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75 Tique 
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Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6097 |
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OK, so not all of us are ready for those major projects like a complete floor/stringer job, an engine rebuild or a complete hull restoration. But this site is an inspiration and projects are fun so I took a couple on this winter, a new observer bench and some new carpet. I wanted the bench, because other than a general lack of space, the only down side of the small boats is not having seating for 3 ahead of the pylon
before - after market bucket and ratty carpet 
seat fab - cut old base in half to split, had aluminum brackets made, made bases and sent out for upholstery. 
using old carpet as template 
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Finished it up last night with screwing the engine cover back down, started right up last weekend, now I'm ready for the water. |
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“So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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quinner
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 12:09pm |
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Larry,
Looks good man. Hey, what's with that rear mounted distributor? Looks like the lag bolts are missing on the port side at the tranny? |
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RainDog
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Joined: February-21-2007 Location: Mke/Grn Lake WI Status: Offline Points: 1387 |
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 12:16pm |
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Nice work, Larry. Did you do the rear seat (if there is one) as well?
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Riley
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Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7946 |
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 12:18pm |
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Looks great Larry. New exhaust hose, too.
Quinner, Larry's boat has the "upgraded" engine. |
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M3Fan
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Joined: October-22-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3185 |
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 12:30pm |
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I'm guessing it's not a Ford? |
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75 Tique
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 12:34pm |
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Steve, Not a great shot of the back seat, but you get the idea. It is aftermarket, but not by me, by a PO. The factory rear seat, I believe, was three seperate cushions that sat on the floor, rather than one big one, like I have. My seat bottom is ok, but next year ($) I am going to have the same guy that did my bench do me a new pleated back, to match the bench, since it is starting to come apart.
Chris, I gotta say, I kind of like the distributor on the back. (1) its got a little more fire in its belly than my old engine with the one in the front (2) its different (dont you get tired of seeing all those 351s with the high rise manifolds) and (3) its seems to be a little less fussy than my old engine with the one in the front. As far as the lag bolt, there are 3 holes in the mount. The bolt is up front where you cant see it. I never really paid attention to the two sides being different. |
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8122pbrainard
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Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 12:45pm |
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Yup! Looking good larry. It's always nice to see a distributor aft! FYI, the Ford's had the distributors aft as well until they got "a better idea" |
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75 Tique
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 12:56pm |
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That was the unpleasant part of the project. Not sure you were around yet at the reunion last summer when my boat almost sank because of a big split in the old hose. I had an overheating issue that I fiddled around with all fall. Back and forth between thermostat and RWP trying to figure it out. Ended up having to switch out my obsolete original pump with a new crank mount. |
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“So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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Riley
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 1:05pm |
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I was there. I think you were out in someone's boat when someone else, can't remember who noticed you were taking on water.
That's a nice looking boat. |
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 3:52pm |
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Very nice Larry! You back up my decision to keep my old carpet...Amy could'nt believe I did?!!? LOL
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TRBenj
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 4:02pm |
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Greg, great point! I did the same with my '90. Larry, do still have the old carpet? Please dont throw it out if you havent already!
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75 Tique
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 4:14pm |
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Tim,
Lucky for you the only reason it didnt go to the dump on sunday is I forgot to toss it in. Downside, its no longer the old carpet, now it a "Template". Big Bucks for those you know 
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TRBenj
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 4:23pm |
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Larry, Im not interested in using it as a template, so the high pricetag need not apply. Ill be glad to dispose of it for you, though.
If it looks like you'll be up this way within a few weeks, let me know- otherwise a trip to the Cape will be in order! |
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 4:46pm |
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That's a good 1...and quick! 
Tim, if you don't want a template then you must have a low spot in the yard?!!? |
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Hollywood
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 4:55pm |
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Actually he's got a hot date Saturday night and wants to brush up on his munching skills. 
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 6:43pm |
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Damnitt man!!! ROFL We want a shrubbery?!!? |
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phatsat67
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Posted: May-01-2008 at 1:16am |
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Haha the knights who say neh. Monty python fan Buffalo?
I like the aft distributor but its no the right brand;). Mopar(cough) Ive always loved the pleated seats 75. That bench looks just like my dads 74's interior. |
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: May-01-2008 at 8:55am |
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They were ahead of their time IMHO! |
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Posted: May-01-2008 at 11:03am |
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Larry, if you're still planning to come up here on the 18th, then you can drop the template off for Tim. Boat really looks good Larry! Can't wait to see it in person. Did you end up drilling holes in the seat base for 'venting'? -Brad |
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