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Forum: Midwest
04-29-2016, 12:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,853
Posted By bkaltec

Table Rock is my favorite lake so far. Bunch of...

Table Rock is my favorite lake so far. Bunch of weekend renters but easy enough to avoid.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-29-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Another Part Still around, slowly buying more...

Another Part
Still around, slowly buying more parts. Had a drive built for me. Bravo X upper and -2" shortened lower. Next on to gathering the engine parts and having a long block built. Once the...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-02-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Been busy remodeling our house and taking a late...

Been busy remodeling our house and taking a late honeymoon to London, but coming back with all resources pointing to the boat.
http://www.aethergames.com/images/house/046t.jpg...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-31-2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,194
Posted By bkaltec

Same way my velocity tank was installed from the...

Same way my velocity tank was installed from the factory. Ill be putting it back in the same way.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-29-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Wow, its been a while since I've checked this. ...

Wow, its been a while since I've checked this.

If/when changing the engine platform from an SBC... I'm using an all aluminum LS engine, for weight, power and general maturity of the design. I...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-20-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

If the tech was mature enough I'd use a brushless...

If the tech was mature enough I'd use a brushless motor. Internal combustion is silly. But until capacitors can match battery storage I'll wait.

For now I'll use what is on hand, an SBC. If I were...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-26-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By bkaltec

Stay away from carbs, you want fiber and protein.

Stay away from carbs, you want fiber and protein.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-19-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Hull 1.5ozMat Ply 1.5ozMat Ply 1.5ozMat...

Hull
1.5ozMat
Ply
1.5ozMat
Ply
1.5ozMat
Ply
1708tab
1708sheet
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-18-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Started glassing it in! Click... ...

Started glassing it in!

Click...
http://www.aethergames.com/images/velocity/vel_069t.png (http://www.aethergames.com/images/velocity/vel_069.png)
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-16-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Supercharged for sure. Thats one of the main...

Supercharged for sure. Thats one of the main reasons it'll have to wait, need to build it as intended the first time. Origionally i was looking to build a blown 383 sbc, but theyre very dated and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-15-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 34,137
Posted By bkaltec

I love my little Velocity 22, explains why I'm...

I love my little Velocity 22, explains why I'm putting so much work into it. Loved the look for years and was finally able to buy one recently.

Edit: pics or gtfo
...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-15-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Been researching the LS engines, an LS1 or LS2...

Been researching the LS engines, an LS1 or LS2 can reach my power goals pretty easily. I may end up putting in what I have now to get me going, but I still get a bravo before hand. Hardin Marine has...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-08-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 45
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Views: 7,168
Posted By bkaltec

Yep, I have the time of my life every time I take...

Yep, I have the time of my life every time I take my boat out. And I NEVER drink (not an exaggeration). People are naturally gluttons, so over consuming is in our nature.

Condolences to the...
Forum: General Q & A
06-07-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,221
Posted By bkaltec

Cool air is more dense than hot air. More air,...

Cool air is more dense than hot air. More air, more fuel, more power.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-06-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,257
Posted By bkaltec

Your pulleys may be the only questionable items....

Your pulleys may be the only questionable items. And yes you'll need a carbed vortec intake manifold. Everything else will bolt up.

You can use a truck long block, the main differences being the...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-05-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 70,230
Posted By bkaltec

Something I learned on my one of a kind boat was...

Something I learned on my one of a kind boat was it would probably never sell if I tried. Luckily for me it was wrecked and insurance paid out. Keep that in mind, and save receipts and part numbers....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-04-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,876
Posted By bkaltec

No no no no no no. Sorry but no. I've been...

No no no no no no.

Sorry but no. I've been there with an 18' bow rider, and its awful. Just kidding, It's actually the worst experience I've ever had on a lake. 3-5 foot swells is not at all...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-02-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

No big block, far too heavy and deprecated. Big...

No big block, far too heavy and deprecated. Big inch small block will be easy because of the parts availability.
An LS would be my preference, fuel injected, refined, awesomeness! But expensive...
...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-02-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

The terminal velocity lettering still has a faint...

The terminal velocity lettering still has a faint sun bleached outline in the blue stripe. The exhaust holes are big as dinosaur butts, and there are aluminum adapters to close them up for 4" tips....
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
06-01-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 30,666
Posted By bkaltec

Looks good. Its encouraging to see as I'm...

Looks good. Its encouraging to see as I'm undertaking a similar project.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-01-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

That's all for now. Hoping to pick up some marine...

That's all for now. Hoping to pick up some marine plywood and start mocking up the replacement boards next weekend. Ill also be replacing the transom while Its all in pieces.

What does everyone...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-01-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Stringer Reveal Opening up the floor revealed...

Stringer Reveal
Opening up the floor revealed just how badly this boat has been treated. They probably had wake jumping competitions or something. Most of the stringer ribs were all sheared from the...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-01-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Thanks! It's nice to have a place to call our...

Thanks! It's nice to have a place to call our own, even though it adds to my plate of things to work on...

I agree, it's an awesome boat. I love the look and lines not to mention the history of...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-01-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Intermission... I bought myself a sweet new...

Intermission...
I bought myself a sweet new ride. With the boat as a catalyst, we bought our first house in December and renovated a couple rooms, putting the Velocity on hold. But it now has its...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-01-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,640
Posted By bkaltec

Disassembled? I removed the engine and...

Disassembled?
I removed the engine and discovered an engine mount was bent, must jumped a few waves in its time. I also began looking into the mess of wiring that was left and not to my surprise it...
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