1958 shell lake rocket project

1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65455

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hi all, i just got a rocket and plan on fixing it up over the next few months. i'll have the deck off this weekend and then start on the stringers, as i found out they are soft. the transom seems real solid, but will check that out also. the motor is a 1962 75 johnson that the p o said was stuck, and i found out it is not stuck, but the control cables are. really does not matter as the 75 is to big for me, i'am planing on running my 50 hp merc and look for a period correct motor down the line. so i'am listing the 75 on the glassifieds, whole or parts just let me know if you need anything. wish me luck and i'll be on the water next year. thanks frog

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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65457

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	Frog Welcome, As a new member of the finned boat club, we all are eagerly anticipating the next posting of your project. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65498

frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	thanks guys. i'll try to live up to doing a good job. it was raining here today, so didn't get any grass mowed and no work done on the rocket, and this week end will be busy untill sunday afternoon and then the deck comes off. will have more pic's. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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i got some work done on the rocket today. we had our 2 1/2 year old grandson over for the weekend so did not get started on the boat until after he went home and i got some grass cut, i'am going to have to make my yard smaller.lol. i got the motor off and all the controls, wiring ect. and got the deck loose, now just have to get 5 guys to help lift it onto one of my other trailers. transom is solid as a rock and only looks like 2 bad stringers. will know more when i dig into them. i was reading about the peanut butter, is this what i would use to set the stringers in the floor with? here are a couple of pic's for you of my progress. and by the way, the 75 johnson is for sale, complete or parts. let me know what you need and make an offer. frog

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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65689

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	I love the loader trick. That's the best way to do it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65691

frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	i call the tractor the Bull Frog it sure comes in handy. say littlefin will you e-mail me , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. i have a couple of questons for you, thanks frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	glad to see you starting on it frog,GO FROG!!!,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	loaders are great for mounting outboards.... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65757

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	Kinda Like This? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65760

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frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	wow, littlefin you sure came thru for me. now i have some idea how it will look. thank you very much. i owe you big time. yes neil, ribit ribit lol lol frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65772

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	heres what i came up with,not so good but different,lol i cant get the scan to work,crap. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	White on White. Always a classic winner John! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65781

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	yeah,i know,i know,i drew a frog and dont know how to post it from adobe,lol,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65814

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	John, Take the picture to this site and have it switched to a JPG format. www.online-image-editor.com/ Remember to change the Convert During Upload from PNG to JPG. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65818

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	there ya go frog,its not much,lol thanks little fin i owe ya one,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65838

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	And he's an artist too. The man has skills. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65870

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boy o boy , john the frog came out great, i'am going to have 2 stickers made and am going to put them on the fins, and how did you know that i have buck teeth. lmho . it is great that everybody here has a skill to help the other members. my thanks to all of you . i got the deck off of my rocket tonite. and started to look at the work that needs to be done. the transom is soft, so will be replaced along with at least 2 stringers. so will have alot more questons. here are some pic's frog

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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #65872

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	The transom doesn't look to bad to do. I'm sure you will have it fixed up in no time. Thanks for the update. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #66158

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hi all, just got in from working on the rocket, started to strip down the inside of the hull. i have a soft spot in the transom about 6 by 8 inches but not square, so out it comes. and was wondering if you could use the seacast method for the floor stringers? i have 2 of them that are soft, and they extend under 2 floation compartments that are glassed on to the hull, would be a heck of a job to cut them out and have to reglass them back in. but if so i will do that. i promise i'll take some pic's tomorrow . good nite for now . frog

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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #66218

frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	i just got the inside of the hull cleaned out and cut 2 holes in the floatation compartments , and they will have to come out and be dealt with. what fun are we having yet. lol. frog Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	Frog, Stupid question, but don't those compartments usually have foam in them? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #66227

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littlefin, my thoughts also. the front one had water in it, now i'll have to find out how it got there. and the back one does have foam, but is water logged and black. the rear will have to come out for the transom r&r for sure. i guess the front will be easy enough to do, just more glass and time.mite as well do it now then wished that i had done it. how is your boat coming along? haven't read anything in along time about it. take care buddy. frog. and thanks for painting my boat for me. frog

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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #66229

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Frog. My boat is getting wet every chance I get. The wife and I are still working some of the bugs out of it, but for the most part we are just using it and enjoying it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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was up in duluth yesterday for a funeral and stopped at harbor freight and picked up a saw to cut out the floor and transom with. hope to have all the cutting done this week end. got some glass coming and picked up a sheet of plywood , so maybe i'll have some more pic's sunday nite. somebody here said never give up and they were right. frog

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littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	Frog, Next time you are up in Duluth hop over to my pad. (I like that one) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	hey littlefin, i need your address and phone #,i was going to try to get ahold of you and figured the wife would be to sad. next time iam coming north. i'll give you a call. frog This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 shell lake rocket project 11 years 8 months ago #66777

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thanks littlefin and bob, just got in from the garage and washed off some fiberglass dust. got a few pic's , did not get as much done as i hoped to do. i did get the front and rear floation chambers cut out and the motor well. i took out over 100 lbs of water logged foam from the rear compartment and at least 30 lbs of soaked plywood. now i can lift the back end of the boat off the trailer by myself. i'm planing on putting in a piece of pcv pipe from the center to the transom for the drain plug, as it is in the center of the boat now. just trying to get ideas in a row and writting them down so i don't forget. hope to have the transom out tomorrow nite. here are the pic's. frog

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hi all. i got the transom out tonite after work. it was still real solid, just acouple of rotted spots were the p/o beefed it up for the 75 hp johnson. if he would have left it alone it would have been good to go. so now i'll get the stringers cut out and check to see if the keel is solid or not. then the fun part begins, grinding the fiberglass smooth. i did find out that duct tape works good to get the iches off of your skin.lol here are a couple of pic's of the transom. i took it out in pieces as it was to solid to remove whole. frog

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thanks mark, littlefin, and bob. i got the 2 stringers cut out tonite and they were bad, the center keel is solid as i drilled a few 1/8" holes into it and it came out dry and brown. only 2 more items to cut off, and then i'am having a sanding party and all of you guys are invited. lol. no pic's tonite as i forgot the camera in the house will have some at a later date. take care for now . frog

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frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	hi all, well i got the transom plywood cut and am going to glue the 2 pieces together sunday, and then i'll start to grind the fiberglass smooth and see if the transom fits. no pic's again tonite. i know you guys like pic's, next post will have some. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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