SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: 2savage4you on September 16, 2007, 06:45:08 PM
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Well this is my new project boat ;D 1976 Fantasy i am told it was a splash off a sleekcraft but is a little wider. first things first is to clean it all out, I have a friend lined up to do a clear coat for it and then we will start with the pump and move forward ;)
The engine is a 455 Olds thats been punched out .40 over with rebuilt "K" heads and a Nodular crank, also has the oiling mods done (restricters)
Today i spent scraping the old glue and carpet off the floor, Man what a bitch! But its done unless Jim say's different ( he probably will) but im lucky to have his help and knowledge. Here's a few pics as we go along.
Yes im going to finish this one, its my boat this time ;D
2sav
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looks good, it'll be up n runnin feore ya know it!
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looks good, it'll be up n runnin feore ya know it!
Thanks. After see'ing your thread about your boat. Pics and vid i really want it.
Your boat is bad ASS!
2sav
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What sleekcraft? I don't think that thing is as wide as mine but I'm not sure... ???
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Well maybe its not as wide is what he said. I dont remember i was just glad to see it in my driveway ;D
2sav
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Well i havnt really got that much done to it yet. Been busy on other stuff, so i finally said F it i have been wanting to swap trailers for awhile now and i finally did it, just me and the ol'lady ;D
Got the stand done today to so now i can start the trailer overhaul. Believe me it needs it, but it will be worth the time and money spent doing it.
Next i will spend some time cleaning a shed full of parts and get them ready to be installed hopefully some time soon ;D
2sav
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A Fantasy, don't see too many of them around any longer. I don't know a thing about them except that the guy that built them was Worth Potts, he would later close out that shop (I don't know why) and then he started up Galaxie boats which I believe is still in biz? Maybe his kid runs it now or maybe they sold out, I don't know. Worth was a great guy and I first met him years ago wehn I was at Tahiti in the 70's. He'd come by to get to get something that he ran out of, he and Schuster were friends. Worth was a cowboy, always wore boots and a western style of shirt.
As fate would have it the guy that my mom is married to now was the guy that made all the windshields for Fantasy boats back in the day, for the tri hulls and such.
Cool project...I know you weren't looking for any history but just thought I'd post it up before I forgot it. ;)
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By the way, that's yet another of the countless splash's of a Southwind, not a Sleeky. :)
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By the way, that's yet another of the countless splash's of a Southwind, not a Sleeky. :)
That sounds more like it ;D I knew it started with a "S" I was close.
Thank you for the history /info on this boat. Thats great to know. If you have anymore info, i am all ears. Personally i like to know what it is i have ;D
2sav
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Well now it looks like we are going to cut out the floor and install stringers instead :o
This is gonna be another mess for the ol'lady to yell at me about ;D
i will take and post pics as we move along, i hope this dont take too long.
2sav
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This is gonna be another mess for the ol'lady to yell at me about ;D
2sav
You Too, Huh? ::) Mine tells me what I've spent just about every day! But only on the hull and pump. ;D
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You Too, Huh? ::) Mine tells me what I've spent just about every day! But only on the hull and pump. ;D
Hull and pump is just the beginning for me. Ive got alot of yelling coming my way :o
2sav
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Hull and pump is just the beginning for me. Ive got alot of yelling coming my way :o
2sav
boat come first............... >:(
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boat come first............... >:(
I love the way you think Ralph ;D
I would totally agree.
2sav
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what are you guys smokin on in the first pic ? ::)
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what are you guys smokin on in the first pic ? ::)
Gonja man ;D
2sav
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i shoud have known,puff puff give O0
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Well the trailer is almost done, just have to have the tongue extended now.
So i figured i better start on the Fantasy project, im probably doing it backwards but im sanding all the old carpet glue and bilge paint off as you can see in the pics we drilled holes in the floor so it will dry out.
I think it has cause now when i walk on it , it just cracks. Im going to cut out the floor here in a day or two.
I dont know if you can see the rise in the floor(center) but its where its cracking when i walk on it. I wonder why ??? ;D
2sav
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My guess is it will look like mine when you remove the floor :'(
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My guess is it will look like mine when you remove the floor :'(
Not to pretty im sure.
