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Nautilus 
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 Topic: Barracuda Resto-modPosted: March-24-2017 at 7:18pm |
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Just finished the restoration/remodel of a 1966 Barracuda SS. The engine is a 350+ HP 350 Chevy, twin four barrel Edelbrock #1409s, hot cam, Pertronix, etc. I added Hurst shifter arms for the console and used snooker balls for the knobs. The hull is painted 1955 Lincoln wisteria; swim platform and trim is African mahogany.
    
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Striving for mediocrity !
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desertskier
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 7:29pm |
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That should get some attention on the lake! Very nice.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 7:32pm |
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You might break a few windows during the marina fly-by!
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Riley
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 7:38pm |
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That is beautiful. You're the Correct Craft Gas Monkey..
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81nautique
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 7:44pm |
Let her rip tater chip! Great job there Nauti! Awesome work. |
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peter1234
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 7:44pm |
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that thing is beautiful. nice attention to detail.
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former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go
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rleinen79
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 9:28pm |
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That is fantastic!! Well done!!
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Nautilus
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 10:09pm |
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Here's a shot of the engine installed:
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fanofccfan
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 10:40pm |
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That is very well done. Dual carbs look interesting in that little boat.
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JPASS
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 10:43pm |
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She looks great. Love to hear how she sounds. |
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Fabcon
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 11:40pm |
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So cool👍🏻
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swilliams
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Posted: March-24-2017 at 11:49pm |
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Cool! What raw water pump are you using? I'm curious because I am looking for another alternative to the proprietary Omc pump I now have. Mercruiser bracket and pump?
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1976 Martinique,350 Omc. 1975 Glastron/Carlson CV16,115 Merc.
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Nautilus
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 1:09am |
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I used the pump/bracket I pulled from a 1988 7.4 Mercruiser. Bolted right up.
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Nautilus
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 1:14am |
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Transom and swim platform:
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 8:24am |
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Very nice attention to detail. Just like you stated "Rest Mod". Going to be a fun ride. Would look good with one of TimB's old nostalgia steering wheels too. Have fun, looking forward to seeing it in person. Duane
 
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 8:50am |
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Jan,
Is the 350 a RR engine? If it's a standard rotation, did you grind any of the hook off the hull to compensate? |
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Riley
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 11:07am |
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White Lake Reunion is in a few weeks. It would be great to see you and the boat there. Doesn't seem like it was too long ago when you first posted about that Cuda. You get your projects done in short time!
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 11:43am |
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That is a VERY nice Resto Mod! Love to see some video's of the fly by, that thing is going to sing!
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Nautilus
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 12:05pm |
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The engine is reverse rotation...as it should be.
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DVskier
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 12:55pm |
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Beautiful boat. I'll be looking for it on Lake Keowee this summer.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 2:44pm |
Jan, That's great to hear. With all the power of the 350, you don't want to complicate handling with a standard rotation engine. Have you had any thoughts about a prop to get the 350 HP to the water? |
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Nautilus
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 3:35pm |
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Starting off with a 12x14 and we'll see what we get for a top end. We will probably have to do a few experiments but I have a shelf full of good used 1" RH props to play with. If I can get her to top out somewhere between 4,200 and 4,500 at WOT, I'll be happy, assuming I don't black out from the excessive G forces.
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 5:47pm |
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M1's also! Looking for a set myself. A Lincoln turnpike wheel would look good also. Really nice touches throughout.
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1976 Martinique,350 Omc. 1975 Glastron/Carlson CV16,115 Merc.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-25-2017 at 6:04pm |
Jan, My gut feeling with 350 HP, you'll be under propped and exceed the 4500. I'd suggest starting with a steeper pitch. My X55 with only 215 HP runs at about 4300 WOT with a 12x15.. Why the relatively low red line of 4500? |
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Posted: March-27-2017 at 9:59am |
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Wow is that Cool!!
Still have the original steering wheel? I am in the hunt for one. |
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Nautilus
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Posted: March-27-2017 at 3:13pm |
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Sorry...that's the wheel that was on the boat when purchased. No telling where the original went.
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Riley
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Posted: March-27-2017 at 4:52pm |
Cudas had the late 50's Mercury Turnpike Cruiser wheel which come up fairly often. Classics had the 1961/1962 Plymouth Valiant wheel which seem pretty rare. |
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Posted: March-27-2017 at 5:02pm |
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Posted: March-27-2017 at 5:30pm |
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^^listen to Bruce, classic/Cuda extraordinaire.
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