Project 1979 Sanger Super Jet

« **on:** July 13, 2009, 06:17:25 PM »

Well after looking and looking, searching and searching, I actually found something I am in love with.

Found it on Craigslist in Tucson, Arizona. Gave Raymond a call and had him go look at it. He liked it so much, the phone call I got was "Well, you have a boat" and buy the way "This thing is so nice, if you dont want it I'll keep it" and god knows Ray has enough boats.

1979 Sanger Super Jet
Set up for a 454, No motor
Berkeley 12JG-A
Hydraulic Divertor - New
Partially Sanded
Original Interior(Needs Replacing), Gauges, Steering
Trailer has already been gone through

« **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:29:34 PM »

Nice!!

« **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:44:01 PM »

Started looking immediatly for a 454 to build, couldnt really find something that wasnt already bored over .60, until Ray found this little thing down by him.

This "Little" thing started life as a '69 Corvette 427

« **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:45:18 PM »

Quote from: MORBEER on July 13, 2009, 06:29:34 PM

Nice!!

Thanks, I couldnt be happier with this find and its not even home yet!

« **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:32:52 PM »

Lol, The things really growing on me too Jeremy! Prettiest thing in my front yard/driveway! But you got a 95% complete boat here! Only thing is paint and the interior being redone, then put it together! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Boats actually A 78 by the HID, but titled a 79.

Pump rebuilt in '01, parked shortly after (elderly owners from Havasu).

Engine is what's gonna make this thing truly unique. Little thing?!?! This is like the Holy Grail of BBC engines!

Oh Yeah, 69 Hi Po 427/425hp Block (COPO or Corvette), 66 427/390hp oval heads.....seems to be put together VERY right, Should be a force to be reckoned with! (definately found a diamond by accident, some Corvette/Yenko restorers are gonna cringe we're putting this in a boat, but we gotta! that's what it was bought for!) Pretty sure there's a 454 crank in it (Did ping it, sounds forged to me!, and I'll bet my next paycheck 4 bolt main).

Ray

(BTW that new 460 is on it's way, the guys bud wants to deliver it, lol. Long story guys, Jeremy can elaborate on THAT story,

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I think you should just leave the boat here................................... .....................

« **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:49:02 PM »

Quote from: IRRebel on July 13, 2009, 08:32:52 PM

Lol, The things really growing on me too Jeremy! Prettiest thing in my front yard/driveway! But you got a 95% complete boat here! Only thing is paint and the interior being redone, then put it together! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Boats actually A 78 by the HID, but titled a 79.

Pump rebuilt in '01, parked shortly after (elderly owners from Havasu).

Engine is what's gonna make this thing truly unique. Little thing?!?! This is like the Holy Grail of BBC engines!

Oh Yeah, 69 Hi Po 427/425hp Block (COPO or Corvette), 66 427/390hp oval heads.....seems to be put together VERY right, Should be a force to be reckoned with! (definately found a diamond by accident, some Corvette/Yenko restorers are gonna cringe we're putting this in a boat, but we gotta! that's what it was bought for!) Pretty sure there's a 454 crank in it (Did ping it, sounds forged to me!, and I'll bet my next paycheck 4 bolt main).

Ray

(BTW that new 460 is on it's way, the guys bud wants to deliver it, lol. Long story guys, Jeremy can elaborate on THAT story, )

I think you should just leave the boat here................................... .....................

I havent been able to whipe the grin off my face since we found that motor. I think he's gonna wake up one day and REALLY regret the decision to sell it for what he did!

Cant wait to get it all home!

« **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:55:34 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on July 13, 2009, 08:49:02 PM

I havent been able to whipe the grin off my face since we found that motor. I think he's gonna wake up one day and REALLY regret the decision to sell it for what he did!

Cant wait to get it all home!

What can I say? I have an honest face! (And the guy with the boat wouldn't budge, so I hadda make up for it somehow!).

Can't wait either! Can't get the Moo outta the garage! (gonna be a fiasco tomorrow rearranging so I can, taking her out Friday, lol).

But this is gonna be one of those Speshul Boats, small, tight, flat hull with a ton of HP! I'm likin it! Congrat's Jeremy!

