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tjhuyser 12-23-2012 08:36 PM

New to Sonic ownership!
 
Well the work has started..pulled the pan, on the 454 that was mostly disassembled, crank is good, bearings are a little scored going to micropolish the crank, and put new clevite H bearings in..pleasantly found out they did the motor right..every thing is forged and ARP! I'll keep you guys apprised of the progress...Only have three monthes to get the motor together fix up the interior and get it in the water...I'll try to post pics as I go..

jeff32 12-23-2012 08:41 PM

big difference in ride!!! show pictures!

FlyenBrian 12-23-2012 08:50 PM

Welcome to the brohood. It's customary to send all of us original owners a bottle of Kettle One when you join, but you do what you think is best. Merry Christmas!

tjhuyser 12-25-2012 08:37 AM


Originally Posted by FlyenBrian (Post 3836899)
Welcome to the brohood. It's customary to send all of us original owners a bottle of Kettle One when you join, but you do what you think is best. Merry Christmas!

gee, don't think I can get that around here...but hey, if you're in the area, drop in I have some special apple pie (ahem) adult beverage, that I'll share!! merry Christmas to you too!!
Only 3 monthes and 6 days to boating season here!!

ridefast77 12-26-2012 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by tjhuyser (Post 3837579)
gee, don't think I can get that around here...but hey, if you're in the area, drop in I have some special apple pie (ahem) adult beverage, that I'll share!! merry Christmas to you too!!
Only 3 monthes and 6 days to boating season here!!

Welcome

sonicss42 12-26-2012 03:36 PM

Welcome. Any plans to get to middle Chesapeake let me know.

Dbc233 12-28-2012 04:24 PM

New to the family as well and Welcome!

tjhuyser 12-29-2012 03:32 PM

Middle Chesapeake
 

Originally Posted by sonicss42 (Post 3838090)
Welcome. Any plans to get to middle Chesapeake let me know.

yeah man..had the old boat at Bar Harbor rv park on the Bush River..
Planning on joining Bush River Yacht club this year... Apparently I'll be the only Hooligan in the club:cool:...noone else has a go-fast boat...gee all those High brow trophy wives gonna be trying to get a piece of the bad boy!! lol:lolhit: ok, I'm awake now..

tjhuyser 02-05-2013 07:37 AM

Motor Pictures
 
ok, so got a few pics from the machine shop...we go to the dyno wednseday afternoon!!:bananalove:...will post results

tjhuyser 02-11-2013 02:38 PM

Dropping at the machine shop!!!

http://s1357.beta.photobucket.com/us...68575699886965

Cleaned with 30 over forged pistons in it.

http://s1357.beta.photobucket.com/us...68575699886965

http://s1357.beta.photobucket.com/us...68575699886965


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