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Offline Joe Pivonka

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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #40 on: May 30, 2014, 11:19:54 PM »
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I reinstalled the transom tie downs and the drain plug (Thanks Gregg). I drilled out the splashwell drain holes and epoxy sealed them getting them ready for the tubes. Getting close now!
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #41 on: May 31, 2014, 12:57:32 AM »
Did you seal all wood around holes with some resin ?
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #42 on: May 31, 2014, 01:15:08 PM »
I did seal everything with resin. I hope to be out next week for a run before Rathbun
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #43 on: May 31, 2014, 01:15:48 PM »
May 31, 2014
Much slower day today. I cut and epoxied the seat bases, attached the trim motor under the splashwell, glassed in the transom from the inside and vacuumed. Enough for today…..unless I feel the need for more before work.
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #44 on: May 31, 2014, 01:41:45 PM »
You have really done an amazing job!  In what?  3 or 4 weeks time?
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #45 on: May 31, 2014, 06:01:13 PM »
I broke it four weeks ago.  I'm pretty happy with my progress.  I did glass in the top of the transom too.
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #46 on: May 31, 2014, 06:40:35 PM »
What were the big holes for ?

You are a one man boat rebuilding machine !
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #47 on: May 31, 2014, 09:57:35 PM »
They are the splash well drains.  The SSV-151 has one on each side.  They will be filled in the next week with drain tubes
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #48 on: May 31, 2014, 10:18:31 PM »
OK ...
I used the plastic one, with 4200 to seal it.

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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #49 on: June 01, 2014, 08:19:47 AM »
Nice nasty job done Joe. Looks great.
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #50 on: June 03, 2014, 08:10:05 PM »
June 1, 2014
Small but important project today. I glassed in the top of the transom and filled in the area that the motor caved in.
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #51 on: June 03, 2014, 08:14:57 PM »
June 3, 2014
Today was the rigging day. I added the drain tubes and hung the motor. Then I hooked up the trim, cables, wiring and all of the other stuff that goes along with getting a motor on a boat. Then I started it up to make sure it runs.
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #52 on: June 03, 2014, 08:18:27 PM »
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Then I moved on to the interior. I had to add more carpet under the sides of the boat. If you are restoring one of these, make sure that you run the carpet all the way to the top.
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #53 on: June 03, 2014, 08:23:48 PM »
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Next, I hooked up the speakers. Gotta have music, right? Then I attached the seat bases and bolted the seats down, including the rear seat.  I wrapped up loose ends and called it a day. I am getting pretty close now. I hope to get out Thursday
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #54 on: June 06, 2014, 12:06:01 AM »
June 5, 2014
Today was the ultimate test of my work.....and I passed! A friend and I took the SSV out to the Rock River by Oregon, IL and gave it a shot. The transom held up and after a full tank of fuel and lots of speed runs, everything came out great. 50mph was our top speed on the gps. Yay!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gah9K1K18Kk&feature=youtu.be
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #55 on: June 06, 2014, 04:52:27 AM »
She looks fantastic Joe, nice work!
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #56 on: June 06, 2014, 07:10:45 AM »
Nice job Joe !
But ... what took so long ....

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50 is AWESOME ...
Gotta be happy with that !

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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #57 on: June 06, 2014, 08:53:45 AM »
Good job Joe!!!
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #58 on: June 06, 2014, 09:50:46 AM »
That's great!
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Re: Joe's 1983 SSV-151
« Reply #59 on: June 06, 2014, 09:09:44 PM »
If only I didn't have to work maybe I could have finished this quicker. Maybe next time
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1997 Mercedes Benz SL320