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Discussion => Boat Showcase => Topic started by: Brad @ SCJB on April 11, 2010, 07:48:41 PM

Title: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 11, 2010, 07:48:41 PM
I am very proud of my cousin because after over 3 years....this project is completed.

Him and I started this project with absolutely no idea what we were getting into. Him and I have been around boats our entire lives, but never really worked on them. We dove in head first and were in very deep before we knew it.

Project Thread: http://www.socaljetboats.com/projects/project-wriedt-stinger/

The following was done to this boat:


There are a few minor things that need to be done to finish it up, but for the most part, its completed.

Gelcoat was done by Orange County Boat Repair and the Pump was done by MPD

Great job on never giving up and completing this beautiful project Kyle.

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Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 11, 2010, 07:50:39 PM
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Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 11, 2010, 07:51:39 PM
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Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 11, 2010, 07:54:16 PM
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Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: GT Jets on April 11, 2010, 08:06:37 PM
That is the coolest little boat I think I have ever seen... :thumbup:

Please have your cousin do one small thing for me though..... :-\


Route the ignition wires Corvette style (under the manifolds), then I think it would be complete.... ;)


You have done that boat very, very proud... 8)

GT
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: 76 Wreidt on April 11, 2010, 08:08:04 PM
The boat came out awesome great job!
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Luckie Stiff on April 11, 2010, 08:14:48 PM
Looks great Kyle! Where can I get a steering tube like that?
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: IRRebel on April 11, 2010, 08:17:55 PM
In a word! AWESOME! Congratulations guys!  :thumbup:

I think the Root Beer Float's got a lil catchin' up to do!

Ray

Now get some yougin's of yer own to pass it down to again...........
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: flytime on April 11, 2010, 08:26:27 PM
Wow! Great job boys. Came a long way from being in pieces that last time I saw it. Kyle has to be thrilled. You both should be very proud :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: River Roy on April 11, 2010, 08:30:03 PM
Great Job!! Super clean work, Be Proud it's deserved. :thumbup:
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: beerjet on April 11, 2010, 08:51:06 PM
That is absolutly amazing !
You guys did and amazing job.
I think a more period correct scoop would just be just the cherry on top.
Otherwise, freakin amazing.
How bout some test run notes?
How'd it do?

-beerjet-
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 11, 2010, 08:55:26 PM
Quote from: beerjet on April 11, 2010, 08:51:06 PM
How bout some test run notes?
How'd it do?

-beerjet-

it ran solid with no issues at all.....we launched at windsor and it was windy as hell....so we headed up river to the sand bar. then we figured it would be a bad thing to get caught up there as the wind was getting worse so we headed south down to the channel and just people watched and stayed out of the wind. As you could imagine, he got lots of positive comments.

It handles great....takes the chop real well. its a fun little boat for sure  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: beerjet on April 11, 2010, 09:01:26 PM
So no family went for ride alongs or what?
I thought for sure at least Kyles parents would be foaming at the mouth for a ride.
No hang ups !
Great work guys.

-beerjet-
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 11, 2010, 09:06:49 PM
Quote from: beerjet on April 11, 2010, 09:01:26 PM
So no family went for ride alongs or what?
I thought for sure at least Kyles parents would be foaming at the mouth for a ride.
No hang ups !
Great work guys.

-beerjet-

They were trying to make it out, but couldnt....so it was just kyle and I makin sure there was no bugs or issues...even though the weather didnt pan out, it was still a good weekend overall... He is planning a trip mid may for his family to come out.
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Tio Pancho on April 11, 2010, 10:16:15 PM
I have seen some pretty cool boats since I began hanging around here, that has got to be one of the best. A job well done guys!
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: CHROMEY on April 12, 2010, 11:09:54 AM
very cool looking boat, great job everybody involved! and great pics too brad, the gelcoat just looks so badass!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: fast fred on April 12, 2010, 02:02:28 PM
I saw the boat this weekend in person and the pics just dont do it justice its super clean. I agree with Beerjet on the scoop though. I have an old Edelbrock 2 piece scoop from the 60"s on my boat that would go perfectly on yours. If you want to check it out let me know. Matt
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Hot Shoe on April 12, 2010, 09:47:13 PM
I really like this build, very cleen n no nonsense mods. Just clean n simple yet BADA$$ looking, Great job!!
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: crewchief22 on April 13, 2010, 06:06:12 AM
I think we all had high hopes for this build...

