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Offline thedeuceman

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #20 on: June 08, 2019, 03:01:24 PM »
That looks nice, great job


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Offline Jason

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #21 on: June 09, 2019, 09:13:14 PM »
Looks great! I agree. Should lighten up a little in the sun. Can’t wait to see it all put back together.
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #22 on: June 10, 2019, 05:54:21 PM »
After a bit of drama, got the boat back on trailer, motor on but not properly rigged yet, rolled out into the driveway and some of the interior pieces set in place. It does look a little better than when in garage but not much. I’m going to roll with it for now but there will be a respray in my not so distant future. Silver lining is I’m sure I’ll do a better job my second time! In the last pic you can see the color chip, the actual paint and an interior panel for comparison. I do think it’s more blue than the chip but not as far off as I had first thought. I just picked the wrong color. Should’ve had my wife pick it! Live and learn.

*thinking out loud* I like the color on its own it just clashes with the interior. Anyone ever used Vinyl paint? Thoughts?
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #23 on: June 10, 2019, 06:42:04 PM »
I’ve always loved this color.... 66 Pontiac reef turquoise.. vinyl paint will work, I’m just not sure how long it would last in the sun...
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #24 on: June 10, 2019, 06:52:01 PM »
Doug say's vinyl paint works ..
I'll ask him if there's a good brand to use.

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #25 on: June 10, 2019, 07:22:42 PM »

Offline Plugcheck

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #26 on: June 10, 2019, 09:19:36 PM »
I have had great results with this product, my only issue is that some sunblock products will cause it to transfer.  Holds up well in my CVZ, so much so that I haven't seen up the new interior yet.  Can't say it's better or worse than the others, just have experience with this on Marine vinyl.
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #27 on: June 10, 2019, 09:20:47 PM »
Michael
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #28 on: June 11, 2019, 07:10:33 AM »
Thank you very much for the suggestions. I like that SEM is designed for marine industry...or maybe just marketed??? Color Bond has many more color options, though. I’ve got some decisions to make. Thanks again!

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #29 on: June 11, 2019, 07:56:28 AM »
There seems to be quite a difference in the new color compared to the sample, if I were to guess, your new color looks like teal?  I painted a very back in the late 80's that looked nearly identical.   Just curious, what did the paint vendor offer as an explanation.
Michael
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #30 on: June 11, 2019, 08:29:50 AM »
There seems to be quite a difference in the new color compared to the sample, if I were to guess, your new color looks like teal?  I painted a very back in the late 80's that looked nearly identical.   Just curious, what did the paint vendor offer as an explanation.

You are correct. The color is more of a dark teal than green. I just sent a message to the rep at Alexseal this morning. I'll see what he says. I should've done it before now, but have been busting my butt to get motor running for my appointment at Hannay's yesterday. Thankfully the motor checked out excellent!

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #31 on: June 11, 2019, 09:07:38 AM »
Here's the drama I was talking about. While trying to get the trailer back under it, I must've bumped one of the stands and my freshly painted hull went crashing onto the garage floor.  :'( It was a pretty slow fall as it all started leaning to one side or maybe I just saw it in slow motion as my brain counted up all the hours I had just put into this thing. No hull damage thankfully, but some scrapes and scuffs in the paint which will have to be touched up. This is why exhausted people shouldn't operate heavy machinery!

You do get a pretty good view of the new rollers on the trailer, though! Also replaced hubs, springs, wheels and tires so it should be good to go this summer.

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #32 on: June 11, 2019, 10:16:06 AM »
 Ouch!  Thankfully no one got hurt.  Hindsight is always clearer, but I noticed no bow eye/winch line hooked up.  Don't feel bad, I forgot to set the pawl on my winch a long time ago, dropped the stern right on the ramp in front of what seemed like hundreds of people.  Had the winch line been 3' shorter, it would not have come off.    Looking back I blame it all on the college women's rowing team for being at the same ramp..........
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #33 on: June 24, 2019, 10:10:26 AM »
I've still been working hard at it, but nothing as transformational as a new paint job. Veneered dash, holes cut, new gauges, new switches, new steering system and wheel. Speedometer, voltmeter, and fuel gauge hooked up and operational. Still working on tach and temp gauge. Have water pressure gauge but may wait to get that one done. Wife complained about lack of storage last season, so replaced 12gal bow tank with dual 7gal custom aluminum tanks at the stern, wired with electric switchover valve. Dual batteries with dual circuit isolator system wired in. Slow going, but I'm getting there. Trying to be on the water this weekend, but that to do list is awfully long still!
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #34 on: June 24, 2019, 02:48:38 PM »
Nice touch on the dash and tank fill.  Also nice to see you have your daughter involved, another Glastron project family bonding moment. 
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #35 on: June 24, 2019, 07:41:56 PM »
That's cool your daughter is helping !
She'll remember the fun time on the water the rest of her life ..

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #36 on: June 26, 2019, 08:35:03 AM »
Now I'm getting to the fun stuff. Installing trim and hardware. All new solid brass hardware. Custom Glastron emblems. Custom vents with mesh and cutouts behind them to allow actual airflow. They're actually hot rod seat medallions. Wasn't a fan of the vent stickers. Especially when it then had chrome vents stuck on top right above the fake vent. A little tedious cutting out the mesh, but no duplicate vents and it 's all functional. I'll still be running a blower to be safe. I also want to put some mesh inside the big aluminum scoop, but that will have to come later.

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #37 on: June 27, 2019, 10:24:52 AM »
I did another thing. In an attempt to backdate my modernish Yamaha, I painted it and then trimmed with chrome molding strips to give it a vintage look. Not trying to pass it off as an old Merc but definitely inspired by them. Also took inspiration from the Evinrude Strangler with the 130 Yamaha decal placement. I think I went too dense with the chrome. Will sit with it For a while (too many other things to do) but I think the strips need to be thinner. Good thing is it peels right off!

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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #38 on: June 27, 2019, 10:51:38 AM »
I did another thing. In an attempt to backdate my modernish Yamaha, I painted it and then trimmed with chrome molding strips to give it a vintage look. Not trying to pass it off as an old Merc but definitely inspired by them. Also took inspiration from the Evinrude Strangler with the 130 Yamaha decal placement. I think I went too dense with the chrome. Will sit with it For a while (too many other things to do) but I think the strips need to be thinner. Good thing is it peels right off!

I like it!
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Re: 1969 GT-160 Project Underway
« Reply #39 on: June 27, 2019, 10:52:33 AM »
That motor looks great!
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