Not sure where to start. Ive been doing alot of reading and your site is full of info and ideas. I purchased a 69 sleekcraft last weekend. Ive already torn the olds 455 down , its on its way to the machine shop and now Im trying to find some odds and ends.  Looking for some gas fillers with the pop tops and any accesories for the 455. If anybody knows of some items or a place to look for them I would greatly appreciate the help? This project is kind of a nostalgia project my dad owned a 79  its the boat with the mural.

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Welcome to the world of SCJB 

A great source of parts and information is Jet Boat Performance.  If you look around long enough you'll find a link to their web site 

As noted already, WE LIKE PICS 

Looks like it will make a better boat than a recycle bin 

With the exception of the full width engine cover, looks mighty familiar!!!!

Looks like your kicking some ass on the thing too!

Ray

Your roller rockers look a lot like the Proform kit I got from Summit for a BBC that was popping the ends off of my push rods.  Make sure the push rod fits properly in the rocker (not to tight).

Good luck with the build. 

Well Sum Bish- you dont see an aluminum headed olds everyday- thats cool 

Quick question? The boat has not had an engine running in it for a few years. what should I do to check on the pump to make sure its ready for this beast im getting ready to drop in. Ive read somewhere that I should be able to twist the impeller by just turning the shaft by hand ,is that true? Any advice would be great. Thanks ( it a 12JE A berkley)

looks like you're almost ready for the lake.  Is the yota in the background of the boat pic an alltrac or just a gt? 

Only if it was an Alltrac, I have my 90 that I need to rebuild one more time.  This time it will stay in my garage and not be loaned out to a better home.  Came back with two holes in the pistons, cracked rim, and some tears in the interior.  Oh well, at least it came back.  Next build I'll be shooting for 500 whp at all 4.