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slow_n_easy
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Posted: 05/14/2009 at 9:08am \| IP Logged

Big Dallas, ebay is your friend and as 2ltime explained there are tons of after market suppliers, the tires are very expensive though... I want to say I spent $80 per tire a few years ago... big chunk of change for an itty-bitty tire.

BTW, thanks 2ltime for the compliment. I finally got my console installed last night. Very tight quarters in the helm...I'll post some pics soon.

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Posted: 05/14/2009 at 11:06am \| IP Logged

I was also looking for examples of installed throttle lever on the actual console and not off on the fence/rail. I ended up cutting up the side and installing the throttle lever on the right side of the console, I think it looks great!

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Posted: 05/14/2009 at 11:24am \| IP Logged

pics, we need pics

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Posted: 05/14/2009 at 4:15pm \| IP Logged

Dallas, I recently replaced both tires and the spare in that size, for the long pull from Louisiana over to Texas. I found some 10 ply tires at a local tire shop, at $55 each. I was very pleased with the way they held up, and pleased to see they were 10 ply, not 6 or 8 like the tires I was replacing. They made the 500 mile journey wil no problem (unlike the one that blew two days before on a local trip). I'm sorry that I don't recall the brand name, I can just tell you that it was one that I never heard of (not a major brand name, obviously).

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Posted: 05/14/2009 at 9:02pm \| IP Logged

I just bought (3) 20.5X8X10 10 ply tires with an 'E' rating from a dealer on eBay & 1 new galvanized wheel. He mounted one tire & shipped everything in one box for a total $233.00 including shipping by UPS. I ordered them on Tuesday & they arrived today. The brand name of the tires is DEESTONE. Each tire was $62.44. He told to make sure I ran 90 psi air pressure in them. They are biased ply tires. No one within 100 miles of where I live had them & I was told they would have to be special ordered. The dealer lives just south of Maryville, TN

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Posted: 05/19/2009 at 7:03pm \| IP Logged

I got the steering and throttle connected this evening...I took a long weekend off from working on the toon. But I am ready to get this thing done and in the water...

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Posted: 05/19/2009 at 7:50pm \| IP Logged

Looking good now

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Posted: 05/19/2009 at 9:30pm \| IP Logged

Wow, that just looks awesome. I did the same thing on my console that you did- utilized that little lip to place the stereo (and also my switch panel). You're getting close to your launch date!

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Posted: 05/20/2009 at 8:10am \| IP Logged

That console looks great

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Posted: 05/20/2009 at 2:48pm \| IP Logged

Thanks everyone. I should have the boat wired this evening and I'll give it a test starting...if all goes well, I'll put my tags on the boat and drop her in the lake this weekend....

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Posted: 05/21/2009 at 9:05am \| IP Logged

Does anyone have any ideas on where/how to mount speakers? I really don't want to cut into the plastic bases (the seats appear to not be able to open up with the speakers below them)... Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I bought 4 marine speakers (6.5')

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Posted: 05/21/2009 at 9:35am \| IP Logged

Short of building some plywood boxes or something similar I can't think of any other options than the seats, console or armrests. I mounted mine in the ceiling but I have a hardtop. You could get the rectangular enclosed speakers and mount them on the fence rail or something. I used them on the outside of my boat and mounted them under the narrow 'soffit' I made with the new top. I think Lindas Lounge did something different with hers if you want to check their post out. She and some others have souped up stereos (I'm thinkin ScottB too)and could probably give you some options.

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Posted: 05/21/2009 at 9:47am \| IP Logged

Well, let me try this again. Here is where I mounted my speakers. They sound great in the arm rests.

Here is a pic or two.

Hope that helps. What I am stuck on right now is where to mount the Sub.

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Posted: 05/21/2009 at 10:23am \| IP Logged

That is awesome! Thanks for the info. I was wondering how one would do that with the skirt over the hole...but that looks great! I think I'll give that a shot... Thanks mman3187! You also don't mess with the structural integrity of the plastic bases...

