Adding my personal touch "21 Daytona"

[Outlaw]

WOW thats what I'm talking about:boobeyes:

its a shame most of that side won't even show but I'll know it polishedarty:

is that a cannon XTI?

 

[Cigalert]

WOW thats what I'm talking about:boobeyes:

its a shame most of that side won't even show but I'll know it polishedarty:
is that a cannon XTI?

Yes it's an XTI. Don't worry...the other side is just as polished.

 

[targa88]

looks good :thumbsup

 

[Outlaw]

looks good :thumbsup

Thank you targa 88,

Procharger called today, my compressor checked out fine.
replaced the seals and tested it today:champagne:
huge relief since I bought it used:thumbsup

 

[Outlaw]

here are the final photo renderings of the rub rail end cap
that Nick from Delta-V Engineering designed for me.
they will be made from 303 stainless. they will be attached via a blind
hole bolted thru the transom. I'll add pics of the real thing when I get them.

it is shown attached to a piece of rub rail

 

[maxwedge]

Awesome thread! Great looking boat! but really, what compounds/ process did you actually use to polish all that?

 

[Outlaw]

Awesome thread! Great looking boat! but really, what compounds/ process did you actually use to polish all that?

Not sure what Cigalert uses, but I use buffing wheels and different compounds to bring the finish down.
I get my products from Ca swell. here is a how to guide, this will get you
started but you will find different materials require different procedures.


http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm

 

[Cigalert]

The back of the main plate is completely hammered. You can see the pitting in the bottom brackets and they're DEEP.

For the most part, it looks good. Need to hit the back of the tensioner area one more time and then it leaves here.

 

[ap67et10]

Well, I happen to get my hands on a few top secret pictures, so i thought i'd post them up for you Paul. As i think you know, Nick ran into some issues with his metal supplier and was set back on making your rub rail termination/end caps. Well he got cranking on them once he got the metal, and if I'm not mistaken they are already on their way to their new home! Also if anyone else is interested in a set of these or any other custom design work just PM me and I'll set you up with Nick.

Andrew

 

[Outlaw]

Thanks Andrew, those look BAD ASS:thumbsup No problem on the
wait. He was in contact with me the whole time. I'm not ready for them anyway.

It was nice working with Nick
I told him what I wanted and he designed it. These are not only
good looking they will bolt up from the back side and with the index
it will keep the rub rail and the insert in place.

Wait till you see the ride plate:boobeyes:

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

More! More! More! :drillsergeant:

 

[Outlaw]

Started installing new rub rail, did the pickle fork section first
since I figured it was the most difficult. I need to re gel the left rear
of the boat before I install the remainder of rub rail,the wind is blowing
like crazy today so I finished polishing the hardware for the Procharger mount. Cigalert polished my homemade bracket :thumbsup

 

[Cigalert]

I hope you're buying microfiber towels by the pallet.

Nothing short of awesomeness!

 

[Outlaw]

couple of pics of the new rub rail, bright anodized and it will have a white insert

transom is done,

bilge area is ready for engine rail and plate system, I still need to
block, color sand and polish but I'll wait until after I get the engine mounts
built.

Notice the wood seat frames, I built new wood seat frames and reinforced
the corners with glass then coated them with resin, I had planned on doing
the seats and getting new covers made but since summer is fast approaching I'm having the seats done, the place doing the upholstery
didn't want to cover my fiberglass frames,

 

[jrork]

Youre getting close Paul. What's the goal date for launching???

 

[Outlaw]

Youre getting close Paul. What's the goal date for launching???

June teenth

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

Looks great man! I think I want to do bright ano rub rail on mine :hmm

 

[Joker]

Paul, it looks great.

 

[Outlaw]

Paul, it looks great.

thanks John, I knew you would be happy about the new rub rail

 

[Joker]

thanks John, I knew you would be happy about the new rub rail

Looks better than the old faded anodized one.

 

[Schi-502]

Damn! I'm exhausted just reading this thread. Nice work.

 

[Outlaw]

Started on my fuel system, purchased a 6X10 gasket for a fuel cell
and cut a blank plate from 3/16 aluminum, there will be a Aeromotive A-1000 fuel pump, a check valve and a 100 micron filter in each fuel tank

after the plate was cut I drilled the mounting holes (24) here's the finished plate, actually I'm doing both tanks so two of everything

I placed the gasket on my fuel tank to determine the best place to make the access hole, the fuel level sender will be relocated forward of the pump assembly

next I cut the access hole in the tank

test fit the fuel pump and filter, the pickup tube will be attached to the filter,

drilled and tapped the tank for 1/4 20 bolts

making the mounting pad for the fuel pump/filter. there will be a baffle on each end of the pump/filter assembly, actually the rear baffle will incorporate a trap door type surge tank

once I finish the mounting plate it will be welded into the bottom of the fuel tank

 

[Outlaw]

The new 316 Stainless ride plate is almost finished, just need to countersink holes. Thanks Nick

 

[RiverDave]

I gotta be an idiot here.. Your putting the fuel pump inside the fuel tank? Am I missing something here?

2nd, question, what did you use to cut the oval in the fuel tank? (jig saw?)

