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Old 01-01-2013 | 10:05 AM
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come on , more pics its 20degrees here.
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Old 01-02-2013 | 10:35 PM
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Haha, not much happening right now just waiting on power.

Here are a couple small updates:

My Son W/mom doing some wintertime "garage boating"


Broke out a box of Magic Eraser & stated a little cleaning.




Got some of the rear interior done & slapped back together:



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Old 01-03-2013 | 07:26 AM
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Wow, looks great! I love following these restoration threads.
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Old 01-03-2013 | 05:35 PM
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Thanks, slow but sure it will be done someday.
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Old 01-03-2013 | 05:40 PM
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Engines are torn down finally, just a good refreshing all crank, rod & cam bearings, oil pumps, rings, valves, springs & roller lifters.

Ordered 2 Weiand 177's & a little different cam selection.

Hoping for 725 hp we will see when they hit the dyno!!
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Old 01-03-2013 | 06:30 PM
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Any particular reason you are using 177's? Boat is looking great by the way and where did you find the seats? I'm restoring a I believe a 91 model. It's one of the 35' extended beak versions modified for racing rules. It to is a sit down version but has no interior yet.
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Old 01-03-2013 | 07:56 PM
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Awesome build, love the dash! your boat is lookin great
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Old 01-03-2013 | 08:48 PM
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Very nice build! Some great work, keep it up!
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Old 01-03-2013 | 10:44 PM
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Awesome! Not many of us Small Block guys out there! My 30' Velocity is getting some new 650+ HP naturally aspirated 427cid's! At least that is what my wish list has on order. Not purchased yet. Lots of work to do before I pull the trigger on the motors.

Nice project!
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Old 01-04-2013 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Velocity Vector
Any particular reason you are using 177's? Boat is looking great by the way and where did you find the seats? I'm restoring a I believe a 91 model. It's one of the 35' extended beak versions modified for racing rules. It to is a sit down version but has no interior yet.
They almost look like brothers!

Im chose Weiand 177's for two reasons low "er" cost & they looks to be efficient at between 4000 & 7000 on a 377 SBC.

Motors are 8:1 I think that should make a reliable setup with decent power. I would like something kinda tame I don't have the cash to rebuild it every season.

What were you thinking??? 671's?? Im knida new to blower motors but didn't way to get to crazy! haha
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