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Posted: 05/22/2009 at 1:33pm \| IP Logged

mman3187, I tried what you did...Unfortunately, my screw (bolt) pattern isn't quite as large as your speakers. My sony speakers won't grab into the plastic...so, I am going with boxes. I'll update you all on my progress. I did get the toon started yesterday after hooking up all of my electronics. I went and got my registration tags earlier today...so, we are on target/schedule for getting this thing in the water this weekend... WOOHOO!!! I won't have all of my graphics on, but at least I'll get her wet...

Edited by slow_n_easy on 05/22/2009 at 1:34pm

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Posted: 05/22/2009 at 3:00pm \| IP Logged

Boat looks great...You gave me some great ideas.

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Posted: 05/23/2009 at 7:12pm \| IP Logged

I received my ladder today from PontoonStuff!! WooHoo! It's lake time...

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Posted: 05/24/2009 at 5:05pm \| IP Logged

I was just cleaning up the toon getting ready for tomorrow (our maiden voyage on the new and improved toon) and found a couple of tears on 2 seats. Does anyone know how to go about returning defective seats to PontoonStuff?

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Posted: 05/24/2009 at 8:02pm \| IP Logged

Yep, just call and talk to them, no problems. They'll take care of it. If you still got the boxes they came in, that'll help out, if you don't, use the boxes you get the replacement seats in, make sure they know that.

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Posted: 05/24/2009 at 8:14pm \| IP Logged

slow_n_easy wrote:

found a couple of tears on 2 seats. Does anyone know how to go about returning defective seats to PontoonStuff?

Seems to be a run of that lately...

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Posted: 05/24/2009 at 8:21pm \| IP Logged

slow-n-easy, You may ask PS to send you call tags for return freight, as there freight cost is cheaper than most people can find. We changed our floor plan once we got our furniture and they sent tags for us to return what we needed to return. Toon looks GREAT keep up the good work!!!! Kartracer28

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Posted: 05/25/2009 at 9:18am \| IP Logged

Thanks everyone...Since it's a holiday, I'll give PontoonStuff a call tomorrow.

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Posted: 05/25/2009 at 9:32am \| IP Logged

SNE ... I enjoyed your pics and congrats to you and your helpers for a job
well done!!!

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Posted: 06/01/2009 at 5:02pm \| IP Logged

Thanks craig4080. I just ordered my front couches. Once this is in, I am done...I'll post some pics of our maiden voyage real soon!

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Posted: 06/01/2009 at 11:26pm \| IP Logged

So have you added any pin striping/decals to your walls?
I think that's the route I'm going to go as well...

Does that self etching primer say it's for aluminum on
it? I just didn't see any at our local autozone...

Also, did you sand the primer/paint between coats (if
you did more than one). I've just never done much
painting...or wet sanding for that matter

Thanks, looks awesome!

Dan

Edited by 2fs2ns on 06/01/2009 at 11:36pm

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Yes, I have added some vinyl decals to the toon. I am having more created as we speak - I expect to have it fully completed with the vinyl graphics in the next week or 2... I currently only have the name of the boat on the side panels and of course the registration numbers. Yes, self etching primer is for bare metal, including aluminum. You can buy self etching primer at your local Wal-Smart (spelled incorrectly on purpose). You have to sand down as much of the old paint as possible...chances are you are going to get down to bare metal - hence the self etching primer. No you don't have to sand between coats. Although, you do want to sand before you paint. And you do want to wet sand to ensure good adhesion of the paint...

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Nice job on the rebuild!

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Posted: 06/16/2009 at 10:29am \| IP Logged

Thanks Linda's Lounge... My vinyl graphics are ready and should be installed tonite. I'll post pics as soon as the vinyl is on. I did install the new couches in the toon, makes a huge difference...The boat is almost done! Just the vinyl graphics are left...

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Did I miss it in a pic somewhere?, what year is it I have a 1964 convertable 289 auto, painted 1976 Corvette yellow black top and interior. Its just to dang hot with the top down and that black vinyl.

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