42 Poker Run rerig
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Bladders are out coming up with a plan on how we are going to cut the floor. Been busy getting ready for the upcoming winter, so haven't had a lot of time for the boat. Be back on it soon though.
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Didn't get to run the boat yet. Developed a real strong fuel smell. Strong enough we didn't dare to run it. Pulled the fuel bladders no gas puddles just seems to be sweating thru the bladder on the bottom and sides? Just damp everywhere. So new aluminum tanks are going in.
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08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
Throttles- Cleveland Construction 377 Talon
08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
Last edited by glassdave; 11-01-2018 at 06:24 AM.
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^^^^^^^ Makes me sick to my stomach. Glad no one was seriously hurt!
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watching it happen was no picnic . . . . . ever seen a grown man cry? . . . i actually had a brief moment of terror when i got there and could not locate my friend any where around, my heart literally stopped for a second i think. As i tried to asses what was going on i heard him from across the channel yell something. When it went up they had no choice but to quickly shove the boat off the launch ramp to get it away from a couple other boats that were there knowing it would basically drift to the empty peninsula where it could still be dealt with. I was on the other side it came to rest on and quickly started getting gawkers out of the way and told everyone to get their cars moved so fire truck could get through the narrow road (which they all were blocking) I grabbed the gas dock guy and he and i moved a bunch or railroad tie parking barriers so the truck had direct access to the path out peninsula. They got within two line lengths and started working on it. Gotta give all first responders credit for how they get on a situation quick calm and effective . . . . had it quickly under control but the damage was done. They kept it from sinking and causing an enviro issue as well.
sorry for the short highjack Kieth, when you mentioned your tanks i thought it a good place to illustrate your good decision.
sorry for the short highjack Kieth, when you mentioned your tanks i thought it a good place to illustrate your good decision.
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Throttles- Cleveland Construction 377 Talon
08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
Throttles- Cleveland Construction 377 Talon
08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
Last edited by glassdave; 11-01-2018 at 09:01 AM.
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Wow, Thanks Dave
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42 Poker Run rerig
I enjoyed following this thread right up until I saw your dyno sheets. At 3600 your at my max HP for my small blocks-now I'm depressed.
Nice job on the rerig!
Steve
Nice job on the rerig!
Steve