I'm glad to see a project get finished and come out better than expected  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: HDriderTH on April 13, 2010, 08:07:44 AM
Hey whats this "rootbeer float" shit, I thot it was gonna be "Golden Shower"   ???
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 13, 2010, 08:10:20 AM
Quote from: HDriderTH on April 13, 2010, 08:07:44 AM
Hey whats this "rootbeer float" shit, I thot it was gonna be "Golden Shower"   ???

hes referring to hallet dave's boat which is named the rootbeer float

the wriedt will still run under the unnamed name of 'Sparkle Crest'
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Nordie on April 13, 2010, 10:21:03 AM
i love it guys, but i would definately like to see a more period correct scoop! not my boat, and am not dogging it at all just yeah!

i kinda dig where the fwd rev control is
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 13, 2010, 10:35:00 AM
thanks for the compliments guys....heres some pics of its history...

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1949;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1951;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1953;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1955;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1957;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1959;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1961;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1963;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1967;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1971;image)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=755.0;attach=1973;image)
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Nordie on April 13, 2010, 10:37:28 AM
that would be awesome if kyle still had the ski hangers...it would look just like it did when your fam. used it in its prime!

if not thats cool too
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: IRRebel on April 13, 2010, 05:07:40 PM
Quote from: Nordie on April 13, 2010, 10:37:28 AM
that would be awesome if kyle still had the ski hangers...it would look just like it did when your fam. used it in its prime!

if not thats cool too

I got 2 sets of 'em just layin around here........ ;)

Ray
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: sandeggo on April 15, 2010, 07:20:26 AM
it looks bitchen. Is that a new steering wheel? my shiada has a brown metalflake one and i cant find one anywhere
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 15, 2010, 07:23:07 AM
Quote from: sandeggo on April 15, 2010, 07:20:26 AM
it looks bitchen. Is that a new steering wheel? my shiada has a brown metalflake one and i cant find one anywhere

Thanks!

i believe its the original wheel as in the old school pics, it has the same wheel.....anyways, i believe mooneyes has a large selection of different colored metal flake steering wheels.
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: sandeggo on April 15, 2010, 11:14:01 AM
know where the carpets from?
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 15, 2010, 11:20:32 AM
Quote from: sandeggo on April 15, 2010, 11:14:01 AM
know where the carpets from?

dont know where he got it from...but this place has the same type of carpet....the 'luxury' carpet

http://www.boatcarpetbuys.com/Scripts/default.asp

Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: River Roy on April 15, 2010, 11:32:50 AM
When they brushed the gel on the floor do you know if it needed sanded and cleared after??..   Thanks..   Roy
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 15, 2010, 11:33:55 AM
Quote from: River Roy on April 15, 2010, 11:32:50 AM
When they brushed the gel on the floor do you know if it needed sanded and cleared after??..   Thanks..   Roy

I dont know. I was not around. I believe they just brushed it on. no clear or sanding.
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: cakemoto on April 28, 2010, 06:45:24 PM
nice job guys.brad is that you holding up the flag when you were a kid?
Title: Re: 1969 Wriedt Stinger
Post by: catfighter on April 29, 2010, 09:52:55 AM
Wow Kyle and Brad, a truly amazing acheivement guys, from one who has seen the efforts you have put into this. Does a family proud.   It is your time to shine.  Lots of history in that boat.  The girl holding the flag in the one photo is Kyle's older sister Kristin.  Look forward to the next outing. 
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