Im just going to put in some stringers instead of another floor ;D
2sav
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I had my stringers replaced by ultra custom boats before I installed the engine
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The floor is a lot easier to replace than you might think.
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The floor is a lot easier to replace than you might think.
So stringers should be even easier, RIGHT?
2sav ???
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Were are the pics ? :P
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Were are the pics ? :P
Ok give me a few, i just got home from work ;D
2sav
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Ok i got off my butt ;D
Here's some pics of the progress we made so far. I was lucky i only had a little wood damage in the center of the floor, i was expecting to have to do a whole new floor but like i said i got lucky.
Oh look closely you can see a half dollar in the floor ;)
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A great big THANK YOU to Jim, Donna and pw-Tony ;D
Thanks guy's for coming over and spending your day working on the fantasy Project, really means alot to me and my family.
They did all the work, i was just the sandman ;D
Thanks again.
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good job code blue racing, people helping people.
looks good 2sav, get'er done
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lookin good
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Is it sanded yet ? :o
I am still hung over from the Acetone and resin.
What time is breakfast ?
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It always goes smoother with friends helping ya' out. Nice progress.
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Is it sanded yet ? :o
I am still hung over from the Acetone and resin.
What time is breakfast ?
She just went for the egg's.
And yes its sanded ;D
Im going to vacuum and wipe it down now ;D ;D ;D ;D
and its solid as a rock, i did a little dance on it :o
2sav
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We will be over in a few for breakfast, oh yah and to finish it up.
Do we need to bring anything ?
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We will be over in a few for breakfast, oh yah and to finish it up.
Do we need to bring anything ?
Well you and Donna of course ;D
Gonna have bacon and eggs/ potatoe's, so if you want something different. Bring it ;D
Got to get cleaned up im itching like crazy :o
And don't call me a bitch ;D
2sav
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We are on our way :o
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And don't call me a bitch ;D
...bitch*
* Disclaimer: ;D ;) :D :) :o 8) >:D ^-^ O0 :) ;D ^-^ 8)
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btw....looks good. ;)
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...bitch*
* Disclaimer: ;D ;) :D :) :o 8) >:D ^-^ O0 :) ;D ^-^ 8)
You would of had to been here last night to understand ;D
Oh and thanks, still has a long way to go and a short time to get there >:D
Isnt that a country song :o
2sav
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It always goes smoother with friends helping ya' out. Nice progress.
Hey your right and thanks. ;D
Yo pw-Tony you coming over for some resin and egg's? cause that yard work can always be done next week ;D
2sav
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Hey your right and thanks. ;D
Yo pw-Tony you coming over for some resin and egg's? cause that yard work can always be done next week ;D
2sav
Was in Flagstaff all day. Keep the topic on the project! ;D
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Why I am stoned again :o
I just got back and I am done with his Fantasy for a few week 8)
Wait till you see it :o
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Well here is some more of the progress we made so far with the floor and engine box ;D
More to come in a few more days/weeks? who knows ;)
2sav
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Woo hoo look at them fancy pin stripes. Looks great. How's the coin look?
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Woo hoo look at them fancy pin stripes. Looks great. How's the coin look?
Its a little cloudy but you can see it ;D
2sav
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looking fantastic!, keep up the great work
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Wow, That looks great! I hope mine turns out that good.
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Wow, That looks great! I hope mine turns out that good.
Thanks bro,
You will be fine just take your time doing it ;D
We were on a time limit and i only had a small budget but it turned out better than i hoped it would.
Jim and family helped me out big time and he is VERY knowledgable on this stuff.
Oh ya cant forget pw_Tony ;D without these guy's i would not know what to do.
2sav
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I have some BBF marine stuff come and get before she has me through it out.
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Bellhousing with top mount starter, water pump block-off, T stat housing,flex plate, all 460 engine blots, PTO, SCJ intake, engine mounts, alt and misc brackets.
Donna said it must go today !
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Bellhousing with top mount starter, water pump block-off, T stat housing,flex plate, all 460 engine blots, PTO, SCJ intake, engine mounts, alt and misc brackets.
Donna said it must go today !
I cant get down there right now :(
2sav
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I cant get down there right now :(
2sav
do you still need pics of my stuff?
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do you still need pics of my stuff?
But of course ;D
2sav
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do you still need pics of my stuff?
