of my stable . It will get all the TLC the others get.

[Jetlink]

This was supposed to be my low budget I don't care beater boat . When I am done it will become another cherished high maintenance member of my stable . It will get all the TLC the others get.

I see you subscribe to the school of thought "Go big, or go home" with all monohull boats.

[michael hunter]

Its been a while summer and that pesky work thing keeps getting in the way. The in last couple weeks I have made some progress. I cut the starboard side main and ground down the floor for the new stringers. I epoxied all stringers down and now I am ready for the fillets I should be glassing by the end of the week.

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[dirtydawg]

Looks good Michael, Stringers look solid. Have you decided if your going to reform or not?

[michael hunter]

I am leaning towards using 2'' blue foundation insulation boards . It can be cut to fit each cavity and still leave a little space next to the hull for water drainage.

[chris young]

I think that's a great idea! I'll probably never do mine, but I always thought that would be the way I'd do it. Blue foam is closed cell so it won't absorb water, and the density means it'll support the floor much better than pour in place would.

[Supra_Comp]

I am leaning towards using 2'' blue foundation insulation boards . It can be cut to fit each cavity and still leave a little space next to the hull for water drainage.

Everything looks great Michael, very impressive work!

I think that is a great idea with the foam boards. I know a couple of members also did a small drain through the stringers to allow water back into the centre. Were you planning on that too? That's one item I wish I did.

[michael hunter]

I have three in the secondary stringers and four in the mains also all the gussets have a notch where they butt up to the stringers. The stringers all have a notch in the rear where they attach to the transom . I figure any water that dosnt find a drain in the stringer will be able to find its way back and go into the bilge. I do think its all over kill after seeing the way it was put together from the factory and the fact it lasted 30 years I don't think me or the boat will be around for another 30.

[mabbore]

Michael, Can I ask you what you budget is for this build, and what you have spent so far. Not including any mechanical/engine work.

[michael hunter]

Thats a good question I buy the material as needed and its been almost a year so far also since I do this kind of work for a living I have all kinds of material in stock. I would say for just the wood epoxy and fiberglass about 1000.00 Then you have to add carpet 400.00 and foam? I am doing a comp if your boat is bigger add . I would say you will be pretty safe with a 2000.00 budget with 0 labor. There is a lot of labor to do stringers I would not do it for less than 4-5k and I turn them down when asked .

[chris young]

While we're on the topic, why do you guys use epoxy? Nothing wrong with it, in fact it's far superior to polyester, but the whole boat is made out of poly, and epoxy is expensive. I've been building windsurfers since the '80s and have used exclusively epoxy, carbon and kevlar, but I think if I did a boat I'd be using poly. The only real issue with poly is the stink so if you're concerned about that, then I can see it.

[michael hunter]

I cover the wood and fiberglass with CPES then use epoxy to attach the stringers to the hull . The fillets are also epoxy mixed with a thickening agent. the stringers will be covered with fiberglass mat and poly.

[michael hunter]

I have been working on the comp but my camera broke and I couldn't get my phone to down load to my computer . All stringers are done , Fillets and glass capping done, Decking cut to fit cpes and glass done , Engine and trans in and aligned, Carpet cut to fit and main floor glued down. Here are the long over due pics.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild077_zps67283417.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild077_zps67283417.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild078_zpse2d0d09a.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild078_zpse2d0d09a.jpg.html)

I used the 4'x8'x2'' closed cell foam made for foundations . I cut the pieces to fit under the deck but not tight to the hull that way the water should be able to find its way to the bilge.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild090_zpsecc7d538.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild090_zpsecc7d538.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild089_zps5ee148a2.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild089_zps5ee148a2.jpg.html)

[michael hunter]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild082_zps8ee5e2bd.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild082_zps8ee5e2bd.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild080_zps5b4bc411.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild080_zps5b4bc411.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild102_zps36112848.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild102_zps36112848.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild098_zpse48f7d2c.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild098_zpse48f7d2c.jpg.html)

[michael hunter]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild105_zps9637b513.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild105_zps9637b513.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild107_zpsddc02939.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild107_zpsddc02939.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild114_zpsbf2e08e2.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild114_zpsbf2e08e2.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild112_zps0ad3c7f9.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild112_zps0ad3c7f9.jpg.html)

Should have all carpet done and top cap back on this weekend.

[NoWake]

Great job Michael! When do you expect to water test the boat? Can't wait to see a water pic. That pylon looks ready for a stress test.

[cjtpilot]

I can't wait to see the carpet completed, this will help me decide between Navy Blue or grey when I replace mine this winter.

[TitanTn]

Looking great Michael. I really like that foam solution. I'm not a big fan of adding foam, but I'm willing to rethink that position based on your approach.

[Okie Boarder]

I haven't been on here a lot over the last year or so...catching up. Boy, does that look familiar. Looking good!

