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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #45 on: July 16, 2009, 12:55:12 pm »

   Only too glad to be of help to you my friend !! Besides I know it will make my job a lot easier, now that I can go by the pics.

   I'm still waiting to have the frame blasted. I'll soon get out the old grinder & use one of those flap sanders. Only reason I'm hanging on is because the price is right. Save $ 400.00 bucks!!!! That's a lot to go towards other parts. Hey, I got lots of time.

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #46 on: August 31, 2009, 06:39:34 am »
  HERE'S OLDSLEDZS NEWEST UPDATE !!


O.T.

Finally getting back to work on the b-12 after taking most of August away from it. Got the front and roof on this weekend and also 3-coat varnished all the mating surfaces so hopefully the wood will last a long time. Hope to put the sides on this weekend then stain and 4 coat the exterior. Not sure how many screws it has taken so far, but I got 700. The are put on exactly as Bombardier did.

Frank



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  When I put these pics on, I went to preview to make sure all was OK. I must have been there for 20
sizing them up before I realized what I was doing. Mister man, Cam, you & the rest are doing a beautiful job restoring these machines to their original beauty & the level of workmanship is going to be hard to meet, but I'm willing to try my best to come close.
  I see now why you coated the insides of the panels first. It should last a long time.

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #47 on: September 06, 2009, 06:01:55 am »

   THE BEST IS YET TO COME !!!

   Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words !!   :o 8).  I'm glad it is because Oldsledz got me stuck for words. Boy o' Boy Oldsledz, I'm going to have to hire you on as my carpenter.


O.T.

More work done this week end. More to come!!

Frank



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   There will be more pics coming & I am proud to do my little part & post them !!!  ;D
 
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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #48 on: October 03, 2009, 04:48:59 am »

  Oldsledz what kind of grade of plywood did you put on your bomber ??

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #49 on: October 03, 2009, 05:14:36 am »
O.t.

I used 1/4" A-2 birch plywood.  I am in the lumber business and I could not find a marine type birch in 1/4" (at least not here in Maine).  So with that being said,  I pre finished the interior surfaces (3 coats marine varnish) and then assembled to the frame. One thing I made doubly sure of that ALL edges are sealed in 4 coats so I think it will do fine.  Also,  I will always garage it and I would not plan on leaving it out in the rain.  I just stained the outside on Thursday and hope to start the varnish next week.  I will send a couple of photos over.

Frank

P.S.  The birch was about 32.00 cost,  retail should be in the neighborhood of 41-42.00  I think I used 7 sheets total.  I used 3/4" marine plywood for the floor (fir)
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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #50 on: October 03, 2009, 04:19:57 pm »

   Here's the latest update to the already great looking "OLDSLEDZ"

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   Oldsledz all I was 2 pics. Below is what was in the email. Was there supposed to be 4 ??

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   You certainly know how to make a grown man cry !!!! My poor old father in law used to always say
    "My sonny boys you got her done now" . Sir, the stain you used on her certainly bought out the grain of the wood. I am very impressed sir, very impressed !!!

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #51 on: October 03, 2009, 05:44:05 pm »
O.T.

Yup,  just 2 photos for the moment.  Worked all day on the machine.   Cut and painted the floors,  fitted all the doors, (and then removed them)  now just waiting for my painter to HVLP the marine varnish which I am hoping for Tuesday.  Then connecting the new wiring harness and then a moment of silence before I attempt to start it!---------------Then phase 2,  skis,  and the suspension.
Thanks for posting the pictures.

Frank
 
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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #52 on: October 04, 2009, 04:07:11 am »

  Here's a qoute from Oldsledz;

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O.t.

I used 1/4" A-2 birch plywood.  I am in the lumber business and I could not find a marine type birch in 1/4" (at least not here in Maine). 
  Oldsledz, the plywood you used, is it classified as #1 grade...good 2 sides ?? It looks like it is.
   
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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #53 on: October 05, 2009, 04:37:45 am »
That is correct,  the A-2 designation means good 2 sides and #1 grade.
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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #54 on: October 08, 2009, 05:34:26 am »
   "AND WITH GREAT PRIDE HERE'S OLDSLEDZ NEWEST UPDATE !!!

  
Today is the first coat of marine varnish--done with an HVLP spray gun. Tomorrow another coat, then Friday--another.

Frank



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   Oldsledz, I don't know if I can post any more pics for you. My poor ol'
 ticker may not be able to stand much more of this.

    Ahh what odds, What a beautiful way to go.



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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #55 on: October 13, 2009, 04:11:00 am »
 
    OLD SLEDZ, I CAN SEE YOUR NOT WORRIED ABOUT MY HEALTH !!!  
    
O.T. hold on to your ticker.... Now have 4 coats of varnish on the machine. Next-- windshield, dash, wiring, doors.

More to come!!!!!

Old sledz

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   Well you ahhh.... if you did... or maybe....  :'( :-X  Sorry, gotta take a break & call 911 for backup. Man what a shine !!! I was sizing up the screws & it almost looks like you used a gyproc dimplier on them to get the same depth in the wood, but I couldn't see any marks around the screws. I'd say it took a bit of time to set them in just so.

   A word of warning to you OLD SLEDZ, you better be taking alot more pics. Keep the camera cord wrapped around your neck so you don't forget. Ha Ha ...( Next-- windshield, dash, wiring, doors ) Oldsledz I am very interested in these next steps. Please be sure to take lots of pics. Thanks !!

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #56 on: October 19, 2009, 12:55:53 pm »

   OLDSLEDZS MOST UP TO DATE UPDATE !!!


O.T.

Finished up most of the wiring today. Started the machine up for the first time tonight and surprisingly everything works right down to the fuel gauge. Next step--Install all the doors.

Oldsledz

   Mr. OLDSLEDZ, Sir !!! I just got back home yesterday evening. I was gone across the island to see the doc for another checkup.  I told him you were trying to put excessive strain on me by showing me your pics. He tells me not to worry cause he says he put the ENERGIZER batteries in. Whenever I feel down just give the pink bunny a call & he'll come top er' up !!!  So bring it on son !!!    Ha Ha Ha !! 
     
   Oldsledz those tail lights, are they GROTE or TRUCKLITE ?? They look great !!
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     OLDSLEDZ I like the knife blade switch idea for the ground on the battery. Also it looks like you still have something else to put on the dash over the speedo. It looks like there's no screw in the hole. I'm really impressed with the workmanship being put into this rebuild.

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #57 on: October 19, 2009, 01:17:47 pm »
Good eye on the screw missing on the dash.  I actually took the other one out and put a 3/16" spacer behind both screws and re-installed them. The defroster works perfectly across the dash.  I had made a duct under the dash to accomodate it.  Not sure of the tail light brand,  but they did come on it when I bought it.  They are old for the lenses are glass and not plastic.  I just cleaned up the chrome and made new seals between the top and bottom to keep moisture out of the light. 

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #58 on: October 19, 2009, 01:47:49 pm »

   OLDSLEDZ, if you took a 1/8th bit & drilled a vent hole in the lowest part of the lens through to the inside it will keep your light dry inside at all times. What happens is heat from the bulb will gather inside causing moisture buildup & over time failure. This little hole prevents that & is unnoticeable.

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Re: Varnished Machine--
« Reply #59 on: October 21, 2009, 11:49:55 am »
 Oldsledz, you can park that machine right in my living room when you are done. I'll make the room. Beautiful job. Keep up the good work.
 In your second last post, I thought you were saying that OT had a "screw missing". I was all set to agrree with you untill I read it again.     now, now OT; just kidding ha ha
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