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by MetalHead
Sat Jun 06, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: WANTED 26 FOOT UNDER 9 Foot
Replies: 7
Views: 8422

Re: WANTED 26 FOOT UNDER 9 Foot

I have no issues pulling the 28 or the 31 because the beam is narrow. Many campers are this big or bigger. I pulled a 10 foot beam 31 recently and while it trailered great, that extra foot in beam kept me hugging the shoulder a lot. Even then I was still able to hit cruising speeds on the interstate...
by MetalHead
Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Just Saying
Replies: 5
Views: 6044

Re: Just Saying

Get a cabinet roller and try that. Also try not tipping. What paint are you using?
by MetalHead
Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: WANTED 26 FOOT UNDER 9 Foot
Replies: 7
Views: 8422

Re: WANTED 26 FOOT UNDER 9 Foot

I don't think so. 1959 to 63 they had a few 29 to 31 footers that were 9 and under. 1963 Express (31 foot x "8-6" (really 9) ) - http://1drv.ms/1hFkF8I 1959 Family Cruiser (28 foot x 8-6) - http://1drv.ms/1nADiLD Here is a 1960 Family Cruiser (28 foot x 8-6) that would fit what your lookin...
by MetalHead
Fri May 29, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: front glass
Replies: 4
Views: 6179

Re: front glass

Are those fixed windows or in a separate opening frame?

Got any pictures?

Here is a fixed window gasket.

http://www.crlaurence.com/crlapps/showl ... ctid=10807
by MetalHead
Tue May 26, 2015 6:49 am
Forum: About My Boat Brags
Topic: 1963 Express
Replies: 14
Views: 30381

Re: 1963 Express

Engine Progress on Mr. Starboard Painted Engine http://1drv.ms/1HIrpvE Engine Rework - Intake on and engine painted. I added some more pictures of when I pulled the motors as well as the one above. Neat to see the transformation! http://1drv.ms/1Jbs3Uv I am slowly making progress on my engine. I am ...
by MetalHead
Sun May 24, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Alternators
Replies: 4
Views: 7862

Re: Alternators

Awesome - Glad to hear that !! Did you do anything special with the other wires? Or just tape them off?
by MetalHead
Sun May 24, 2015 6:03 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Alternators
Replies: 4
Views: 7862

Alternators

This is a cross post from FB. NOTE: I have GM based engines - This may be a little different for Chrysler based engines. Someone asked about one wire alternators. Read these links and you may change your mind about moving to a one wire system. http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/remotevoltag...
by MetalHead
Sat May 16, 2015 6:08 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Rails and fittings
Replies: 1
Views: 4038

Re: Rails and fittings

I added a buffing wheel to my little HF setup that worked good to polish the table legs you see in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlgWdKUTpjw - Good view of the table at the end. http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-bench-grinder-with-gooseneck-lamp-37823.html - Take the guards off. http...
by MetalHead
Tue May 12, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: About My Boat Brags
Topic: 1963 Express
Replies: 14
Views: 30381

Re: 1963 Express

Double Post a little. I am making progress on one of my engines. I fixed me up a "Dry Dock" to work on my boats. Makes it a lot easier for sure !!! Dry Dock - Just got this finished ... sorta :) http://1drv.ms/1IwWwgt Engine Rework - Working on intake now. http://1drv.ms/1Jbs3Uv I have mor...
by MetalHead
Tue May 12, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: New Project
Replies: 11
Views: 12747

Re: New Project

Yeah confusing. Gray Marine named based on HP. My 215 CID Buick Motors are called 160's by Gray Marine becuase that is the HP. My Current Progress. Dry Dock - Just got this finished ... sorta :) http://1drv.ms/1IwWwgt Engine Rework - Working on intake now. New 1409 and Pertronix Distributors on the ...