Reid, Your new 390 in the Classic

reidp wrote: Python re-powered BFN? This guy has three incredible BFNs. I need to get some picts of his boats posted.

Please do so.

Real nice lookin' shop too. Do you do any real work there or is it just a play-pen for the boats?

I like Alan's screen-saver idea but you gotta add Skipper and Boaty; I've got Jo the wonder dog on now and would like to keep the dog theme.

john

He dont have to worry about that its going to be a boat lift Queen!!

reid...is that red dip stick original or is it just for added "Bling"??

MaddMarxx wrote: reid...is that red dip stick original or is it just for added "Bling"??

A red dip stick? Is that original?

Hey Reid, Is my boat going to be ready for the weekend of the race????????!!!!!!!!!!

Nice hat . Your dogs are probably hoping none of their friends recognize them .

Pat

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED! And the dogs are no longer embarrassed, as the engine is finally installed!! Plus I repainted the boat back to the original white and red, which looks OK I guess. And boy does it sound good,....and loud, I guess from regaining back all the lost compression and then some. I've got to do some fine alignment prior to shaft connnection and water testing, but otherwise she starts so easy with just a twist of the key with no throttle touch at all. And MM or Blondie, I got the big-boy flame arrestor also. Only sad news is that the carb on the higher Edelbrock intake doesn't clear the engine box, as beknownst to me, that scoop was never centered directly above the carb, so I need to do some slight wood and vinyl mods to move it aft about 3". Oh well. The next few weeks should be fun.
       

Got one thing to say: BEAUTIFUL!

john

well atleast the ignition wires and cap are color coordinated.

Looks good can't waite to see the video's of it on the water.

Reid, The engine looks even better in the boat!! I'm anxious to hear about how it runs in the water. I've always loved the red and white paint on the Classics. You don't sound too excited about it. Hey, it's original!

Did someone slip with the engine hoist or is that just a piece of tape on the cockpit bulkhead?

81nautique wrote: Looks awesome Reid. Have you ever posted pics of your shop before. I don't recall seeing any and would love an overhead view of all your toys. I think you've got a few of us envious of your playpen. Have a safe trip on the haulback, looking forward to July

Just a few of us!!

Opinion poll: Who wants to see pictures of Reids "playpen"?

Eric, sorry but the new tag isn't on yet, but will be this week. Just got back into town this afternoon.

Pete, I don't know what that white spot is, but it's not really into the glass like the photo appears- wierd, as it's something that'll come off. Oh, and I love the red and white scheme also, as I was just kidding about having to revert back from Blondie's pink rendition, which is actually the same boat.   

Here are a few recent picts from what we jokingly call for some reason the Boys Boat Club or BBC for short. And no, all the boats aren't MINE. Four of us have boats here and a big fridge full of cold ones, and we try to hang out at least one night a week and make up stories, some of which end up here. Once in a while we even pick up a wrench or a buffer. Besides the two Donzis, the Shamrock, and one brand X, all the boats are older CC's, and 2-3 are basket case projects for sometime down the road. Two other boats, the white/orange and green Mustangs are at the house. Anyone in the neighborhood is invited to give us a call and stop by for a beer (or soda), and talk CC-Speak. 704-451-5080

Now you are truley my Hero!

Got the phone message. Hope the trip back was smooth and safe. When will the trailer be back? Jo can't wait to be invited back. Of course, her dad will have to drive her down there.

john

Nice looking club house . I hope to have a club house like that someday .