1986 Eliminator Liberty rebuild...

[ChrisV]

Chris, can you share a picture of what the VIN looks like since this is registered as a home built trailer? Did you end up with a sticker, or???? How did that work and what does it look like?

No Vin yet. I need to take it to AZ and have them inspect it. They require you to have your receipts for the materials you bought. Metal, wheels, tires, etc. Show proof that you actually built a trailer. Right now I'm just riding dirty.

 

[ChrisV]

Would these solve your issue of forgetting to add rear tie down points?

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West Marine

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Trailer and boat turned out amazing dude!

I ended up getting these. Will drilled into the trailer and bolt it in. I didn't want the buckles cause its too big and would clutter up the rear end. Trying to keep it simple and clean haha

 

[ChrisV]

It is slammed! I need to chop the axles and raise it an inch or two. Pretty fucking happy how everything turned out.

Still waiting on couple steering items and hopefully test next week.

Enjoy!

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Looks perfect. Has to be a good feeling sitting back seeing it all come together.

 

[MARCYTECH]

No Vin yet. I need to take it to AZ and have them inspect it. They require you to have your receipts for the materials you bought. Metal, wheels, tires, etc. Show proof that you actually built a trailer. Right now I'm just riding dirty.

Ain’t that crazy. You gotta pay taxes on something you built yourself with items that you paid taxes on…
Asinine.

 

[Duramax]

It is slammed! I need to chop the axles and raise it an inch or two. Pretty fucking happy how everything turned out.

Still waiting on couple steering items and hopefully test next week.

Enjoy!

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Wow! What a rig! You will be leading the pack for our river run. That 300 is sweet

 

[Backlash]

Damn that turned out so clean!! Unbelieveable build Sir!

 

[ChrisV]

Looks perfect. Has to be a good feeling sitting back seeing it all come together.

Yes and no. I still get anxiety cause I'm always rushing things and tend to forget something stupid.

 

[ChrisV]

Wow! What a rig! You will be leading the pack for our river run. That 300 is sweet

You sure you want this Asian driver leading the way he's never been?

 

[ChrisV]

Damn that turned out so clean!! Unbelieveable build Sir!

Thanks dude! Can't wait to park it and not touch it.

 

[ChrisV]

Bought some cheap wing plate. Cutting it up and making a template for a new one. IMCO doesn't sell a kit for the set back using this swivel bracket. . Rather than wasting $750 for a plate. Figured I'll make one.

 

[Backlash]

Need a new custom wing plate, for a custom motor that has a built-in setback? No problem! My name is ChrisV and I can make that! Here, hold my boba!

 

[ChrisV]

Need a new custom wing plate, for a custom motor that has a built-in setback? No problem! My name is ChrisV and I can make that! Here, hold my boba!

Sometimes I'm just cheap cause I'm Asian.

 

[MARCYTECH]

If you don’t wanna cut it out by hand I can make a cut file for you. Unless you know how to do that too then I’ll just fuck off.

 

[Riverryder]

Unless you know how to do that too then I’ll just fuck off.

hahahah
have you seen his insta this dudes talented as hell!!
@wisecraft_fabrication

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Yes and no. I still get anxiety cause I'm always rushing things and tend to forget something stupid.

Same. Always happy when the horse trailer made it another night without burning to the ground.


Did I miss what the center tabs were for? Looks to be mounted on the rear crossbar right above the taillight.

 

[ChrisV]

If you don’t wanna cut it out by hand I can make a cut file for you. Unless you know how to do that too then I’ll just fuck off.

I don't know how to CAD but I have a team for it. Haha been slacking in that dept.

 

[ChrisV]

hahahah
have you seen his insta this dudes talented as hell!!
@wisecraft_fabrication

Thanks dude haha

 

[ChrisV]

Same. Always happy when the horse trailer made it another night without burning to the ground.


Did I miss what the center tabs were for? Looks to be mounted on the rear crossbar right above the taillight.

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It's to support my drive when towing. Transom saver

 

[MARCYTECH]

I don't know how to CAD but I have a team for it. Haha been slacking in that dept.

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Figures! Thought I’d throw it out there anyways. Team work makes the dream work!

 

[ChrisV]

Plate fits and off to polish tomorrow.

 

[J.P.]

Looks Great!

 

[ChrisV]

Got the skid plate polished too. Blang Blang

 

[Backlash]

Jewelry!!

 

[HNL2LHC]

Thanks for posting up your adventure Chris. You may not know it but many like myself are learning though your experiences. I was talking to a younger man at Pirates today that had a boat that he wanted a bit more power. I told him about your journey and to look up your RDP thread. Keep the content coming.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

This is such a bitchen boat and thread!

 

[ChrisV]

Thanks for posting up your adventure Chris. You may not know it but many like myself are learning though your experiences. I was talking to a younger man at Pirates today that had a boat that he wanted a bit more power. I told him about your journey and to look up your RDP thread. Keep the content coming.

Thanks man! I love forums and that's basically how I learn everything. Just want everyone to enjoy the ride.

 

[ChrisV]

This is such a bitchen boat and thread!

