My latest project
My latest project
Picked this up a couple weeks ago. Needs some time put into it before summer. The hull needs sanded and buffed, and all the interior vinyl needs to be replaced.
The specs: 1990 20' VIP 20th Aniv. Ed., 302 HO, Cobra outdrive. Should top out at about 65, comfortable cruise about 40. I can't wait to get it on the water!!
Just stowed it, first day home ...
Spent some time wet sanding the hull today ...
Sanding is going to get treated like autobody, started with 400 grit, going to work up to 2000, then buff with heavy cut compound and top with a filler wax. It's going to look smokin' when it's done!!
The specs: 1990 20' VIP 20th Aniv. Ed., 302 HO, Cobra outdrive. Should top out at about 65, comfortable cruise about 40. I can't wait to get it on the water!!
Just stowed it, first day home ...
Spent some time wet sanding the hull today ...
Sanding is going to get treated like autobody, started with 400 grit, going to work up to 2000, then buff with heavy cut compound and top with a filler wax. It's going to look smokin' when it's done!!
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Campsites at Charboneau fill up fast after the first of the year. If we want to plan a "no tires run/meeting" there, we better discuss it at the next meeting.
Here's my 1973 hole in the water.....not really, bought it for $800, 8 yrs ago. It was sitting in a field in BC for 3 yrs before I bought it.
A lot of rubbing, new cheapo seats & marine carpet, all new hoses, impeller, and a carb kit is basically all I have done to it. The inline 6 just keeps on going....just not very fast. (40 tops), but it pulls a tube fine, and the fish can't see it.
Here's my 1973 hole in the water.....not really, bought it for $800, 8 yrs ago. It was sitting in a field in BC for 3 yrs before I bought it.
A lot of rubbing, new cheapo seats & marine carpet, all new hoses, impeller, and a carb kit is basically all I have done to it. The inline 6 just keeps on going....just not very fast. (40 tops), but it pulls a tube fine, and the fish can't see it.
2018 JLU Rubicon
Tow bar mount
Trailer hitch
Tow bar mount
Trailer hitch
Seen the red VIP go by my house a couple times on its trailer yesterday.
Was not sure if it was on its way to the boat launch, or to Tim's house for diagnostics.
Looks like it is working quite well.
I would like to get the windshield tinted this year. Jafo, where did you have yours done? Oh, nevermind.
Was not sure if it was on its way to the boat launch, or to Tim's house for diagnostics.
Looks like it is working quite well.
I would like to get the windshield tinted this year. Jafo, where did you have yours done? Oh, nevermind.
2018 JLU Rubicon
Tow bar mount
Trailer hitch
Tow bar mount
Trailer hitch
Don wrote:Where do you live, Dave?? I've been running it down to the ramp to test and tune. I don't like running it on the muffs in the driveway. My windshield came from the factory tinted
Jafo, that thing looks awesome! Get it on the water!
We live close enough to the water that I can see it out my window, but far enough away that I don't have to be a millionaire to live here.
2018 JLU Rubicon
Tow bar mount
Trailer hitch
Tow bar mount
Trailer hitch
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You might try Kenny Turner at Final Touch behind the mall. Nice kid, and he's a gear head...
Dave
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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