[michael hunter]

Carpet is done top cap back on and riveted almost time for interior.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild115_zps1381ad00.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild115_zps1381ad00.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild116_zpsfcd65b00.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild116_zpsfcd65b00.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild117_zps5deb5055.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild117_zps5deb5055.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild118_zps0614b903.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild118_zps0614b903.jpg.html)

[michael hunter]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild121_zps8561db31.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild121_zps8561db31.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/comprebuild120_zpsc4edb2bf.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/comprebuild120_zpsc4edb2bf.jpg.html)

[TitanTn]

The end is in sight!

[michael hunter]

Yes Rob I am pretty happy with how it turned out so far. Now that the global warming has kicked in I will be working inside on the interior. I suspect it will be ready for sea trials in a couple weeks. Thanks to all you guys that watched and prevented me from being lazy and doing a half a$$ job this was supposed to be my beater boat . It will probably be for sale in the spring . I snagged a 92 composite comp recently and I don't need 2 comps.

[Jetlink]

His and hers Comps?

[michael hunter]

His and hers Comps?

That's what the wife said.

[Okie Boarder]

That blue really pops.

[michael hunter]

It will match the pipping on the interior vinyl . With a gray hull gray carpet is just too much gray.

[michael hunter]

Well at long last I am at the light at the end of the tunnel. Only a few odds and ends to do yet . Interior turned out good a lot of work but learned a ton . Next will be the 92 it should be easier . Here are the pics befor and after

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/CopyofTrailerBuild096_zps6b0f6135.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/CopyofTrailerBuild096_zps6b0f6135.jpg.html)
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010177_zpsf202c2e9.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010177_zpsf202c2e9.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/TrailerBuild093_zpsa4bc7afb.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/TrailerBuild093_zpsa4bc7afb.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010175_zpsa552036d.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010175_zpsa552036d.jpg.html)

[michael hunter]

More pics

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010189_zpsf199663b.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010189_zpsf199663b.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010186_zps2778690c.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010186_zps2778690c.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010184_zps061bf773.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010184_zps061bf773.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010179_zps997ebea9.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010179_zps997ebea9.jpg.html)

[michael hunter]

A few more

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010176_zpsba8c269a.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010176_zpsba8c269a.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010175_zpsa552036d.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010175_zpsa552036d.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010178_zpsf31ca543.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010178_zpsf31ca543.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/84%20Comp/P1010191_zpsff5ec23e.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/84%20Comp/P1010191_zpsff5ec23e.jpg.html)

[cjtpilot]

Great Job!!! I love the blue and white interior.

[Jetlink]

So, now that you are done with "Her" Comp, when do you start working on "His" Comp?

[CJD]

Beautiful!

[TitanTn]

Gorgeous results. What you did under the floor is just as impressive, but I know doing that interior was not easy. Kudos!

[txnight]

Excellent work. You brought that boat back from the dead. I'm sure you are looking forward to spring time.

[Okie Boarder]

Very nice!

[ckracing]

Looks really good! Great work and vision.

[carlossa]

Nice work indeed, it's great to see another survive.

[Hagman]

I've been watching thread from the start you and your wife have done a grate job bring anther one of these classic boats back to life. She is good for at least 30 or more years. I hope when it comes time to let her go you can find her a new new home with an owner that will take care of her and love her like most of us on this forum would.15361

[cadunkle]

Looks great! Interesting approach to the foam, seems like a good idea though for a foam boat as you can shape it how you want for drainage. Thanks for documenting the process.

[flipz96]

I just cleaned the engine removed the manifolds and gave it 2-3 coats of high temp silver. I never intended to make a show boat if not for the oil leaks I would not have done it. I have a friend on the CC forum that specializes in reproducing the OE stickers on old Correct Crafts. Since the engines are the same so are the stickers. I have an extra set of the PCM and Tune up specs found on the valve covers cost is 12.00 for both.

Where can I buy those stickers?

[michael hunter]

You can contact Marty at [email protected] tell him you want the engine decals for a 351 PCM engine.

[flipz96]

Thanks, Michael!

[michael hunter]

I have been taking a break from the comp project out of frustration . It is done except for the rub rail insert. I am having trouble getting it to seat in the upper and lower groves. Its crazy after all this work to be stopped cold by the last thing . If anyone has any suggestions or methods to install the rub rail let me know .

[td in nc]

when I did mine I had the boat and the insert setting in the hot North Carolina sun for a while. Then I inserted the rail and tapped the insert with a rubber mallet to seat it and it seemed to go in pretty easy.

[TitanTn]

I haven't done it, but I would think a heat gun would help a lot.

[leetudor]

You can put it in a box with a work light and let it stay awhile or heat it with a heat gun to make it soft.

[SUPRA_ALLEGRO_LANE]

Boat looks great. Was curious if you could tell me the manufactor of your driver seat and the rail that it is mounted too.

Thanks

[Hagman]

Have you tried using soap as a lubricant? When I worked in a body shop we use soap to lubricate rubber parts. Dishwashing soap works really good. When you're done just wash it off. I still use the trick today. A nice warm shop would help to.

[michael hunter]

Boat looks great. Was curious if you could tell me the manufactor of your driver seat and the rail that it is mounted too.

Thanks
All parts are stock just recovered.

[SUPRA_ALLEGRO_LANE]

Yea I understand all stock. My Allegro didn't come with the stock seats the previous owner got rid of them. That's why was asking about the manufactor of the seat.

Thanks