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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    What process did you use to "persuade" it? This is close to my imagined result. Looks really good
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    New item to think about. My transom cap is in bad shape i would say. I have seen a couple ideas on how to make a new one but thought i would throw it out to the group to see what yall had come up with. shoot me your links/pics/ideas in writing, I want it to be much more substantial than the...
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Interesting, this one was loose as well. Nothing that scared me but loose never the less
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Made a brake. I didnt like Chinese versions i was seeing at the CATS (cheap ass tool store) so i took a couple days and made one. She bends metal like she should.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Random Notes: Shes got a name. "Jessi" named after my better half. Tilt tube upgrade will need to happen, Im not drilling holes in my transom if I can help it. The JB Weld Marine that i put on the pits and holes in the transom is crazy strong. Handled innumerable passes with a 3500psi power...
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Update: 1. Repaired the forward left upright with an 1/16" angle backing (sawed through in 2 spots by PO) Used cheap harbor freight rivets but its quite strong and i needed to use them up. 2. Replaced all broken or missing rivets on the gunnels. Most were in the bow. Sorry no pic yet of this. 3...
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    I think i will. I want to avoid reinstalling that stabilizer bracket.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Here is what ive found. The steering was connected to an arm in front of the engine with a bolt. Ive also attached the model plate which im assuming has a date indicator number on it.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Now thats something! Im pretty sure mine is a 74. Ill take a better look and get back to you. This would be great news if i can just forgo reinstalling it.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    2000 + miles is a pretty good test.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Anyone have experience with this steering cable/linkage support? If i can avoid putting the holes through the new transom i will. Would love to just fill those old holes in. Will it be strong enough if i install this with stainless lag screws from the inside instead of bolts that go all the way...
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Looks like you went straight to the hull with no risers..... still deciding what elements of the extra hull support i will do. There are several different options here that all look good. I am a fan of your option because you can avoid extra holes in the bottom of the hull. How is she holding up?
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Wow that is really clean, great work! I guess thats what peace of mind looks like. Not sure what elements of all of this structural support i need to add to my hull but i have some time to think about it. Im going to do the rib ends first. Got a couple tubes of 5200 yesterday and can start...
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    What is the best way you remove old rivets? I have seen a few videos and threads but I have had a bit walk around in the holes which i know is not good. Rookie mistakes a plenty from this guy.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Im doing the floor and transom and side panels. Im not close to this situation but I am going to do preventative work as well as time consuming as it will be. Can you show me pics of your braces? And did you do risers and rib top plates as well?
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Can you show me what this reinforcement looked like completed? I see the angle aluminum is attached to the ribs but the other end is not attached to anything yet. Im guessing risers but not sure.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Beginning of rib end repairs.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    JB Marine for filling unused holes.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    The steel Mounting of this bracket was causing problems. Can I opt to NOT put it through the transom with bolts but screw it into the transom with SS lags or something?
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Pics of splash well tare down
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