Got my Maggie!! Long term build thread intro...
11-23-2015 | 05:16 PM
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Wow! Cool cars! A good friend owns a '69' Daytona. F6 green with a white interior and a 4 gear.
I just put the drivetrain back in the 68. We built a solid cam 446 with ported heads and intake. Stock appearing but not inside.
I put it in from the bottom this time like they did from the factory.
I just put the drivetrain back in the 68. We built a solid cam 446 with ported heads and intake. Stock appearing but not inside.
I put it in from the bottom this time like they did from the factory.
11-23-2015 | 07:30 PM
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Murf,
Allow me to ask why are you going through all this effort on such a heavy Old school trailer? I also contemplated this and with the immensity of work that's required to restore the boat alone, I ultimately elected to save myself time and a lot of money and buy a Nexttrail aluminum trailer. This is so much better than a trailer than what you're looking at restoring, from towing weight to launching simplicity, lower ride height, and a better ride for the boat.
Just a question, please take no offense!
Mario L.
While I'm waiting for the connecting rods to come in (Backordered) I tore into the trailer, removed the keel rollers and old bunks, and cut off the fenders and steps along with the bow stop / winch stand, hope to get it sandblasted next week, then I will replace the fenders, make some new steps, Build a new 2 piece winch stand and bow stop and repaint the trailer, replace the lights with LEDs, and install the new 4x6 bunks. Once I get the hull close to finished, I'll reload it and locate the keel bunks and install them. I also bought a set of wheels to match my Ramcharger. The previous owner installed electric drum brakes and since they are like new, I'm going to run them until I have problems with them and eventually convert them to EOH discs.
Allow me to ask why are you going through all this effort on such a heavy Old school trailer? I also contemplated this and with the immensity of work that's required to restore the boat alone, I ultimately elected to save myself time and a lot of money and buy a Nexttrail aluminum trailer. This is so much better than a trailer than what you're looking at restoring, from towing weight to launching simplicity, lower ride height, and a better ride for the boat.
Just a question, please take no offense!
Mario L.
11-23-2015 | 08:53 PM
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After looking at a nextrail trailer undecided to make exactly what I wanted instead of buying a new one than changing it. I will be boating mostly in freshwater so steel is not an issue. I also have a own a Cummins and a V10 Ram so weight is not an issue. I bought the trailer for 700.00 and have spent another 300$ on the fenders, steel and LED lights. When all is said and done I will have 1800-2000 in the trailer
11-24-2015 | 04:53 PM
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I like the old school look of gauges, an reality there will be 10 Gauges total, 2 each of Tach, Oil Pressure, Temp, Volts, and Fuel level. I think Vessel View is great on new boats, but would be way out of place on a classic. That and the fact that Vessel View would never work on Chrysler engines and Volvo outdrives anyway.
11-29-2015 | 09:12 AM
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Came across these on Craigslist, would be cool to run. Too bad the rb transmissions would be needed too. Would put one in my dart.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/5265995832.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/5265995832.html
