1999 Cobalt 232 restoration

baktasht · Post by **baktasht** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:39 pm

New trailer jack on. Found this Fulton which ended up being a direct replacement for the old one

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baktasht · Post by **baktasht** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:44 pm

I got some work done yesterday on the boat. Both exhaust manifolds are back on with new gaskets, nice clean flat surfaces everywhere, and high temp sealer in places where its advantageous. Riser is on along with new clamps on the passenger side manifold. Still need to get the other riser on.

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akorcovelos · Post by **akorcovelos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:06 pm

nice work! Wish I could wrench on mine this time of year...

AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:37 pm

akorcovelos wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:06 pm nice work! Wish I could wrench on mine this time of year...

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+1!

imrandz · Post by **imrandz** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:58 am

Hi baktasht , nice post ,no doubt on your work , amazing and detailed , love it .. btw , i do have question on Swim Platform you installed and ordered from "SwimPlatfroms" .. what was price for your model , i see you have with stainless steel molding .. what was final price with shipping and packing , it should be close to 2K per my understanding .. would you mind share this information .. thank you

Lockey14s · Post by **Lockey14s** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:04 am

did your exhaust manifold gasket leak? why pull them off?

TechieTechie · Post by **TechieTechie** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:41 pm

Welcome, your boat looks AMAZING. Would you mind sharing:

1. What you used for polishing/waxing? The bootstripe on my '91 263 is really dull
2. The exact model for your stereo? Mine is a good 10 years old and I really want a remote and an auxiliary port.

Thx

Motex2011 · Post by **Motex2011** » Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:08 pm

Great Post. That boat is going to be a gem when you get done.

baktasht · Post by **baktasht** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:36 am

imrandz wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:58 am Hi baktasht , nice post ,no doubt on your work , amazing and detailed , love it .. btw , i do have question on Swim Platform you installed and ordered from "SwimPlatfroms" .. what was price for your model , i see you have with stainless steel molding .. what was final price with shipping and packing , it should be close to 2K per my understanding .. would you mind share this information .. thank you

Yes, it was from SwimPlatforms. I got the stainless steel molding to match as close as possible to the factory molding on the boat. Including shipping and tax it was right around $2k. I'd have to find the receipt to confirm.

Lockey14s wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:04 am did your exhaust manifold gasket leak? why pull them off?

No, they didn't leak. But since I had the risers off already I wanted to get the exhaust manifolds cleaned up and put fresh new gaskets in while I was at it.

TechieTechie wrote: Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:41 pm Welcome, your boat looks AMAZING. Would you mind sharing:

1. What you used for polishing/waxing? The bootstripe on my '91 263 is really dull
2. The exact model for your stereo? Mine is a good 10 years old and I really want a remote and an auxiliary port.

Thx

Thanks! Trying to get her better than new

All the info on the polishing is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ_uQK3r5EU&t=306s
I ordered this stereo:
And I also got this remote for it:

Motex2011 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:08 pm Great Post. That boat is going to be a gem when you get done.

Thanks!

baktasht · Post by **baktasht** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:43 am

I was able to spend some time on the boat yesterday and get the final bits of the exhaust/risers finished up. Got all the hoses back in place. Also installed brand new blue drain plugs and o-rings in all the spots where they're used

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I also took out the old battery tray and got all three new battery trays and tie-downs installed. Along with three brand new Duracell Marine AGM Group 31 batteries. The one on the left will be the primary starting battery. The two on the right will be the house batteries. I'm working on making all new battery and charging cables right now. Will post photos of them once they're done.

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AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:21 pm

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Nice!...and I like how you keep the protective caps on the terminals that are not in use. You fit right in here brutha b.

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baktasht · Post by **baktasht** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:23 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:21 pm .
Nice!...and I like how you keep the protective caps on the terminals that are not in use. You fit right in here brutha b.

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Thanks! You should see some of the car builds I have done

baktasht · Post by **baktasht** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:27 pm

Pulled the snap on cover off earlier this week, cleaned them up good, and coated them with 303 water repellent. Awesome stuff. If you're never used it I highly recommend you do on any canvas and carpeting and upholstery.

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Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:06 am

baktasht wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:23 pm
AsLan7 wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:21 pm .
Nice!...and I like how you keep the protective caps on the terminals that are not in use. You fit right in here brutha b.

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Thanks! You should see some of the car builds I have done

Let's see those too!!

cmattj · Post by **cmattj** » Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:09 am

Great thread and congratulations on a great model you found. Looking awesome !
Yeah we Loce cars too

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