Gambler Intimidator Dale Earnhardt Project

[wmitch2]

[QUOTE=WantOne;7822583]Jackplate sandblasted, gonna do the part on transom too by hand
Clear coat or leave raw aluminum?
Which would keep nicer longer, any recommendations?
I think clearcoat might peel off and raw might be more likely to discolor.[/QUOTE

Have it POWDER COATED clear !! Polish it up first, then it will shine a long long time !!

[rao]

buy a good quality clear like ppg automotive, i have had small blk chevy intakes last 10 years when done correctly.

[WantOne]

i went with these guys when i had to replace some switches. Boat looks awesome!! Keep up the good work your gonna have one sweet ride at the end!
https://otrattw.net/home.php

cool Thanks for the link, they have a discount right now too

[cstockton]

I have an 89, got it a year ago October 2015. Gave it the TLC it needed including all new seats. Fished all summer and love the boat. Noticed you had the gauges out. My gauges are all original and all light up; however, some work, others work intermittently and some do not work. I don't have the skills to fix them. I'd like to keep the originals if they can be repaired as they have a nice gold trim. If some of yours are not working, what route you going to have all of them working?

[WantOne]

Funny you ask, I just ordered all new gauges yesterday
It did't have the gambler originals, it had random old junk so they all had to go
If you want factory replacement gauges they might have them in the Gambler store
If they work intermittently maybe check for loose wiring/ connections

[thesignguy]

Whats up BBC, a little New Years update..
It was getting too cold to work in the garage so added some insulation and a better heater.
Also tore out cabinets I hit my head on about 3 times a day
Got the trailer out from under the boat and have been wet sanding the bottom.

Looking great!

Please let us know how you did this? I really need to work on my trailer and the lake is frozen.

getting the boat off the trailer, are those just jackstands?

[WantOne]

Looking great!

Please let us know how you did this? I really need to work on my trailer and the lake is frozen.

getting the boat off the trailer, are those just jackstands?

Yep, car jackstands with carpet scraps ductaped to them
Scope out some flat spots under the boat that can sit on them, They are positioned just inside a chine on mine



I pretty much followed this video

[mrgamblerman]

Beautiful boat!!

[WantOne]

Beautiful boat!!

Thank you sir
I got lots of cool stuff in the mail, should start to really come together soon here!

[WantOne]

Gauges arrived
forgot to order voltage gauge..

[76Champ]

if your not needing to fill a dash hole, volt and spedo would be first ones i would get rid of.

[WantOne]

Wetsanding is DONE
800, 1000, 1500, 2000
I am really happy with how the area under transom cleaned up
It was stained with black tar around the fittings and heavily stained brown

Now onto gelcoat chip repairs..

[lil red 02]

Lookin good

[crank68]

Real nice !!

[WantOne]

Sorting out wiring and designing some custom parts...

[WantOne]

Seats back from reupholstery
2 folding seats scrubbed clean
pedestal seat was remade from scratch
I wanted to do black FRP bucket seats but would have been hot and uncomfortable

[WantOne]

Slight change of course on jackplate..
Thanks guys in Gambler section for set up advice

Got the 8" setback rapidjack so can adjust and tune on water

[RJP44]

Coming along nicely

[lil red 02]

Really making a difference in that girl, glad you are bringing her back to life

[WantOne]

Coming along nicely

thnks man. I was just looking thru your build thread for inspiration
very nice boat