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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: 88CARRERA on August 24, 2009, 07:50:48 AM

Title: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 24, 2009, 07:50:48 AM

got started on her this weekend. i will post pics as i go. here are a few.[attach=#]

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 24, 2009, 07:52:56 AM

cut out the tanks, going to refurb them. they seem to be in ok shape, sanding the bottom for paint, carpet and floor next week! i hate working with fiberglass!!!!!!

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 26, 2009, 07:09:25 AM

decided on a bbc! picked up bassetts, drive shaft, pto, shifter, berk nozzle bucket, bell housing, water inlets. moving along!

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: propless on August 26, 2009, 09:14:00 AM

filterbiz, Just a question.  In the second to last pic from your first post, it looks like the bottom rises back along side the jets intake (looks like the stringer is shorter near the transom than about 3' forward).   Am I just seeing things or does it really do this, and if so does the outside of the bottom do the same thing ??

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 26, 2009, 11:07:11 AM

it is some sort of illusion, i did spill some fuel right there. it looks like it swoops up but no it doesnt. but i will double check now that you have my mind racing@!!! ha

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 27, 2009, 01:33:12 PM

here it is. the stringer is the same size.

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: propless on August 27, 2009, 04:42:18 PM

 :thumbup:  Looks good.  Keep up the good work, its nice to see another oldschool Eliminator being saved.  ;D

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 27, 2009, 04:57:56 PM

thanks. i will have more photos monday, then off to paint.

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 31, 2009, 01:25:46 PM

to hot this weekend to work on the boat.  :mad: so i ended up buying a bbc, 95 mercruiser block and heads, tore it down and dropped off at the machine shop today. almost have a complete boat. just need the interior.

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: Luckie Stiff on August 31, 2009, 01:29:57 PM

Quote from: filterbiz on August 31, 2009, 01:25:46 PM

just need the interior.

I know a guy that does great upholstery work http://www.thehotseatcompany.com (http://www.thehotseatcompany.com)

Title: Re: started 74 eliminator project
Post by: 88CARRERA on October 22, 2009, 05:53:38 PM

well boat is at the paint shop now, i went with chevy torch red, also doing the comp trailer the same, will post pics soon