Summer ended shortly for me :( Resto begins.

[TitanTn]

Ah, missed that part. In that case I like the engraving on on the clear glass example.

[sybrmike]

I think frosting the cut out area of the tint will definitely help it pop - lit and unlit. As an alternative to engraving, I've used a sandblaster to frost glass with pretty good results & imagine it'd work good on plex as well.

Mask the area with several layers of masking tape, cut out the area to be frosted with an exacto knife, blast with a cheap hand held and playsand. Can't dwell on the edges too long cause it will eventually eat through the tape, but a few light passes are all that's needed to get a nice uniform frosted effect with sharp edges. The engraving looks great, but blasting's bound to be a lot less tedious.

[wspeedin]

sybrmike, thats a great idea! I have also seen some sticker companies make a frosted or etched glass looking sticker that can be cut to whatever you desire. I thought that this might be a good idea as well. It would definitely make it less of a tedious job.

[wspeedin]

Update.....
I spent Saturday up at my buddies shop where my engine is at. We took the engine off the trailer and put her back on the trusty stand. I installed all the accessories back onto the motor minus the alternator which I am still sourcing a new one. So here's what she looks like.




I went by the shop that is doing the stringers and floor and took a quick snap of his progress.


Hopefully it will be back in my hands soon. and I can get to installing the top cap and all the new goodies into the boat.

[TitanTn]

Will he be pulling everything out, or is he scabbing in the new stringers as it sits in the photo?

[wspeedin]

he is removing everything. he is doing the outside stringers first and then the main stringers.

[Okie Boarder]

Looks like everything is coming along nicely. That engine is purty!

[wspeedin]

Ok, so recently I have been working on the dash inserts. Im sure some of you have seen my posts in the "Recovering my Dash Panel..." thread. But, since this is my thread for my build I will post them here as well.
Thanks
This is the left side of the dash

This is the right side of the dash

[TitanTn]

I like that red background and back gauges. It's a nice contrast.

[wspeedin]

another little update....got the skins made for the backrests in the bow. man, my buddy did an excellent job on these. now to just put them on the wood and foam.