'86 Sunsport Facelift

[DAFF]

I think the ol Freightliner is getting jealous, her tanks and buds need a good pollish too!!

The more I see of the SS all polished up the more fitting her original stripe package seems to me. Sure the new stuff might moderize the boat but.... Where and the heii will you ever a nicer 86 all factory Sunsport with the original interior, nice teak and matching factory trailer too!! Agavdba's boat and this one too should be kept as a reminder of the roots of Wakeboarding and the classic lines of Supra!!

You wait the first time out all the pains of this clean up will pay off. NTM the first time behind the boat and the wife taps the throttle. You will have to remind her not to floor it out of the hole like the Bayliner. You will pop out of the water like you have never experienced before.

[BigCity444]

I agree with DAFF, there are many inexpensive ways to get a modern look on a old boat but there's nothing like the rainbow stripe and wave to clearly set yourself apart on the water. In the end it's your decision which all of us can't wait to see because what you have done so far is amazing.

[DAFF]

You ready for the lake yet?? 80's in the forecast here in the tropics of Ontario.

[Hagman]

Anybody know where to get the rainbow strip tape? I found a role from a X supra dealer that he had setting on the shelve sense the late 80’s . The wave & lettering are easy but finding the tape is another task.

[wiatowski]

Thanks for all the encouragement... decals are on the back burner for the moment as I try to make progress?! right side of the top just needs 3M and Buff Magic and polish. The back and left side needs 600, 800, 1500.... Took the windshield off back cleats and gas vent to do a proper job. Suppose to rain but hope to have things buffed and starting to go back together by Saturday.... if the weather holds out that is.
Here's a few snaps from today.
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Decided to tint the side windows... should I do the fronts too? Suppose to be mirror finish 20% tint.
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I got looking how much I have taken apart.... almost into stringer rebuild territory!

[DAFF]

The boat looks naked.

Often thought of tinting the windows too, don't worry about tinting the fronts(just do it) . You will find you rarely sit while driving. I would stand with one hand on the RHS window frame and a knee on the centre portion of the walk through while the other hand on the wheel. I liked the extra vision while driving plus the wind in my hair. You might find it different on an inland lake, but I doubt it.

You better call in the hazmat crew to clean up all the Sunsopt blood from the drive.

[wiatowski]

So this afternoon has been the first time in almost 10 days that I've been able to work on the boat.... grrrr. Anyways got the top finished, rub rail back on and rear lifting hook/ tow hook in, and rear vents... Lot of time on my feet but finally I'm done with all the sanding... just have to clean and put her back together. My tower came in, I have to got and pick it up, so lots of work next weekend. Thinking It should be on the trailer and in the water by the beginning of June....I hope.

[wiatowski]

Sorry for the water spots.

[joel210]

Looks great!

[TitanTn]

Looking awesome. You've got that shining great.