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update on my Delmar project 14 years 6 months ago #7694

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I got a little bit more work done on her.Now she is starting to look good i think.Here is a few pic of her.hope next time i post again i would have all of the windows,trim,and all of the hardware on.
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Re: update on my Delmar project 14 years 6 months ago #7697

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WOW...Thats one pretty little boat!

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Re: update on my Delmar project 14 years 6 months ago #7710

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Would like to see more pics of the boat. Very nice!

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Re: update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10128

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Got more work done on her and now i am trying to install the front windshield but it is not as easy as i thought every time i got 1 side in the trim and do the other side the first side pop right out again.Maybe on Monday i,ll call a auto window installer to help with this.I also put the engine on her just to see how it would look with the paint job and the wood work.
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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10133

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She's looking good commander!

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10139

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Oh my, you came a long way. Last time I saw her she was a mess. Love the paint. I remember the g3 you did so I had zero doubt it would look great. Is that transom a short shaft, Mike

ps...Make sure that auto window installer is careful with that windshield.

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10166

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Ya, the engine is a short shaft so i had to chop the transom down,i hate to do it,now i have to built a motor well so water would not get in when i launch the boat.she didn,t look that bad after 50yrs i think she looks okay,hahaah

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10167

Sharp lookin boat! I like!

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Re:update on my Delmar project[interior work] 14 years 5 months ago #10278

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So the window installer never shows up today to do my window so i went and work on my back bench seat and the center piece[what ever you want to call it]here is more pi to look at.I can,t wait to fire up that Johnson
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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10288

beautiful work commander,and your wood working skills are fantastic.

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Re:update on my Delmar project[interior work] 14 years 5 months ago #10476

I see your side windows are back in...having a hard time finding the correct "fuzzy track" for my '56 DelMar...mine has glass sliders and the fiberglass outside trim with the inner rubber gasket...What did you do for yours?

thanks...Ric

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Re:update on my Delmar project[interior work] 14 years 5 months ago #10600

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my first delmar i had to make the fiberglass trim and this Delmar i just want it wood ,just cause i like the looks of it but it took 40hrs more in labor.for the fuzzy track i use the flexible u shape rubber edge molding seem to work good for me.

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10602

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Ric, if you're still having trouble finding "fuzzy track" you might try J.C.Whitney. (Sumitt Racing, or JEGS may also carry it, not sure.) Seems like they had stuff like that "back in the day" when I was hot-rodding old cars. Just a thought.....

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10610

Thanks Guys...I tried the JC Whitney route and the track they sold had a little metal bead on the tips of the "U" that make it to big to get the assembly back together...

I put this task aside for a while as there were still plenty of other things to do...at the point now where this is a priority...will try some of those other sources

thanks again...Ric

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10641

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Fisheries Supply has it Ric

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10926

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I think my back bench seat is done for now.I also got the other side done for the steering,some more trim and molding but i am stuck on the flooring i put some solid 3/8" on the floor to see what it looks like but not sure if i like it my other option is teak and holy or just glass the floor and paint it.what do you think i should do?thanks
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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10929

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Commander, if it were me I think I'd go with fiberglass and a white non-skid surface. The wood work you have installed looks fantastic, and I think the white would really make it stand out, much like the contrasting colors up on the bow. It would also be more "forgiving" of wet feet from swimming, evening dew, unexpected downpours, etc. Just my two cents worth. She's really looking nice BTW!

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10943

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I agree with Mark. It would be worth more with a wood floor though. I like white. You know what would be cool? If you can add wood to the bottom side of the top inside the cuddy. Vineer maybe. Really though I cant wait to see what you are going to do with the cuddy. It is looking very nice. You do great work, Mike

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10946

another totally wood floor the way you do them would be almost too beautiful to walk/track sand on...I saw the last one you did like that and it seemed like folks were almost afraid to step on it...

have you considered slats? in removable panels/sections? that's what I'm thinking for both my DelMar and my Club Mariner...takes care of my wood urge, drains easy, good traction etc
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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10948

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Okay,if i put on a fiberglass and gel coat it would cost me around $200,teak and holy floor around$350,solid teak floor with 4"border$600 how long it will take to finish the floor is another ?.The CABIN,you know i never mention anything about it because that will be a surprise.i knew what i like and what i don,t from the last delmar but this delmar is my last 1 and i have to do it for myself to gave me a place to enjoy and relax when i am out in the water.

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #10950

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Since you're doing this one for yourself with comfort in mind, would carpet be a sin against the true resto rules? (Maybe you prefer not, just wondering.) I've also read about some sort of vinyl (?) floor covering being used, but I know nothing about it.

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Thats some crazy work, man!

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Re:update on my Delmar project 14 years 5 months ago #11883

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got a little bit more work done on the floor.Finish glassing it and cover the 2 side step box with 3/8"teak.I think i have to stop working on my boat for awhile i promise 1 of the temple here to make them 6 fiberglass dragon to put on the roof of the temple cause the cement1 that they have is to heavy.All work,material,labour is free.
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