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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: rhino on March 22, 2015, 02:25:24 PM

Title: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on March 22, 2015, 02:25:24 PM

Pops and I drove up to Oregon and back in 25 hours to get this thing yesterday.
So here it is-
1978 Nordic Tunnel
Appears to be a light layup
Has a rounded keel and intake is machined for a shoe
Intake is setback
Balsa wood floors
HTP polished rail kit
20" wide fiberglass buckets
Has some calgo steering parts
Gel coat is in really great shape especially for being almost 40 years old.
Custom built low profile trailer with all new LED lights and brand new torque thrust 2 wheels and brand new tires.



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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: jyeager on March 22, 2015, 03:10:22 PM

That's bad ass bud. That will be a fun boat for you. Keep us updated 👍👍👍


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: tunnels on March 22, 2015, 07:36:56 PM

Nice find! Love the colors.

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on March 22, 2015, 08:58:25 PM

Thanks jake! Will do!


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: RiverRat474 on March 23, 2015, 11:05:13 AM

X2 on the colors very cool

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on March 23, 2015, 05:38:12 PM

Thanks guys👍👍


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: Beaveretriever on March 23, 2015, 09:04:07 PM

Very nice man. Super jealous. They are fun :-)

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: lil_riddle_ on March 23, 2015, 09:16:38 PM

Lucky. I was trying to get that thing to.. Can't wait to see this thing on the water.

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on March 23, 2015, 09:39:01 PM

Quote from: Beaveretriever on March 23, 2015, 09:04:07 PM

Very nice man. Super jealous. They are fun :-)

Thanks Dave, I was super jealous of yours man!!! I hope mine turns out as nice!

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on March 23, 2015, 09:42:20 PM

Quote from: lil_riddle_ on March 23, 2015, 09:16:38 PM

Lucky. I was trying to get that thing to.. Can't wait to see this thing on the water.

I hear you, i didnt waste any time with it thats for sure. The sprint you picked up is super super clean though and should be a good runner. Chris at B1 was helping me with ideas for mine, and a rounded keel is really supposed to turn it into a whole different animal. He said he knew of one that ran well into the low 100's.

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: lil_riddle_ on March 23, 2015, 09:51:00 PM

Thank for the info. Ill look into that. Ya I picked it up pretty cheap to. Sometimes people get into binds and just let things go for way less than they wanted. Lucky this is what happened with the sprint. But definitely would have paid the extra for that beast. O well. I'm new to the whole jet boat scene didn't need that boat to be the first or else I would have nothing to be able to up grade lol..

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: angermgmt on March 24, 2015, 05:40:21 AM

Congrats


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on April 13, 2015, 05:25:36 PM

Picked up a sheet of marine grade plywood today so I can build the back seat. And ordered a couple things from hi tech performance over the weekend. Will post pics when the parts come in.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on April 18, 2015, 01:50:42 PM

Got the old pump and the intake out today! Wasn't too bad taking it out, I was a little intimidated having the torch that close to the glass and was worried I would get it too hot but it went just fine. Going to get all the new shiny chit in after the B1 machine intake gets installed in a couple weeks. Oh am my HTP pump brace came in the mail yesterday.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on April 19, 2015, 05:32:58 PM

Rear bench built. Going to resin and glass it during the week.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 04, 2015, 07:50:04 PM

The trailer wiring was all crisscrossed so I got that taken care of. Then I prepped the intake area because I'm taking it to GS marine on Wednesday morning and shoemaker is going to set the intake for me and have it back to me Wednesday evening. I should be posting quite a few more progress pics after that.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: steves86ta on May 06, 2015, 08:20:32 AM

Quote from: rhino on May 04, 2015, 07:50:04 PM

The trailer wiring was all crisscrossed so I got that taken care of. Then I prepped the intake area because I'm taking it to GS marine on Wednesday morning and shoemaker is going to set the intake for me and have it back to me Wednesday evening. I should be posting quite a few more progress pics after that.


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Looks good bud!!!

Thought you were using B1 though?

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 06, 2015, 03:48:30 PM

Thanks! I do use B1 for most everything but he's in Santa Ana and I'm in apple valley. Chris was super busy and couldn't really get me in and I work right by GS marine and he was able to squeeze me in. Boat is there right now. Hopefully have it back Friday!


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 09, 2015, 09:35:02 AM

Intake is in. Keel is blended and speed coated.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: Squirrel Master on May 14, 2015, 11:01:44 PM

I was eyeballing that boat it was just to far a trip good score


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: Blue2184 on May 15, 2015, 04:27:31 AM

Boat looks AWSOME bro! 👍🏻 where did you get your pressure regulator? That's a slick looking install!


