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You had that boat apart soooooooo many times,you might as well put it together with wing nuts :D


Just kidding.looks good

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It is a little overwhelming to cut your boat like that.... :eek:

I won't do that again!

Now to fix some imperfections on the cutout and paint it with Awl Grip.

Then to the gel coat guy for transom repair.

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Just out of curiocity...who are you useing for gel coat work? i may have a few "dings" i might want fixed... :)

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Hi Wally -

I use a small shop up in Antioch - Contour Fiberglass. The owner Riley is a good guy and they have always done a nice job for me.

Hope all is well, Happy Holidays!!

Kirk

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whats up with the new name? can't decide which pulley u gonna use?

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AH! Contour.....i know those guys as well....i keep forgetting about them...they once come down here to Glenview to fix my boss's boat when he launched his old sea-ray a little too hot down the ramp and i couldn't get to the thing in time to stop it from smashing into the steel piling! :eek: Needless to say they fixed up the corner almost as good as new...they do good work.

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I had to create a new account to sell my personal things in the Swap area. Advertisers can't post there any longer.

I always forget who I am - Pantera28, Ateco, Jurinek...

Keeps you clowns on your toes.



Wally -

I might see if they will gel the back in my garage, it's only a few blocks from them.

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I dont see why not...like i said they came out here to Glenview to do a job on a boat....

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Finished the bilge including paint today! This weather has been perfect. I didn't expect to have this done until March!

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All nice and clean, holes filled and repainted. Ready for new holes and engine!!

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It looks good!!!

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Can't wait:

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Does this guy have two more of these? The look of this motor is growing on me!!!!

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Custom built one at a time. It is really nice looking, thanks Gary!!

He sent me pictures of the bellhousing with the dual coolers and trans cooler. Awesome - nice and compact.

Here's picture:

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Ditto......

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IS IT IN YET? Bet you're used to hearing that.:D

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Never been asked..they know :eek:

Nope, the engine should be here within a couple weeks and the Konrad should be ready in three weeks. Thye have to machine the adapter plate and assemble the Ace from the 540with the steering and nose cone lower.

I would anticipate starting the install in late January/early Feb.

Fuel system is sorted out and will be in this weekend. Upgrading to a GPS (120 MPH) speedo, mechanical oil pressure and possibly O2 Meter. All my gauge wiring and hoses are going to be redone and i am repairing a leaking o-ring on my steering helm unit.

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Engine arrived today and is uncrated, transmission bolted on and will go in next week!!

Konrad gimbal and extension box are on the boat already!!

:drink: :drink: :drink:

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Here's your pics , awesome!

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1050 HP TCI engine:$ 38,000

Konrad Ace drive: $22,000

Salvage rights on Fox Lake: PRICELESS

$ 38K?? You forgot about the Quad Rotor Whipple I guess!!

Salvage rights...funny chit Mark!!

Kirk,

Let me know when/where you're working on the project. Ship Shape TV doesn't satisfy me anymore.

Any luck selling your boat? I know someone in the market. Email me.

Back at it!! Almost done too!!

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