So after a few years of being done with “project” boats I found this little beauty! It has been sitting for years, but the hull is in fantastic condition. I’m waiting to see what’s in the engine!
It’s a 1978 Eliminator Bubble, 4-bolt 454, Berk. JC, Diverter, ride plate etc…
Someone was racing it at one point as #565 “Running Wild” It still has the kill switch etc.
The kicker: when I pulled the interior I found an empty Miller light can, a bottle of tanning oil and three porn mags… still in the paper bag, although moldy, all from the early 80’s.
The premise was to keep this a good budget project. I’m going to keep this baby for local trips and leave the Carrera out at the river. My dream is to get both on the water so I can stand on the beach and force myself to decide which one I want to run
If you guys can help me out I need the following:
-Used interior… preferably matching! Or a reference to anyone that can do it on a budget
-A place to paint the trailer OR a someone that can shoot it cheap
-Used steering cable or assy, rotary.
-Used steering wheel
-Used (operable) diverter cable
I'll keep ya'll updated!
Last Sat I had the motor pulled for a little freshening up. I found a milkshake, most likely from a blown head gasket it appears. I have to make this thing run pump gas, and new springs, valves, etc etc is going in… I’m not taking any chances!
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