Kachina build up from start to finish

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

here is what the pump is going to look like.......I started with aircraft stripper and a paint scraper. Then I used a 50 grit sanding wheel on a variable speed grinder, YOu have to keep the grinder on slow speed and in motion to avoid flat spots.. Once I got the paint off I then switched to a palm sander. I went from 80,120,160,220, now its polisher time.
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[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

here is nozzle pics..... I do all of my own ploishing. If you have ever done it then you will respect a person that does it everyday. Its not a walk in the park
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http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...0/239pump3.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...0/239pump6.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...0/239pump1.JPG

[AZKC]

Looks good lots of work though :messedup:

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Looks good lots of work though :messedup:
No sweat. I will have evrything from back seat to the dash finished tonight. I should have the jet rebuilt and installed by saturday.
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[steelcomp]

I did all my own polishing, and you're right! It's a dirty job! Looking good there Michael.
Check your PM's. :coffeycup

[djdtpr]

396 what do you use to keep it polished or do you coat it with something?Have you seen the new chrome powdercoat yet?It looks almost as good as the polished stuff that you did.Nice looking project.

[cave]

Man that looks killer Mike. I just did my leak test Saturday and Sunday (today) at 1:30am I was at Saguaro testing the motor & pump on the trailer. I may be ready soon.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...eak_test_1.jpg
I need to recarpet the Kachina real bad but it will have to wait.

[BobbyB]

Here is the beginning of the restoration on my 1987 kachina. I am going through the whole boat from jet to wiring. Here is the dash. New guages,wiring,reverse control,steering bezel and soon to be steering wheel. The next step will be carpet tomorrow.
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Looks good 396. I'm just starting the same myself. Where do you get a wiring harness from?

[BobbyB]

here is nozzle pics..... I do all of my own ploishing. If you have ever done it then you will respect a person that does it everyday. Its not a walk in the park
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http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...0/239pump3.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...0/239pump6.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...0/239pump1.JPG
NICE! How do you keep it lookin good? Can you clear coat it?

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

396 what do you use to keep it polished or do you coat it with something?Have you seen the new chrome powdercoat yet?It looks almost as good as the polished stuff that you did.Nice looking project.
NICE! How do you keep it lookin good? Can you clear coat it?
I have a polish that works like magic. You barely rub it and it shines like new money. As long as you maintain it, it will be easier to polish it.
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