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by Hippie459MN
Jun 01, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: well here we are
Replies: 4
Views: 55

Re: well here we are

98% of the time, if the floor and stringers are rotten, so is the core. Sadly... We've all been down the core job road before so I feel your pain. Good news is, once you fix it right, it will probably outlast you.
by Hippie459MN
Jun 01, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: well here we are
Replies: 4
Views: 55

Re: well here we are

Dont forget about the core also.

Read here if you're not familiar with it - https://www.hydrostreamforums.com/the-core-what-is-it-and-where-it-is

The add pictures button seem to work here. What is the exact problem you are having?
by Hippie459MN
May 26, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 84 viper Plum Loco
Replies: 17
Views: 20216

Re: 84 viper Plum Loco

YES! Looking good. :)
by Hippie459MN
May 09, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 3428

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

Looking good. I bet your arms are plenty sore. LoL
by Hippie459MN
May 04, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 3428

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

Are you going to spray gel or going with paint?
by Hippie459MN
Apr 29, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: What are these called
Replies: 1
Views: 642

Re: What are these called

Clamshell cover.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=marine+clamshell+cover

Amazon has a ton of them in a bunch of sizes. Hope that helps. :)
by Hippie459MN
Apr 29, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 3428

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

Looking great! Really making some good progress! I wish all my projects went this fast. lol My lack of space right now is my huge issue. I would love to get going on my Vamp.
by Hippie459MN
Apr 21, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 3428

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

Nice score! I ditched the Hot Foots (Got 3 of them for sale, and two Hot Foot adjustable slide plates) and went with the SeaStar Pro Pedal. Night and day difference, but they are about $100 more. Link - https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/boat/marine-control/mechanical-controls/foot-throttle/domet...
by Hippie459MN
Apr 18, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 3428

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

Looking great! That sucks about the harness. You could cut it way back and rebuild it with what you need. Are you putting a foot throttle in it? I say do away with that bulky control box, add a key in the dash, foot throttle, and get a nice low profile side mount shifter. Get with Baicour DM (Baicou...