What I have is just a bunch of stuff left over, not a 4pt.
He may need to finish his project.
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What I have is just a bunch of stuff left over, not a 4pt.
He may need to finish his project.
::) yep
2sav
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Well i cant say ive made any progress lately and its starting to get to me, so i started to strip the old paint off the pump so i could give it a fresh look for the new boat in progress. I dont know if its right or wrong but i used automotive paint stripper, the lazy mans sand paper.
Next i think i will start to sand the saddle tanks, want to bring some shine back to it. You know make it purdy ;D
now i got to finish the engine box and paint the transome, Sand some more on the floor and then put the pump back into it and work forward from there.
Everytime i work on this thing i feel like im lighting a candle in the wind. Not getting nothing done.
Anybody else feel like that? its frustrating :(
Check out my pic of the pump, I used three cans so far and have to go get more. Paint is some thick chit! and i got the dremel out last night to shine up the impeller :o No im not tweeking
2sav
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Get some Jasco Paint and Epoxy Remover comes in a galon container at the hardware store, Brush it on set it in the sun and watch the magic begin, and if its cold use a heater or a heat gun. Good Stuff.
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I finally got my motor today ;D no more stressing. Jim came through for me and its appreciated ;)
Now the fantasy will have a BBF 460. Thats right you Ford fans there's gonna be one more out there :o
Started to tear it down and found some things wrong, It wont turn over all the way so i figured its the timing chain no biggie. Nope it looks like it blew a gasket and then just started to rust up on the top of the cylinder. Looks like we are going to have to punch it out. But thats fine with me i planned on new pistons and rods anyways, anyone know where they have the best deals on pistons and rods besides Ebay ;D Ive been looking at some Skat rods pretty cool and not to expensive, thats a plus.
here is some pic's
2sav
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Well today i tore down the rest of the block and took you'r advice "machine shop" They said we can go 0.30 and it SHOULD be ok :o So now i need to buy new pistons but dont really know for sure what year this block is. This is what i have come up with doing a search through ford forums.
Heads D3VE A2A 72-74
Block D1VE 6015 A2B 1980's Lincoln town car
But i still dont know for sure, If anyone knows, PLEASE chime in here cause im needing to buy pistons/rods before the machine shop will get it to work on.
Check out these cool bearings :o
2sav
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Stock rods should be OK, unless you have something up your sleeve? ;D
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I hope you dident pay too much cause all that thing is worth is a core. Wich is usauuly around 150-200.
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Stock rods should be OK, unless you have something up your sleeve? ;D
You ever hear of "H BEAM" ;D
2sav
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I hope you dident pay too much cause all that thing is worth is a core. Wich is usauuly around 150-200.
I must of payed twice then $400 :o
2sav
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Judging by those bearings , I'd get that crank turned also!
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Judging by those bearings , I'd get that crank turned also!
Yep its trashed
2sav
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Ebay parts....
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year of block dont matter, but remember
CHEAP ISN'T GOOD AND GOOD ISN'T CHEAP
stay away from e-bay
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year of block dont matter, but remember
CHEAP ISN'T GOOD AND GOOD ISN'T CHEAP
stay away from e-bay
When i look to buy pistons, They want a year?
Maybe thats just a common question that they are so used to asking ;)
Believe me Ralph this aint gonna be cheap :o
2sav
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I meant maybe you could sell half the stuff you aren't gonna use on ebay ;)
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I meant maybe you could sell half the stuff you aren't gonna use on ebay ;)
I know the pic is small but take a good look ;D
Thats a trash can filler
2sav
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ok drop the 1,800 on a good stroker kit and be done, where are you looking to buy pistons, what cr do you want, flat top or dish, dome maybe?? you ask ??????'s but dont elaborate on what it is you are trying to do, other than buy .030 pistons
how many ci do you want
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ok drop the 1,800 on a good stroker kit and be done, where are you looking to buy pistons, what cr do you want, flat top or dish, dome maybe?? you ask ??????'s but dont elaborate on what it is you are trying to do, other than buy .030 pistons
how many ci do you want
Simple i just want a good 0.30 over piston flat top maybe 8-9.1 is all i need ;D
Ive called around the local parts house and i get whats it in what year is it??????????
