1929 Dee Wite

Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122269

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1579 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	She's ready for her chrome now...whenever it gets back from the shop. 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	She's gorgeous Jan, hope mine looks half that good. Bb Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122298

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Beautiful work Jan, can't wait to see her all trimmed out! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122301

Chuck in Cincinnati Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 967 Karma: 46 Thank you received: 43	Wow ! you should have warned me to put on sunglasses ! That shine temporarily blinded me !!! That looks Great !!!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122302

gene gene Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	She is a real beauty!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122303

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I have 1 mil plastic hanging over the boat as a dust barrier so the topsides look like semi-gloss in the photos. Before I install the chrome, the topsides will be buffed with Meguair's #2.

There's still a lot to do and a lot of holes to be drilled since all the wood is new...makes me nervous!

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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Jan didn't get it. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122392

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1579 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Sent you another. If it doesn't arrive through the Fiberglassics email system, email me directly: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hot news about my latest trade. You're going to love it. Jan Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122399

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Beautiful as always Jan. Bob, You have a looooong way to go before you are close to that finish. Hope I live long enough to see it Just kidding. Jan, nice selfie for your avatar. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 7 months ago #122628

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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 6 months ago #123416

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She's all loaded up with chrome now! (Click to enlarge.)

Finally got the dashboard in place and mounted the circa 1917-1918 Cadillac fatman steering wheel...which was pretty tricky to do. I retained the original throttle/choke levers but had to make a mahogany ring to hold them due to the very different steering wheel.

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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 6 months ago #123422

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	That is so cool, There is no way you can beat the mahogany. For me it's easy to work with. Made a few of those wheel centers myself because of necessity. Started with a blank made with a large hole saw and then turned them on the lathe. Really kinda fun to do. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 6 months ago #123438

63LStriton Offline Contributing Member Posts: 500 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 2	That is awesome! Totally beautiful Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 6 months ago #123447

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Absolutely outstanding Jan!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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DONE !!! 8 years 4 months ago #126137

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After about 18 months, the Dee Wite is finished. I've replaced about 95% of the wood; every single piece of varnished mahogany, inside and out, is new as well as the entire bottom and all the ribs. I've been working on it alone since last September and it's been a bitch but I think I nailed it.

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Re:DONE !!! 8 years 4 months ago #126139

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	WOW very nice love the shine, dash, and the interior is the great vintage look good job now you and your wife show it off Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:DONE !!! 8 years 4 months ago #126140

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Beautiful as always Jan. I can appreciate the work you put in that. Love the up to date touches with modern LED lights on the interior. Nice job on the interior bump rail. I always found it to be a bitch getting around those curves. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 4 months ago #126143

Firstglassproject Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 581 Thank you received: 3	Now that's art ! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 4 months ago #126158

Chuck in Cincinnati Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 967 Karma: 46 Thank you received: 43	Great job ! you knocked another one out of the park !!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 4 months ago #126170

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Absolutely outstanding Jan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm hoping I can do at least as good a job to my Resorter that you did on the Dee Wite!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128276

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1579 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	100% FINISHED !!! Here's a video of a high speed pass during the shakedown cruise. (Turn up the volume) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128285

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Excellent!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128289

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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128293

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	You nailed it again Jan. Nice! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128298

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	Great looking (and sounding) finished project. Nothing like the sound and site of a wooden inboard...just looks classy. You sure do amazing work! Thanks for sharing the "Shakedown" with us Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128301

tomroyal4 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Looks and sounds amazing. Well done! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128306

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	VERY Classy and runs too good job Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:DONE !!! 8 years 1 month ago #128324

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1579 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Cal: You know what Dirty Harry said, "A man's got to know his limitations." That's why I have an upholstery lady do all my interiors. There's no way I could ever do upholstery. I'm a wood man, not a seamstress. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:DONE !!! 8 years 1 month ago #128325

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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128327

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	One of my favorite Dirty Harry quotes...and I have to own my limitations...yet practice on junk stuff to improve on my limitations. Other resources are also a great way to make up for my limitations. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128328

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Re:1929 Dee Wite 8 years 1 month ago #128836

g3jim Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	Wow she is beautiful Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 7 years 10 months ago #130451

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1579 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Last entry I'll make on this thread but this photo is just too good not to post. (Click to enlarge) Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 7 years 10 months ago #130454

damartinca Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 225 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 5	Beautiful job and great photo! Congrats. I'm sure you have a very happy customer. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 7 years 10 months ago #130465

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Look terrific Jan. Really need those trailer guides otherwise some serious damage to the bottom happens at a rough launch site. Looking forward to your next job. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1929 Dee Wite 7 years 10 months ago #130478

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