1988 Supra Mariah: Floor and Stringer Restoration and more...

[lmnelson86]

I removed the setscrew underneath and have a gear puller. Anything else holding it in place? Just dont want to break the steering if i dont have to. Just more force?

I dont know about you guys, but every time I remove or take something apart, I want to upgrade the part ( ie. Helm upholstery, gauges, steering, etc.) i might have a problem!

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Youre not alone, I have the same problem. I cant leave anything alone!

[leetudor]

Just leave the helm attached and remove the cable.

[flipz96]

I left the puller on the steering wheel and went back to work. I went by after work and it popped off itself with no damage to the steering wheel. Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be popping off the cap this weekend.

[suprasaltareaud]

I've just repaired a soft spot. Fortunately underneath is still dry with not much rot. Think I will be attacking full cap off repair in my winter (6 months). Will follow with great anticipation.

[flipz96]

I labeled all the cut wires, but I'm still a little nervous about rewiring this thing. Since I'll be doing some repair to the deck and get adding another coat of gel coat, I removed the windshields. I also took out the built in cooler tub. I don't think I'm going to replace it. I have a cooler that fits in there, but only without the lid. I may just put in a receiver guide to keep it from moving around.

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[flipz96]

Here are a couple more pics. I started pulling up the carpet, took out the gas tank, and disconnected the steering cable from the rudder to get it out of the way. I can feel the thin laminate pull up from the soft rotten floors. The bow floor was pretty bad. Taking measurements, pulling the floor and foam tomorrow.

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[suprasaltareaud]

Your lucky you have an undercover area to work and store the interior. Looks like a great start. The hard part (making tje decision and starting) is the hard part. Well done and good luck.

[flipz96]

Your lucky you have an undercover area to work and store the interior. Looks like a great start. The hard part (making tje decision and starting) is the hard part. Well done and good luck.

Thanks! I'm VERY lucky to have access to what I do.

[chris young]

There was a boat mold in one of the shots, what's up with that?

[flipz96]

There was a boat mold in one of the shots, what's up with that?

Thats a hull mold of a boat no longer in production. My company bought an old boat building facility. We provide tooling (molds) for most of the major boat manufacturers.