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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1985 Bass Tracker refurb
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<blockquote data-quote="Duke62" data-source="post: 456927" data-attributes="member: 10491"><p>I didn't use any of the old bins and lids, threw them all away. They were cracked and broken. The rod locker lid is straight plywood, didn't use a template. It is actually longer than the old one. I used the old hinges and put it far enough away from the side to deal with the curve. For the drop in compartments I used plastic bins from WalMart. I painted the outside black. This makes them dark and also the paint won't get scratched from the inside. They are wedged in with pink foam. To support the plywood lids I riveted angled aluminum to create structure (you can see the bins and the structure in some pictures on page 4, I will add some better ones later). For the rear deck. I actually added 1/2 plywood. The aluminum deck was warped and I cut several holes in it to get the foam out. So I used plywood to cover it rather than gluing the vinyl to the deck. I love the vinyl. I planned to use carpet, until a trip to Bass Pro changed my mind. I looked at the new Trackers with the vinyl and I knew that was the way to go. I have learned a lot of things through trial and error on this build, so feel free to ask as many questions as you need. I can hopefully save you some trouble with my lessons learned.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Duke62, post: 456927, member: 10491"] I didn't use any of the old bins and lids, threw them all away. They were cracked and broken. The rod locker lid is straight plywood, didn't use a template. It is actually longer than the old one. I used the old hinges and put it far enough away from the side to deal with the curve. For the drop in compartments I used plastic bins from WalMart. I painted the outside black. This makes them dark and also the paint won't get scratched from the inside. They are wedged in with pink foam. To support the plywood lids I riveted angled aluminum to create structure (you can see the bins and the structure in some pictures on page 4, I will add some better ones later). For the rear deck. I actually added 1/2 plywood. The aluminum deck was warped and I cut several holes in it to get the foam out. So I used plywood to cover it rather than gluing the vinyl to the deck. I love the vinyl. I planned to use carpet, until a trip to Bass Pro changed my mind. I looked at the new Trackers with the vinyl and I knew that was the way to go. I have learned a lot of things through trial and error on this build, so feel free to ask as many questions as you need. I can hopefully save you some trouble with my lessons learned. [/QUOTE]
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