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Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 02, 2012, 01:35:34 PM
Ok guys. I just picked up a new project that I am trying to get ready this season, so I can finally meet some of you guys and share some beers!  :beer: It has a 454 and I am in need of a few parts to complete it. I need a front motor mount, starter, alternator, ignition system and a marine carb. I have an edelbrock 1406 electric choke street carb that I will trade as I have no use for it. I am going to sell my hondo so I can put that towards the challenger ( also I have no room for two boats! ) if anyone is interested in doing some trading I can part out the hondo and we can get some dealing going on! Any help is appreciated here guys!!!
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: RedSnapperSlapper on March 02, 2012, 05:42:47 PM
I have a set of Engine plates for a BBC if you want to go with a rail kit. The plates are 23 1/2" wide if your interested
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on March 02, 2012, 06:05:23 PM
I have a set of Engine plates for a BBC if you want to go with a rail kit. The plates are 23 1/2" wide if your interested

im def interested... do you have a pic? 


i have a BRAND NEW in box autozone starter if you need it.  I ended up going with a mini starter on mine to clear my fuel pump.  By the time I realized it was sitting in my storage unit it was like 6 months later and autozone wont take it back...
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 02, 2012, 07:21:14 PM
I could absolutely use the starter! And thanks for the offer on the rail kit. I think I will pass on it though.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 03, 2012, 08:00:50 AM
Lets see some pics of the new boat
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 03, 2012, 10:16:59 AM
pics will be up in a few hours  ;D. I am off today  O0 so I am going to be doing as much to it as I can. I will be sending a PM about the starter right now too!
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on March 03, 2012, 11:09:49 AM
yeah i dunno how to get it to victorville... heh.  starters arent exactly lightweight. im in long beach and work in long beach...
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 03, 2012, 02:13:19 PM
I am down in LB a couple times a month. I'm sure we could figure out a time to meet up down there. Now for some pics!!!
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on March 03, 2012, 03:27:09 PM
you need valve covers?  I have a set of chrome moroso's too. 
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 03, 2012, 04:25:01 PM
I have some covers on now. They seem to be stock no breathers. What do you want for the moroso covers?
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 03, 2012, 08:47:05 PM
Nice you got that in oakhills I was thinking of going to look at it gues not now :)
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 03, 2012, 10:30:42 PM
ya the guy kinda screwed me though. The carb he had for it is a street carb not marine and it's missing more parts then he originally said. I got it for a bit less then the list but I still would have preferred those parts. What are you running Bryan?
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: chaosmotox on March 04, 2012, 12:09:16 AM
Lookin good i was looking at that boat, then can across the 79 Challenger and bought that instead. Cant wait to see it when its done.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 04, 2012, 12:11:47 AM
I have a 76 hawi. with a 460 im restoring I have a thread going
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on March 04, 2012, 10:33:28 AM
I have some covers on now. They seem to be stock no breathers. What do you want for the moroso covers?

just get em out of my storage unit.=)

