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by tburns8623
Jul 30, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: New Valero restoration
Replies: 2
Views: 4035

Re: New Valero restoration

Seeking material advice now, have all of the foam out, removing stringers and core now, have 2 helpers so hopefully this demolition won’t drag out. Thinking about the following materials for the rebuild, looking for feedback on my choices. 1/2” end grain balsa for the core, coosa 26 - 1/2” for the s...
by tburns8623
Jul 29, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: New Valero restoration
Replies: 2
Views: 4035

New Valero restoration

New member, just bought a 1984 Valero V bottom, just starting to restore. Floor completely delaminated, transom soft, assuming stringers and core will need to be done as well. Exterior wasn’t in bad shape after a lot of buffing to get rid of the oxidation, minimal spider/stress cracks and the majori...
by tburns8623
Jul 29, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member 1984 Valero V bottom
Replies: 2
Views: 11610

New member 1984 Valero V bottom

New member, just bought a 1984 Valero V bottom, just starting to restore. Floor completely delaminated, transom soft, assuming stringers and core will need to be done as well. Exterior wasn’t in bad shape after a lot of buffing to get rid of the oxidation, minimal spider/stress cracks and the majori...