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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: jet boat performance on November 04, 2008, 08:14:03 AM

Title: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on November 04, 2008, 08:14:03 AM
This is a 17' Pantera with a late model centerbolt SBC and Panther jet , the customer says the boat ran and handled poorly first time out (30 mph).
Heres the "before" pictures of the Pantera ,this customer came to us from SCJB and were honored to do this , please watch this thread as we work our way thru restoration and repairs on nearly every aspect of this boat and trailer Thanks Tom
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GlassCutter on November 04, 2008, 08:22:46 AM
Names withheld to protect the ... guilty???
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: beerjet on November 04, 2008, 08:39:32 AM
Did it let out big "GROWL" when it was dropped off  :D Oh man , I kill me !  :D

All kidding aside , that thing sexy . I do have a few questions though , feel free to answer them during the Q&A part of the resto.

1. Whats the deal on the carb . Outlaw's Cole had one and me and boost were picture texting back and forth on day trying to figure it out . I never did get a response as to what it is excactly .

2. The almight Panther Jet ! Gotta love them and all there quirky-ness . I'm under the impression that all Panthers come with SS impellors and a PVC type wear ring. Axial-flow vs. mixed flow pump . Sorry dont mean to derail the thread , I think just a little bit of info on this perticular combo could shed alot of light as why it was used or effective . Thanks Tom/Rhonda/Josh , I'll be keeping an eye on this from the back seat  ;)

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: Oldsquirt on November 04, 2008, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: beerjet on November 04, 2008, 08:39:32 AM
1. Whats the deal on the carb . Outlaw's Cole had one and me and boost were picture texting back and forth on day trying to figure it out . I never did get a response as to what it is excactly .
-beerjet-

The carb is either a Holley 4010 or 4011. Not sure how long they were made and believe if you try to look the numbers up now it supercedes to a conventional Holley. A little research, and it looks like the 4010 was a "square bore" and the 4011 a "spread bore". If so, the carb pictured is a 4011.
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: beerjet on November 04, 2008, 12:32:04 PM
Any idea on CFM , good or bad , junk beacause of age I assume .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: Oldsquirt on November 04, 2008, 05:59:40 PM
They came in a variety of CFM, 600 through 800, I think. Don't think age would necessarily be more of an issue than with any other carb. I want to say that design came out in about the late 80's. Much simpler than a standard Holley and easier to make a "marine" version out of that design. Unless something is damaged, a clean and refresh would probably make it nearly good as new.
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on November 04, 2008, 07:50:31 PM
I'll get the Dope from my "walking Holley book"(Josh) but its a Holley idea "gone wrong"  its definatley gotta go ! Old squirt remember the old Ford 4bbl? looks alot like it huh ? Tom
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: crewchief22 on November 05, 2008, 01:14:04 AM
From what I remember Holley "borrowed" the idea from Ford.  A couple of selling points I remember was that there were no gaskets sealing fuel below the fuel line and the new shinny finish.  :screwy:
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: Oldsquirt on November 05, 2008, 06:49:01 PM
Quote from: jet boat performance on November 04, 2008, 07:50:31 PM
Old squirt remember the old Ford 4bbl? looks alot like it huh ? Tom

Exactly what I thought when they came out. Didn't Holley manufacture those old Ford 4bbl carbs for Ford at one time?


Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on November 05, 2008, 07:45:38 PM
Quote from: Oldsquirt on November 05, 2008, 06:49:01 PM
Exactly what I thought when they came out. Didn't Holley manufacture those old Ford 4bbl carbs for Ford at one time?




I dunno but Josh says you can take the top off and adjust the float while its running (or something) ?? I'll heve to make sure I heard him right ? I do think I had one on my 57 ford 312 cu though !
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: SLCKREG on November 05, 2008, 08:00:59 PM
Is it going to lose the panther? What's the plan with her. Or do I just have to wait and see.lol
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on November 05, 2008, 08:33:51 PM
Quote from: SLCKREG on November 05, 2008, 08:00:59 PM
Is it going to lose the panther? What's the plan with her. Or do I just have to wait and see.lol
Yeah its gettin a "sex change" ..
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GT Jets on November 05, 2008, 08:49:21 PM
Quote from: jet boat performance on November 05, 2008, 08:33:51 PM
Yeah its gettin a "sex change" ..


