1979 Kawasaki KZ 650 - Bought as my first bike it hardly turned over.
I cleaned the carbs, painted the frame, polished the aluminum, and gave her some TLC. She ran and looked good after that
2003 Suzuki SV 650 - The previous owner dropped her causing cosmetic damage to the frame and gas tank.
A little TLC, new gas tank, and polish of the frame put this bike back in the spotlight.
Help with the photography:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyhamilton/
2005 Yamaha R6 - The previous owner had... laid the bike down on BOTH sides, smashed his helmet into the gas tank, plastered it with "Red Neck" stickers, and left it in general disrepair.
TLC, new lower fairings, removal of decals and stickers, flush turn signals, tail trim, custom exhaust (by me) and a new used tank made this bike a beaut.
Wooden Door Coffee Table - Milled slots with a plunge router
Wooden Door Coffee Table - Holes, pegs, slots, and glue hold the table together
Wooden Door Coffee Table - No hardware
Woven Chair - Stripped the chairs of their dilapidated seats, sanded off finish, and prepped for paint
Woven Chair - After priming and painting I started the process of weaving the seat.
Woven Chair
Woven Chair - Finished chair ready for some sitting
1974 Jeep CJ5 - When I bought it it didn't roll or start and had plants growing on it and animals living in it.
1974 Jeep CJ5 - I got it running then stripped it down, blasted and repainted the frame, rebuilt the differentials, and added a suspension lift.
...sadly I turned this project over at this point to someone who had the funds and the time to finish. I was a broke college student at the time. Hopefully in the future I will have the opportunity to tackle a similar project.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - I bought this boat with the knowledge it had a "small" soft spot that I would be able to repair myself with "1 piece of marine grade plywood, a couple of hours and simple carpentry skills"
When I pulled up the carpet and did some more exploration I discovered majority of the floor to be rotten and the foam beneath it soaked.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - I removed more and more rotten boat.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - Eventually she was completely gutted, leaving only a shell and engine.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - I methodically rebuilt the sub-floor and cut new flooring for the boat. I used a template method to avoid scrapping expensive marine grade plywood.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - At this point the floor has been glassed in and I have refilled the left and right thirds with expanding foam for structural integrity.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - Rebuilding the bow seating and storage.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - Gel coat.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - I cut and installed new marine carpet, modified the upholstery, and added an upgraded sound system.
1994 Maxum 1800SR - Installed this wake boarding tower for summer fun and entertainment.
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