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Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 04, 2012, 02:21:40 PM
I am off tomorrow and tuesday  8) let's figure something out if possible
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 04, 2012, 06:19:32 PM
so what did you get done today
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 04, 2012, 08:14:14 PM
I moved the boat today and moved the seadoo trailer to my sisters house to get some more room. Then I just sanded a bunch of stuff down to clean it up. Got one whole header almost completely sanded, fwd/rvs handle sanded. I'm going to pick up a cherry picker tomorrow from harbor freight so I can pull my motor. My new guages and fuel sending unit should arrive tomorrow.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 04, 2012, 09:17:51 PM
if you want some help pulling the motor let me know we live close
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 07, 2012, 11:22:31 PM
You get anything done
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 11, 2012, 10:58:01 AM
Put some gauges in and had to flip the steering as the previous owner had it in backwards
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 11, 2012, 05:37:59 PM
where did you get the gauges looks good
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 11, 2012, 05:50:54 PM
Thanks, ordered them from rexmarine. Still waiting on the other two. Gotta get my tanks finish welded soon.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 14, 2012, 04:27:02 PM
After spending about an hour talking with Jim at performance jet I got my plans for my pump all laid out. Now just need to get the money together and start ordering some parts
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 14, 2012, 04:32:44 PM
So whats the plan
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 14, 2012, 06:11:22 PM
17-4 shaft cut for an inducer. Dominator split bowl. stainless impellar and a place divertor plus all the little acc needed to put it together. First step is the shaft and place diverted as everything can come when I swap the bigger hp motor back in
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 14, 2012, 07:01:59 PM
Are you going to be ready this season
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 14, 2012, 09:53:27 PM
Ya I should be ready in a couple weeks. I'd love some help fabin' up a rail kit if you're willing.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 14, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
I will help
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 14, 2012, 10:41:06 PM
I appreciate it man thanks
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 15, 2012, 07:49:48 PM
Let me no when to come look at it and see what we can do
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 15, 2012, 11:55:06 PM
Will do. Probably be working on the boat a little bit on saturday.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 15, 2012, 11:56:26 PM
Little bit of paint done today
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 19, 2012, 05:58:17 PM
whats going on with the boat
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 19, 2012, 06:25:44 PM
Painted a couple more parts today. Waiting to get paid on friday to order some more stuff
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 19, 2012, 06:26:51 PM
Engine from my other boat that is going into the challenger while the original get built
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 19, 2012, 09:01:34 PM
keep going its almost summer
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 22, 2012, 06:41:11 PM
what have u got done
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 22, 2012, 06:55:37 PM
Getting paid tomorrow so i am going to order the carpet and stuff needed to put that in. I need to call rexmarine and see where my other damn guages are too! I am also thinking about capping it instead of putting a rubrail back on.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 22, 2012, 10:01:43 PM
lot of work to cap and one good bump into the dock  >:D
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 22, 2012, 10:31:35 PM
Ya, that's why I'm just thinking about it lol.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: Colesifer on March 24, 2012, 12:02:47 PM
my buddies capping his boat now...think twice!!  :screwy: sure sounds like an aweful lot of pump to me..how much motor?? could be wasting your time..if your going gnarly with an engine than for sure..but for an average engine package it sounds like a sales pitch to me. a stock pump will do alot more than you think  8)

got alot of work ahead of you bud..good luck!
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 24, 2012, 12:15:04 PM
I'm going to pass on the capping, easier with a rail anyways lol  O0. It's a lot of pump because it is going to be pushed by a lot of motor. 600hp is the bottom end of what will be going into it. If I end up getting this other job it could be  closer to 750hp+.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: Colesifer on March 25, 2012, 09:06:42 AM
honestly a rail on a boat with a squared off side like yours and mine look better with a rail...its stupid expensive for a new rail but it is what it is. capping these things is alot of work unless you really know what your doing with fiberglass and have an abundance of time on your hands.

having a pump thats overkill isnt a bad thing at all..do it right the first time and you wont have to do it again for a long time..peice of mind on the lake is priceless fer sher
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 26, 2012, 08:39:04 AM
whats going on with the float
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 26, 2012, 11:34:34 AM
Not much new, pay check was half of the usual as hours are being cut. Hopefully rex marine will have some good news for me about the rest of my guages
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: Colesifer on March 26, 2012, 12:03:27 PM
i wouldnt hold your breath..Rex is a joke! i have had ZERO luck getting anything from Rex. everything i have ever ordered they have not had or told me to wait 6 months..idk what kind of buisness they are running over there but they lost my buisness for sure. i tried more than my fair share..they just dont have the product they offer..they have great customer support but customer support doesnt get my boat on the water  ::)
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on March 26, 2012, 01:08:55 PM
i wouldnt hold your breath..Rex is a joke! i have had ZERO luck getting anything from Rex. everything i have ever ordered they have not had or told me to wait 6 months..idk what kind of buisness they are running over there but they lost my buisness for sure. i tried more than my fair share..they just dont have the product they offer..they have great customer support but customer support doesnt get my boat on the water  ::)

rexmar has been fine for me.  although i drove to their location in san dimas to pickup my teleflex cables.  but yeah if they dont have it in stock i usually dont purchase from any location.  who knows when they'll actually get it in. 
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 26, 2012, 01:57:41 PM
Yeah not thrilled at all. Hey Derek I am going to be in long beach on thursday cleaning up my dads ocean boat. Will you be free so I can pick up the starter from you?
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on March 26, 2012, 02:46:58 PM
Yeah not thrilled at all. Hey Derek I am going to be in long beach on thursday cleaning up my dads ocean boat. Will you be free so I can pick up the starter from you?

