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  1. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Using my benchtop spraybooth for painting again I used a scrap piece of plywood and some screws pointed up for stilts, that way i can paint both sides without waiting for one side to dry.
  2. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Started cutting some seawater strainer brackets today. I will be painting them bilgekote white and install a small Lumitec LED behind the strainers so I can see them lit up at night without having all the engine compartment lights on. The...
  3. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Before/after gauge panel
  4. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Finishing up the lower helm instrument panel with the new Faria gauges.Just taking it one gauge at a time, making sure I get all the lockwashers in place and everything is tightened properly. Thats the last thing i need is a ghost...
  5. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Drilling a couple pilot holes and mounting.
  6. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS A little more cutting, a little more cleanup on the belt sander. After all, it's the detals that count, right?
  7. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Today on "This Old Boat" lol :rolleyes:, I'll be removing the old 12V DC switch panel that controls the windshield wipers, bilge pump, blowers, cabin lights, etc. I chose a Blue Seas replacement rocker switch panel with built-in circut...
  8. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS I have the biggest grin on my face today. A good buddy of mine who works for a marine engine parts distributor here in Michigan got me some ORIGINAL Chrysler 225 engine decals and plastic weather covers!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: The...
  9. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Got them shnazzy original Chrysler decals on the exaust manifolds today
  10. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Started popping out old gauges today. The old one have been bugging me and I've been putting it off because of the chaotic mess behind them. But I did start, and chose the Faria Chesapeake SS white gauges. It's always slow going doing...
  11. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Mounted the breaker panels today to see how they'd look. I'm very happy with them!
  12. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Heres the old "main" panel, a Square D home electrical disconnect panel for an electric hot water heater. Some kind of joke? no, just someone who doesnt know what they're doing.
  13. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Since I'm putting A/C in the boat and redoing some of the other electrical, I decided I better get some REAL AC & DC power distribution panels. I went with Blue Seas panels, for the simple reason that they are built to last with quality...
  14. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Working on the final touches for the engines. I was able to clean up the original Chrysler exhaust manifold engine badges pretty well. They are a bit scuffed, but I'd rather have original decals over none at all. I also cleaned up the...
  15. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Top view of engines. I made sure to put the valve covers with the oil caps on the inside so they are easier to access. I can stand in the middle of the bilge and fill oil on both engines a bit easier.
  16. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Finishing cleaning up the remaining port engine wire harness this morning. I'm using my all-time favorite cleaner, LA Totally Awesome. It cleans better than anything I've ever tried, hands down. You can get a spray bottle at the dollar...
  17. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Before/almost done
  18. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS Other than exhaust manifolds and the port engine electrical, both engines are 98% done! I'm very excited that they look even better than I expected. Hours and hours well spent. Remember how bad this bilge was???? And they're lookin'...
  19. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS The Webasto FCF heating/cooling unit installation is also almost done. Just running duct work and plumbing now.
  20. LorenHaus

    1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS

    Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS All the exhaust manifolds are ready to go back on.
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