Trailer Rebuild
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 6:26pm
Topic: Trailer Rebuild
Posted By: sweet77
Subject: Trailer Rebuild
Date Posted: April-07-2012 at 3:47am
This is going to technically be my first "Project" for my boat. As of tomorrow i am finishing the garage clean out ( it is half way done thanks to my wife and spring break) and will be moving the 76 from the edge to the center to make it a full on Correct Craft work shop. pics to come. My first task will be to remove my boat from its trailer and get it to my friends street rod shop where the sand blasting will commence. any thought on getting the boat off the trailer will be appreciated. I am very confident in my metal working but not so much with wood  easier the better. im thinking a big 6x6 for the bow and 2 6x6 for the rear. i can get the back up and sitting on blocks easy but how will i move the trailer out from underneath the boat with a jack in the way?????------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
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Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: April-07-2012 at 11:31am
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Two jacks. Take turns moving the one that is in the way. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: April-07-2012 at 12:29pm
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Also drop the prop guard so you don't have to work around it. Please have redundant support any time you are under the boat when it's on a jack. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: HatterBee
Date Posted: April-07-2012 at 1:03pm
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Engine jack or hoist works well on the bow eye so you can pull the trailer out once you have the stern supported on the ground. Just make sure the stern is elevated just a little to take the weight of the bunks, then when you lift the bow it will be clear of the trailer. If you position the engine jack right you should be able to get the trailer out enough to block the bow and then remove the jack, so you can finish puling the trailer. Once you have the trailer out you can then reposition the boat to the correct height and level you wish. ------------- 1977 Ski Nautique Under Re-construction http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25004&title=1977-ski-nautique-rebuild" rel="nofollow - My Rebuild Thread |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-07-2012 at 11:28pm
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got the garage completed. now whats the best thing to use to support the rear. AND the front. i want to be able to get in and out of the boat while the trailer is gone. thinking about just buying some of those http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|10918|301918|311567&id=701617" rel="nofollow - Boat stands but can i have the rear sitting just like it shows ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: Alex47
Date Posted: April-08-2012 at 4:23am
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I will be painting my trailer sometime soon. I plan on launching at my local lake and paying mooring for a week. That way I can work on the trailer with the boat off. And I can be on the lake while waiting for paint to dry! Weekly mooring rates should be far less than the cost of one boat stand. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5444&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: April-08-2012 at 11:50am
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I blocked the stern under the stringers (concrete blocks, 2x's, & carpet). The bow was blocked just in front of the fins, same materials. Just be careful setting the front blocks, that is the risky part. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: HatterBee
Date Posted: April-08-2012 at 12:10pm
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I would not buy those stands unless you have a plan for them after you are done. You can block the boat with wood or concrete just like obsessed talked about. You just need to make sure it is supported enough to elevate its movement while you are working on it. If you will search on the site regarding blocking boats or stringer repairs you should be able to get some pictures of how others have blocked there boats. Here is a picture of one, while I think this is a little over-kill it does look pretty strong.  This is not my picture, I down loaded from this site. Sorry I don't know who posted it, but hopefully they don't mind!!! You could definitely get away with lower blocks. If you have any scrap laying around or concrete blocks I would use that before going out and buying stuff. This leaves more cash for the rebuild. By the way, I would live to see pictures of your 76, I am restoring a 77 now and would like to see how your interior is. Allen ------------- 1977 Ski Nautique Under Re-construction http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25004&title=1977-ski-nautique-rebuild" rel="nofollow - My Rebuild Thread |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: April-08-2012 at 10:19pm
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Are you gonna paint it red to match the boat? Hope we both make it to WL this year! Still waiting to find out if I have to go to Chiland. ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-11-2012 at 1:36am
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not sure the color yet keeg. ill keep ya posted white lake is approaching fast. Allen thanks for the pic,and the reference. Chris as well. i went and bought some concrete blocks a 2x4 that im shaving down to get the angle right for the stern. and for the front i bought a 4x6x8 that is going to lay across the rafters in my garage. a piece of 3/4 chain. im wrapping the chain around the 4x6 and using a come along on the lifting eye. then i can roll the trailer out and set the boat on a concrete block with a 4x4. i also bought carpet and liquid nails make the boat sit on the carpet instead of wood. while the trailer is underway, i will also be waxing and buffing the boat. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-11-2012 at 10:52am