Soooo, your gonna put an outboard on it? :o

 ;D

Hi Tom!
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on November 06, 2008, 09:22:15 AM
NO on the "whacker" but the sawsall is coming out PDQ  :sly:
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on November 11, 2008, 07:52:37 PM
Its comin apart ! hmmm somthin got wrapped up in the "gear werks"  ;D Tom
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: blackbeard on November 11, 2008, 08:48:52 PM
Dang Tom
you guys roasting marshmellows back there. kind of reminds me of that... squished marshmellows. slow roasted. lol. :screwy:
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 03, 2008, 07:53:12 PM
Years back I was driving from San Jose to Santa Cruz one PM (when I was doing damage inspections full time) ALAS !! I spied a rectangular red box along side the freeway , I pulled over and risk life and limb to throw it in the back of my Colt There it was a SAWZALL  (without regard one of the best tools I have in my arsenal ) . A guy once told me.... "give me a Sawzall and a Hammer and I can take down a house" Anyhow the Pantera went under The "skilled Sawzall /scalpel of Doctor Josh today , out with the Panther "pod" ready for the Berkeley intake and "set back" more to follow Tom
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jrork on December 03, 2008, 07:59:19 PM
Damn Tommy, just how many of these surgerys has Josh done now?  He can probably do it in his sleep....  Keep the pics coming buddy and give me a call some time.  Say hi to the gang over there......john
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: Stevecat on December 03, 2008, 08:43:32 PM
Quote from: jet boat performance on December 03, 2008, 07:53:12 PM
Years back I was driving from San Jose to Santa Cruz one PM (when I was doing damage inspections full time) ALAS !! I spied a rectangular red box along side the freeway , I pulled over and risk life and limb to throw it in the back of my Colt There it was a SAWZALL  (without regard one of the best tools I have in my arsenal ) .

I always wondered what happened to my sawzall.  :'( Last time I saw it was when I laid it on the roof of my truck. :screwy:
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GT Jets on December 03, 2008, 08:57:28 PM
Hey Josh and Tom, nice work.... again....I have a little wisdom to offer you, first I commend Josh on the use of the dust mask and the safety glasses, safety is always overlooked, I have a lot of fiberglass particles in my eyes from working with the stuff for 20+ years, do yourselves a huge favor and get fit tested for a respirator, you will not be sorry and it does not cost a lot of dough.

 I use a North 7600 series full face respirator anytime I am around polyester or resin dusts, with the repirator you will not get it in your eyes, mouth or nose and for that matter your lungs, we do not know what the long term effects of these new resins are. Here is the one I have been using for about 7 years, you'll love it...They do not cost much and are easy to maintain, Josh you've got a lot of boats to restore, you need to live for a long time...

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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 04, 2008, 10:13:00 AM
Thanks Bro Got them coming ! Tom
actually got the 5400's (7600's were out of stock)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GAWnCA on December 04, 2008, 10:38:21 AM
Where did you order from?
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: Stevecat on December 04, 2008, 12:04:05 PM
Quote from: GT Jets on December 03, 2008, 08:57:28 PM
we do not know what the long term effects of these new resins are.

So that's why my pecker stopped working and my kids have gills!  :sly:
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 04, 2008, 07:56:34 PM
Quote from: GAWnCA on December 04, 2008, 10:38:21 AM
Where did you order from?

This place showed up prices were great IMO and the service outstanding , we'll take a gruop photo for ya'll look like frikken aliens  ;D
http://www.sharpesafety.com/catalog/product-display.php3?ID=522
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GAWnCA on December 04, 2008, 08:07:05 PM
That's one place I looked and had the best price.  Thanks.  HOW MUCH FOR THAT PD set up?  :)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 04, 2008, 08:23:03 PM
Quote from: GAWnCA on December 04, 2008, 08:07:05 PM
That's one place I looked and had the best price.  Thanks.  HOW MUCH FOR THAT PD set up?  :)

