SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: 454Rocket on December 18, 2007, 09:41:29 PM
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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 ;D
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!
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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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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 ;D
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!
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotboatpics.com%2Fpics%2Fdata%2F500%2F5398elm.jpg&hash=c27bb0ac0d482fb2600c96975cfce6c4c6827f62)
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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!
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotboatpics.com%2Fpics%2Fdata%2F500%2F5398elmeng.jpg&hash=ffb7fe2f773f81f1d889660e4ab9ed8c17f86f4a)
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Very nice boat want to trade.
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Now this is my expert opinion. I state I am an expert. Take the boat give me a call. Then we are gonna talk, then you are going to sell it to me for what you paid for it. You are getting into a big project and you are lucky I am even willing to take it off your hands....
I know ur welcome
Nice boat btw
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Now this is my expert opinion. I state I am an expert. Take the boat give me a call. Then we are gonna talk, then you are going to sell it to me for what you paid for it. You are getting into a big project and you are lucky I am even willing to take it off your hands....
I know ur welcome
Nice boat btw
I agree with Blue it's a big project I got a turn key boat waiting for you.
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Very nice looking boat !! Tom
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Thanks Tom,
I'll be giving you a call about these cables etc...
The rest of you guys are making me laugh! ;D
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What a bunch of losers you all are! Never mind the stupid boat, let's see/hear about the porn mags? ;)
BTW, buddy has one of those boats and they make a really nice boat.....congrats
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Check your PMs Tom
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See Brian you been hanging around me too much last summer! Nice looking ride ;D Let me know if you need any help. Should be fun this summer running both boats , thats the way to do it. Hot rod for the speed runs and cruiser for the chop. I pm'ed you my guys upholstery info also.