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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1957 Lone Star Commander restoration/mod
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<blockquote data-quote="OldTinBoatGuy" data-source="post: 325193" data-attributes="member: 9059"><p>Sounds like you'll have a lot of fun with the boat there in the gulf, hopefully, like mine it will come together soon. I don't think I'll be anywhere near done with it in time to hit the water this year, but I should have her ready by next spring. I have Smithville lake nearby and I've been wanting to fish it for a while but a boat is a necessity, its one of those lakes that is not much good for bank fishing. Either too developed or inaccessible not much in between. I'd like to get down your way for some more fishing too. My wife's grandmother lives over near WeekiWachee and I try to get a little fishing in whenever we get down to see her. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, lots more to do. Just found a good deal at Walmart on Rustoleum self-etching primer in the rattle can for $4.77 so bought the few they had and put in an order for more. Cheapest I've found it anywhere. Figured I would use it to prime and then spray on some Rustoleum topside. </p><p></p><p>Well, hope to see more pic's of your project soon and i'll try to get some more work done on mine and post some more. Almost forgot, found a great source locally for tube, angle and flat aluminum at about a tenth of what Lowes and HD want for the same products, example 6063 1/8 1x1 tube aluminum $2.49 per foot at Metal By the Foot <a href="https://www.metalbythefoot.com/index.php?category=Aluminum" target="_blank">https://www.metalbythefoot.com/index.php?category=Aluminum</a>. BTW they do ship, so if you're thinking about using tube or angle they could be worth a look. I don't know what shipping costs but their prices may make it worth while.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldTinBoatGuy, post: 325193, member: 9059"] Sounds like you'll have a lot of fun with the boat there in the gulf, hopefully, like mine it will come together soon. I don't think I'll be anywhere near done with it in time to hit the water this year, but I should have her ready by next spring. I have Smithville lake nearby and I've been wanting to fish it for a while but a boat is a necessity, its one of those lakes that is not much good for bank fishing. Either too developed or inaccessible not much in between. I'd like to get down your way for some more fishing too. My wife's grandmother lives over near WeekiWachee and I try to get a little fishing in whenever we get down to see her. Anyway, lots more to do. Just found a good deal at Walmart on Rustoleum self-etching primer in the rattle can for $4.77 so bought the few they had and put in an order for more. Cheapest I've found it anywhere. Figured I would use it to prime and then spray on some Rustoleum topside. Well, hope to see more pic's of your project soon and i'll try to get some more work done on mine and post some more. Almost forgot, found a great source locally for tube, angle and flat aluminum at about a tenth of what Lowes and HD want for the same products, example 6063 1/8 1x1 tube aluminum $2.49 per foot at Metal By the Foot [url]https://www.metalbythefoot.com/index.php?category=Aluminum[/url]. BTW they do ship, so if you're thinking about using tube or angle they could be worth a look. I don't know what shipping costs but their prices may make it worth while. [/QUOTE]
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