The "Blown Formula" Sonic Project !!
09-11-2004, 10:38 PM
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I will not install the hatch until the mechanicals are installed- tailpipes, drives, bolsters, steering wheel, and of course water tested once... hopefully within two weeks.
The pin stripping took 80 hours & the paint 392 hours. Cost a little more than expected.!!!
What do ya' think now???
The pin stripping took 80 hours & the paint 392 hours. Cost a little more than expected.!!!
What do ya' think now???
09-17-2004, 11:30 PM
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Re: The "Too Old's Sonic" Project !!
Looks real nice George!!
10-21-2004, 10:07 PM
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An Announcement to FRED!! The garage queen floats again!!
I took it out last Tuesday for a trial run- the first in at least 4 years. Evewrything was great except a problem with the carbs. They are now being blueprinted & flowed for these engines. I used some 1.36 drives and 24P props. The engines were leaning out at the top and I could only get 36-3800 rpm. That will be fixed this next week. The boat comes out of the hole real quick and smooth & the ride was fantastic. I really liked it... this is my first ride in a Sonic. So far, the project has been rewarding. I have never attempted a project this large before. It was almost like starting with a bare hull as I had stripped it. It's nice to know everything worked with all that has been done.
I took it out last Tuesday for a trial run- the first in at least 4 years. Evewrything was great except a problem with the carbs. They are now being blueprinted & flowed for these engines. I used some 1.36 drives and 24P props. The engines were leaning out at the top and I could only get 36-3800 rpm. That will be fixed this next week. The boat comes out of the hole real quick and smooth & the ride was fantastic. I really liked it... this is my first ride in a Sonic.
So far, the project has been rewarding. I have never attempted a project this large before. It was almost like starting with a bare hull as I had stripped it. It's nice to know everything worked with all that has been done.
10-24-2004, 11:57 PM
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Hey George!! Bet you thought I would never make it, didn't ya!!
I should be getting my carbs back Monday or Tuesday. If the rain holds off (it's forecasted for everyday this week) maybe I can get it back in and get a pic or two. Good hearing from you.... and by the way, these are your cranks, rods & heads I'm using. Thanks.
George
I should be getting my carbs back Monday or Tuesday. If the rain holds off (it's forecasted for everyday this week) maybe I can get it back in and get a pic or two. Good hearing from you.... and by the way, these are your cranks, rods & heads I'm using. Thanks.
George
10-25-2004, 05:33 PM
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Congrats on getting it wet. I can't wait to hear what speed you get from it.
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10-25-2004, 09:38 PM
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Thanks! I installed (temporarily) my GPS so I will have a benchmark for trials. My carbs did not come back today, maybe tomorrow. I am fighting rain all week now. Ya' just can't win!! 
