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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105070
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Thanks for the compliments guys... This panel is important to the entire project. It's where all eyes will go first, whether good or bad.
Test fitting the gauges... looks pretty good 
I took a page from Jan Hadley's play book, the engine turn decal! I wanted a contrast color for the switch locations though. The original panel did something similar. 
The engine turn decal has to be lined up properly, the pattern has to be centered and straight... You would "see" it even if you didn't realize it. 
Painted the housing... 
Looks pretty decent I think... 
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105071
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What's covering the switch areas that don't have the turning decal?
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105072
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jbcurt00 wrote:
I painted that area with gold/bronze paint, then clear coated. I overlapped the decal about 1/8th of an inch with the clear to lock it down. No peeling!! |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105073
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Looks great Andrew, love the attention to detail!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105074
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I second the above!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105076
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Andrew, you definitely have talent. Makes the rest of us look like second class boobs
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105082
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I really appreciate the kind words... It's not that big a thing. I spent 2 months reading all the posts here and taking notes from all you guys. I used some grid paper and an old street sign for my aluminum. Be surprised what you can do with grid paper. Once I had the problems worked out it was a matter of center punching the all the hole locations. Finished dash pics coming soon!
Thanks for all the help! |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105083
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Omg, if this doesn't give you a hard-on, I don't know what will. I never imagined it would turn out like this! Very happy!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105093
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That just looks so darn good. If someone didn't know I'd think they would think its OEM.
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105098
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WOW!!! Excellent !!! What else can you say !!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105104
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Thanks so much for the compliments, you guys are too gracious. I spent 2 months and a lot of thought on this instrument panel. Now I've got to wire it up and make it work!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105159
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Sorry late to the party again, Outstanding job Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105442
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Here is a short video of a test run on the engine in the boat today... |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105443
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She sounds GREAT Andrew!!!!!!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105467
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Love it! Like what you did with the trailer also.
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105470
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Ya andrew looks and sounds awsome..very nice toy ...i just restored a small 8 foot sail boat im puttin a 7 horse on..and followed what u did with body repair and i was very impressed how mine even came out...sure is worth all those frustrating moments...sanding with a block in perticularly lol great job..id love to see yous in person..whats your idea on taking it to your first show?
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105473
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Thanks so much for the compliments.
I have a series of pictures covering the trailer rebuild that will be posted soon. I haven't thought about any shows, I still have a ton of work to get done before summer. We plan on using her this summer for fun and then decide next years improvements. |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105474
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dmdesighns wrote:
I'm glad you were able to get your sail boat restored. Did you use gel-coat for repair and then paint? |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105483
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Ya i used jel and rusto pro..was amazed.but the jel was expensive..any cheaper ideas on brand or types? Or places to get it
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105484
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dmdesighns wrote:
Have you tried www.USComposites.com ? |
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Mark
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105517
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MarkS wrote:
I agree, US Composites is where I bought gelcoat, resin, and other glass supplies. |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105520
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Test fitted dash to the Deluxe
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105522
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Looks fantastic!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105523
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Smokin!!! What's up with a steering wheel, any plans yet? Oh yah and don't forget to punch a hole in the dash to mount that old compass
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105527
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63 Sabre wrote:
That crappie old compass is history! This is the original steering wheel from 1964, May as well restore it too! 
Wires wires wires! 
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105537
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Its really coming along. That dash is over the top!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105557
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Cracked steering wheel...
I opened all the cracks up, cleaned the metal and treated the rust. 
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105560
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Im sure u gota game plan but thats one thing i have done for classic auto steering wheels...kitty hair works great or if someones tryin to save some money they have bondo hair at walmart for 12 a quart..i have been very impressed by that stuff..doing steering wheel grooves always sux no matter what lol
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105598
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I used a 2 part epoxy putty, mixed and packed into the cracks...
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105599
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Andrew, Keep us posted on this steering wheel rebuild. I've tossed some over the years because I thought they were too far gone to fix up. Curious about the two part putty, is it hard to form up once it sets or do you have to shape it pretty close to done before it sets up. Is it sandable etc?
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105601
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63 Sabre wrote:
The putty works great. Mixes easy and is firm enough to pack into any crack and hold its shape. You have nearly 30 minutes of working time after mixed. Sands smooth, and takes primer really well. |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105602
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Sanded the putty smooth...
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105609
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Who wudda thunk! Geesh never to old to learn something new (to me).
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105630
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63 Sabre wrote:
Tell me about it, you guys have taught me a ton! This project has a little from a hundred different posts and suggestions in it somewhere. |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105633
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After sanding the putty smooth and priming with a polyester primer (my new fav), I had to recreate the grooves in the top half of the wheel. I ended up using a copping saw blade and drug it backwards to put the grooves back. Then wet sanded, painted, and several coats of clear.
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105639
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Looks great. You really have some talent!
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105641
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Shelby18 wrote:
No talent, just good help and stubborn determination! Haha |
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105664
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105666
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Really came out great, just shows everything has a second chance
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Re:1964 Johnson Deluxe Resto-Mod 9 years 2 months ago #105687
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Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
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