I've had my springer 7 and a half years now and since it's original build, the body has bothered me. The Superchief platform I used must have had a carb backfire/fire at some point because the back of the tub is charred and melted in spots
Two years ago I got my hands on some virgin Attex tops (thanks member Tony).
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I finally managed to secure a poly bottom for the Apache. The bottom came in a lot that ArgoJim and I picked up last December. We found a pretty sweet deal on four machines in Northern New Jersey. All I needed from the lot was the one machine (a Chief that had been transplanted into a poly bottom at some time during its life). It also came with a factory roll bar. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with the roll bar. I also got a T-20 that appears to be ok but I still need to open it up to be sure.
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It has no holes in it but was clearly filled with water almost to the belly band at one time.
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Removing the rust took a little while to figure out. Power-washing did not work, neither did CLR. JerseyBigfoot suggested muriatic acid and I also got the same advice on a boating website. The acid is available at pool supply stores.
I plan on getting the new tub ready during the summer and making the switch in late fall.
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Looking good!
