some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin

some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #4687

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Well after five shots of primer and a ton of holes filled and fiberglass work I got to install the steering and the gauges for test fit see what ya think The old owner painted the boat with latex with a roller and a lot of it. So I made a mess of new holes. Dash is will be painted silver base clear

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #4693

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Lookin' good. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #4935

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Thanks Mark
Got some pics of the paint work in lays are sprayed in silver the rest of the boat a blue green. After all this sanding and glass work it's nice to put some color to it. I am so tired of blocking. The pic of the hood is the raised bow light that I molded in.

I know it's hard to see the difference in silver and gray primer.

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #4937

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I am so tired of blocking.

Yes, but the hard part is behind you, now's when all that hard work starts paying off.

in lays are sprayed in silver the rest of the boat a blue green.

Interesting color combo, can't wait to see some more pics as your project comes along.

the raised bow light that I molded in.

Nice touch, I like it. Tastefully done. What's your background in, custom autobody? (The Custom Craft in your profile turned out beautiful as well.)

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #4997

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I do industrial maintenance for a living, mostly involves welding and electrical, and some mechanical. I used to drag race and still build a car here and there, so I learned a little about body work.

some more tape lay out

This is the tape I use

This is the tool I used to profile the light makes it much easier to make both side the same

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #5027

67sears Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 108 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Today I am posting some pic of the color, would loved to have had worked all evening, but I have to wait to pull the stripe tape. First coat Second Coat Final Coat and mist coat This is a close up Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #5031

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #5033

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It's Summit Racing Brand 2k Urethane Color code Bright Aqua Pearl The base Prime was a 2k urethane gray as by Summit. I used a 1.4 tip size little small, but did the trick. The gun is just a 25 dollar Walmart special my GF got me for x mas Campbell Hosfield (works fine had to use it be cause it was a gift) miss my Devilbiss but after getting used to it I paints very nice little coarse

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #5130

drumminman Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 8 Thank you received: 0	That is awesome!! Just so you know, that's not a SEARS ELGIN, that prticular hull was made for SEARS by ARKANSAS TRAVELER!! I should know, I have one!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 8 months ago #5131

g3jim Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	nice color.... beautiful work man!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5157

67sears Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 108 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Wow everything I found said Elgin, but Drumminman thanks for bringing that to my attention I am not sure how to change the name of this tread so to everyone that is miss informed I am sorry. I sure would love some info if anyone has some. Any Info about the boat would be great too Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5158

67sears Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 108 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Well this is it with the paper off turned out good first time painting stripes and worked out great. I am very pleased see what ya think By the way thanks for all the comments The sun makes all the difference Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5159

67sears Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 108 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	by the way Drumminman you sears is over the top, wish mine was even half the boat yours is. Yours is beautiful, man so sweet Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5160

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67 Sears wrote:

I am not sure how to change the name of this tread

You can go back to the original post, and change the Subject - Title of the post there. The posts that already exist following you original post will remain unchanged, but the listing will be updated on the main forum menu.

PS - You SHOULD be pleased, your paint job looks GORGEOUS!!! Please keep us posted with progress on your project.

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5162

drumminman Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 8 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for the compliment. Ours has all original paint and needs a resto some day. But we like "LIL TWO HORNY" just the way she is. She has 2 horns, thus the name. Your boat is going to be awesome. can't wait to see her completed. Nice job!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5312

poorboy1964 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 23 Thank you received: 0	Great job looks fantastic keep us posted Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5318

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	wow thats a fantastic paint job and body work,great job,im painting my sunray aqua teal(mettalic pearl)and white i hope it comes out that good or even half as good,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 7 months ago #5332

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Thanks for all the comments. Glad to have the feed back. I been sick all weekend so heading to work on it now. Gotta flip the bottom right side up again because I am worried about the stringers. The transom was solid, but the fully glassed floor had holes from the last owners and I think the could have been water there. I don't wanna take any chances so I am going to cut till I find what I am looking for also wanted to add some knees for support and raise the transom to 20 inch for a mercury 70 or 115. I have a 61 800 direct reversing but like it on the Custom Craft. I am gonna need some help with this because never did a transom replacement before.

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #7449

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First off I wanted to say thanks to everyone on this site. THANK YOU!!!!! I have learned so much reading here and could never had did the work on my boat with out all the pics that are posted and explanations. I don't comment much cause I don't feel I know enough about the work you all do to have much to say. I did install the transom and stringers tonight after grinding for weeks all glassed with 1708. (self taught by this site so much good info here) By the way I had pics I thought but the camera says other wise get some tomorrow Good Luck to everyone else working on their projects and Hey Frank get that boat wet I am dying to see it in the water

Thanks again

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #7454

DelRay Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 272 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Awesome job! Sure wish I could paint. Keep us posted. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #7622

67sears Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 108 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	If you can shake and rattle a can and paint, you can paint buddy. Ask any question you want I am not a pro but would be glad to help haven't seen much you can't wet sand and buff out keep that in mind. Might be more work but so much cheaper. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #7624

67sears Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 108 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	well I got it glassed stringers and transom. Some of the glass looks a bit dry between the two layers(1708 ans 1.5 mat but it was my first time. Sorry pics of the stringers fell trough but here is the deck. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #7984

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I am just up dating some progress. Here is the bottom in primer

After priming and sanding till 11am I needed some fun so this is what i did to get away and revibed to paint

Back to the grind I got the paint on the bottom shot got to bugs in it they might buff out or they will just be along for the ride

So that is is where I am in progress working on the trailer here and there. If anyone wants to play boat in Western PA let me know could use a hand rolling this back over

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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #7992

DelRay Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 272 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Ya don't understand I can hang curtins spraying primer (runs) I have welded and hydraulic work all my life Paint is my weakness and I sure do envey the ones who can! But thanks for the encouragement. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #8016

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	where are you in western pa? boat looks great. ron Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:some progress on a 67 Sears Elgin 14 years 6 months ago #8067

67sears Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 108 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Ron I live where I80 and I79 intersect in a sleepy town called Harrisville. Got the deck on the trailer and some epoxy painted. Then called it a day. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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