Pantera 28 refresh
 

Hi just wanted to share a few photo's of my redo. It is a 89 model that originally came with two 350 and Alpha's. Now 383 reman and Bravo drives. Had a great summer in it this year and last. Last year was without the paint job etc though but with the new engines.


When I first got it some years back:
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stripping it and prepping for paint etc:
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Blue seems like the original gelcoat...? some places it appeared more purple.
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Painting:
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The hot chick in the back is my mom so don't get too exited......

Various fab and mods. The NACA ducts are glassed in:
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And then the final outcome. Let me know what you think.
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A few more things before im done obviously. Got seats comming but still in transit and also working on a swim platform. This will be powder coated in the lime green I recon. After that some more electrical work and the cabin entry.


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seats made by Twin Marine Interiors. Looking forward to see the quality but from what I read here they should do a good job.

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Now im at the photo posting a few more to show what it is all about:-)
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Very Nice ! I just looked through your build in your photo bucket . You did a lot of work . Looks sweet

WOW. thats a complete 180* change. Thanks for saving her!

Awesome Job...

very nice. thanks for posting

The boat came out gorgeous! Awesome job!

Wow !! Very nice looking now. You did a real great job !

Amazing! Great job...certainly doesn't look like an 89 anymore.

Very cool boat.

Did you leave the trim tabs off???