Im not trying to build a race motor ;D(wouldnt that be nice)J/K
Just trying to build a good reliable engine, Hell maybe i want to run circle's too :o
2sav
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forged, cast or hyper,
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forged, cast or hyper,
Hyper would be bitchen but since im not going wild i will stick with cast ;D
2sav
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2 SAV-
Did you call Jim yet? I'm telling you man, if you need BBF stuff, in good shape, or new, he's got the goods and his prices are unfreaking real.
Plus he's a helluva guy ;D
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Did you call Jim yet? I'm telling you man, if you need BBF stuff, in good shape, or new, he's got the goods and his prices are unfreaking real.
Plus he's a helluva guy ;D
I need a number ;D
I found some "speed pro" pistons from Summit hhhhhhmmmmmmmmmm ;D
2sav
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I dunno about cast pistons, seems like everyone I've talked to has said to use forged, something about the cast pistons turning into little pieces of pistons and doing bad things to your block! I've got 7 barely used TRW forged .030 over, flat tops that I'll give you for $150, you can buy one from Summit or your local parts house, set of rings and you've got your pistons/rings for just over $200, shit I've got a good D1VE block that's fresh from the machine shop, bored .030 over, a set of fresh D3VE heads, a 2Y crank that needs to go .010 under on the rods, standard on the mains, 460 Performer intake, 750 Holley dual inlet, vac secondary carb, 1" open spacer plate, what will you give me for any/all of it???
It's time to get that fantasy wet!
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I need a number ;D
2sav
email is: info@cyclonespeedandmarine.com
phone is: 818-890-1867
http://www.cyclonespeedandmarine.com
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I wish we would have talked sooner, im already $400 into it so i kinda have to keep it. Im still fishing on pistons but the machine shop cant do shit without them sooo....... i got to do something pretty darn quick.
Which TRW's do you have i would like to checkem out on Summit
2sav
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Here ya go
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TRW%2D8KL2366F30&autoview=sku (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TRW%2D8KL2366F30&autoview=sku)
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I've got 7 barely used TRW forged .030 over, flat tops that I'll give you for $150, you can buy one from Summit or your local parts house, set of rings and you've got your pistons/rings for just over $200,
It's time to get that fantasy wet!
Now there's a good plan and will get you up and running in no time.
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Now there's a good plan and will get you up and running in no time.
I have ALOT more to do than just build a motor, here's a little list
Engine
Pump. Still needing to replace my lost bowl.
Engine mounts
Exhaust, Bassetts
wiring harness
Gauges
Steering wheel
Upholstery/Carpet
Misc hoses, bolts, screws,what nots ;D
And everything else i forgot. ;D
2sav
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Wow! Your list looks alot like mine. Not a bit overwhelming is it?????? :o
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Wow! Your list looks alot like mine. Not a bit overwhelming is it?????? :o
They tell me i seem to stress alot lately.
I dont know why >:D
2sav
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They tell me i seem to stress alot lately.
I dont know why >:D
2sav
You should come out of your cave more often.
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You should come out of your cave more often.
But im too busy stressing ;D
2sav
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I have ALOT more to do than just build a motor, here's a little list
Engine
Pump. Still needing to replace my lost bowl.
Engine mounts
Exhaust, Bassetts
wiring harness
Gauges
Steering wheel
Upholstery/Carpet
Misc hoses, bolts, screws,what nots ;D
And everything else i forgot. ;D
2sav
the big stuffs not bad its the little stuff like nuts and bolts
how do you lose a bowl
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But im too busy stressing ;D
2sav
Yah know if you get out of the house you may stop stressing a bit and you can maybe get some good ideas.
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Yah know if you get out of the house you may stop stressing a bit and you can maybe get some good ideas.
Well you know the warden only lets me out on good behavoir ;D
And ive been bad >:D
2sav
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Get your ass over here tomarrow, Sunday, and I will show you some real good block mods you may want to do to help protect your engine, and some other things I am working on.
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I have ALOT more to do than just build a motor, here's a little list
Engine
Pump. Still needing to replace my lost bowl.
Engine mounts
Exhaust, Bassetts
wiring harness
Gauges
Steering wheel
Upholstery/Carpet
Misc hoses, bolts, screws,what nots ;D
And everything else i forgot. ;D
2sav
i had a bigger list then that 3 weeks ago......get on it!