Ray

« **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:01:31 PM »

That's a cool boat, the wood and engine box looks really nice still! Rare to find

« **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:03:33 PM »

Oh and it gets better, Jeremy, can I share all the pics? lol

Ray

« **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:06:13 PM »

Quote from: pw_Tony on July 13, 2009, 09:01:31 PM

That's a cool boat, the wood and engine box looks really nice still! Rare to find

In a round about way, I am the 2nd owner and from the reciepts that came with it, it was professionally maintained. To keep the Stringers looking good I am going to add steel to the outside of the rail kit.

« **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:31:38 PM »

Engine mounts (get wood looking at them in the 'rage, BBC, but it'll do!).

Headers

Pretty much all the missing crap we all (I know I did) search for to complete a boat!

Didn't even post the extra crap with the engine!

Jeremy, you are SO set up here!

Ray

« **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2009, 08:37:42 AM »

The only thing I can see we nned is some hoses. This is looking like an old 427 w/ a fair amount of compresion and a wazzoo stick in it, judging by the casting numbers, head CCs, and stud girdle. Looks to be done well judging by the hardware, ARP bolts n shit. I say drop off the aluminum for polish, the interior to be redone, we can buff the gel tape and paint the Sanger ring and motor blue, pick up the aluminum and interior and she's DONE!

« **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2009, 08:39:40 AM »

Oh, got a name for her too, "Borrowed Time"

« **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2009, 08:48:34 AM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on July 14, 2009, 08:39:40 AM

Oh, got a name for her too, "Borrowed Time"

Since its a Super Jet with a Corvette motor:

"Sanger Super Vette"

« **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2009, 10:58:58 AM »

I have logs so pardon my ignorance here: On the pics of the headers - what are the little holes for in the headers that are located beside the H2O injection fittings? Or am I just confused like usual?

« **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:11:05 AM »

Those are the weep holes, so water doesnt build up there on shutdown.

« **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2009, 01:16:56 PM »

very nice

Now nobody can give you shiat for not having a boat.................

Oh never mind, well never stop giving you shiat

now get her home and finish her.... Times a wastin

« **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2009, 04:59:34 PM »

Quote from: 2savage4you on July 14, 2009, 01:16:56 PM

very nice

Now nobody can give you shiat for not having a boat.................

Oh never mind, well never stop giving you shiat

now get her home and finish her.... Times a wastin

thats ok steve, I dished it out....I ca take it too.

I am going down to Rays on the 22nd, back on the 23rd. the idea is to have it in the water by the 15th of August and in Blythe 1 week later.

Paint seats, and rebuild in 3 weeks.....im fricken nutz!

« **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2009, 05:15:45 PM »

NaH! You'll get it done in time!

Decided to help you out and started finish sanding it today when I got home so you'd have a head start..........................

Ray

« **Reply #19 on:** July 14, 2009, 05:36:37 PM »

Funny Guy!

« **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2009, 06:00:03 PM »

Quote from: 2savage4you on July 14, 2009, 01:16:56 PM

very nice

Now nobody can give you shiat for not having a boat.................

Oh never mind, well never stop giving you shiat

now get her home and finish her.... Times a wastin

Talkin about giving shiat Steve You get yours WET yet

« **Reply #21 on:** July 14, 2009, 06:05:19 PM »

Quote from: 76NORDIC on July 14, 2009, 06:00:03 PM

Talkin about giving shiat Steve You get yours WET yet

What the hell ? ? ?

Your not supposed to get trailer queens wet

Were all moved in now so its ready anytime i have somebody willing to go with

« **Reply #22 on:** July 14, 2009, 06:07:05 PM »

Quote from: 2savage4you on July 14, 2009, 06:05:19 PM

What the hell ? ? ?

Your not supposed to get trailer queens wet

Were all moved in now so its ready anytime i have somebody willing to go with

Just take the kids!

« **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2009, 06:15:59 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on July 14, 2009, 06:07:05 PM

Just take the kids!

Um , no..... there not my kids.

i want help not retards

« **Reply #24 on:** July 14, 2009, 06:17:31 PM »

Quote from: 2savage4you on July 14, 2009, 06:05:19 PM

What the hell ? ? ?

Your not supposed to get trailer queens with the dang dizzy at the wrong end wet, probably need to get towed, so I cant go by myself

There I fixed it for you

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