WHITE!!!! (Keep it Original).  ------------- |
sweet77 wrote:Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: April-11-2012 at 3:27pm
Leopard print...show off your sassy side! Meee-ow! ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 2:00am
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im thinking white for the trailer and bump stop up front. red carpet for the bunks new nautique guide pads. all LED lights with new yellow fender lights keep the axle black. however paint the fenders white and use a "N" nautique sticker in the middle of he fender and then paint the fenders red and peel away the stickers.4 or 5 coats of clear. a little buffing and wala a trailer no one else has. any thoughts??? it will be pretty much original just not sure how automotive paint and clear will hold up. the boat stays in the garage 99% of the time the only time its not is when im using the boat. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 2:02am
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BTW Tim im going to be picking your brain on the "shining " part of this project there are so many different compounds out the i didnt know where to start. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 2:37am
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Hey Halston, If you want a slightly off-white to match the gel and don't mind using rustoleum, mix a half pint of gloss Almond with one quart of gloss White. That's what I used on my trailer, turned out to be a dam near perfect match to the gel on my '74. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 8:58am
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Halston, I sure like Al's idea!  I've used plenty of Rustoleum through the years and it has never let me down. If you do use it, go with their primer for rusty metal (the brown). There are plenty of spots were it's hard to get down to really clean metal. The alternate is having the trailer blasted. If blasted, the only way to do it properly is to completely break down the trailer into individual pieces.------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 9:24am
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Rustoleum Red is what I used for 'Miss Scarlett's' undercarriage. Bought it by the quart threw it in a gravity fed spray gun I got from summit and went to town. Before:  AFTER:  ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 10:47am
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Another option to consider is the POR-15 that Marty has been using. Ive heard good things about it! Id skip the red fenders and just keep them white like the rest of the trailer. If you can find LED's whose housings look somewhat close to the originals, that would be the ultimate. The original 70's style lights are NLA, as far as I can tell- so you get a pass there. I think the red bunk carpet and trailer guides would look good, original or not (personally, Id probably opt for black though).Ive posted the products and pads Ive used several times- I'll dig up the thread if you cant find it. A bunch of guys have used it with great results! ------------- |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 11:24am
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+1 on the Por-15 It works well, you will need to thin a little to spray it out of a hvlp gun. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 11:56am
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Hoss, Since I'm 'jobless' - Get all the materials ready and fly me down one weekend and we'll KNOCK it out  ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 2:50pm
Personally, I'd skip the wetsanding and just go with the buffer. Your gel is in great shape and will clean up very nicely with the 3 step process Tim suggests above. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 3:15pm
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Yeah, unless theres oxidation to remove or color to restore (matching gel from under an old sticker, etc), no wetsanding necessary. Heck, you may not need to compound either. It may just need a good polishing (Finesse-It II). I think I mispoke on the buffer. I meant Makita, not Milwaukee. The old Dewalt 849 has been replaced with a new style... if youre buying new, Id probably go with the Makita now. Also, the "Perfect It II" compound that I have used in the past doesnt seem to be available at Smartshoppers anymore. For the intermediate compound, it looks like either the 3M Standard Rubbing Compound (Step A) or the Perfect It Compound (Step 1) would suffice as an intermediate step between the Super Duty and Finesse It II on gelcoat. ------------- |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 11:25pm
   well here it is......did this all by myself. more nerve racking than i thought. still thinking about 1 brownell keel stand ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 11:34pm
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Nice!! ------------- |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-12-2012 at 11:44pm
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will take before trailer pics tomorrow ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-13-2012 at 9:05am
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Halston, All right, you got it on blocks  Now onto the next step!------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-13-2012 at 9:32pm
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i have quite a few rust spots on the trailer. wire wheel on a grinder??????? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-13-2012 at 10:03pm
