65 �cuda is 99% done, splash monday pm.

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   Just about ready to start final assembly. Last fall I  decided that the carpet was a little rough so out it came, which exposed the floor which could use some help, so out it came, which showed that the stringers needed help so out they came. So far I have:

Replaced the sringers and glassed in, replaced the floor and glassed in. I decided not to foam,  the boat was not built with it.

New carpet, new paint above the rub rail, new interior paint, I'm adding a stereo and a swim platform. New stainless rub rail, new deck hardware and replated hardware I could not replace.  I relocated the battery as far forward in the bow as possible and had long cables made, I also upgraded to a series 31 marine / rv battery that can handle both cranking and extended use (stereo).

I've yet to final sand and buff, align the motor, tie the wiring harness back together, install the interior, and all the hardware.  

I'm hoping the drop it on the water on the 4th of July!

I'll post pics when complete.

Gary 

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65 'cuda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: July-12-2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1091	Post Options Post Reply Quote 65 'cuda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 65 �cuda is 99% done, splash monday pm. Posted: June-27-2006 at 5:23pm
	Just about ready to start final assembly. Last fall I decided that the carpet was a little rough so out it came, which exposed the floor which could use some help, so out it came, which showed that the stringers needed help so out they came. So far I have: Replaced the sringers and glassed in, replaced the floor and glassed in. I decided not to foam, the boat was not built with it. New carpet, new paint above the rub rail, new interior paint, I'm adding a stereo and a swim platform. New stainless rub rail, new deck hardware and replated hardware I could not replace. I relocated the battery as far forward in the bow as possible and had long cables made, I also upgraded to a series 31 marine / rv battery that can handle both cranking and extended use (stereo). I've yet to final sand and buff, align the motor, tie the wiring harness back together, install the interior, and all the hardware. I'm hoping the drop it on the water on the 4th of July! I'll post pics when complete. Gary
	Gary 1965 Barracuda SS

bkhallpass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-29-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4723	Post Options Post Reply Quote bkhallpass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-28-2006 at 12:18am
	Looking forward to the pics. BKH
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62 wood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-19-2005 Location: NW IL Status: Offline Points: 4527	Post Options Post Reply Quote 62 wood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-28-2006 at 12:34am
	65, I know all too well how it goes! I was "just" going to install a bilge blower in my 64... I ended up doing some stringer work, new floor, new carpet, new bilge pump, repainted boot stripe, new depth sounder,and now,working on all new upholstery..btw I did get the blower in! Im also hoping to get her wet this week(sans the new interior)..Post some pics, Im hoping to at a later date...
	64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique

67nautique312 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: June-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 883	Post Options Post Reply Quote 67nautique312 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-28-2006 at 2:05pm
	62wood, What are you gonna do rebuild the hole thing? Damn boy ... I wont be parking next to you with your old classic... is gonna make mine look like crap!! See ya at green lake Paul,
	1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique

62 wood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-19-2005 Location: NW IL Status: Offline Points: 4527	Post Options Post Reply Quote 62 wood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-28-2006 at 4:37pm
	Paul, I dont think you have to worry about my tug.. with it being all white outside, it needed a little pizzaz inside. Besides, the way things are going, I'll probably have a red & white backseat, gray carpet(if not plywood) and the blue front seat.. Also having trouble finding any rear seat oranments as nice as yours!
	64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique

65 'cuda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: July-12-2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1091	Post Options Post Reply Quote 65 'cuda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-10-2006 at 12:16am
	Finished the work today, sprayed a little ether in the carb, hit the key and started right up. A couple of more tries and the fuel line was primed and she was running! I'm going to drop in in the water tommorow evening for a little shakedown. I'm a little worried about alignment, I could not get a consistent gap all around. I would get very close, then try spinning the prop shaft independent of the trans flange and the gaps would go all out of whack by as much as eight thousands. It seems something is not 100 percent straight. Finally gave up and bolted it together. spun it by hand and found a tight spot. I loosened and re tightened the two bolts and jam nuts that tie the shaft flange to the shaft and was able to get the tight spot out. Any ideas? I'll find out tommorrow if there is any vibration. The driveline did not vibrate last fall and I don't believe I damaged anything while working on it.
	Gary 1965 Barracuda SS

65 �cuda is 99% done, splash monday pm.

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