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Have fun! Great therepy.

Peter, i had to break mine down from the backside. Used air rivet gun to break loose. Never did get wheel off...painted still on shaft.

Peter: I did not notice any gaps in mine, but I tightened all of the bolts and screws; quit counting at 1400! I have put over 140 miles on mine this year; I am amazed more than anyone that it does not leak! One of my daughters went with me the other day to Big Sam and we tested the patch in heavy ch...

Finally, Done. Was not shift linkage, high speed jet. Nearly threw me out of boat while daughter was driving. Drove for hour then loaded it up and took her to the river...drove for over 40 miles. "Just showing off" what a nice ride, cannot believe no leaks considering my two patches and ne...

Finally launched saturday after getting engine running after 40-45 yrs. Floated like cork, no leaks; yet. Still have to adjust shift linkage, not used to evinrudes.

Thanks peter. I am presently at the Keels & Wheels show in Kemah, Tx. Have told 4 thompson owners about how much this site has helped me. Will take pics tomorrow of beautiful thompson that is next to me. Thanks to Dockside!

Not I, the buffing king. In the short rows now...Finally.

Fan came from the Spurger, Tx high school gym, i think 1934. Friend bought at school auction for $10! Just replaced motor last year, could not find bushings.

Fastened new deck halves and haves edges close to faired. Started fastening with #4 3/4in brass screws...when pulling down enough so they could be filled, many would twist off. I was slow by hand. Fastened remaining with #6 3/4in stainless. Started by hand, finished by drill. Filled, sanded, looks g...

Stripped and sanded back seat boards yesterday. Spent next 4 hours installing all seats and backs. Windshield frame is only remaining part not stripped and sanded. Plan on installing new deck and starting staining process this weekend. Yippe ki yea!

Peter, great pic of rail. Did not remove mine, but mine had "extra" screw holes on bottom side? I filled with caulk to keep water out. No rot though. Keep it up.

Thanks Andreas. Cannot imagine the organizational skills of those that kept the bins filled with parts! Plus to build them on an assembly line with the degree of craftsmanship evidenced by the one I am working on...Amazing

Transom screws filled & sanded...mask and cover parts to be stained, then shoot the inside. More bricks in the wall.

In taking break...i have sanded all ribs and scuffed planks between them. Deck is removed so i can reach down and get within last 3 planks from keelson. Near the bow, starting around 3 planks from the gunnel plank, i found F A or a few E A. stamped into planks? Does anyone know significance? Andreas...

Friends came over and we got her flipped right side up. Placed on tires covered with carpet. Removed bow decking as I will replace. Never saw so many staples! Structure under decks looked great after 56 years. Whew.