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i had a bigger list then that 3 weeks ago......get on it!
Yes but it looks as though you had help ;D
Im on it >:D
2sav
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hey 2 sav it looks like i have some things you may need if you want to come over and check em out
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hey 2 sav it looks like i have some things you may need if you want to come over and check em out
Oh ya, whatcha got ;D
2sav
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guages,steering,steering wheel,hoses,all the little stuff
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guages,steering,steering wheel,hoses,all the little stuff
Yep thats just what i need ;D
Fitty Bucks :o
2sav
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ill sell you the wheel for 50
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;D
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sweet
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sweet
Found this pic with a few more on Hot Boat.
Of course this was before i got it and just after it was brought back up from the bottom of lake Havasu.
From what i was told it got swamped by a bigger boat :o
2sav
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:o
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Of course this was before i got it and just after it was brought back up from the bottom of lake Havasu.
2sav
Daammmm , the bottom of lake Havasu ? :o
Can we start picking names for it yet ? I vote for.... sunken treasure !!! ;D ;D
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Daammmm , the bottom of lake Havasu ? :o
Can we start picking names for it yet ? I vote for.... sunken treasure !!! ;D ;D
No shit,
I was just going to call it Fantasy, But i think your right. We have to rename it for good luck from what i hear ;)
Sunken Treasure would have been my first to. :o
2sav
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Nevermind the overspray! It wiped right off ;D
2sav
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lookin good 2sav i wish i could say the same for my boat
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lookin good 2sav i wish i could say the same for my boat
Thanks bro, ;D Im trying to do a little everyday.
Summers coming quick :o and i better have this thing in the water cause i dont want these guy's seeing me in the outboard.
That just aint cool.
Remember if you need help, i dont know much but i do have the time after work.
So lets get r done ;D
2sav
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thanks 2sav,im waiting till i get the prerunner back before i start anything big on the boat it looks like ill have the truck at the end of dec. of this year ;D i might be able to get in the water this summer but i dont want to rush anything
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thanks 2sav,im waiting till i get the prerunner back before i start anything big on the boat it looks like ill have the truck at the end of dec. of this year ;D i might be able to get in the water this summer but i dont want to rush anything
When you get it back, i wanna go for a ride in it ;D
Just bad ass ;)
2sav
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you got it dude O0
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Daammmm , the bottom of lake Havasu ? :o
Can we start picking names for it yet ? I vote for.... sunken treasure !!! ;D ;D
Been thinking about a new name, and i think "DOWN TIME" fits the bill.
Dont know how long it was at the bottom of the lake. But i do know how long its taking to get it back together again. Sooooo........ its all been DOWN TIME ;D
2sav
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good thinking dude
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Im getting closer ;) If things keep looking the way they do, i will definately be in the water this summer ;D
Heres what i did today just playing around. It looks like i will have to build new rear seats :( but then again who needs rear seats? just me the woman and a cooler >:D
That sounds good to me, kids can ride in grampa's boat!
2sav
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;D
2sav
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what do you think this is? hot import nights? lose that shift knob. ;) ;D
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what do you think this is? hot import nights? lose that shift knob. ;) ;D
Yeah I was waiting to see who was going to nail me on that one ;D
It will be replaced. BELIEVE me its Fugly
2sav
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Yup that thing's going to make the summer. Doing a good job Steve, and yah ain't stopping!
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Looks like your going to be done on time ;D.
Now stop "playing" and get back to work ;) ;D.
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Well i got my crank yesturday now i just need to get my pistons and then its off to the machine shop.And i was starting to think it would never make it to the water by next summer. But i still have a long way to go
2sav
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ive noticed most of your pictures have a pussy cat in them,would you say you have lots of pussy ?
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ive noticed most of your pictures have a pussy cat in them,would you say you have lots of pussy ?
Yeah 6 of em :o
2sav
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must be morman ;D
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must be morman ;D
Southern Baptist ;)
2sav
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;D
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Well the Fantasy has a new parking spot ;D Hopefully by tomorrow she will be sitting on it.
Tomorrow it gets new wiring and then its time to set the bitch on it :o
2sav
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Purrrdy........ congrats
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I have trouble keeping up sometimes ...
Now that the Fantasy is gone, what is all of this going in to?