SSMIKE??? Your Rayson pics!

[Dave Sammons]

In/Out shifter done, Battery Box done, Thru-hull exhaust done, linkage done!
Need:
Old School Scoop
429 balancer(any of you Ford guys got one???)
Vertex
Ordering Nickel fittings from Jegs and SuperDave...
Talk to you soon!
~Dave~
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc1.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc2.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc3.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc5.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc4.jpg

[dmontzsta]

I like that shifter. On my old Lavey it had a handle that ran up the stringer and through the center bulkhead, the way you did it is better IMO.
That boat is looking clean! I love the nostalgia and it has the best motor. :)

[coolchange]

Man thats a really COOL tunnel ram!
Boat looks great!

[ssmike]

Well, its about time! JK :D :D Dave.
Lookin great! I am waiting for calls/emails on the missing parts.
Battery box and shifter look trick. Can you switch the VC's please?

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Well, its about time! JK :D :D Dave.
Lookin great! I am waiting for calls/emails on the missing parts.
Battery box and shifter look trick. Can you switch the VC's please?
Ya Dave, we wouldn't want Mike to get his hands dirty. :rollside:

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Wow!!!! Thats a clean set up;) Very nice mill;);)

[vdriver4ever]

Nice job Dave...
Great looking boat.

[GofastRacer]

Very nice dave!.. :cool: :cool:

[Itsahobby]

Chrome the dip stick, other than that, very nice. Very, very nice.
Just jabbing about the dip stick :rollside:

[Dave Sammons]

Well, its about time! Can you switch the VC's please?
I'm on it! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Dave Sammons]

Chrome the dip stick
Kinda thought that scratched up yellow loop really adds to the package...Allright you talked me into it! :D :D

[Morg]

Old school rocks
Look great Dave.

[LakesOnly]

Wo-o-o-o-o-o-ow! Well, I'm sold. Consider the Vertex yours, ssmike. :D PM'd you details.
I also have a couple of old oem 1969 429 balancers laying around, although I can't imagine using one in a sustained rpm application. The elastometers are looking very deteriorated. I assume you want a nice aftermarket one for that build. :)
LO

[Dave Sammons]

All the Bling/Bling hoses and fittings from Sweet Performance are done! Is there a Scoop and a Mag coming anytime soon??? :confused: :confused:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc6.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc8.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rc7.jpg
PS...Mike, found a dampner and oil filter adapter for it last week.~Dave~

[ssmike]

Dave Rules.

[Sangster]

I've got a nice MPH cast aluminum scoop that looks like this one I'll let go for $100.00 + shipping..
http://www.hilborninjection.com/images/AS6A.jpg

[Kim Hanson]

Old school rocks
Look great Dave.
Okay, let me get this straight...that old school is cool and mine sucks :cry: I just will never get it with you guys.............( . )( . )........... :crossx:
That boat does look tit's though........... :cool:

[Kim Hanson]

I've got a nice MPH cast aluminum scoop that looks like this one I'll let go for $100.00 + shipping..
http://www.hilborninjection.com/images/AS6A.jpg
If he doesn't take it I will..........( . )( . ).......... :)

[Sangster]

Kim...If I don't hear back from them by tomorrow evening... it's yours......

[Orange Gasm]

Dave, when are you going to get that motor in Hot Flash?

[Jim W]

Man, that thing is sweet!! Great work! Pics in the water when you flop it in!!!!
On the dampner problem. I remember a few years ago there was a company called "Dampner Dudes" that reconed dampners. I dont know if they are still around or not??? I called them once and kinda think they were in Cali?
Be good, Jim

[superdave013]

All the Bling/Bling hoses and fittings from Sweet Performance are done! Is there a Scoop and a Mag coming anytime soon??? :confused: :confused:
PS...Mike, found a dampner and oil filter adapter for it last week.~Dave~
It really looks great Dave. But like we would expect anything less from your camp.
Thanks for posting the photos. I already put one to good use.
here (http://www.sweetperformance.com/cart/)

[vdriver4ever]

Goolly Dave will mine look that nice?
It does look cool.

[maxwedge]

Nice! :cool:

[LakesOnly]

Is there a Scoop and a Mag coming anytime soon??? :confused:
.~Dave~Payment for the mag has been mailed via snail mail. I anticipate receiving payment today or tomorrow. I usually have a 24-hour turnaround shipping time, so I would guess you'll receive the mag in a week or less.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/350VertexJones.jpg
Part on the left will go into that motor! Note the attached Ronco factory rebuild tag; I don't think this mag has been used much since rebuild (if at all). :D
LO

[DaveA]

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Drool....!
Oops. Sorry.
Mr. Sammons, please edumacate me on that battery. My battery box/hold down was originally set up that way, and with that size of battery, too. What are you using there? Series? Source? Curious.
Thanks!
Dave
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[Dave Sammons]

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My battery box/hold down was originally set up that way, and with that size of battery, too. What are you using there? Series? Source? Curious.
Thanks!
Dave
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This size battery was a standard back in the 60's, especially in ski boats due to tight fit between the motor and rear deck. Motors were moved back to accomodate 4 seats. This battery back in the day was also popular because it had good cranking amps since it was used both commercially and in tractors. I buy them at Carquest, part# bat 3EE30 and it is still described as a "Commercial and Tractor Battery" on the invoice. List was 103.64, paid 69.00 plus tax. Hope this helps :cool:

[Dave Sammons]

Thanks for posting the photos. I already put one to good use.
here (http://www.sweetperformance.com/cart/)
Thanks Super. The neon lights don't do the lines and fittings justice, they look REALLY good in the sun. We'll get a few shots outside when we get a little farther along.