sure.  what time?  562-253-401 two.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 26, 2012, 03:42:16 PM
Shot you a text. We will be there all day so whatever time works for you
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 29, 2012, 11:36:12 PM
updates where you at on the project
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 30, 2012, 11:02:16 AM
Going to try to work on the rub rail tomorrow. Need to order the rubber insert for it.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on April 26, 2012, 05:46:00 PM
Thanks to ka0tyk and Ralph, picked up a starter and carb from them today. That much closer now.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on September 14, 2012, 04:09:31 PM
Finally got the motor pulled. It's on the stand and going to be disconnecting my other mother tomorrow to swap in.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on September 14, 2012, 04:09:57 PM
Motor* damn phone.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on September 14, 2012, 05:13:18 PM
i like that transom around the pump, thats cool.  is that how all challengers are?  it doesnt have that big pump cover or the aluminum plates to keep the water out, its like built into the transom.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on September 14, 2012, 06:42:04 PM
I believe it's because I have a factory JE pump and they are set back from the mfg. It was made like that. Thanks, I like it too. Looks clean.
Title: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on September 18, 2012, 02:14:34 PM
Block dissasembled and ready to go to the machine shop.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on February 04, 2013, 01:35:59 PM
Making the switch to the blue oval, stage one D0VE-A block ordered today thanks to lakesonly. This should be a great build.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: ka0tyk on February 04, 2013, 02:33:14 PM
Making the switch to the blue oval, stage one D0VE-A block ordered today thanks to lakesonly. This should be a great build.

a ford on the lake?  hope you have a big wallet.  :screwy:


 >:D
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on February 04, 2013, 02:38:57 PM
Hahaha, it should turn out well. Have some chevy stuff to sell now
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on February 04, 2013, 05:08:11 PM
if you need help with the 460 let me know glad to see you are putting in a real engine
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on February 04, 2013, 11:05:19 PM
Thanks bryan, we need to get together anyways. I'm in hesperia now.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on February 05, 2013, 09:12:21 PM
just let me know
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: HaulsBalls on February 06, 2013, 08:02:24 AM
a ford on the lake?  hope you have a big wallet.  :screwy:


 >:D

Hey you watch your tone!  Don't make me get LakesOnly on you, he might show you how to put your carb on straight!


sorry for the thread jack.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on February 06, 2013, 09:59:16 AM
Hahaha no problem!
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on February 19, 2013, 05:22:00 PM
Spoke to Paul today, great that he keeps me updated. D0VE-A stage one block still doing good. Passed a sonic test with flying colors. Will have the test sheet with the block. Looking forward to this build.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on February 28, 2013, 01:18:55 PM
Picking up block on wednesday. Will post pics then.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 06, 2013, 07:57:14 PM
Picked up the stage one block today, thanks again to Paul Kane aka lakesonly! Block is emmaculate and will make a great build.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: berkbryan on March 07, 2013, 07:05:37 AM
Cool put up some pics
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 21, 2013, 12:39:51 PM
Here a couple pics of the new bare block with high flow dynamics oil mods.
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 21, 2013, 12:42:51 PM
The new app for iphone sure hates to let me upload pictures
Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 14, 2014, 09:52:06 PM
So I haven't posted on this for almost year holy shit! Here is an update:
Have a rail kit being installed when I have time..
Have some carbon fiber goodies getting made.
a couple vanes on the bowl are getting repaired.
Hoping to be picking up carpet in the next week or so.

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Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 14, 2014, 09:53:07 PM
It will be ready for summer, but I might not be free to use it till August.  Training for a new position at work

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Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 18, 2014, 02:56:45 PM
Got the rails and backing plates installed. Need to get a couple more bolts and locking nuts to finishbuttoning it up.

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Title: Re: 76 challenger
Post by: 74hondo on March 24, 2014, 04:42:25 PM
Going to get some carpet in the next few days. Was trying to decide what weight. Heard 40oz is nice and cushy but holds a lot of water. Any input?

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