1980 S&S Restoration and Modernization

[WhiskeyTango]

Thanks to Chuck for a nice reproduction wood grain template for the dash. I decided the theme wasn’t quite right for this project, so we used the dimensions and made what I thought was a cleaner version.




Mrs. WT also made me some registration decals that somewhat match the hull side font.





Lastly, we finished the trailer decals.



The only remaining decals will be stars and pinstripe on the gas tank cover panel, which still needs final polish, and the motor box, which needs modified to fit my taller-than-stock engine and re-gelcoated to be a bit smoother.

I suppose it’s now time to get going finishing out the interior with cables and wiring.

[WhiskeyTango]

Got up this morning and pinstriped the hull. Turns out I’ve now discovered another thing I’m not very good at.

Stock, the stripes were 1/2” wide with 1/2” of space to the flake. I went back with 1/4” stripe and 1/4” of space.

I laid down fine line and used it to create the gap to get it halfway straight. Seemed to work okay.










The stripe is 3m pressure sensitive vinyl tape which has three layers: a backer on the adhesive side, the black, and a clear protective cover which you remove after you squeegee it on.

[edwin]

Turning out to be one heck of a fantastic finished product. Incredible work...congrats on a job very well done.

[Ironhorse]

Holy Sh!t Man!! It looks amazing.

Actually, scratch that comment. It looks awful, you should sell it to me when you're done! hahaha

[mwagner01]

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Oh, oops. I guess I read pictures better than words.

[waterlogged882]

Please enlighten us on 1331 Customs.

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[mwagner01]

Please enlighten us on 1331 Customs.

[Ironhorse]

Holy Sh!t Man!! It looks amazing.

[86Skier]

Dang that looks great! Can't wait to see that thing in the water.

[WhiskeyTango]

Mrs WT cleaned up the graphics file we started with a bit (the letter outlines were not very smooth) and cut the letters. She also made me some modified yin-yang circles (I couldn’t make myself put red and yellow stickers on this boat, so we had to make our own custom version).







We also added a simple sticker for “1331 customs”, which is what we jokingly call our “shop” (i.e. the garage at the house).



We found a vinyl which almost perfectly matches the gunmetal flake and used it to start making the trailer graphics.

[WhiskeyTango]

For your SeaDek. Check with Abigail at SC Wake. She is authorized by MC for logos and knows exactly what they will or won't approve when using MC logos. MC is ultra protective of size and placement of their logos, Especially the shield.
I just used SC Wake for my complete project and they are great to work with.

Thanks for the referral. I think I saw a post from you on your Seadek project not long ago - looked great!

[neil.anderson63]

For your SeaDek. Check with Abigail at SC Wake. She is authorized by MC for logos and knows exactly what they will or won't approve when using MC logos. MC is ultra protective of size and placement of their logos, Especially the shield.
I just used SC Wake for my complete project and they are great to work with.

[mwagner01]

This is insane. I love it.

[Alberta_Dan]

Looks awesome. Just love the colors and flake!!

[lakedrum03]

WT - more great stuff! Love the layout work.