Back from the dead (hopefully)

[eastcoastghost]

Hey guys!
About 10 years ago I bought a crashed superjet. It had front end damage and I wasn’t even sure if the engine ran. Buuut, it was a superjet and I had to have it. So, I started rebuilding it, but... as you guessed it, life got in the way. This old girl has sat untouched in my garage for he last 8 years and it’s time to get her back in the water!



So, here I am!

I have a few questions to ask you guys before I continue.

1) the footholds are glasses in with 3 layers of biax. Is that enough?


2) how smooth should the glass be so my turf looks nice?

3) next step is pouring the 2 part foam. In the engine bay pic, what goes in the two large holes? Anything? If nothing goes there, how do I avoid expandable foam from coming through them.


Thanks guys!!

 

[Harbor]

The holes are normally covered with tape.... I'd cut the tray open and put Home Depot pink board foam in instead of expanding foam. Or just leave it foamless....

 

[eastcoastghost]

Ok thanks! I already bought the 2-part foam, so I think I’m going to go for it! I know it can become saturated over time, but I feel like the structural benefits from the foam in the footholds would be beneficial.

 

[CHRISRACERX]

Just takes some time. You’ll be able to bring it back. I was in the same position. Check out my SJ

 

[Rushford_Ripper]

Was this the one that was for sale in Rochester I believe?