Yellowfiero's playmate resto!

[Rob B]

Nice job on the mid section!!! I see Christmas can in January once again with all the goodies.

 

[yellowfiero88]

Got the transom plate back and bolted all up. I still need a new trim pump before I can hang the motor on there.

Off the stand and almost ready to mount. My buddy Evan in the background doing all the heavy lifting since I still cant lift much.


Started installing the steering system as well.



Also have bulkheads for where the lines go through the splash well.

I still need to get the stainless braided lines made from the bulkheads to the cyl.

Also got the gauges drilled and ready to mount.

I got several places that will get glassed back in like the original hole for the wiring in the splash well, there is a hole behind the seat, and the glove box will be glassed and a radio installed in its place.

 

[john lamon]

Looks good, as always top notch work YF

 

[Rob B]

You've been a busy guy lately!!!! I'm liking the new gauges and hydraulic steering.

 

[Reed]

Great work!!!!!!, I'm thinking of changing the steering on my Trimate II from a Dual cable to hydrolic . ( you have a great gift with the paint gun I hope the work I do this year will look as good )

 

[hotdaddy27]

Hey YF,

Did you make the transom plate so big for any particular reason?

I am not criticizing, simply inquiring.

Maybe I missed it.

Thanks.

HD

 

[yellowfiero88]

Hey YF,

Did you make the transom plate so big for any particular reason?

I had that plate already in my dads garage. I just did not feel like cutting it down so I kept it the same size. To be honest, the transom is in great shap and I prob did not even need the plate but better safe than sorry.

 

[hotdaddy27]

Cool!

 

[yellowfiero88]

Well Hung!

So while I had the help of my son, we got the trim pump installed and working. Also got the motor hung off the back. For being 2 1/2 he is a big help in the garage This thing looks bad a$$ with that merc !

 

[ndaniels]

I like it

 

[yellowfiero88]

Even tho I am not painting it till next winter I started the fiberglass work tonight. I will get it in primer and maybe black in it but that is all that will happen for this upcoming season. Glovebox hole, old rigging hole, and another hole was filled.

 

[Reed]

Very cool, makes me dream of spring already....( my garage still needs the insulation finished ) so I can't play like you are this winter . I will just enjoy reading about your toys till spring breaks lol
I to say I wish I had a little helper like your son, he looked like he was enjoying dads ~ toys~ Keep up the great work

 

[yellowfiero88]

So the past week I have been toying with painting the engine covers. Nothing over the top but I did not want any vinyl decals on them. I started off stripping the old stickers off. That was the start of what would turn into a major project. The stickers took the paint with them so I had to strip everything and primer it all up. From there I sealed it and based in some blue then black laying the base for my graphics. From there I came back with the airbrush with black, white, and red.

I had some reverse cut vinyl made of the mercury, 90, oil injected, and power trim so that part would be easy. I laid it out and masked it all up painting all the letters yellow.

I then removed the masking and laid out 3 layers of clear over it all. I wanted the graphics to be soft and kind of blend in but slightly pop in the sunlight. I have done better work than this but was having a lot of problems out of my badger airbrush pulsating. I think when I do the boat next winter, I am going to break down and buy an Iwata airbrush. Nothing worse than a tool not working like it should.

And yes I am going to go back and fix the one guys eye LOL




I still have to stripe it and add the pupils

 

[Rob B]

Man that's talent right there or as Rush Limbaugh would say "Talent on loan from God"!!!! Great job!!!!! I gotta get you to spray the enforcer next year!!!!

 

[Reed]

So the past week I have been toying with painting the engine covers. Nothing over the top but I did not want any vinyl decals on them. I started off stripping the old stickers off. That was the start of what would turn into a major project. The stickers took the paint with them so I had to strip everything and primer it all up. From there I sealed it and based in some blue then black laying the base for my graphics. From there I came back with the airbrush with black, white, and red.

I had some reverse cut vinyl made of the mercury, 90, oil injected, and power trim so that part would be easy. I laid it out and masked it all up painting all the letters yellow.

I then removed the masking and laid out 3 layers of clear over it all. I wanted the graphics to be soft and kind of blend in but slightly pop in the sunlight. I have done better work than this but was having a lot of problems out of my badger airbrush pulsating. I think when I do the boat next winter, I am going to break down and buy an Iwata airbrush. Nothing worse than a tool not working like it should.

And yes I am going to go back and fix the one guys eye LOL




I still have to stripe it and add the pupils

Awesome!!!!!! I love the custom hood idea, I want to learn to do art like that ~ how much for lesson? ~ I like watching and learning

 

[yellowfiero88]

Awesome!!!!!! I love the custom hood idea, I want to learn to do art like that ~ how much for lesson? ~ I like watching and learning

I like to share what I can do. The best way to learn is buy the dvd and watch someone that knows how to do it do it like Craig Fraser. (I used his skullmaster template kit then freehand over it). Then pick up a airbrush and a junk hood and play. I still don't know what I am doing but learn every time I try. When I do the boat next winter, your welcome to come and learn. There will be a lot of airbrush and graphic work on it.

Tonight I got restless so I went out and got the stater and trigger replaced. It now has spark and should run once I get the rigging hose and hook it all up. I also got the lower unit mounted and made sure it will work before painting it as well. BTW, I got this motor for almost nothing because it had no ignition(bad stator) and the lower unit had a crack in it that was JB welded up a few years ago. I hate to say it but the original case is better shape than the replacement that has been painted 3x and has skeg damage(seller said nothing about the skeg damage or that it was painted 3x )

Here is something that is bugging me. I replaced the trim motor and pump with a new aftermarket one. The motor leaked water and was shot so I replaced both so I did not have to worry about the pump down the road. Now it is leaking off. No external leaks, it just creaps down really slow. I used SAE40W oil in it as the manual said(oil removed was ATF or atleast red) ANY IDEALS????? I am going to make a post about this in outboard tech area also.

And since

 

[john lamon]

Holy what a change, let me know when I can send ya my mota

 

[yellowfiero88]

Made the hydraulic hoses tonight for the steering. Also touched up the body spot where the old rigging came through the splash well. Its nothing much since its getting painted next winter, I just spray painted it back black!!!

On a side note, I got the rigging hose and its a lot more rigid than I thought. It will not make the bend and work so back to the drawing board for that. I did get the fuel filter/water separator so I can finish the fuel system.

 

[Rob B]

Will the rigging hose work if mounted between the hydraulic lines? That's how mine is mounted, but I've got two feet to work with between the transom and motor. Nice job on the hydro lines.

 

[yellowfiero88]

No. If I had your gill bracket then yes it would!!! I want them mounted between and inline with the hydro lines. The splashwell is just to small and I dont have enough room to get the extra hose I need so the motor can turn and tilt. 1 option is to mount the rigging hose to the access cover lid and I dont think I like that ideal. I am going to look for a smaller hose or one that is more flexable. I wish I knew it was so stiff before I spent almost $80 for it. Also keep in mind the hydro lines are only 12" long and that is with the bends in them, that gives you an ideal of splashwell size.

I hate to admit it but i might be going with a small diamater shop vac hose, altho I could get a SS braiding wrap for it!!!