One hundred plus tx and ups or....  6 B'rock "Obama" Franklin mint inaugural Gold coins ($19.95 apiece limit five) O0 O0 O0 O0  O0  O0
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GAWnCA on December 04, 2008, 09:08:18 PM
Quote from: jet boat performance on December 04, 2008, 08:23:03 PM
One hundred plus tx and ups or....  6 B'rock "Obama" Franklin mint inaugural Gold coins ($19.95 apiece limit five) O0 O0 O0 O0  O0  O0

I bought the max of those coins and hell they make great targets.  Check your PM!!!
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 08, 2008, 07:15:24 PM
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(with a few steps in the middle)  ;)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jrork on December 09, 2008, 05:43:24 AM
Damn that kid is good Tommy.  Love how you guys are using the aluminum to keep the shape.  Very cool.  You should put a video together.  I bet a number of folks would buy it.
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 09, 2008, 08:09:41 AM
Quote from: jrork on December 09, 2008, 05:43:24 AM
Damn that kid is good Tommy.  Love how you guys are using the aluminum to keep the shape.  Very cool.  You should put a video together.  I bet a number of folks would buy it.

Thanks John I guess we could edit from the surveilance video but it could have me and Josh bitchin at each other and pretty some raw language like OC choppers not to mention us singing and humming 70's rock ,the "blow by blow"  of this and several other projects will be on the new web site (www.jetboatperformance.biz ) when and as we have time to "load" ,I really  need a part time techy to help with all the data and photos , typically this is when we have (or expected) to work on the web sites but weve been blessed by being busy despite the sleepy economy  Tommy

more to follow
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 17, 2008, 08:53:29 AM

 Heres the latest..
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jrork on December 18, 2008, 05:02:57 PM
Thats a cool pump brace Tommy (and those bezels are sweet looking...... Oh Jan)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GAWnCA on December 18, 2008, 05:34:04 PM
Quote from: jrork on December 18, 2008, 05:02:57 PM
Thats a cool pump brace Tommy (and those bezels are sweet looking...... Oh Jan)

I was thinking the same thing.  What are those gauges?? 
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 18, 2008, 07:59:23 PM
Johnny R , Tell Jan theres still time before the holidays Bro
 Greg, those are a  brand called equis I bought in limited quatity from my rep , think I got one set left
Josh was a busy little Elf today (fed him lunch mexi food and a Fat tire Ale) This was the results (Pops did the dash ;) ):
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: GAWnCA on December 18, 2008, 08:46:18 PM
So how much is a set and what is included?
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 18, 2008, 08:54:09 PM
Quote from: GAWnCA on December 18, 2008, 08:46:18 PM
So how much is a set and what is included?
I wanna say $250 + or- ,comes with senders (cept' fuel)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: FORKEDUP on December 19, 2008, 08:08:19 AM
damn nice work guys, please keep the pics coming, i love the looks of the tranom cover :)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on December 27, 2008, 07:13:12 PM
Making good progress , the motors got a little bling and its back in now ...
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on January 10, 2009, 07:09:31 PM
Josh and I changed "gears" today and went to work on the rub rail and the "buffer" deck re-finish ... 
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 BEFORE
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: flytime on January 10, 2009, 07:30:36 PM
good work Tom and Josh!
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on January 14, 2009, 08:52:43 PM
Heres the "today pics" New exausts and some plumbing too!
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on January 15, 2009, 08:18:11 PM
A little Billet swim step ,vents and grab handle action today and some more braided stainless too!

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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: OUTLAW on January 15, 2009, 08:24:35 PM
Sweet Looking boat you got there, tom :)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: nathan72 on January 15, 2009, 09:58:40 PM
damn tom that looks bad a$$!
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: FORKEDUP on January 16, 2009, 09:11:10 AM
coming along very nice--not that we would expect anything differant from you guys ;D
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jrork on January 17, 2009, 09:33:14 AM
That looks really nice Tommy.  The older  I get (read fatter) the more I like the idea of swim steps....
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on January 22, 2009, 09:03:50 PM
Quote from: jrork on January 17, 2009, 09:33:14 AM
That looks really nice Tommy.  The older  I get (read fatter) the more I like the idea of swim steps....

 Thanks John as you get "older" ya need the Swim steps so'as you can PEE more !
 This hot rods gettin done ,Josh is workin his majic (again) !!
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jrork on January 23, 2009, 04:42:21 PM
Quote from: jet boat performance on January 22, 2009, 09:03:50 PM
Josh is workin his majic (again) !!