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Halston, I just answered your PM. What happened to the sandblasting? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-13-2012 at 10:10pm
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well i was going to have the trailer sand blasted and powder coated. Around here they're talking $1500.00 bucks. and im taking yours and Al's advice on the rustoleum and do this whole project myself probably wont be as shiny or "pretty" as powder coat but a heck of a lot cheaper. i need to find an air compressor and a gun or will an electric one work???? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: April-13-2012 at 10:33pm
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Hoss- You're not entering it in a contest are you? If you have some 80 grit paper, use it on the flaking rust. Or if you have a cheap wire wheel. Don't go out and buy anything special. Your Rustolem paint- if anything get a can of rust inhibitor, or the smallest can of POR-15, brush it on . Let it dry about 2 hours and shoot some primer on it. Then your paint, if you're not getting rattle cans- Brush it on. You'd be surprised on how smooth you can brush it on. If you haven't got a spray gun- no need to go out and buy one. You'll probably never use it again. I brushed mine on the #2- and so what if I got a run or two. Don't forget the Pics to document this resto. Tell Jenn to take them ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-13-2012 at 10:39pm
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I've never seen an electric spray gun that works very well. I know they have supposedly made improvements on them but I'm not a believer. The Rustoleum will come out shiny, pretty and probably even better than powder! I've never been a big fan of powder anyway. I've spent plenty of years dealing with the powder coater that does all our work at the plant and even he, still states wet paint is better. The industry has made the stuff better but it's still only a mechanical bond to the base rather than a chemical bond that wet paint gives you. Yes, if you must powder, blasting is the best prep and then second is a chemical etch. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: April-13-2012 at 10:49pm
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If you have BAD flaking rust, tap it with a ball peen hammer. A hammer will pop the rust off when 36 grit or a wire wheel will go over the top of the flaking rust. Kinda funny how good it works. Por 15 is cool stuff use gloves. Once it dries you will have to wear your skin away to get it off. - No Shi*- ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-14-2012 at 12:32am
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Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-14-2012 at 12:44am
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started the grinding with the abrasion wheel on my dewalt grinder. As you can see i might have went a little deep.The pitting in the metal is deep with rust. I also took the coupler off, Replacing all the bolts with shiny new Grade 8 for the coupler and polished stainless for the fenders and guide poles. One thing i noticed, is i have a new axle but the springs are very rusty as well can i just go to northern tool and buy 30in c to c springs and replace these or are they something special. also removed that spare tire bracket (U bolt welded to the frame)that was so aggravating and looking for another suggestion. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: April-14-2012 at 1:07pm
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Hoss, A little trick I picked up from Gary Starr-- put some clear hose, red, black, purple, etc., on your safety chains when done to protect your 'project'. Split the hose then tie-wrap it. If the springs you can get at Northern are the right size and right price I'd " Spring " for a new pair. I see now on the white trailer with red fenders. I kinda like that look. Table saw or circular saw when cutting your angle on the bunk boards? Circular saw, just pivot the plate on the bottom of the saw all the way over and cut your angle. I left my 2 x 4 complete and didn't rip it down. Another tip from Mr.Starr- so you can staple the wire for the lights to the bottom of the board. ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-14-2012 at 1:11pm
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Halston, Leaf springs are always a PITA keeping them looking good. The spring action just grinds away at the paint between the individual leafs. New ones won't last any longer. I'd just wire brush the old ones and paint them. How far are you going to break down the trailer? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-15-2012 at 1:01am
     Fenders primed,coupler as well ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: HatterBee
Date Posted: April-15-2012 at 12:09pm
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Lookin good. I agree with Pete if the springs are not rusted to the point of about to break I would brush them and paint them. You will see after a few trips the paint will begin to come off again. on the other hand northern tool does have inexpensive and good replacement springs if you need the Or just want to replace them. They can also order just about anything you need. ------------- 1977 Ski Nautique Under Re-construction http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25004&title=1977-ski-nautique-rebuild" rel="nofollow - My Rebuild Thread |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-15-2012 at 11:56pm
   Had some extra help today  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-15-2012 at 11:59pm
 coupler turned out real nice. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: April-16-2012 at 1:45am
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Looking good. You putting brakes on it? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-16-2012 at 11:27am
