1977 24-7 pantera restoration
Gold Member
06-12-2016, 08:21 PM
#243
Boat project got slightly sidetracked the last year or so as I soent 50% of my limited "free" time on this jalopy. I dropped the entire drivetrain and suspension out of the bottom with a two post lift. All new suspension, transmission/convertor, engine refresh (solid custom crower cam and ported top end). Just took it in for an alignment past Thursday:
07-04-2016, 10:18 AM
#248
Thanks for the encouraging words guys! I could have just thrown this boat together and been on the water years ago, but I believe taking my time and holding a high standard of build quality is the way to go. I'm coming up on 5 years in September since I brought it home.
More rigging over the last two days. My 1 and 3 year olds were at the grandparents place, so I was able to spend considerable time on the project:
Tig welder is coming to measure for the modifications to the dry pipes so we can cut them apart, add O2 bungs and adjust the angle downward so they clear the rub rail.
More rigging over the last two days. My 1 and 3 year olds were at the grandparents place, so I was able to spend considerable time on the project:
Tig welder is coming to measure for the modifications to the dry pipes so we can cut them apart, add O2 bungs and adjust the angle downward so they clear the rub rail.
Platinum Member
07-05-2016, 08:11 AM
#250
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The boat is looking awesome, very impressive work! I'm just curious, were you able to get the engine in and out with that cherry picker in the background or did you need something taller to clear it?
