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Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 02, 2019 9:30 pm
by Hippie459MN
Looking great!
Joe, that's a great idea with the cardboard tube pieces.
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Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 03, 2019 6:22 pm
by tnelson77
The deck work is looking great! I'll be tearing into my deck in a month or so if all goes to plan.
Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 06, 2019 8:09 pm
by AdamDK
Deck Underside Deconstruction - Part 2
Well I didn't get it ALL done yet. Long weekend up here in Canada (holiday Monday) so I had to take care of some house things that's been put off since we moved here last year.
Continued grinding the underside of the deck, and removal of wood. Man, these things were built like crap.
All that's left to grind is the inner curved part of the splashwell; the dash / rear splashwell crossbrace (?) / inner sides; and getting down into the crevices where the ends of the windshield frame screw in to. I'll need my Dremel for that as the grinder is too bulky.
On a plus note: I got off work early today and managed to grab a 10yd roll of 50" wide 1.5oz CSM, a new 5gal. pail of resin
(in case my resin purchased last summer didn't survive the winter - I'll test the "old" stock on the deck underside) and a 50yd roll of 6oz 3"-wide cloth tape (for tabbing and corners).
Unsettled weather forecast throughout the week, clearing up by Friday and a good sunny weekend to follow.
Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 10, 2019 7:19 pm
by AdamDK
Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 16, 2019 8:34 am
by proprider
Adam, you clearly have determination! Awesome work!!
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Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 16, 2019 10:22 am
by AdamDK
Determined is an understatement. I've had this sucker since 2016.
Plus I'm sick of watching all the fast boats go by on my lake from the dock. I want her in the water for next summer. Gotta be able to hang with the T3 Quartershot and HS Venom....
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Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 16, 2019 2:30 pm
by proprider
I started my restoration in 2012. Hope to have it on the water very soon. Sometimes life gets in the way of a fun project...lol.
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Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 16, 2019 7:51 pm
by idvette
AdamDK wrote: ↑Aug 16, 2019 10:22 am
Determined is an understatement. I've had this sucker since 2016.
Plus I'm sick of watching all the fast boats go by on my lake from the dock. I want her in the water for next summer. Gotta be able to hang with the T3 Quartershot and HS Venom....
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There may be a Vision out there some time as well lol... That venom is fast though!!!
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Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 16, 2019 7:57 pm
by AdamDK
You visit Belmont on occasion?
Re: 1980 Viper Rebirth
Posted: Aug 16, 2019 7:59 pm
by idvette
I visit Crowe, been meaning to pop over to the brewery some time
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