A little update with pics now!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Hey guys, I worked on the baby this weekend and progress is slow, but sure. I am in the process of glassing in the newly built stringers. I had to replace the two in the fuel tank area. One in the rear of the tank and the other at the cabin entrance. I am also putting in the kevlar on the floor that we talked about before.It will basically run into the base of each stringer and be glassed to it creating a totally separated fuel area and of course a good drainage underneath. ;D

I hope to finish this glassing this week and I will attempt the flip this weekend. I will attemt the only V20 flip I know of saturday if all goes well. Ill get a bunch of my buddys to help and my wife will take pics and keep emergency numbers handy. ::)

I will also have a digicam for a couple of days starting tonight, so I will be a pic postin ho. ;D

[macojoe]

I love pictures!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/3a269e54.gif

[knightfisher]

hey stinky i am a paramedic need me to stand by for the big flippin ::)

[reelapeelin]

Stinky...make sure we DON'T see ya on Amazing Home Videos next week... ;) ;D...

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thanks for all the help guys...and the SUPPORT ::) ;D




New back stringer and kevlar in floor
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/back%20str_1.jpg

New front stringer...not finished yet...
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/front%20str..jpg

Old tank...may reuse...not sure yet
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/fuel%20tnk.jpg

Both hookers
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/2hkrs.jpg

Lil Hooker
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/lhr.jpg
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/toplilhkr.jpg

And last but not least..my new tow vehicle ;D
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/silhd.jpg

[Mac_Attack]

Nice trike! Bill Mc ;D

[CT_V-20]

That thing looks POWERFUL! I hear state troopers look specifically for the streamers on the handlebars to cite the real troublemakers.

[fillet1]

Looks good!

I'd replace the tank now- you'll have peace of mind and never have to open the decks again!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Yeah i am leanin that way on the tank Fillet. i just cant stand the thought of not being able to go to another spot because of 10 or so gallons of fuel. I also dont want to EVER do this again!!! ::)

Oh on the trike...yeah she struggles a little on hills, but gets great gas mileage! ;D

[macojoe]

Tanks cost big $$$, Take and have it perssure tested!! If all checks out reuse it!!

[reelapeelin]

That's a GREAT job, Stinky...look ALL around that tank paying close attention to CONTACT SURFACES...that's where the wear will be...if you don't detect excessive wear, then like MJ said...pressure test and install if it passes PT ... ;D...

Ground Wire...when you put her back in, don't forget the ground wire... ;D...

[Pipe_Dream]

Great pics! That fuel tank looks EXACTLY like mine did when I pulled it -- minus the holes, evidently. You can see pics in my gallery. Tanks are very costly, so if yours looks OK and pressure tests, you might think about reusing it. I didn't have any choice in the matter.
Choose wisely, grasshopper. ;)

[Stinky_Hooker]

What kinda range might I have on 46 gallons....anyone???

[macojoe]

A single 150 or 175 gets about 2 1/2 to 3 miles a gal. X by 46 gal you will get aporxmently safley 120

But that said it all depends on the water at the time?

but that is how I figure mine and it is pretty right on!!

[Pipe_Dream]

I always deal in gallons used per hour. My old 155 hp burned an average of 7 gph. On my first full tank to full tank with my new 200, I burned 5.4 gph in all-around use. If you know the rate at which your engine burns fuel, you can compute your range. But I would always allow at least a 25% margin for safety.

[macojoe]

I have 3 tanks 20, 20, and 25 1 to get there, one to get home, and one for spare!
I keep tracked by when they get empty!!