Isn't it about time that Josh got a huge raise? >:D
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on January 23, 2009, 07:44:06 PM
Quote from: jrork on January 23, 2009, 04:42:21 PM
Isn't it about time that Josh got a huge raise? >:D
Trust me He's well taken care of ! ;)
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: SLCKREG on January 23, 2009, 07:55:17 PM
Looks awesome guys. Here I thought I was paying attn. to this thread....and now Tom's done :sly:
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: IRRebel on January 23, 2009, 09:04:02 PM
Tom's like the shoemaker's elves. Much gets done overnite without anyone around.
.Not like real life, lol . He's magic

Ray
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on January 23, 2009, 10:27:49 PM
Actually ......... were not even done YET  ;D.... more to come here my bruthas  O0
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jrork on January 23, 2009, 11:58:33 PM
Quote from: jet boat performance on January 23, 2009, 07:44:06 PM
Trust me He's well taken care of ! ;)

The Punk Azz Kid has hired me as an agent and "we" want


Now we don't want to drag this out in the public (actually I do) but we will settle for a small monetary incrase in Josh's monthly wage and some goodies for his ever faithful agent..............me

Me and my punkass kid will be headed down south to pick up the motor and plan on swinging thru and drinking all your homebrew.......consider yourself warned

Now back on topic........beautiful resto Tommy (and my client)...... ;D
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on January 24, 2009, 08:20:07 AM
Better bring a sack lunch and a Friend !
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: skee on January 24, 2009, 09:53:13 AM
Quote from: jet boat performance on January 23, 2009, 10:27:49 PM
Actually ......... were not even done YET  ;D.... more to come here my bruthas  O0
As Pacino said in Scent of a Woman at the "college trial"........."I'm just gettin started!!!"  ;D
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on February 03, 2009, 08:39:31 PM
Heres the latest in the Pantera project the trailer is next and then QC, wet test and buff & wax (after the paint is cured) Tom
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: povertyjet on February 04, 2009, 04:21:35 AM
Phillipino customer?
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: kohensdad on February 04, 2009, 08:34:11 AM
Quote from: povertyjet on February 04, 2009, 04:21:35 AM
Phillipino customer?

LoL!  I was just about to ask the same question.
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on February 04, 2009, 08:35:48 AM
Quote from: povertyjet on February 04, 2009, 04:21:35 AM
Phillipino customer?

 ;) Yes loosely translated  "homey"
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jrork on February 04, 2009, 06:03:29 PM
Looks fantastic Tommy.  Jeez I don't understand how people can do that stripin stuff.  Tried it once for grins and decided that wasnt something I'd ever be able to do.. :banghead:
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on February 04, 2009, 08:27:29 PM
Jamie is 65 , Hand is steady as a "Rock" i was in awe ! T
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on March 05, 2009, 09:00:52 AM
Finally "gettin down" to it with the Pantera , got down with some trailer magic ( a little paint , some new lites and some bling) plus we lost that overhead rack thing and were just about ready for the wet test (plus we got a test pilot) !
before:
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: SnoC653 on March 05, 2009, 11:06:01 AM
Boat looks great!  :o  If I bring one of mine out for you to work on, instead of trailer bling can I request the child installation be a little more vintage ?  I could probably get the boss to ok the trip as a business trip if I could guarentee him an enlistment out of it.  The work you guys do is truely amazing.  You need to open a branch office here in the midwest.  I realize the commute might be rough, but have the elves that help you do all that work over night build you one of those magic sleds or something of they sort.
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on May 21, 2009, 08:59:53 PM
Finally "wet tested" the Pantera Project Today heres a quick Vid from the JBP secret spot !
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Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: syco on May 21, 2009, 09:09:39 PM
Thats no secret spot Tom!! I know where you are......HAHA  Have you started on the cole yet?
Title: Re: Pantera Resto
Post by: jet boat performance on May 21, 2009, 09:21:39 PM
Quote from: jet boat performance on May 21, 2009, 08:59:53 PM
Finally "wet tested" the Pantera Project Today heres a quick Vid from the JBP secret spot !
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Steve been to busy thrashin on the Mach 1 (and finishing this one ! along with a half dozen others  ;))
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