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dwouncmd ![]() Gold Member ![]() ![]() Joined: July-10-2009 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 919 |
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I like it. Dock reconstruction is in my not-too-distant future...
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75 Tique ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6114 |
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As a matter of fact, Pete, that is exactly what happened (despite no photographic record.) I forget to mention, that was my second winter project. This was my starter winter project....needed to tidy up the storage of the non-motorized boats, so I built this simple rack. |
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“So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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8122pbrainard ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Ever since I worked at Watercraft Sales beginning in the late 60's, I've always appreciated the convenience, maneuverability and excellent visibility of a front mount receiver/ball. I've had one on all my tow vehicles even if I had to fabricate it myself. Now taking the concept one step farther, I decided my mid size tractor would be the ultimate around the yard and shop moving trailers.
![]() ![]() I basically copied the frame of the snow blower and even used the same tie bars to the tractor hydraulics and ended up with 12" of lift. Not having a source of raw material (steel) anymore, I for the first time used Speedi Metal. Fantastic selection by the foot and even some by the inch. The only killer is the shipping due to the weight.UPS delived the next day but I'm pretty close to their main warehouse. Now all that's needed is some primer and paint! BTW, the blower is going back on for that fall storm that always comes too early! ![]() |
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peter1234 ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: February-03-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2756 |
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that will be so handy, i have a ball on the top edge of my kubota bucket run in scoop the trailers and off you go.
Any other upcoming winter projects out there ? |
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former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go
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Gary S ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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I am going to work on my tan this winter so when I show up at SJRR I'm not the "winner".
I bought a front hitch for my Chevy since I too have used them on our tractor. I have a real tight space to maneuver in to park the boat in Florida..The trouble with it is that it hangs pretty low and hits those cement parking bumpers or the sidewalk if you pull into a space..If I was making one I'd take off the licence plate and cut out the bumper behind it just smaller than the plate. Weld it up so that the reciever is just behind the plate,that way it would be out of the way and with the plate back on,hidden. This one, a Curt, I think could be modified by removing the reciever socket from the bottom of the cross brace to the top. |
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Gary S ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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My two other winter projects involve the Shamrock, putting back on the 4bbl in place of the 2bbl,which will be done right when I get there and after the new year I have mufflers,Hiteks and 3" tips to go on too.
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peter1234 ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: February-03-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2756 |
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the shamrock project looks like a blast i love the hiteks
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former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go
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sport1999 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: May-10-2015 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 313 |
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You must of sold a kidney for those manifolds. Nice!
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Donald80SN ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() Joined: January-12-2009 Location: Denver, NC Status: Offline Points: 3896 |
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Dang Gary. You must of started dancing like me for the extra money. Very nice .
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1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens
2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
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JPASS ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: June-17-2013 Location: Orlando Status: Offline Points: 2283 |
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Those are sweet Gary.
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'92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique
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Gary S ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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Well if I didn't hang around with you guys I'd have more money
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