ttrm007

I'm told by a previous owner of THIS boat that it too had big block turbos and ran in the teens. Coincidence? There aren't many of these things out there!?

notda1

The guy who bought mine put in mild sc540's , and claims to still be getting over way over 100mph conditions permitting . I had #3's and center stering , even more fun to operate with 2 people . I loved that 30' , she broke a lot of hearts .

ttrm007

Update:
New items arrived. Air conditioner, drive stands, shore power recepticle. For the wife.

Now for me. Headed to alum. fabrication shop on the 20th to build the first all aluminum engine hatch I've ever seen. Ordered two Teague scoops that will have built in pans sealing scoops to carbs. Real ram air. Also adding power lift. Love eBay. this is gonna be a cool boat if budget holds!

Panther

Hopefully you didn't hear that from the guy running the show on the "other" site? If so, I'm not sure I'd take that as bible.

ttrm007

Getting things pulled apart for the glass repairs on the stern. Got some drive stands and they are awesome. Very good investment.

Wolverine Tabs are MASSIVE.

ttrm007

Well the biggest progress to date is actually getting this thing out in the sun for the first time in about 8 years! We got to about 2 miles from the shop where we are building the hatch and I felt a vibration. The road? I thought so for about a minute but then realized I better pull off. As I looked in my passenger mirror to check for a spot, I saw one of my wheels rolling down the side of the road

I pulled off to find the brake had come apart somehow and busted the drum, then completely sheered off all five wheel studs. I started walking down the highway to retrieve what might be left of the wheel and tire and up it came... rolling nicely down the side of the road right to me! Kind of funny actually. Had it gone onto the busy highway, no telling what might have happened. All said, it was a center wheel and the bolts holding on the leaf spring just rubbed the ground. I was able to finish the trip to the shop on 5 wheels!

A LOT of stress but we made it. Now to build the hatch. I am also going to buy 4 new complete brake setups.

ttrm007

Anyone else ever build a completely aluminum hatch? I think it is going to be functional and light!

ttrm007

Here is the concept so far....

northernoffshore

mine were heavy and the new owners built lighter ones from glass check the 32 cobra thread in classic

notda1

Make sure they are strong enough to walk on or it's a pain