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White fenders! I agree that new springs will not stay nice looking for long- they start to rust pretty quickly. HOWEVER, I would encourage you to consider new springs nonetheless. I have broken 2 springs on my trailers and they looked just fine to the naked eye prior to embarking on a long trip. As they are 35+ years old, consider replacing them for peace of mind (keep the old ones around as spares). The springs that CC used were not standard lengths... so while theyre a pain to find and sort of expensive, its much easier to do it now while you have it apart. Trying to find oddball springs when youre stuck on the side of the road is not the preferred method. ------------- |
Posted By: HatterBee
Date Posted: April-16-2012 at 11:57am
Tim is right about trying to find springs while broken down on the side of the road, it isn't fun or easy. ------------- 1977 Ski Nautique Under Re-construction http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25004&title=1977-ski-nautique-rebuild" rel="nofollow - My Rebuild Thread |
Posted By: HatterBee
Date Posted: April-16-2012 at 11:58am
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You need to teach your helper to run that weed-eater so you can spend more time on the trailer. ------------- 1977 Ski Nautique Under Re-construction http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25004&title=1977-ski-nautique-rebuild" rel="nofollow - My Rebuild Thread |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-16-2012 at 12:28pm
No im trying to get this thing done before white lake on a budget ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: April-16-2012 at 12:50pm
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Brakes aren't original... Seriously though I wouldn't consider brakes on that trailer, the rig aint that heavy and it is alot of extra stuff to go wrong. Besides you shouldnt drive those early trailers like a maniac anyway. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: April-16-2012 at 3:56pm
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Lookin good Mr.Sweets! +1 for no brakes ------------- |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 3:09am
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Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 3:10am
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grinding......... [<:o)] ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 3:17am
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Working late! Nice work man, you'll be ready for White Lake in no time! ------------- |
Posted By: Nevergrew
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 10:16am
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I can't believe how flimsy looking these original 2001 trailers are. Nice progress mate !! |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 6:47pm
this is actually a #3 from "76:" ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 6:47pm
Thanks for the compliment ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 7:36pm
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Hoss, U're looking good there bud! Don't work yourself to death. Don't neglect the Misses  I know you want to, but you don't have to bring the boat to WL-- You know they'll be plenty to ride in!The trailer's looking pretty "Sweet" though  ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 7:50pm
Bet the neighbors love the grinder!  ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 11:30pm
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Halston, I see all those rattle cans of paint. One of these really saves on the finger when using a lot of aerosol paint:  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: drlandis
Date Posted: April-17-2012 at 11:54pm
| Have u considered sandblasting that thing. Just had mine done today for $90 and hit it with epoxy tonight. Saved me a ton of time and looks great. |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 1:15am
Yes Pete---- But if his cans have the BIG spray button on top-- those will not work. Cover all your bases man ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 1:33am
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i get the rustoleum brand sprayer. Marty your right these can have the big buttons. but i got the ergonomic trigger that goes with the big button cans. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 2:00am
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Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 2:26am
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not real sure why i can post pictures tonight. "Active Server Pages error 'ASP 0115' Unexpected error /forum/non_RTE_upload_images.asp A trappable error (C0000005) occurred in an external object. The script cannot continue running." what does this mean???????? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: Alex47
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 2:51am
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Looking great! I cant wait to see the final product! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5444&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 5:09am
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The errors- try rebooting your pooter ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 9:12am
Daniel, It's always a good idea to read previous posts in a thread so you get an idea of what's going on. I too have missed things when my ADD kicks in! Well, here's you answer:
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Posted By: drlandis
Date Posted: April-18-2012 at 9:49am
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I guess I should take my meds before reading and posting next time . 1500 bucks seems like a lot for such a small trailer, I would put the elbow grease into for that. Either way, the trailer is looking good. What brand of jack is on that trailer, looking to replace mine.
