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05-04-2016, 11:07 AM

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I do not remember which side the helm was on ,but I do remember that U-Joints were right under my ass and given the condition of the rest of the boat I was a bit nervous.

05-04-2016, 02:20 PM

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I do not remember which side the helm was on ,but I do remember that U-Joints were right under my ass and given the condition of the rest of the boat I was a bit nervous.

It tickled a bit huh???? lol (the people in my office are looking at me funny as I sit here laughing....)

05-04-2016, 02:25 PM

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It tickled a bit huh???? lol (the people in my office are looking at me funny as I sit here laughing....)

Funny How ?

Funny like you are a Clown?

Funny like you are there for their entertainment ?

05-04-2016, 05:26 PM

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I don't remember anything "tickling".
More like I was waiting for the U-joint to explode
Sending shrapnel into my body.

05-04-2016, 07:05 PM

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----The helm on a V-drive Hornet back then could have been on either side.......Bill S

So I'm told.... Any idea as to how many had been produced?

05-04-2016, 07:17 PM

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----That's a question for the gurus at the Donzi Restoration Society. I imagine Jim or Scott will find this in due time and give you an idea........Bill S

05-04-2016, 07:23 PM

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----That's a question for the gurus at the Donzi Restoration Society. I imagine Jim or Scott will find this in due time and give you an idea........Bill S

From what I've seen, less than 40 were made between 1964 thru 1971?
This appears to be one earlier than 1967....

05-05-2016, 10:47 AM

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----You are correct on the early part as I think the deck is the earlier style........Bill S

05-07-2016, 07:56 PM

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Come on Bill, what,s one more....
I guess at our age this ones a bit much to take on!

05-08-2016, 06:49 AM

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----You are correct on the early part as I think the deck is the earlier style........Bill S

I got in touch with the owner of the property where the boat is kept.... He said a resto was started, and the guy who was doing the work moved to Florida.... It's been sitting at LEAST 15 years in that spot....
The property owner said the boats owner is still around....
The plot thickens....