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CrackerJack
04-23-2006, 03:47 PM
It has been almost 2 years since we last had our 16' classic in the water, after having a serious problem with the 4.3L V6. Today we had it out for the first time on an office boating party where my son Brandon works. If it was not for his determination and hard work it may have taken another 2 years.
Here are some pictures of the repower project.:biggrin.: :biggrin.: :biggrin.:

PS: The secret is out.
CrackerJack
04-23-2006, 04:00 PM
We also replaced all the gauges, steering wheel and had the dash repainted.
Ooo...by the way forgot the custom Donzi fire extinguisher and new sweet 16 trailer. :yes: After all this hard work we were dog tired.
gcarter
04-23-2006, 04:08 PM
It looks great Jack and Brandon!!!:)
Particularly nice cleanup in the engine compartment.
onesubdrvr
04-23-2006, 04:20 PM
Looks friggin outstanding!!!!!

I can only hope my X turns out 1/2 as good!!!!

Wayne
Kikwear
04-23-2006, 04:55 PM
Where'd you get the diamondplate?
MOP
04-23-2006, 05:24 PM
Very nice well worth the wait, how many ponies in the new Pill.

Phil
Mr X
04-23-2006, 06:14 PM
Where'd you get the diamondplate?

I made it. It is white fiberglass, sheets of 5'X10' are $299.00
Speed-Racer
04-23-2006, 06:40 PM
The diamond plate is so much easier to work with than aluminum/steel and will never rust or corrode...

Not sure of the exact horsepower but should be around 300...
CrackerJack
04-23-2006, 06:59 PM
Ted already answered the diamond plate question, thanks again for it. It really makes the engine area look really clean and neat. MOP, as for the HP I don't know, maybe you or someone else can come up a wag for us.
It is a 5.7L, with a 650 spread bore carb, high performance pistons, 9:1 compression, billet flywheel, no water pump just power steering pump, alternator and Stainless Marine exhaust. Poodle, I wasn't gone just lost interest for awhile, but Brandon keep it alive.
Last Tango
04-23-2006, 08:41 PM
My goodness that is a pretty thing to behold. So, are you and Brandon bringing it to Pokey's in a couple weeks? Might look pretty nice rafted up next to a 22ZX at Silver Glen Springs.
smokediver
04-24-2006, 06:33 AM
looks great guys !!! you will really like the V8 !!!! awesome job !