[BILLY.B]

Saw the boat in person and it looks even better live. Dave and Mr.Smooooth did a super nice job of keeping the boat nostalgic.

[Hallett]

Nothing but the best from Mr Dave.

[Dave Sammons]

I've got a nice MPH cast aluminum scoop
Thanks for the offer, but, we're looking for one like this.....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517htflpass.jpg
The contact Mike and I had was Dustin, but, we have not heard back. Anyone know of someone else making these retro fiberglass scoops???
PS...Orange Gasm, Don't know when I'll get the new motor in the boat above.
Lots of stuff to finish around here(Bezer, Nordskog, Rayson and Spectra) want to get the bwn alc motor in the thing so I can go have some fun in the 8.50 class!!

[DaveA]

This size battery was a standard back in the 60's, especially in ski boats due to tight fit between the motor and rear deck. Motors were moved back to accomodate 4 seats. This battery back in the day was also popular because it had good cranking amps since it was used both commercially and in tractors. I buy them at Carquest, part# bat 3EE30 and it is still described as a "Commercial and Tractor Battery" on the invoice. List was 103.64, paid 69.00 plus tax. Hope this helps :cool:
Sure does!
Thanx!

[sixgunsam]

I think jetboatperformance.com has the molds for those scoops.

[Orange Gasm]

Whats your sponsor/sis say? lol

[Dave Sammons]

I think jetboatperformance.com has the molds for those scoops.
Thanks for the lead, but, they don't have the correct one.

[Dave Sammons]

Whats your sponsor/sis say? lol
She's all good! I'll discuss it with her at our Pre-Premiere Drivers Meeting on Sunday morning :D

[Orange Gasm]

Dave, tell Rolf, Eric and Julie i said hi.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

[QUOTE=Dave Sammons]Anyone know of someone else making these retro fiberglass scoops???[QUOTE]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60s-Style-Gasser-Scoop_W0QQitemZ4603366161QQcategoryZ107058QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem here is a cool looking fiberglass one.... not sure I like this aluminum one as well, but its not bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dragster-drag-boat-hot-rod-gasser-scoop-not-hilborn_W0QQitemZ4603420656QQcategoryZ34198QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Dave Sammons]

Here's better shot of the scoop we're looking for...Anyone????
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517htfl4.jpg

[dmontzsta]

That is about the best fiberglass scoop, IMO.
I think JC Whitney carries one similar to this.

[Dave Sammons]

I think JC Whitney carries one similar to this.
You're killin' me!!!! :D :D

[Oldsquirt]

Dave, check out this thread from last August Nostalgia Scoop (http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89040)

[Dave Sammons]

Dave, check out this thread from last August Nostalgia Scoop (http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89040)
Good Call!!! :idea: :idea: That Dustin mentioned on there is the one Mike hasn't got a call back from. We'll get hold of Prime Marine and see if they have a different source. Thanks again :cool: :cool:

[FLATMVN]

Dave I don't know if you have found info on the scoop that you were looking for but I just found one on ebay that you are looking for. Item #4611471273 there is aalso a web site info@jetboatperformance.com this was mentioned in an earlier post, hope this helps.

[weekendwarrior]

Saw the boat in person and it looks even better live. Dave and Mr.Smooooth did a super nice job of keeping the boat nostalgic.
I think that boat hull was restored by Jim Miller. That guy is really talented.

[Dave Sammons]

Finally got the scoop. Still have to build 3/4" spacers to get it up off the carbs. All wiring is done, installed mag friendly keyswitch and converter for electric tach. Waiting on new mag cap to replace cracked one. Should be ready to fire!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517spt6.jpg

[ssmike]

Sweet.

[DUECE'SDAD]

Damn did that scoop take that long to get there ? ? ? I didnt know the scoop was in question for that long, i missed all these posts I had scoops laying around then (november thru january) All sold out right now, but should have some more made up this time next week or so, you guys need to keep my contact. Dave where do you have all those pics of the white boat with predators and the white scoop at, i am changing up our shop website and will want a few of those pics on there.

[b's sanger]

You just need a fiberglass hondo-style scoop to top that beast off.
Go OLD SCHOOL or go home baby!!!!

[Dave Sammons]

Damn did that scoop take that long to get there ? ? ? I didnt know the scoop was in question for that long, i missed all these posts I had scoops laying around then (november thru january) All sold out right now, but should have some more made up this time next week or so, you guys need to keep my contact. Dave where do you have all those pics of the white boat with predators and the white scoop at, i am changing up our shop website and will want a few of those pics on there.
I promise I won't lose your number this time!!! :) :) The pictures of "Hot Flash" are on the Hot Boat image center under "dave s". You can copy the ones off this thread be clicking, file, and then "save picture as".

[Dave Sammons]

Scoop is done, except mounting brackets, mag and electrical done, except a little dollying up! :cool:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rcm1.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rcm2.jpg

[LakesOnly]

Dave:
Outstanding.
LO

[ssmike]

Sammons is the epitome of cool. I can't wait to drive the family cruiser.

[LakesOnly]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rcm2.jpg
You fire that baby yet? Update, please. :D
LO

[Dave Sammons]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187rcm2.jpg
You fire that baby yet? Update, please. :D
LO
She's been fired! Suffering through some Carb problems. Planning on going to the water first weekend in May. If SS is around. :cool:

[eraser]

you guys better call me!!!! :rollside: :)

[Sangerboy]

you guys better call me!!!! :rollside: :)
I think they ought to tow up here to Ventura County and we could have a little test day at Lake Casitas :rollside: