Put the slow process of argon aside. Brought the L.A. Express staggered light weight big block/bravo project into the shop. Tear out complete, transom, bulkheads, stringers and weight balance layout complete. More pictures on the way.

But before it was LA Express it raced as MAD MOTHER from Lake St Clair. Good to see it's found a new home.

Name fits my wife perfect. Just curious, What where some of the HP to speed ratios out of the single 27's?

Here is a rear view of Mad Mother @ her first race before it had the extended engine hatch.

1979 ??

[ATTACH=CONFIG]520388[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]520389[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]520390[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]520391[/ATTACH]We tried to acquire the magnum in 2012. Based on the amount of work needed done he would not lower his price than $3,500-$3,800. Bud

I would say it was 1979 @ Sun Up Marine.

According to my notes from my discussion with the owner in was a 1976. Bud

I figured I would do my part in keeping the Magnum values up. I sometimes pay a little more for the boats that I grew up watching.

Bud , ironhead was asking about the year my picture was from, I took the pic in 1979.