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Just keep your eyes open. You will find a v-drive eventually. I am in central california and had been looking for a v-drive for a long while. Well I saw one in the local classified one day and went to look at it. It is a 69 Miller flattie, with a fresh 427 chevy, velvet drive tranny, adjustable cavitation plates, new interior, tandem axle trailer, etc for $3500. The guy I bought it from was 72 years old and owned it since new. It was in the garage most all its life. I have been using it all summer with no problems and it runs like a dream. You will find one. Just be patient. Here is a pic of my tow rig and boat. I don't know how to post a pic but here is the link.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...45789421nZsufl
Good Luck! Lumpy