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roostwear
06-22-2006, 08:11 PM
I'm looking for a spark arrester similar to the one on the left for the Stevens. Anyone have one around for 5 1/4" air horn?
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517fa1.jpg
superdave013
06-22-2006, 08:25 PM
Glenwood still makes them don't they? I know the street rod guys are always on the hunt for them too.
I like you thinking, it is THE ONE for your boat fo sho.
Jet Hydro
06-22-2006, 08:31 PM
one of these?
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15497P1030557.JPG
4604me
06-22-2006, 08:35 PM
good luck with that, by the way, love the old school boat, and that reverse lever way cool !
roostwear
06-22-2006, 08:48 PM
one of these?
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15497P1030557.JPG
Yup, just like that. Is it available?
Jet Hydro
06-22-2006, 08:54 PM
are you sure it`s right on 5 1/4?
This ones opening is 5 1/8
roostwear
06-22-2006, 08:59 PM
Glenwood still makes them don't they? I know the street rod guys are always on the hunt for them too.
I like you thinking, it is THE ONE for your boat fo sho.
I've been going back and forth about what to run... that or the 60s fiberglass scoop. I looked back at some of the old pics and decided it pretty much had to be the arrester. Problem is, I'm building something where I won't fit in with the jets or the v-drives, and it's not full of bling, so the big ballers won't give me the time of day. I guess it's the equivalent to a rat rod.... a rat boat.
Whatever will I do not fitting in with everyone else? :boxed:
roostwear
06-22-2006, 09:00 PM
are you sure it`s right on 5 1/4?
This ones opening is 5 1/8
You're right it's 5 1/8. That'll teach me to type left handed.
roostwear
06-22-2006, 09:02 PM
good luck with that, by the way, love the old school boat, and that reverse lever way cool !
That lever's going to take some getting used to. It's the opposite of a car...forward is up, reverse is down.
Jet Hydro
06-22-2006, 09:03 PM
Whats it worth? I`v seen them go for 75+ on e bay?
superdave013
06-22-2006, 09:08 PM
I've been going back and forth about what to run... that or the 60s fiberglass scoop. I looked back at some of the old pics and decided it pretty much had to be the arrester. Problem is, I'm building something where I won't fit in with the jets or the v-drives, and it's not full of bling, so the big ballers won't give me the time of day. I guess it's the equivalent to a rat rod.... a rat boat.
Whatever will I do not fitting in with everyone else? :boxed:
yeah, one of those scoops would be ok too. But I still like the arrestor for that boat.
As far as fitting in who gives a rats azz. You are building it for yourself so don't let anyone sway ya. And you know what? I think you will be supprised at how many people will think it's cool and come over for a closer looksee.
case in poit, it's not my cup O tee but I think what you are doing is pretty f'in cool and can't wait to see it in person. It's not often you see a period correct restore on a boat like that.
roostwear
06-22-2006, 09:28 PM
I'm not concerned with fitting in.... look at my toys, they're all a little "different"... I'm used to not fitting in. This'll be a fun project and be similar to the show cars... take it out and just cruise 'em. Kinda something made for a custom/vintage boat show, eh? I didn't say that out loud, did I? Wouldn't want to let the cat outa the bag quite yet......
superdave013
06-22-2006, 09:55 PM
Your boat reminds me of a H.A.M.B. project.
roostwear
06-22-2006, 10:04 PM
They hate the roadster on HAMB. Maybe they'll appreciate the Stevens.
victorfb
06-23-2006, 10:28 AM
lets weld a hitch to the roadster and use it to tow the stevens. :cool:
roostwear
06-23-2006, 10:31 AM
That would be too much metalflake in a small area. Besides, it took me a day to get the POS hitch OFF that some idiot welded on it!
YeLLowBoaT
06-23-2006, 10:36 AM
You might want to check ebay. They a few of those a month.
Jet Hydro
06-23-2006, 11:40 AM
I have one but so far theres no offer :rolleyes: ????? Guess I`ll stick it on e bay
roostwear
06-23-2006, 12:00 PM
What are you asking for it?
roostwear
06-23-2006, 12:03 PM
Glenwood still makes them don't they? I know the street rod guys are always on the hunt for them too.
I like you thinking, it is THE ONE for your boat fo sho.
Glenwood said they're obsolete. If I had a nickel for every time a supplier has told me that.......
YeLLowBoaT
06-23-2006, 01:03 PM
Glenwood said they're obsolete. If I had a nickel for every time a supplier has told me that.......
I I had a nickel for every time I was told that when i was looking for pistons for my 421 pontiac... it would have already been on the water....
Warlockjer
06-23-2006, 06:44 PM
I've got one, but it is 5 1/8. PM me if interested :)
roostwear
06-24-2006, 08:49 AM
I've got one, but it is 5 1/8. PM me if interested :)
Check your PMs!
poncho-pwr
06-24-2006, 10:18 AM
I I had a nickel for every time I was told that when i was looking for pistons for my 421 pontiac... it would have already been on the water....
Shoot me a PM if you still need pistons. I have lots and lots of them for ANY Pontiac set up as well as all the other parts you might need.
YeLLowBoaT
06-24-2006, 01:33 PM
Shoot me a PM if you still need pistons. I have lots and lots of them for ANY Pontiac set up as well as all the other parts you might need.
Its not that I could not find any, its just I could not find any Good forged pistons... had ross make me a set with massive dishers so that i could run pump gas. Of corse I latter found out that I could run Speed pro std bore 455 pistons and get the lower comp I need....( basicly 60 over and .100 less compression hight.) Anyways I mine are still almost 150 grams lighter. :)