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by tcvc
Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: transom trim ?
Replies: 1
Views: 10765

transom trim ?

What do they call the chrome L shape trim used for the corner of the transom ?
And where can I get it ?
Thank you
by tcvc
Mon Oct 29, 2018 5:35 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: cleats
Replies: 3
Views: 16332

Re: cleats

lol been doing that, not a whole lot of luck
by tcvc
Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: cleats
Replies: 3
Views: 16332

cleats

Where can I find some small (3 inches to 4 inches) vintage cleats.
I'm looking for either bronze or chrome plated bronze.
I prefer the bullet style.
But I would settle for any type as long as they are all the same.
by tcvc
Sun Jun 26, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Wood putty options
Replies: 2
Views: 6528

Wood putty options

I hit an unprotected corner of a village dock and put a big gouge in the hull of my boat. This is way above the water line. I am wondering what would be the best method of repair. I could sand it down seeing as how it is painted but I really never had to good of luck doing that, I would rather fill ...
by tcvc
Mon May 16, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: stain with screws in or out ??
Replies: 6
Views: 9465

Re: stain with screws in or out ??

Ok, maybe with stain, but as I stated i'm using stain filler, and I don't see any way, anyone would just use this and varnish over it. It fills the screw slots......... Ok I have a question. Still working on my 1930s Thompson TVT. This boat has several hundred exposed brass screws. If I take all the...
by tcvc
Mon May 09, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: stain with screws in or out ??
Replies: 6
Views: 9465

stain with screws in or out ??

Ok I have a question. Still working on my 1930s Thompson TVT. This boat has several hundred exposed brass screws. If I take all the planks, rub rail, cowling etc and screw them down and fair them to where they should be, when I use the stain filler it’s going to get into all the slots of the screws....
by tcvc
Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 25213

Great thanks, the more pic's the better. E-mail- "Beach-bum-willy@hotmail.com" TCVC Sure, I've got a 12 foot restored and a 13.6 that's in good shape to photo. They're both a little different since they've changed slightly over the years of production but as soon as I get the camera out an...
by tcvc
Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 25213

Re: Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer

Hey, Any chance you can send me some pics of your TVT ?? I'm trying to restore one that had some bad restorations done on it, so i'm winging it on some things. I could use a pic of the transom inside and out showing the transom braces, and maybe a couple of shots of the side hull either portside or ...
by tcvc
Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: matching new mahogany to old mahogany on upper deck area
Replies: 8
Views: 11177

matching new mahogany to old mahogany on upper deck area

I'm working on my 1930 TVT again and am having a problem trying to match the new mahogany repairs to the old mahogany. I can live with the fact that I probably will never get the grain to match but I also am having trouble getting the color to blend in. I think it is African mahogany that I am using...
by tcvc
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:12 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: What is the orgin of the mahogany used in the 30s ??
Replies: 2
Views: 5528

What is the orgin of the mahogany used in the 30s ??

what is the orgin of the mahogany used in the 30s and if it wasn't african how close would this be to a match ??
by tcvc
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Removing Decal on Varnish
Replies: 4
Views: 7656

Re: Removing Decal on Varnish

Hello, you didn't happen to take a picture of this decal did you ?? I have a 1940's TVT Hydroplane Runabout which has a 3.5' varnished deck. Sometime in the past, an owner placed a Thompson Better Built Boats decal on the deck. It did not adhere well, so the owner put wide clear tape(acrylic adhesiv...
by tcvc
Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:52 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Stern light
Replies: 6
Views: 7478

I had to replace the step pads on my Lyman, I bought the standard blanks which were a tad bigger and trimmed them on my table saw making the little lip edge and all, they look fine. Like Andreas says Craigs List is a good place to check for just about anything. A neat little trick that will widen yo...
by tcvc
Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: where to buy hardware for making a boarding ladder ??
Replies: 1
Views: 7799

where to buy hardware for making a boarding ladder ??

I want to build one of those mahogany boarding ladders that attach to the transom, any body know where I can get the chrome parts ??
by tcvc
Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: Thompson Sea Green color ...........
Replies: 0
Views: 10929

Thompson Sea Green color ...........

Hey, I am restoring a 1930s Thompson TVT which was factory painted Sea Green. I had been unable to locate this exact color anywhere, and there seems to be several variations of the Sea Green, even Kirby Bros paint didn't have it. Luckly to my surprise when I removed the splash rail there was still s...
by tcvc
Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: reworking a shiplap decking
Replies: 3
Views: 5750

reworking a shiplap decking

Ok here I go again. I removed all the mahogany 1/4" shiplap decking as to replace the rotted deck ribs. I made my steam box and bent my new white oak ribs and fastened them with brass screws and marine epoxy, I thought everthing was going good and it was, when I started refastening the old ship...