Trou8l3d's 1978 19' Nordic Tunnel Build

« **on:** January 08, 2014, 05:01:46 PM »

Phase 1 find it

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« **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:52:24 PM »

Found it in el-centro ca, 1978 Nordic tunnel light lay up this thing is paper thin guy was starting to restore it,to race it but ran out of $$$$ now it's my turn always wanted one

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« **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:54:45 PM »

Here we go

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« **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:00:10 PM »

Dropped it off and now restore begains frm top to bottom . Gonna fill holes and get it to where I like time is all I got

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« **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:02:57 PM »

Flipped boat over to do bottom and round out keel

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« **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:09:59 PM »

Took break frm boat got trailor done wow this trailor was thrashed! Got rims and tires did led lights ryno lined the trailor diamond plated fenders Lil different!!

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« **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:15:14 PM »

Got shoe intake milled to jet and jet powder inside and out coated,mpd stainless impeller and dps inducer and loader . Thanx to ma buddy the samulater and jack

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« **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:21:20 PM »

Hydrolic diverter with all matching guages and bezels thanks to ma good friend tim place !this diverter kit is still up in the air after hearing ideas frm Andy and Sam .. I dnt wana have all these wires cables so may go with straight snoot and a turn buckle

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« **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:24:41 PM »

Pump kit thanx to ma buddy tim place with ss lines and guage to tell me where nozzle is pointed but again still thinking..

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« **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:32:09 PM »

Got hi torque starter,gas pedel,battery tray,alternator bracket back frm precision today

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« **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:38:45 PM »

Drove to sac town picked up my block and parts .. 514 stroker kit forged srp flat top pistons eagle h beam rods . Billet crank had block painted to match, assembled engine and heads all done by James ,bobby frys mechanic so no short cuts here!!

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« **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:42:29 PM »

Got htp engine plates and rail kit .. Also powder coated to match got 660 center squiters all done by john c&j carbs with Lil extras that guy is amazing carbs are still there

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« **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:48:10 PM »

Got valve cvrs but wasn't liking the machine look so!!!ya you see what happen and the scoop ya it had to go !and color had to match so!!! I had It painted 3 stage pearl white to match boat it sparkles in sun

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« **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:51:40 PM »

Well Lil by Lil I get everything back !! Frnt alternator bracket installed .. Scoop put on

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« **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:55:32 PM »

Back to the boat while I wait for more engine parts!! The Capping is done and now I wanted a stripe under boat all matching ..in candy apple red !!

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« **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2014, 11:37:06 PM »

Got my seats back all done in tweed and seats painted to match !!!

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« **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2014, 05:08:20 PM »

Well today I had to drive back to Santa Fe springs to drop off tunnel ram to John he wants to grind out top and plus I got my distributer back frm him today he did sm stuff to that that's unheard of

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« **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2014, 08:43:53 PM »

To be continued !!!!!

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« **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2014, 09:30:35 PM »

So how's the bottom in this thing steveo is it a rounded keel or flat

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« **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:45:33 AM »

Round all the way back and right before suction there's grooves on sides and slightly rounded now

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« **Reply #20 on:** January 24, 2014, 09:02:05 AM »

Heck ya !!! Looking good dewd!! Soon as your boats done drying you can start assembling hahahha.. Seriously cant wait to see this thing done!!!! So whats all next? Go ahead and trash that droop you have on, looks like swiss cheese .

« **Reply #21 on:** January 24, 2014, 09:27:53 AM »

Haaaaaaa droop Swiss cheese !!! Haa ya its already in the trash I got another one in the works frm this painter guy ... I dnt no who he is

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« **Reply #22 on:** January 24, 2014, 04:58:56 PM »

That guy looks like a bum

I wouldnt trust him !

« **Reply #23 on:** January 24, 2014, 05:01:42 PM »

Ya that guy needs $$ to cut and shave his hair I haven't paid him yet

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« **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2014, 08:39:08 PM »

What was wrong with the old droop?

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