Summer ended shortly for me :( Resto begins.

[wspeedin]

I was able to get a little more done to the boat today after work.
When I made the seat bases for the rear, I was wanting to make them taller to accommodate a ballast bag. I raised the seat bases from the stock 6.5" in height to 10.5". This meant I was going to be too high with the seat backs to fit in the original locations. So to remedy this issue, I removed 4" from the bottom of the seat backs. This actually turned out to be a great thing since the bottom of my seat backs were rotten about 2" up from the bottom.
Here is the result....Now keep in mind, I still need to cover the wood in vinyl.

[jtomasik]

Couldn't find a restoration thread talking about decal removal (I know there was one where guys told me to buy the eraser wheel), so I'll post something I discovered this evening here. I was using the wheel, then decided to use a blade to take what was left of the big stuff off. My girlfriend brought out one of those Mr. Clean eraser sponges, and it did a damn good job getting off a bunch of scuff marks and discolorations. My next step is to buff the boat out, so I'll post how it turned out.

[wspeedin]

Well, after a year and a half of hard labor, my love took her maiden voyage today!! I am so stoked to have been able to get the Saltare to this point.
There were no leaks! She spit and sputtered but I tuned the carb and it cleared out. At WOT the Saltare sat me back in the seat! This thing has some power!
Now, I need to figure out why both speedos aren't working and finish all the cosmetics. Also need to calibrate the Perfect Pass.

[TitanTn]

Congrats Will! I know that's a great feeling to be back on the water with your own boat. Sounds like you could have it ready for our Southern Supra Reunion in about 3 weeks!

[wspeedin]

Well, I think its time to sell this thing. She has been real good to me after the restoration but finances are getting too tight to enjoy the lake with her. I will try to post some recent pics of her so you can get an idea of what kind of condition she is in. Almost completely done with the full restoration but there are a few minor details that are left to work out. She runs great and has no issues though. What kind of price do you think I should ask for this boat? And please put the word out! Thanks guys!

[TitanTn]

Sorry to hear that Will. I hope things improve quickly for you and you might reconsider...

Hard to place a value regardless, but certainly without a little more detail. Get us some pics and a description of the major things - including interior, and we'll try to help define a ballpark.