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TRBenj 
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 Topic: Tahoe picturesPosted: February-11-2010 at 8:02pm |
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I got an email this week from Marc in Sturbridge, MA telling me he had seen this thread. Apparently he was able to track down and purchase his father's friend's '63 Tahoe and is currently in the process of restoring it. He sent me a bunch of pictures he wanted to share with us... pretty cool, as I dont think Ive actually seen a Tahoe outside of the brochure photos. Thanks for sharing, Marc!
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Riley
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Posted: February-11-2010 at 8:19pm |
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Great pictures of a rare boat! I hope he continues to send them to you as it progresses, or better yet, sign him up.
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WakeSlayer
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Posted: February-11-2010 at 8:59pm |
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Nice!!
Get Marc on here. |
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Hollywood
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Posted: February-11-2010 at 8:59pm |
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COOL. NICE PROP COLLECTION.
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SN206
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Posted: February-11-2010 at 9:10pm |
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Very nice!
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...those who have fallen and those who will.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-11-2010 at 9:48pm |
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Cool!
Tim, What does Marc say about the engine? I don't see the heat exchanger that would normally be on the Gray fresh water cooled 215. Looks like some hose conversions have been made. Did he take it off or is that even the 215? Looks more like the 327. |
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p/allen
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Posted: February-11-2010 at 10:30pm |
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Looks like he has a good collection of vintage snowmobiles. Good start of a restoration on that Tahoe.
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Andy
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 12:08am |
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What's the upside down rig up in front?
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My Blue 82SOLD!
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storm34
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 1:58am |
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Awesome pics!!
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lewy2001
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 2:00am |
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Are those stringers pine. Looks a bit pale for Oregen (Douglas Fir)
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 8:53am |
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Hard to say but they do look more whitish than the typical amber. Looks like nice clear stock though. Can't tell from the grain ether. I did notice he did a very original stringer job on it - just glassing the wood to the hull. |
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eric lavine
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 10:42am |
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for a minute i got excited Tim, I thought you may have traded up to a Chevy Tahoe lol
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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Riley
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 11:02am |
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I wonder how bad that old stringer system was. It looks pretty good to me.
Is that a Ford engine? Is the metal plate on the intake for hoisting the engine? |
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 11:16am |
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Yes on the plate
and they keep crud from dropping down the intake |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 11:22am |
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Bruce,
To my knowledge Gray never used a Ford block. Continentals on the flat heads and AMC (327) on the V8's. The odd ball block is the Buick 215 160HP that originally came in the Tahoe. Yes, the stringers did look pretty good! |
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Riley
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 11:23am |
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You can safely hoist an engine with that? I have to get one of those!
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Hollywood
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 1:00pm |
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Hells Yeah! 
Some will say yes, some will say no. I prefer the studs or rings on opposite heads. Threads shouldn't really be holding the weight, shear strength of the shank is better. |
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storm34
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 2:07pm |
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Hollywood...you forgot these! 
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storm34
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 2:10pm |
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It's interesting to see how the longitudinal stringers are supported to the hull. The ones on my Skier are about 1" short of the hull and are not braced underneath at all. |
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WakeSlayer
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 2:18pm |
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Same with mine in both boats. I am going to do what Marc did in the completed pictures. Seems to work fine in the Mustang. That is also similar to what I want to do for the spray rail backers.
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Mike N
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Hollywood
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 2:21pm |
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Nope, the 2000 Tahoe Limited did not come with a roof rack. Badass truck, check it out. You'll see one at GL eventually. 
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storm34
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 2:36pm |
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Did you sell the Caddy?!
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Hollywood
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 2:48pm |
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Hell no, it'll actually be towing the '88 around this summer. I just want to add a truck to the wheeled fleet.
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 3:18pm |
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That may be true, but do we know that the engine is the original Gray? It sure looks to have some very similar pieces as my early 70's Conquerer 302's. The Chevy Tahoes made in the 90's are good looking trucks... not sure Id consider it a step "up" though! |
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peter1234
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Posted: February-12-2010 at 11:37pm |
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bruce the other problem with those intake plates is that its hard to change the angle of the engine when installing. easier with the opposite head bolt way
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former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go
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nautique frk
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Posted: February-15-2010 at 1:04am |
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Very nice !! keep up the good work.
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TRBenj
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Posted: March-17-2010 at 2:15pm |
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More pictures from Marc... painted and back on the trailer:
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storm34
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Posted: March-17-2010 at 5:49pm |
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Wow! Looks great!
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Posted: March-17-2010 at 6:17pm |
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nice progress!! now the question is it gelcoat or paint?
I like the middle console of the boat...rare |
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Posted: March-20-2010 at 6:29am |
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Was wondering that as well. |
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