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DOZZR
05-14-2007, 12:29 AM
Well, here it is a couple of months ago I started out to change the carpet and motor but as you can see I got a little carried away.
I wanted to share this with you all and thanks to all who have helped along the way. I took it out today for the first time and it was a totally different boat WHAT A RUSH !!!!!!!. I had the pump re built and blueprinted, added the rideplate, droop, I also built new seats, but unfortunately they werent ready, But the upholstery shop assured me I would have them this week, and yes the carpet has been replaced. A ****load of candy and pearl paint, the Olds motor (rebuilt) runs and sounds killer.
I am headed to Havasu next Tuesday through Friday, so hopefully I can start meeting some of you personally.
Thanks again, I wouldn't have even attempted a project like this if it werent for the help of ***boat and all of you who make it all sound so simple :idea:
It was a ton of work but when I got on it today and it put me back in the seat, it was worth every bit of time and money.
C-YA on the water !!! :D
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http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s8/Dozzr/Boatpaint051.jpg
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sidewound
05-14-2007, 03:36 AM
SWEEET!
Nice job man. Flames are timeless,
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s8/Dozzr/boatpaint002.jpg
Peace Man!:cool:
CESAR
KonaJet74
05-14-2007, 06:39 AM
Nice looking Boat!! I can just hope mine comes out
looking somewhat close. What year/model Kona is
your boat? Again, looks awesome, have fun!
DOZZR
05-14-2007, 10:23 AM
its a 1971, as far as the model I didnt even know there was one :D
n8dawg
05-14-2007, 11:11 AM
Great job there Jon! Boat looks killer! Can't wait to see it in person.
Sorry I didn't call you back yesterday... had family stuff to do.
Good luck out there in Havasu!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/jonskona.jpg
MudPumper
05-14-2007, 11:27 AM
I am headed to Havasu next Tuesday through Friday, so hopefully I can start meeting some of you personally.
:D
Good job on getting her done. If you want to meet up, I don't think you will find too many of us in Havasu. Gotta go either north or south where the little boats run.:)
andrewebster
05-14-2007, 12:24 PM
im always up for a trip to havi
pw_Tony
05-14-2007, 08:20 PM
That thing looks way too sweet! Keep us updated on some mph numbers...
jetboatperformance
05-15-2007, 07:20 AM
John good job,very NICE!! thanks for the before and after Photos you sent! as you know we really appreciate and enjoy these transformantions ,Great to see these old Hot Rods resurected and restored !! Tom Rhonda and Josh @JBP :cool:
DOZZR
05-15-2007, 09:33 AM
Thanks for all the positive input you guys, doing a project like this one raises alot of questions and options, I am glad to hear all the positive feedback, and cant wait to get out there and start meeting all of you ......Have a good one!! :D
n8dawg
05-15-2007, 09:41 AM
when do you get the interior back?
n8dawg
05-15-2007, 09:42 AM
.....and sell me thoughs headers!!!!!!:D
TahitiTiger
05-15-2007, 10:17 AM
Very nice :D I hope my boat comes out just as nice when I attack it this winter. :D
BTW I am sure this has been discussed, But the Kona looks a lot like my Tahiti Tiger? (simular lines).
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/Qckslvr/DSC_1792-1.jpg
DOZZR
05-15-2007, 07:18 PM
I would like to check yours out up close, from what I see it looks like it came out of the same mold as mine even the gelcoats had the same design
blown428fe
05-15-2007, 07:23 PM
Damn DOZZER, she looks mint.
DOZZR
05-15-2007, 07:26 PM
What up Nate? you like my e-bay twisties lmao!!!!
Some guy was selling them on e-bay, he said he thought they fit a ford, so I stayed very quiet and bid high the last 10 seconds WOOO_HOOOO!!!! they fit the olds perfect :D
The upholstery should be done this week, I went off on the poor guy when he told me he hadn't started on them yet, I took the boat over to him (with the old seats in it) and let him know everyone I know is seeing the boat like it is now and telling them all how slow he is. I think he has been working around the clock, I feel pretty guilty now, but he is all over it now: jawdrop:
TahitiTiger
05-16-2007, 10:34 AM
I am the Monterey area, you are more than welcome to check it out any time :D. Other wise I can take any pictures you want I will be visiting her this weekend in storage (my mom's backyard). LOL
396_WAYS_TO_SPIT
05-16-2007, 10:50 AM
dAAAYUM THAT CAME OUT SWEET!!!!! I love the atavar pic with the rooster;)
DOZZR
05-16-2007, 10:58 AM
A trip to the delta sounds like fun, we will have to hook up when you are taking it out for a weekend. You can hold 50 gallons? dam that must be nice, I dont think I have been able to put more than 25 gallons total in mine.
TahitiTiger
05-16-2007, 11:02 AM
A trip to the delta sounds like fun, we will have to hook up when you are taking it out for a weekend. You can hold 50 gallons? dam that must be nice, I dont think I have been able to put more than 25 gallons total in mine.
I am not fond of the 50 gallon capacity, not with gas prices the way they are LOL. But yes I have a 20 gallon bow tank, and 2 15 gallon saddle tanks. I can go all weekend on the bow tank.
This weekend I plan on yanking the RH saddle tank and having it cleaned and preasure tested, it keeps cloging the fuel filter.