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 15, 2015, 07:53:17 AM

Quote from: Blue2184 on May 15, 2015, 04:27:31 AM

Boat looks AWSOME bro! 👍🏻 where did you get your pressure regulator? That's a slick looking install!


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Thanks, im super stoked on it! The pressure reg was on the boat when i bought it  :thumbup: :thumbup:

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: Blue2184 on May 15, 2015, 09:02:34 AM

Did that reg have a name or anything on it? Or someone just make it?


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 15, 2015, 11:11:32 AM

The block was made but the pressure regulator looks to be a somewhat standard brass plumbing regulator.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: lets dance on May 15, 2015, 07:11:13 PM

That's bad ass! I love the colors,  please keep us updated on the build.

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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 15, 2015, 08:34:32 PM

^ Thanks!
Got a 502 bbc in the works!!!


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: 81sprint on May 16, 2015, 06:04:03 PM

Boat looked awesome bud, can't wait to see it on the water!

Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 17, 2015, 08:52:12 AM

Thanks Sean! Shooting for late July or August. It will look good parked next to that blue and white sprint!


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 19, 2015, 06:11:16 AM

I've got a 1050 dominator carb I need rebuilt. Where's the place to go in so cal IE area?


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: jimpen on May 19, 2015, 07:49:34 AM

Quote from: rhino on May 19, 2015, 06:11:16 AM

I've got a 1050 dominator carb I need rebuilt. Where's the place to go in so cal IE area?


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C & J carbs


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on May 19, 2015, 09:38:23 AM

Thanks Jim


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: 81sprint on May 19, 2015, 10:28:34 AM

Quote from: jimpen on May 19, 2015, 07:49:34 AM

C & J carbs


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X2 on c&j 562-229-0222


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: 81sprint on May 19, 2015, 10:33:25 AM

Also go to candjengineering.com under forms, it's all the questions John is gonna ask you to set it up correctly.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on June 13, 2015, 11:38:04 AM

New hardened shaft.
Stainless balanced and detailed impeller.
And I'll have an inducer in a couple weeks.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: Blue2184 on June 13, 2015, 01:03:39 PM

What is the impeller? And how much are you asking?

Thanks



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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on June 13, 2015, 01:37:52 PM

Not selling. I just got it all and posted it as an update for the build thread.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on August 24, 2015, 06:21:24 PM

Here's an update since it's been a while. I got the interior back from Martinez a few weeks ago. The motor should be done in a couple weeks. I installed the pump and am working on fitting the transom plates. And will be installing some auto meter platinum gauges in the next week or two.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: capogniracing on August 24, 2015, 06:37:35 PM

Quote from: rhino on August 24, 2015, 06:21:24 PM

Here's an update since it's been a while. I got the interior back from Martinez a few weeks ago. The motor should be done in a couple weeks. I installed the pump and am working on fitting the transom plates. And will be installing some auto meter platinum gauges in the next week or two.


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Nice when you hoping to put her in the water??


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on August 24, 2015, 06:44:39 PM

Probably October... Should have her all dialed in for TPM lol.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: capogniracing on August 24, 2015, 06:47:17 PM

Quote from: rhino on August 24, 2015, 06:44:39 PM

Probably October... Should have her all dialed in for TPM lol.


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Good deal glad to see it coming together!


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on October 18, 2015, 08:24:33 AM

She's getting there. I've been working so much I don't really have time to work on the boat... As soon as I get the motor finished the boat will be heading to Dane at D1 performance to finish up the rigging.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on February 25, 2016, 05:41:14 PM

Motor is in and the boat is now with Dane at D1 performance to finish up all the rigging!


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: Trou8l3d on February 25, 2016, 08:28:13 PM

I'm right behind ya man with two kids it's hard to find time I'm rigging as we speak


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: Trou8l3d on February 25, 2016, 08:28:48 PM

I got the 78 Nordic too


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on February 26, 2016, 05:47:08 AM

Yeah bro, I hear you. I've got two girls and have been working about 60 plus hours a week for the last few months so it's been a struggle. But it's in Dane's hands now haha.


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Title: Re: 78 Nordic Tunnel Build
Post by: rhino on July 04, 2016, 05:01:32 PM

Putting her up for sale. I picked up a 22' placecraft deck boat so I'm thinking this Nordic is gonna go. Selling it no motor. $7500. Comes with fully detailed pump with hardened shaft and detailed balanced stainless impeller. Hydraulic place diverted and pump all fresh powder coat. Comes with brand new interior from Martinez. Will come with other miscellaneous parts. Check out the thread for more info. Contact Ryan 760 964 4235


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