Sorry for being lame and lagging so hard on the thread... I've been posting my update pics on instagram/Facebook but kinda forget to post on here. Let me see if I can get you guys updated a little.
The build has been coming along fairly slow but steady. I'm trying not to tap into my 9-5 paycheck and build this whole thing with money I make pinstriping/painting/selling parts/ and hooking.. So far that is working pretty well, minus the fact that the build is taking much longer this way..
The interior is pretty much done. I used 3M industrial velco instead of glue just incase I ever decide I don't want carpet anymore.
All the gauges are Mooneyes. I will only be running mech. oil pressure, water temp, and a tach on the dash. The gauges fit in the silver lines almost like it was meant to be like that. The push button start, gas pedal, shifter, diverter, and header water valve will all run off the stringer.
I painted the pump silver metal flake and think it came out pretty bitchen. Lots and lots of sanding to prep this thing for paint. I hope it lasts!
Originally I was going to just stick the dual carb 468 that was in my old boat in this one...Well that has changed and now that 468 has 3" Crower stack injection on it!
Scored a really badass timing chain cover that Mike Kuhl built. It cost me a pretty penny but man is it COOL!!
As of right now I am finishing up with a couple odds and ends before dropping the engine in. I also have Mooneyes building me a spun aluminum surge tank so I will be able to still run my saddle tanks.
Once the engine is in then the boat will be going to B1 Racing to get double drilled, and a ride plate installed. The intake has already been machined for a ride and shoe and currently has a straight cut shoe in it so at least that part is done.
Here's some photos for you guys that haven't seen already.
