Liberty progress pics

[lilrick]

Gutted the boat of its plumbing, electrical, interior , and motor.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/motorplates006.jpg?t=1188269956
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[Goad]

lookin good! keep it up!

[MikeF]

Good start.....looking forward to a great finish! :)

[victorfb]

very cool Rick. just a few things to mention. that block is gunna need a serious hone, the flex plate sure lived up to its name, and the diverter is supposed to go on the end of the pump, not in the motor well. :D
just funnin with ya man, looks like some good progress and we are all looking forward to an awsome outcome.
is that turning fin still mounted?
keep up the great work and we look forward to hearing about you winning some races.

[MAXIMUS]

Nothing I love more than to see a motivated individual... Way to go rick. Can't wait to see that thing back on the water! Should be a good ride!!!! Now if you must wear a Plan B shirt try not to bend over like you are waiting for something special...:rolleyes:

[lilrick]

Nothing I love more than to see a motivated individual... Way to go rick. Can't wait to see that thing back on the water! Should be a good ride!!!! Now if you must wear a Plan B shirt try not to bend over like you are waiting for something special...:rolleyes:
LIke the shirt do yuh? I didn't even realize I had it on!! :DI should be getting the fin back today.

[lilrick]

very cool Rick. just a few things to mention. that block is gunna need a serious hone, the flex plate sure lived up to its name, and the diverter is supposed to go on the end of the pump, not in the motor well. :D
just funnin with ya man, looks like some good progress and we are all looking forward to an awsome outcome.
is that turning fin still mounted?
keep up the great work and we look forward to hearing about you winning some races.
Actually, that block is Busby's ol' mill, and it needs more than a hone!! The turn fin is being reworked to withstand the highspeed cornering ! I did some more grinding and fab-work today! I'm waiting on parts and other people now......I'm at a stand still.....

[victorfb]

just funnin with ya man. i too have a mock up block thats much worse than that one. can you say "needs a sleeve"? lol
the turning fin on that liberty i gave jim was friggin huge. too big in my opinion, but thats what was on it. i think jeromie (78cole) has that hull now and you can ask him about the fin. it sucks waiting on other people do do their job, but hang in there man, youll get her done and be racing in no time. good luck and keep up the good work.

[victorfb]

oh, and what that grap handle for on the right side of the boat? PASSENGERS? :eek:

[lilrick]

oh, and what that grap handle for on the right side of the boat? PASSENGERS? :eek:
That's the handle of punishment!! When one of my sex slaves is naughty, I make them hold the handle and wait for PUNISHMENT!

[victorfb]

Pssst.....hey rick. were do i get one of them handles? :D

[lilrick]

more pics coming soon

[lilrick]

Adding stiffeners to the ride plate
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/progresspics001.jpg?t=1188619665
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/progresspics002.jpg?t=1188619819
fuel tank mock up
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/progresspics004.jpg?t=1188619914

[lilrick]

got the motor plates back today, should be in tomorrow!

[El Prosecutor]

That nice bimini should keep it a lot cooler during those long hot roundie round races. ;)
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/progresspics004.jpg?t=1188619914

[Squirtin Thunder]

Rick, Joey has the steering collum extention you wanted, 8"s. Give him a call at D'Cucci. He has it on the shelf.
It is Black but good.

[lilrick]

Sweet, thanks Jimbo.

[lilrick]

Just got the motor in today . I'll post pics tomorrow.

[beerjet]

Startin to look like a race boat Rick !
-beerjet-

[lilrick]

Startin to look like a race boat Rick !
-beerjet-
....lotsa work!

[Squirtin Thunder]

Rick where are those damn pics ?:devil:

[lilrick]

Rick where are those damn pics ?:devil:
I'm taking mon. and tues off to work on the boat. I'll snap some more shots today!

[djunkie]

I'm taking mon. and tues off to work on the boat. I'll snap some more shots today!
How was the parade ya homo? :D :D

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

We need more pics and less bull$hit in this threads;) :) :D

[lilrick]

We need more pics and less bull$hit in this threads;) :) :D
okey dokey!!
http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/pics634.jpg
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[lilrick]

I'm draggin' the boat over to the driveline place to have the BIG SHAFT made.Then to fiberglass to have the holes patched that were from the saddle tank brackets.

[MAXIMUS]

Lookin good Ricky... that thing is going to bum out alot of circle squirters!:D

[MikeF]

Turn fin pics?!! (before/after)

[lilrick]

Turn fin pics?!! (before/after)
gone fishin'. Be back Sept. 12 :D

[lilrick]

All most ready for the race :devil:
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/barrettinthecamper-beach014.jpg?
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/barrettinthecamper-beach013.jpg?
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/barrettinthecamper-beach012.jpg?
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http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/barrettinthecamper-beach006.jpg?

[Ralph Brunt]

i aint sceered yet:eek: looks good rick

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Looks good Rick but squirtin thunder's gonna hand you your ass in a basket.:devil:

[steelcomp]

Looks good Rick but squirtin thunder's gonna hand you your ass in a basket.:devil:Ouch! (but true)

[lilrick]

It all sounds like a good time to me.

[lilrick]

Looks good Rick but squirtin thunder's gonna hand you your ass in a basket.:devil:
anybody care to place a wager?:devil:

[MikeF]

anybody care to place a wager?:devil:
I'm in the Liberty camp so...........I believe you're a lock!:)
You sure that seat is gonna hold your ass in there?! Looks like there ain't enough fiberglass holding it together.:jawdrop:

[Ralph Brunt]

Looks good Rick but squirtin thunder's gonna hand you your ass in a basket.:devil:
only if he puts that blower on:idea:

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

anybody care to place a wager?:devil:
I'll wager that there will be at least one spin out per day by one of the jetboats.:D

[Ralph Brunt]

now that's a sure bet:D

[mouzer]

Looks great lil rick ........but..........could ya put some carpet back in it J/K:jawdrop: MOUZ:D :D

[lilrick]

Looks great lil rick ........but..........could ya put some carpet back in it J/K:jawdrop: MOUZ:D :D
plenty of time for cosmetic upgrades this winter. This baby neeeds to bring me a trophy first!:devil:

[dmontzsta]

Good luck out there Rick and have fun. I am going to miss the race, but my pops will be out running with the P-37 boat, keep an eye on him if you can. :)

[mouzer]

Good luck rick......im root'n for ya:D

[lilrick]

thanks everybody! :D

[lilrick]

I'm in the Liberty camp so...........I believe you're a lock!:)
You sure that seat is gonna hold your ass in there?! Looks like there ain't enough fiberglass holding it together.:jawdrop:
Good point, I've been a lil' worried about it....

[Squirtin Thunder]

only if he puts that blower on:idea:
I got one last night !!!!:D

[Goad]

I got one last night !!!!:D
hell froze over and i got spy pics of jim using his snow blower!
http://www.jokeemail.com/pictures/snowblower.jpg

[lilrick]

Tested today @ Elsinore.She only ran 71. i've got some adjustments to play with. The boat handled well and liked the turns I was puting her through. Overall I'm making progress.

[Squirtin Thunder]

Rick did you see this ?
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php/topic,1702.msg22672.html#new

[pw_Tony]

Tested today @ Elsinore.She only ran 71. i've got some adjustments to play with. The boat handled well and liked the turns I was puting her through. Overall I'm making progress.
A few tweaks and youll get her dialed in!