1978 Kachina 454BBC hull resto
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The boat is back home...so thought i would put a few pics of how the boat is/was. Tower was taken off and had all the holes
New transom(no wood) and engine stringers in place. Gas tanks are also integrated into the swim platform.
Interior was gel-coated in white with red speckle
Exterior (top and bottom) painted in one piece red(chili pepper red). (if you look at old pics the bottom was black(actually metallic flake black).
Thanks to Blenderman !
New transom(no wood) and engine stringers in place. Gas tanks are also integrated into the swim platform.
Interior was gel-coated in white with red speckle
Exterior (top and bottom) painted in one piece red(chili pepper red). (if you look at old pics the bottom was black(actually metallic flake black).
Thanks to Blenderman !
blendermans lil girl
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looks good....... :smile16:
Thought Id bring up my resto again. I got it back from Blenderman, put the gauges back in and it kind of just sat while i collected parts, worked, and figured it all out.
Had the motor bored 20 over, raised compression with some new forged pistons, new rods, intake, and powder coated the mounts, covers and accessories.
then i finally got it in the boat. drilling holes in stringers was NOT fun crazy.gif
Got these seats made by ARS. I have the upholstery done but Ill get pics tomorrow. and the 6" posts i coated to support the rear bench.
Ill get some pics of the upholstery and the logs and accessories on the motor. Its a bit more together than pictured
Had the motor bored 20 over, raised compression with some new forged pistons, new rods, intake, and powder coated the mounts, covers and accessories.
then i finally got it in the boat. drilling holes in stringers was NOT fun crazy.gif
Got these seats made by ARS. I have the upholstery done but Ill get pics tomorrow. and the 6" posts i coated to support the rear bench.
Ill get some pics of the upholstery and the logs and accessories on the motor. Its a bit more together than pictured
soldier of fortune
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i wondered what happened to this boat think.gif
blendermans lil girl
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looks good. clap.gif
Blender Man
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Richard, has this been sitting out in the weather all this time? Looking good let us know when you get in the water or post some more up dates on your progress....
Blender Man said:
it went to my father in laws and was inside for the first month or so. Then I brought it back here and its been covered. I do have a few spots that look like they cracked or bubbled under the paint on the exterior. Noticed it after the hot hot summer. I guess ill dab some touchup paint on it and buff it out.
I was going to try and get some pics of it before the sun went down.
ok... got all my stainless lag bolts, wood screws, fender washers and nuts together. With a bit of planning got my seats in just the way I wanted them.
Rear bench is held down by 3 pedestals. All holes predrilled and sealed.
Seats by ARS and upholstery by a local shop which I think I have mentioned. Pedestals are detachable. So not only can I take covers off. I can take the whole seat out.
Both front seats swivel and slide.
almost time to hide some wires and enjoy....
Rear bench is held down by 3 pedestals. All holes predrilled and sealed.
Seats by ARS and upholstery by a local shop which I think I have mentioned. Pedestals are detachable. So not only can I take covers off. I can take the whole seat out.
Both front seats swivel and slide.
almost time to hide some wires and enjoy....
spd500 said:
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Garlick EEz-In Detachable 5 1/2 Inch Boat Seat Pedestal w/ Evolution Slider
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