86' supra sunsport rebuild

[oldman]

i bit the bullet and went with epoxy, i dont want to do this job again. i now have a total of 10.5 gal sitting at the house

You won't regret that choice. Remember you can't use woven roving with epoxy. Clean and wipe down all surfaces with acetone or equal before applying
epoxy. Some epoxy will amber blush, so clean if going over epoxy that has set.

[lively]

Well guys today was 105 outside and all I got around to getting done was the gantry and I mean to tell ya it was pretty hot !! Felt like I was I'n a dryer all day ... I'll post some pics later ..

[stellergoal]

I got replying to a thread just can't seem to post a new one.

[lively]

Lol although this is a repair thread not how to post when u open the area u would like to post in then look top left ( blue bar says post new thread ) click that and you should be able to write as u please ! Welcome to supra forums !

[lively]

Well guys today was 105 outside and all I got around to getting done was the gantry and I mean to tell ya it was pretty hot !! Felt like I was I'n a dryer all day ... I'll post some pics later ..

here are some pics of this 12' gantry lol

[bdumas35]

Lively,

A-frame is looking good. Looks like you have a substatial cross beam laying on the ground. I couldn't believe how heavy my big block and transmission were. I think I used 2 2x10's with a 3/4 ply sandwich glued and screwed for my beam.

The top cap is a piece of cake though. I bought a 1 ton engine stand at Harbor Freight and it collapsed.

JUST SAYING... OVERBUILD when you can.

Keep it going!

[lively]

Yeah man I'm using a 4x6 for the hoist beam and 4x4 to tie into the 4x6 for added support and structure and 2x4s to notch the hoist beam from moving ... Thanks !

[lively]

hey guys was doing some shopping online for paint , now interlux , awlgrip .. ect are pretty expensive , i came across this paint and wanted to know if anyone has ever used this type of paint or if the brand is good ... should i stay with a 2 part top coat ?

Basically i want to paint the bottom kote white with interlux , bow to middle with black top coat , grey stripe with top coat, and rear orange top coat

thats why im trying to figure out if (top coat) can be used all above the water line ..

and also how much sq ft would a quart go on two coats ? thanks for any help !

[lively]

Well guys I have got the boat on some 1x4's and have to drain the gas tank in the AM , I am having to rethink my hoisting points due to the top is pretty flexible so im going to get something figured out in the morning ,

down fall is the City of hurst , tx where i live does not like the 12' Gantry in my back yard lol so with that said i have to set the top cap on the ground
and dissasemble the the hoist , sux but o well ...

what is the best way to get all this foam out ? sawzaw?


ill post pics tomorrow .. thanks for all the help !

[lively]