Thanks dude! Can't wait for the day I get an Daytona 25 and do a build.

 

[ChrisV]

Started chopping the axles yesterday. Was a pita it is. Especially being super heavy.

Did a quick trip to Havasu this morning. Friend got a boat that's been sitting for 3 years. Said he'll give me money to get it running. On the way there I randomly bumped into my dad. He said he was going to Laughlin but ended up going to Parker. (Yes he loves red.)

 

[Backlash]

What are your plans on the axles? Obviously this will change the ride height, but man it sure looks bitchen the way it sits!!

 

[ChrisV]

What are your plans on the axles? Obviously this will change the ride height, but man it sure looks bitchen the way it sits!!

I chopped 1.5" off at this section. I shoulda did 1". Too damn high and ugly now.

 

[ChrisV]

Drilled the rear anchors. Glad I did this instead of the buckles.

One thing my wife requested was a Bimini top. Especially with a one year old it's tough to be out for a long time. Bought this Bimini off Amazon for $160. Kinda gives me a template to make the tubes out of stainless later on.

Chopping it up and making it shorter. Low pro Bimini looks great imo. Good thing we're a small short Asian family so height shouldn't be a problem.

 

[ChrisV]

Happy Memorial Day!

 

[Duramax]

Drilled the rear anchors. Glad I did this instead of the buckles. View attachment 1120919 View attachment 1120921


One thing my wife requested was a Bimini top. Especially with a one year old it's tough to be out for a long time. Bought this Bimini off Amazon for $160. Kinda gives me a template to make the tubes out of stainless later on.

Chopping it up and making it shorter. Low pro Bimini looks great imo. Good thing we're a small short Asian family so height shouldn't be a problem. View attachment 1120924 View attachment 1120925

Bimini tops are a must with kiddos. Your boat is amazing, as are your skills, and I am sure your bimini top is going to be lowered and bad ass!

 

[ChrisV]

Done with the Bimini. Not happy with it whatsoever. Definitely redoing this later down the line.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Ohhh the mounting area of the center tabs are well hidden. Using the cleats for tie downs is a nice touch too

Moving forward I’m gonna just WWCVD everytime I mod the Baja.

Can you share some fotos of the wankel?!?

 

[ChrisV]

Ohhh the mounting area of the center tabs are well hidden. Using the cleats for tie downs is a nice touch too

Moving forward I’m gonna just WWCVD everytime I mod the Baja.

Can you share some fotos of the wankel?!?

Wankel? Lol wut

 

[ChrisV]

Finally took the boat out after messing with the ride height. Got it to where I want it to sit. Raised the trailer over all 1.5" but I lowered the fender .75"

@Marios Metalworks
This is what the tab is for. Holds up the drive to keep it bouncing around.

Wasn't the greatest conditions but at least I got it out. With this shorter drive it's a whole new boat. Coming off plane i would need to blip the throttle or water will soak the cowl. Ain't trying to hydrolock this engine.

Also, I would have to come off throttle slowly if I have the jack plate up. Or else the skeg wouldn't be in the water and rear end would slide. Almost wrecked this thing.

 

[ChrisV]

Super happy with this trailer. Just enough tongue weight so it doesn't bounce around. Seems a lot better with passenger tires too. Also thank you to @SFV2RVR in havasu for the wheel cap spacers. Must need for bearing buddies.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Wankel? Lol wut

The Rx7 my guy. To be fair I wrote that after a long night of billiards at Cornish Pasty.

The tab makes sense. I push pin is clean too

Everything is clean. Excited for the next build if this is you “rushing it” haha

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Yea that Bimini is way to high for an Asian.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Bitchen fkn everything! Ditch them Bimini straps for poles!

 

[ChrisV]

The Rx7 my guy. To be fair I wrote that after a long night of billiards at Cornish Pasty.

The tab makes sense. I push pin is clean too

Everything is clean. Excited for the next build if this is you “rushing it” haha

oh hahaha I was so confused. I forget its rotary sometimes.

Going to be awhile until the next project. I need to finish the gtr later this year.

 

[ChrisV]

Yea that Bimini is way to high for an Asian.

It really is. hahah Thanks again for the lanyard.

 

[ChrisV]

Bitchen fkn everything! Ditch them Bimini straps for poles!

I will. This was just a quick Bimini for this weekend.

 

[ChrisV]

Ready for the lower river run.

Hit up Perris at 530am and back to work at 8. Gotta love cali.

 

[Riverryder]

how do you have the time and energy man! dam! haha some guys say they are to busy running a business to put the cart back. but you build thos sick as cars and still have time to mess with the boat and share it with us! haha

 

[ChrisV]

how do you have the time and energy man! dam! haha some guys say they are to busy running a business to put the cart back. but you build thos sick as cars and still have time to mess with the boat and share it with us! haha

Thats why its kind of a rush build. After hrs at work. I'm slammed as shit at work too.

But honestly I stopped drinking two years ago and that really helped with time. Low key crackhead.

 

[havasuhusker]

Great looking boat and awesome job on all your mods.

 

[ChrisV]

PPF at the spot that gets messed up the most imo.