SCT's 1969 Checkmate V191 Raceboat restoration.

[karzrus]

I get that the trailer fenders are vintage, but I'd update to a full one piece double fender with an inner skirt to keep rocks kicked up by the wheels to a minimum.

 

[Rob B]

Gotta keep this thread up front, so here's a weekend bump!!

 

[senator-holland]

Keep up the good work guys! Love to see this thing flying again!

 

[SCT]

Just got done painting (the white) on the reproduction CM emblems and they came out great! Top emblem is the original one.

 

[SCT]

Been stripping the old CM trim tabs w- paint stripper but it's been slow going. Not sure what type of paint was used in 69' but it is tough stuff. Need to find a sandblaster. Anyone have the paint code for Mercury Phantom Black?
Thanks-

 

[DropTop5.0]

Thanks for update. I remember this sight talked about it. Hope it helps.

http://johnsoldmercurysite.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8338

 

[cooperider]

Rub rail removal. SCT had the easy part. I got to use the air tools.

 

[cooperider]

Supplies are arriving. Still have to order the flake tho.

 

[JW]

Supplies are arriving. Still have to order the flake tho.

Spring is on it's way!!

 

[cooperider]

Shop selfie.

 

[karzrus]

Coop, you look so happy in that picture.

Like someone peed in your breakfast and stole your boat.

 

[SCT]

Karz, don't be pi$$ing off my paint guy!!!


I've been searching the net for a pair if early, short shaft inlines and came across this website. You send the guy your old inline and he restores it to new or better. Just don't ask the price.......

Outboard porn: http://classicmercuryoutboards.com

 

[DropTop5.0]

That's who I would use and almost did. I talked to him a few times and thought he was a respectable guy. There's a guy from continuous wave, LGH, that used him and has only good things to say of his work.

 

[Kurtster]

Has anyone actually ever seen Coop and Willi Robertson in the same room together at the same time...............?






I'm just sayin

 

[cooperider]

Coop, you look so happy in that picture.

Like someone peed in your breakfast and stole your boat.

I had to poop.

 

[cooperider]

Moving right along....

 

[cooperider]

Original color. Found my sample book, could be one of two colors. So I may go ahead and buy both colors. I can use it on another boat.

 

[SCT]

Coop, are there any differences in prepping a gel boat vs a flake boat?

 

[cooperider]

Coop, are there any differences in prepping a gel boat vs a flake boat?

No, same prep. But you have to shoot two layers, the flake, and then the clear.

 

[cooperider]

The original color.