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CDMA
10-14-2002, 07:51 PM
...the dream team... wink

Went to work on Cliff's boat this weekend. We made really great progress. Nothing like having Scott and I as friends to help out.

Here you can see my expert stringer repair. While it isn’t the standard method for repair I think it should work well…

http://www.donzi.net/photos/callardlooped3.jpg

Despite Scott and my constant proding Cliff insisted on doing the engine alignment himself…

http://www.donzi.net/photos/callardlooped4.jpg

Here I am checking out the expert rewire job

http://www.donzi.net/photos/callardlooped.jpg

Wondering what drugs we were on when we did this…

http://www.donzi.net/photos/callardlooped6.jpg

Full credit to Scott Pearson for the paint

http://www.donzi.net/photos/callardlooped5.jpg

Here I am finishing the deck installation…I think this non corrosive method should hold the deck well

http://www.donzi.net/photos/callardlooped1.jpg

In all seriousness special thanks to Craig Ringer for allowing the rape and pillage of his boat.

We wish Craig luck on his 18 barrelback restoration as he is about to undertake the most difficult restoration of an older classic ever. She is hurting but Craig seems determinded to do it right.
Scott Pearson
10-14-2002, 08:44 PM
For some reason....I'm really digging that swing set in the second picture.....

(NJ)Scott
Wildfire
10-14-2002, 10:12 PM
Should be able to use the swing set as an engine hoist or to set the deck back on. Me, I'm planning on using the front-end loader on the tractor when it comes time to pull the SBC out of the Magnum.
MOP
10-14-2002, 10:36 PM
"BEEN THERE DONE THAT" My feeling these days are old boats when mended cost more then newer when ended!
PaulO
10-15-2002, 12:53 PM
Mr. Pearson,
Are you trying to tell us something? Little one on the way???
PaulO
mattyboy
10-15-2002, 01:02 PM
with friends like you guys who needs enemies :p wink :D well where are the progress pics of Cliff boat???? or is this gonna be one of them super secret projects????
So Chris are you like the scrounger in "the great escape" the guy who can get is hands on anything needed???
I think I'll hold onto all my hardware when I'm around u guys from now on!!!

Matt
CDMA
10-15-2002, 01:05 PM
Paul O,

Can you imagine a mini-pearson...the world would end....

Matty,

If you want to see the updated pics of Cliff's boat go look at the ones we posted a few weeks ago...she looks pretty similar... :)
mattyboy
10-15-2002, 01:43 PM
Chris, so I don't have to worry about holding him up with my dash plate uh!!!! wink
I think Scott would be a great Dad, you saw the way he handled those kids up in lk george wink :D :p
kids everyone should have em eek! :D :p
If you want some loaners I'll send my 2 to whoever wants em :D

Matt
BERTRAM BOY
10-15-2002, 03:35 PM
Matty,
The boat is all done.... exept for the dash panel :p .
You are right, It's going to be a super secret project....except for a select few..... and you know who you are.
BERTRAM BOY :D :D :D
CDMA
10-15-2002, 03:46 PM
Super secret with me around....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Chris

I didn't buy a 250 picture memory card for my health....
Looped
10-15-2002, 08:55 PM
I think that I can claim the first prize for the most basket case 18 Classic out there! At least from the get-go I never had any intentions of saving a single old part (thank God).

Thanks to Cliff, Chris, Ken (KMLFAMILY) & a local friend of mine we found out that it only takes 5 people to lift the deck off and it could have been done with 4 of us but with no balsa left in the front part of the deck it was not possible without someone holding the bow up. The can of worms really crawled out on this one but after thinking about for a few days I have a plan of attack. I really want to thank Ken for coming over in the nasty drizzling rain to help us out too with no warning.

Scott you can keep your eye on my 2 Daughter’s swing set and not on them, I’ve heard about you! eek!

Starting a new winter project,
Craig
mattyboy
10-15-2002, 10:19 PM
Cliff don't worry wink I can keep a secret :p
the dash will be sent to:
this old boat
main st
in a town near you
c/o mrs esterhouse :D

Looped
good luck with the boat

Matt
Scott Pearson
10-16-2002, 08:30 AM
No kids here Paul....To many Donzi's!

Craig...you can use the swing set wood to replace the Balsa in the 18. Think of all the money you would save. I'm sure you kids wont be happy.

(NJ)Scott
Looped
10-16-2002, 09:34 AM
So that's what you meant. I just don't see pine and ceader holding up for very long...... :D

Now to get about 12 templates off of Cliff's front deck area for starters.
CDMA
10-16-2002, 10:01 AM
Scott I thought that wood was for your building wink wink wink

Is the rain keeping you from playing in the big sandbox today?