New member, my project: 1960s Owens

New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 10 months ago #138763

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Welcome aboard, glad to have you. Nice project, she should be fun. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 10 months ago #138765

Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Thanks Bob, so far ive done quite some things. I have fully restored the bottom side and repainted it. Im currently working on seating and structure inside. After that its going to be the deck and details! Here's some more pictures. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Nice project and a good start. Were here to help. If you have a '57 Mercury Monterey to pull that behind you'de be way ahead of the curve. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Bottom looks great! Great idea Cal! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Kuipers
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Woah, great car! If only. Im stuck pulling it with a 2005 Volvo XC90. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 10 months ago #138828

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Know what you mean. I stuck pulling with an '05 Jeep Liberty. No one knows how much I kick myself for trading my '67 XL convertible for a wood sided station wagon back in '72. Family kept growing. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Wow, that looks awesome. I understand! lol. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Updates and more pics Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Great work. We can appreciate the effort going into that. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Kuipers
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Excellent progress! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Kuipers
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 8 months ago #139254

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UPDATE:

While working on the inside somehow water came though the cover up and ruined the foam and wood I placed.
Because I want to do a real good job I've decided to re-do the inside. Ive pulled everything out and I'm currently preparing to re-do the floor. Haven't put many hours in due to my full time job as a student and my new side job in sales. Got to earn some money for that engine right?

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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 8 months ago #139255

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Sorry to hear of the setback. Three steps forward, two steps back. You'll do a great job with that attitude. Real world kicks the backside once in a while. Keep on pluggin' away. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Very sorry to hear that but as Cal said, you've got a good attitude. Stay with it, your doing fine! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 8 months ago #139283

Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Thanks guys, good news today! Finally found a fitting rub rail. Test fitted it today! I'll post pictures later today. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Rub rail! Might add a chrome line but for now this will do fine! The only one that fit my hull. Ive tried 10+ samples. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: JetDeville700
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Awesome looks great!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Kuipers
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	done with grinding! Hopefully new floor within 2 weeks Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 8 months ago #139360

GimpyHSHS Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 7 Thank you received: 0	Awesome project! I am a young and dumb one still, at 22, but I am also a full time student and started in Industrial Automation sales about a year and a half ago. Keep the photos coming, it's nice to see someone like me going through the major projects I will likely start experiencing soon Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 8 months ago #139362

Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Seems like we're in the same boat, GympyHSHS! Do you have a project yet or are you looking for one? And I'm definitely going to keep posting progress pictures. Thanks your your reply! Mats Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Update: starting the floor! It looks messy but it works! Just trust me, haha. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Not messy at all. Looks normal for replacing stringers and floors. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Stringers are fiberglassed in. Made the cross beams, will install them next weekend. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 7 months ago #139528

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Floor is glued in! What a challenge. Decided to trim the edges to make it fit with close to no gap. Its drying now.. also put watertight inspection hatches in the floor just in case there will be water. Lots of work these last few

Again, not a woodworker but still very happy with how it turned out

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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Ya done good!. Better than some I've see. Are you going to glass the edges to the sides how?? Looking really clean. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Coming along great! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Kuipers
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Yeah going to glass all the edges with the same Stuff I glassed in the stringers, ill also cover the top side with a layer of epoxy as a primer for the paint. Thanks guys! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	As said above Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 7 months ago #139585

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Ive been thinking about changing the motor well, my old boat had a smaller well and more room on the sides for cleats or whatever. I know I'm going against everything that is "keeping it original" but I just like to design and tweak things. (the floor isnt original either).

PROS: more storage underneath, (better looking? Opiniated ofcourse)
CONS: time and money

Here are some basic drawings I made using Sketchup showing what I mean. I'll try to make a mould out of cardboard once I have time, and ofcourse post pictures of that aswell.

What do you guys think? Stay original or do what I want?

Photo 1: boat right now
Photo 2: boat right now with motor
Photo 3: boat with smaller engine well
Photo 4: boat with smaller engine well and motor

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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 7 months ago #139588

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	I'll give you the same advice I received many many years ago from an old boat guy. "IT'S YOUR BOAT! DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH IT!!" No one here is going to critique your work, as a matter of fact they'll probably help you along the way. Good luck. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	You're right! Can't wait to start designing. Thats the best part of it anyway! Thanks! -Mats Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 7 months ago #139613

Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Painting booth Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 6 months ago #139661

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More double component special boat paint. SO expensive, but SO worth! Its looking better by the layer. One layer on atm. Liking it so much like this that I don't even want to paint the teal on top anymore.. Its a thinking progress! Also got the boat seats in the mail the other day! Might lower them a bit. Overall very happy and motivated

- still no news on an engine sadly, still saving up

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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 6 months ago #139662

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Fantastic progress. Hope you have a fresh air supply in your paint booth. That paint/catalyst combo can literally be deadly. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	I put the side parts of the tent up like 3 or 4 feet from the ground when I paint, I also use a mask. Its a horrible smell to work in, really makes you feel high. Thanks Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Painting, a lot of painting! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 6 months ago #139745

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Beautiful!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Kuipers
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	This feels amazing Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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New member, my project: 1960s Owens 5 years 6 months ago #139804

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Beautiful job! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Kuipers Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 56 Thank you received: 4	Progress here and there Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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