Thank you guys for all the kind words and advice! Looking forward to having what I named “ smugglers choice “ up and going! I’ll post more pictures in the coming days and weeks! Constructive criticism is expected!

I finally got some free time to do a little progress on the ol 87 Cafe.

First thing on the list of to-do’s was modify the front engine mounts as the lower part of them would not clear the oversized oil pans on my new engines. So I had to modify them a little to clear + / - 2 inches but got that done and them painted and re mounted back in they’re home!

2nd chore was to remove the Y pipes and silent choice stuff that had gotten installed at some point in her life , I assume it was when the transom got replaced and bravos where added…

also installed block off plates. I myself chose not to go back that route as working around those Y pipes kinda sucks anyway lol and I’m really trying hard to keep the 80’s originality to the best of my ability. I also like the thought of less plumbing in the engine bay also but that’s just my opinion.

that’s all for now! Might mess around Sunday and get one engine dropped off in there who knows!

Awesome project currently starting a Cafe myself!

She finally took her first breath since 2017 on the starboard side this past Thursday!

Bet that felt good!

keep it up!!

Got a video with sound on that?

i do but one out of ten tries of posting on here I might get one to work without the infamous error message.... ill keep trying though!

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