74 hondo build

« **on:** April 06, 2011, 09:26:24 AM »

Ok guys, finally got around to doing my first post. Little intro my names brandon and I just recently bought my first jet but have been around them my whole life, dad had a 19ft eliminator most of my life. I just bought a 74 hondo with a 455 olds and jacuzzi jet. I'll admit not the perfect combo but she runs great, has a mallory electronic ignition, mal elec fuel pump, basset O/T headers, torquer intake, not sure if anything else was done to it. I am pleased to have a tandem trailer. I am currently redoing the plumbing and wiring, then floor and seats and it doesnt have any interior, only the driver side seats mocked up. I'll post some more pics later today. And I want to say this board has helped me a ton with all my plumbing questions. Look forward to getting more info and hopefully seeing some of you guys out on the water soon.

« **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:42:27 AM »

Welcome Brandon, we love pictures as you may already know so post'm up when you get them. This is a great place to ask question, I know it has helped my project along pretty good.

« **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2011, 08:15:43 PM »

Welcome Brandon

-beerjet-

« **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:57:49 PM »

Welcome to SCJB

« **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2011, 12:44:35 AM »

Thanks guys. here are some pics I took today.

« **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:11:49 AM »

Going to be working on the boat again today. Getting the other header bolted up, using arp bolts instead of studs. Trying to see if I can find a plumbing supply shop near me that I can make my own water bypass kit. Anybody on here ever go out on silverwood lake?

« **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2011, 11:44:47 AM »

Them two big holes on the back are gonna leak...........

Good looking Project you got there, and good work on the furniture so far too!

! I love those Hondo hulls.......why oh WHY did I get into Sleeks?

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WELCOME!!!

Ray

« **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2011, 04:55:07 PM »

Good looking project.

If your looking for a diverter and the funds allow I have one for sale in the random parts section.

Keep up the good work!

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« **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:42:59 PM »

Quote from: btnhtillidie on April 07, 2011, 04:55:07 PM

Good looking project.

If your looking for a diverter and the funds allow I have one for sale in the random parts section.

Keep up the good work!

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Thanks man. I will have to check it out. Funds might pick up if I decide to sell some stuff.

« **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2011, 12:42:32 PM »

new solid copper core spark plugs, got the last sheets of ply wood to finish the floor and passenger seats. Should have some left over to build some speaker boxes. Still can't decide whether to plumb it in braided or hardline. Bimini top has new rivets. Post more pics after other seats are built

« **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2011, 08:16:51 AM »

seats almost ready to be upholstered. Going to talk to the shop tomorrow about prices etc... Also repainting my mounting plate and put new wiring blocks on and ripped out all of the floor and cut new wood for that and installed a push button start.

« **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:09:01 AM »

Forgot to post this but also made a center console real quick yesterday too. Still have enough wood to line the inner fender wells.

« **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2011, 08:52:22 PM »

Got a few quotes for upholstery, looks like it's gonna cost around 350-400 to have a shop do it if I supply the materials. Check out www.diyupholstery.com I might order my foam from them as it seems like pretty good prices but I will keep looking around. Anybody buy there own materials? Care to share where you purchased from?

« **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2011, 09:12:48 PM »

Quote from: 74hondo on April 09, 2011, 12:42:32 PM

new solid copper core spark plugs

Where oh where did you get these?

« **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2011, 09:35:57 AM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on April 13, 2011, 09:12:48 PM

Where oh where did you get these?

I got the solid core plugs from autozone. I believe they carry the accel solid core wires as well. im using standard wires right now. Was going to go solid on those but im going to go with a set from magnacore probably instead

« **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2011, 10:29:55 AM »

UFO in San Diego. I spent a total of 700 for all vinyl, foam, wood, glass, diamond plate...ect and the girlfriend sued it for me. Make sure to get marine vinyl and that they use ss staples.

« **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2011, 12:39:53 PM »

a quick update as I have been busier then sh!t lately and have only gotten a few things done to the boat. The interior is basically done. Waiting on two more gauges to arrive, bought a set of seats out of an old flatbottom, transom cover plates are on, boat and trailer registered and had to get a new plate for the trailer too 190 for everything not too bad. Going to take her out this saturday to silverwood and she if she actually likes the water. Then if all is good i'll start trying to make her look pretty.

« **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2011, 12:48:02 PM »

you grab those from mouzer?

« **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2011, 01:27:27 PM »

Honestly I'm not sure. I found them on craigslist, they were down in corona. I dont think it was from anyone on here though.

« **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2011, 02:11:51 PM »

Quote from: 74hondo on June 29, 2011, 01:27:27 PM

Honestly I'm not sure. I found them on craigslist, they were down in corona. I dont think it was from anyone on here though.

yup thats him. i had seen em a few times on performanceboats and i think riverdaves. i dig the square stitching. nice work!

« **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2011, 02:31:25 PM »

damn. Wish i would have known that was him. lol

« **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2013, 08:45:51 AM »

Still have this?

Chris

« **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2013, 09:12:13 AM »

Yup, still got it. And I'm still hoping to sell it to get more parts for my motor build.

« **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2013, 01:24:13 PM »

Placing sale on hold. Going to use it this summer while I finish the challenger. It's almost finished getting sanded then going to paint it.

« **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2013, 03:36:19 PM »

Maybe u can just clear it

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