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Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: April-23-2012 at 10:44pm
Well-- Why hasn't there been any updates!?   ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: April-25-2012 at 2:09pm
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I had mine blasted, epoxy primed, Urethane top coated for $800.00 at a Industrial Tank maker in Charlotte, NC. Looking good Halston. Donald |
Posted By: 1984nautique
Date Posted: August-05-2012 at 6:56pm
| You trailer tires and rims, where did you pick them up? I got the #3 5lug trailer also and I am trying to find accurate rim and tire sizes. Also did you replace the hubs to? If so do you happen to have a part #? Looking great! Definitely makes me want to overhaul my trailer. |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-05-2012 at 11:22pm
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A little update on the trailer. pics coming soon. sanded the trailer. primed painted. assembly is in process. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-05-2012 at 11:24pm
This trailer has a whole new axle. and the wheels are american racing 15x7 with maxxis tires ill get the size soon. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: 1984nautique
Date Posted: August-05-2012 at 11:40pm
| Did you get the axel custom made? |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-05-2012 at 11:53pm
no its just a little bit wider than factory but its still inside the fenders    ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: 1984nautique
Date Posted: August-06-2012 at 12:15am
| Looks amazing! Any part numbers or sizes that you have from that rebuild would you mind sending to me including the axel measurments? Great job on it, I'm envious! |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-06-2012 at 1:01am
Thanks hopefully i can get it back together ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: August-08-2012 at 1:11pm
Sweets----- Spare tire bracket behind left fender??? ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: August-08-2012 at 6:56pm
| Looks Great !! |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-08-2012 at 7:28pm
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Alright what the He11 happened, this thread was started in April???? By the way trailer looks good.
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Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-08-2012 at 9:48pm
Thats actually a guide pole laying next to the fender. No spare tire holder ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-08-2012 at 9:54pm
Thanks. and i started this project and just about finished it. THEN!!!!!!!realized i didnt like the way it looked. sooo i started over with a tear down and sandblast. Then powdercoat, next is to get the bolt ons bolted and wood and carpet. It looks smoother and cleaner now. however it not original i got marty to make me some stickers and when it quits raining for a while ill be able to get back on it between running an ac company  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-08-2012 at 10:02pm
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Halston,lookin' great! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: DrStevens
Date Posted: August-08-2012 at 11:33pm
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Really great job, I need to do mine. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-09-2012 at 8:05am
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So, the "rattle" cans didn't work as planed? Halston, I have to ask, what did the sandblast and powder job go for down there? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-09-2012 at 9:58am
AAHH I hate when life get's in the way of boat projects. I thought it looked a little to smooth to be a grinder/rattle can job. I do think powder coating is going a little over the top but it looks good. |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-10-2012 at 3:56am
Well the rattle can job looked good on everything flat. Fenders, trailer frame, ect. the axle a leafs looked like fidos ace. So i mentioned that i called a powdercoater down here and they quoted me $1100.00 soooo therefore i decided to tackle the job. After all my handy work i didnt like the finished product so i called who i ORIGINALLY should have called which is http://www.powdertechplus.com/photos.html" rel="nofollow - Powdertech Plus (which my father has known the owner for years, but they are always so busy.) I told Richard over there what i had and wouldn't you know i got the trailer sandblaster, zinc coated, and powdercoated, for the grand total of $ 400.00 even and pulled it home. cant really beat that i thought. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: August-10-2012 at 4:04am
I can be a "over the top " kind of guy sometimes. especially when it comes to the boat. for instance my boat stays in the garage with all of the interior removed all the way down to the fuel tank cover, seats, cowl, with dehumidifiers in the bilge. and i lay old t shirts over the engine so it does not get dusty. yep id say a little over the top I cant stand the fact that i cant buy the right rectangle amber marker lights for the trailer and haven't proceeded because i don't know what im going to do??? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
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Date Posted: August-22-2012 at 4:46am
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