RESTO My 96 speedster restoration

[cncsignman]

Your build is looking fantastic! I'm in the middle of a resto on a 97 speedster with alot of the same issues as yours. Your graphics/wrap look phenomenal, and it is kind of what I have been thinking about for mine, seeing yours sealed the deal for me... Now to figure out how much it is gonna cost me LOL...

Thanks!! It's amazing what a new coat of paint/graphics can do to the look. I plan on wrapping the back hatch in yellow soon as well. I've got about 1000 in mine so far not counting the new upholstery and new sound system. BOAT... Bust Out Another Thousand. Lol. Let me know what you decide to do with yours. I'd like to see it.


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[Fat Tony]

I was planning on wrapping the hatch yellow too... My colors are a bit different than yours, I want to add some purple into the mix and plan on the accent graphics in purple white and yellow... I also am in the process of reupholstering and about 1/3 through, I went with white and yellow to replace the gray and yellow.

 

[cncsignman]

That should look good. Here's what my seats will look like plus I'm adding the black on dark grey hydro turf.

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[Fat Tony]

Thats gonna look good with your color combination!

 

[Jeff W]

I'm very happy so far with the audio components. Can't speak highly enough of the kicker speakers. I was a little worried about mounting it free air just because I have never done it. Trust me there is nothing to worry about. I haven't even started tuning things and it has already surpassed my expectations.

 

[racerxxx]

Love the soldering iron holder, just needs a lime!

 

[Fat Tony]

Looks awesome! I've been working on the upholstery, and let me say what a PITA... especially the bottom bench seat...

 

[cncsignman]

Thanks. Got the hydro turf in today. Too dang cold to install it all now though. Plus my son needs to finish the stereo install. I did put some on the swim deck. Good luck on the seats. I may need some pointers. Post up when you get through.

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[Fat Tony]

Heres a pic of the completed back bench bottom, all that stretching was a bit of a bear... Apparently mine has been recovered before, and some jacktard installed carbon steel t-nuts and studs in the inserts to attach them to the base, I chose to install darts since the holes were now too large to install new rivets. I may still bore bigger holes and add a few rivets to make them pull down better.

 

[Jeff W]

Quick clip from a few days ago. Only running the sub and 1 6.5" coaxial. I would say its running at about 50% max volume. One of the 6.5's was bad so I had to send it back. Going to sound great when I get everything finished.

https://youtu.be/cTcyrbfiidI

 

[cncsignman]

Looks like you did a great job on the seats. Hope mine turn out as nice.

 

[Jeff W]

Wired up. Just need to mount the amp and put a big ol' battery in it... This amp is thirsty... [emoji12]

 

[Fat Tony]

Looks like you did a great job on the seats. Hope mine turn out as nice.

I have no doubt they will turn out nicer based on everything else you have done!

 

[cncsignman]

Got the hydro turf installed tonight!

 

[Fat Tony]

Awesome! Here's how my seats turned out..

 

[cncsignman]

They turned out great! Where did you get yours? I'm going to get mine from ZZ auto group.

 

[Fat Tony]

Thats where I got mine from, the only thing I wish was that he left a bit more material to allow for streching, oversized the pieces if you will, that would have made life easier on several pieces.

 

[Jeff W]

Getting closer...

 

[Fat Tony]

WOW! It looks fantastic!

 

[cncsignman]

Thanks!! Since there is so much yellow I've changed my mind on the seat colors. Thinking of going dark, medium and light grey.

 

[Fat Tony]

I think that will look good, help tone down everything. I wish we were closer, Id have you do the vinyl on mine! Although, I may have to make a trip to Columbia, my Mom and sister live there.

 

[Andy4k6]

Before you order your seats, have a look at www.seadooupholstery.com I have just done mine and the guy who makes them does a great 4 way stretch kit at a very good price and he couldn't be more helpful

Also take a look at hid online fitting videos they are a big help

 

[DeanBrantley]

You did a bang up job on this boat, it really looks great. I'm just finishing a resto on my 97 also, including motors. I'm painting my hull metallic black with upper and inside decks pearl white followed by vinyl decals. Question. Where did you get the small decals you put on the carbon fiber panel for the choke, lights ect.?? Another thing, I like what you did with the carbon fiber, do you know how much you would have to order to have enough? I ask only because its pricey and I don't want a lot of waste/leftovers.

 

[Fat Tony]

Can you read your trailer mfg tag? I cant read mine anymore and need to know the information thats on it so I can order some repair parts...

 

[cncsignman]

You did a bang up job on this boat, it really looks great. I'm just finishing a resto on my 97 also, including motors. I'm painting my hull metallic black with upper and inside decks pearl white followed by vinyl decals. Question. Where did you get the small decals you put on the carbon fiber panel for the choke, lights ect.?? Another thing, I like what you did with the carbon fiber, do you know how much you would have to order to have enough? I ask only because its pricey and I don't want a lot of waste/leftovers.

Thanks!! I cut the decals myself. I got the carbon fiber on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/121174784564