RD

 

[ap67et10]

every single new production car on the road has a pump inside the tank, aeromotive pumps are designed to be run either way, inside or out of the tank. efi pumps are also known for their terrible sucking ability, in tank mount, or gravity feed is the only reliable solution.

Paul, this thing is coming out sweet! the in tank mounted pumps will be clean! what did you use to clean out the tank? or is this a brand new tank/never had fuel in it? just curious, i always hear about issues trying to weld tank that have had fuel in them.


AP

 

[Outlaw]

I gotta be an idiot here.. Your putting the fuel pump inside the fuel tank? Am I missing something here?

2nd, question, what did you use to cut the oval in the fuel tank? (jig saw?)

RD

yes in the tank, I thought it was a great idea I'll post more pics as I go.

2nd yes jig saw,

 

[Outlaw]

every single new production car on the road has a pump inside the tank, aeromotive pumps are designed to be run either way, inside or out of the tank. efi pumps are also known for their terrible sucking ability, in tank mount, or gravity feed is the only reliable solution.

Paul, this thing is coming out sweet! the in tank mounted pumps will be clean! what did you use to clean out the tank? or is this a brand new tank/never had fuel in it? just curious, i always hear about issues trying to weld tank that have had fuel in them.


AP

Thanks Andrew, I used a steam cleaner about 10 times using dawn
dish washing liquid. they actually checked out fine after the first few times
but I did them some more just to be safe.

I think it will be worth the effort to install them this way.

I will be testing them before they are installed into the boat, with long leads

 

[Outlaw]

Here's a pic of the embroidery for the seat headrests
(sorry for the fuzzy pic)

 

[Outlaw]

Started bolting on the hardware, and finished up the graphics including the new boat name

Here's the steps Cigalert polished :thumbsup, they have a coat of ceramic clear which dulls them just a touch but should make them easier to keep nice.

 

[RiverDave]

DAmn!! Cigajerk did a nice job!

I'd look into leaning those handles on the top back a bit..

RD

 

[Earl-Bob]

Paul, this is a great thead your boat looks great can't wait to see it on the water! cold beers on me.

 

[Marko]

Wow! You definately gave that thing the treatment! The polish job on that motor is off the hook! The whole project looks killer. :thumbsup

 

[Cigalert]

The boat is looking excellent but I only see one step Hope they handled your "issues" by now.

DAmn!! Cigajerk did a nice job!

I'd look into leaning those handles on the top back a bit..

RD

You know how I do.

 

[Outlaw]

Sorry, just one step in possession:box: thanks for the comps guys

finished up the rub rail and installed the pump intake

 

[jrork]

Sorry, just one step in possession:box: thanks for the comps guys

finished up the rub rail and installed the pump intake

Eliminator should copy your rubrail treatment Paul. That is the best I've ever seen! :thumbsup

 

[Outlaw]

thanks John,

I must have mixed the epoxy correctly, it was set up this morning
so I drilled and bolted it

mocked up the suction, now its time to assemble the pump

 

[Outlaw]

got a little more done:champagne:

 

[Outlaw]

Started the engine install today

giving the engine a ride to my work place (electric hoist and AC)

measure and trim

from the back

My helper

 

[Gelcoater]

lookin SWEEEEEET! i dont envy the work its going to take to clean it all after use,good thing you have a helper:thumbsup. when its done you should send some pics to the Big E. they only wish they could put out something that detailed. great job your doing!

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

Looking Sweet!!! :thumbsup

 

[INTHERED]

The boat is looking amazing! I've check on this thread daily and can't wait to see it in the water!!

 

[rivergames]

Im a v-drive guy but honestly, your jet boat is on a new level of CLEAN. Keep up the great work:thumbsup

How thick does the silver carbon fiber lay up? I want to run that this winter in my boat, but I dont want to have to replace my motor mounts, steering setup, v-drive brackets, etc...

 

[Gelcoater]

Im a v-drive guy but honestly, your jet boat is on a new level of CLEAN. Keep up the great work:thumbsup

How thick does the silver carbon fiber lay up? I want to run that this winter in my boat, but I dont want to have to replace my motor mounts, steering setup, v-drive brackets, etc...

i would think about 1/8 inch with the carbon and a good flo-coat,maybe slightly less?

 

[Outlaw]

I measured a couple test pieces I had done. averaged 1/16" for silver carbon and a good flow coat

 

[rivergames]

Thanks bud. I will see how much clearance I have when I gut her next winter

 

[Delta-V Engineering]

Wow, I had to stop looking at the pics so I could put on my sun glasses. For the sake of redundancy, man that looks good.

 

[Outlaw]

Thanks Everybody for the comps:thumbsup
I'm taking next week off so I should get a bunch done, I'll take lots of pics

 

[Gelcoater]

Thanks Everybody for the comps:thumbsup
I'm taking next week off so I should get a bunch done, I'll take lots of pics

yours has become a thread i scan every time i come on here,looking forward to checkin out your progressarty2:

 

[screaming pete]

very nice work. that is one lucky 21 daytona getting the treatment. i like the Chrome checkers bringing it back all 1998 style. i had purple ones on my 22 ultra stealth with a 500hp blue motor:thumbsup:champagne:

 

[Outlaw]

Seats are done had to set them in just to see how they looked