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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130485

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	I figured I should post since I finally got around to working on this thing. The day I picked it up: Taking a closer look: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130486

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Where it sits today:

Multiple wet, heavy snows ruined the cover and filled the boat with ice. It also split the windshield, but that wasn't in the greatest shape anyway.

I've moved the motor to the basement for winter and am working on replacing all internal gaskets and rubber lines.

A carport is coming for cover. Paint and accessories are on standby, so I hope to wrap this project up by fall and in the water by summer.

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Re:1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130491

Subaru Scott Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 120 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	HA, engine looks like it's in police interrogation, "C'mon Louie, spill the beans! What did you do with all the fuel?" Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130499

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	Lol. I thought it looked more like a creepy basement that the killer keeps his victims..but I'm a little twisted. Haha! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130576

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	A quick video of the compression test soon after I got the boat. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130580

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Git 'er done, you'll have a blast! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130581

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Git 'er done, you'll have a blast! There is an annual boat show in Tomahawk, WI. during the summer. I sold this boat to a fella in IL. that has a home up there and a collection of classic cars that he wants to put the boat behind for the show. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 7 years 1 month ago #130582

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	That looks a heck of a lot like mine! I'll have to check out that show this summer. Thanks! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 11 months ago #131717

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	Slowly but surely. Stripped the hardware and accessories off and sanded with 220. Filled all holes and flipped it over onto saw horses to start painting this week. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 11 months ago #131799

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	First coat: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 11 months ago #131802

Clyde Walker Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 95 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 5	Looks really good. Roll and tip? If so, what kind of paint did you use? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 11 months ago #131804

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	Just rolled with a closed foam roller. I used rustoleum marine paint with valspar hardener and a little bit of mineral spirits. One coat was a half a quart. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 11 months ago #131815

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Excellent! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: MetallHed
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 11 months ago #131842

Luckyramu Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	Looks very sharp and fast. Well done! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 10 months ago #132019

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	I put another coat of red on and sprayed a fresh coat on the trailer. Then I filled some holes and sanded it smooth on the topside. Plenty of Leinies O to help with the project. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 10 months ago #132032

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Great! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 10 months ago #132034

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	Ok I put the first coat of white on today. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 10 months ago #132289

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I did a second coat ood white then decided to build a floor. I didn't like stepping down into the V hull and wanted to bring the gas can and batteries above where water would be.

First I painted the interior to complete the 'Murican colors:

Then I cut 1x4s to length across the hull. After it was fitted I used treated 1x2s to attach them together and give more support. I stained it all and coated it with polyurethane.

I thought it turned out okay for me having never attempted anything like this. Now ill be moving onto the seats!

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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 10 months ago #132291

Clyde Walker Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 95 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 5	Your going to be the toast of the lake in that thing! Really nice looking. Inspired. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: MetallHed
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1959 Tomahawk Spirit and 1957 Mercury Mark 75 6 years 8 months ago #133410

MetallHed Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 64 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	I've been painting the motor, accessories, and applying the moniker. Engine still not running yet.... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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