pics of our ’70 Mustang
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Topic: pics of our ’70 Mustang
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Subject: pics of our ’70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 4:50am
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I hope this works. If so, enjoy & let me know what you think...........If not, I'll draw you some pictures! :0)
Jim & Shan ~ 
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w259/vititows/DSC03610.jpg |
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Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 4:53am
I noticed the engine pic did not load. I'll try this again.
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Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 4:57am
Maybe this time....
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Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 7:13am
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'70 Nice boat. I'm also new to the site and the CC family. Didn't know what a Mustang (boat) looked like.
Also, nice shed for the boat.  ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 7:40am
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Nice looking Mustang. Did you just get it or have you had it awhile? ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 7:45am
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Jim,
Congratulations, looks like a lot of hours of fun. Have you had it out yet? Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 8:28am
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Good looking boat. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 8:50am
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Wow! Nice boat! That Gel looks like its in great shape, Congrats and Welcome!!
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 8:58am
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Great job. Is that new paint? Scott ------------- Scott |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:20am
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Let's try to address some of the questions:
She has been repainted about 5 years ago (per seller). It is a very high end paint job that has setled well onto this boat. I have started her but have not had her on the water as of yet. I live about 5 minutes from the launch ramp so we're planning on getting her wet soon! I have only owned her for less than a month. There is some cracking of the paint (can't tell if it is the gelcoat or not due to the amount of paint that was used) around the windshield. The paint work was done before the hull was seperated and new stringers installed. If they were bad or weak that would explian the slight cracking. The cover is on so I'll post a pic soon so you can decide for yourself. As for the parking arrangement (shed). My 28 year old younger sister says "Thanks!"; it's her 5 car garage.....no mine. We'll holler at you folks later....I gotta get to work. See you tonight. Jim & Shan ~ |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:34am
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Well I'm a little concerned about the blocks of wood under the motor mounts did they do that in the 70's boats? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:47am
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My '78 has wooden wedges under the motor mounts, but i don't think ive ever seen just wooden blocks like that.
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:49am
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I couldn't say myself. The newer stuff we sold back in the 90's seemed to be bolted right to the stringers....If I'm not mistaken.
I'm not relly sure why this guy did this like this as all of the stringers are visually new and have crystal clear glass laid over the planks. I would appreciate any light that might be able to be shed and whether or not this is some kind of a potential problem. Judging the condition I would have to assume these blocks are installed for a reason???? Any ideas???? Jim ~ |
Posted By: 2_Nautiques
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:51am
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Nice looking boat, sure looks like alot of fun.
That raw water pump on the OMC is a real piece of work. They look like something from a washing machine  I had one on my OMC cuddy and replaced it with a crack shaft driven pump.
What engine is that? My 250 OMC is a 350 chevy. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1160" rel="nofollow - 1988 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 12:34pm
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My guess on the blocks is to change the angle on the engine to line up right with the hull fitting and strut of the prop shaft. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 1:35pm
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Beautiful boat, I have never seen an engine mounted quite like that but I havent seen a chevy in a mustang that early before either. I would make sure the blocks were mounted solidly and then I would enjoy the heck out of the old girl, my guess is she will really move. Thanks for the pics,
Joe. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 1:39pm
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Congratulations, nice boat, and welcome. I think Chris's diagnosis of the wooden blocks is correct. I have the same OMC engine in the Tique and that has the same blocks.
Matt, yes the water pump is a bit of a collectors item. Had trouble finding an impeller for it until I saw a picture of a Mustang at White Lake Marine with the same one. I called them, asked them to go look at it and then send me the impeller. They did...just that simple. Also, Matt, as mine is also the 230 I'll stick my neck out and say its the same motor, a Chevy 305. ------------- _____________ “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.” |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 2:06pm
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My Tique 305 Merc was blocked the same way.. I think that's why the dog houses on the Tiques look so tall.. I think it's to clear the higher front end of the motor?????
Moj' May I add this is a great looking rig 70'.. Hope you have a blast in it... ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 2:15pm
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Iv'e seen alot of boats with blocks under the mounts. My guess would be, that there is no adjustment with that type of motor mount, and they needed the motor to be mounted a little bit higher than the stringers would allow. As long as it is a good hard wood that was pre drilled, I don't see a problem with it. Having said that..I would rather have motor mounts that had adjustments built into them.
Jim, by the way. I have nothing against paint over gel, as long as it's done right.As far as that paint cracking around the windsheild. It was probably caused from not removing it when they painted. They probably just masked it to save time. Your boat looks great..congratulations. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 2:37pm
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Thanks for all of the compliments guys!!! Shannon and I are relly stoked about this little hot rod. She has a 230 OMC (I believe to be original per the guy I got her from). It is a Chevy 305 that has about 10 hours on a complete tear down and rebuild. She will run around 60+ MPH and, as you can imagine, starts to get a little loose!
I spoke wiht the cat I bought her from and this is the correct engine mount; using the blocks. They have been in the boat like this since day one per him. They were just updated when the hull was seperrated for the restoration. He said he's never had a problem with this set up. Anyhow, we'll be in touch and I appreciate all the comliments about our new little boat. I'm going to get some video of her on the lake and I'll try to gigure out how to post that as well. Adios in the mean time....... Jim & Shan ~ |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 2:54pm
little optimistic with that there speed....50 lower 50's if they steped up the cam some when they re-built the motor. just don't get a GPS out and compare it because it will bring you back to reality pretty quick. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
'70 Mustang wrote:Posted By: 2_Nautiques
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 3:12pm
Chris, right on, The 78 Tigue I had with the bottom waxed with a 302 220HP Ford would bury the 50 MPH Airguide, probably lower 50's, No GPS back then, a blast to drive, With people in the back it would start to bounce. If anybody asked, I always said it ran well into the 50's ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1160" rel="nofollow - 1988 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 4:57pm
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Call it what you will. All I know is my brother-in-law has had it out once before I arrived and he ran it right next to his Crownline. His crownline pegs out at just about 60 MPH and with his brother driving his and him in mine they both said that my boat was pulling on his Crownline ever so slightly.
Why exagerate? What is there to gain? I'm just stating what I was told by the owner before me and what was confirmed by my brother-in-law. Are we racing direct-drive ski boats these days? What am I missing? I'll give you a first hand account once I drive it myself. In the mean time....I'll take a look over in the mechanic section of this forum to see what I can do to really race this thing out seeing how I purchased it as a retired drag boat. :0) Jim ~ |
Posted By: 2_Nautiques
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 7:18pm
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70, Don't take offense to us. If you read through the posts in this forum you will find out that there is tons of CC knowledge here. I have owned a CC since 1978 and these guys are teaching me things everytime I read a post. So enjoy the boat and welcome to this great site. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1160" rel="nofollow - 1988 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 7:37pm
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No offense taken what so ever. I find doubt amusing in the face of so many options such as engine modifications, prop pitch, and water conditions. My family has been in the boat business since the late 50's and this is far from my first rodeo as well. I don't claim to be a expert as my posts would decree.
You guys be good and I'll update you once she's been in the water and I've ran her for myself as well as any new pics that have been taken. I f any of you want to see a pic of anything specific just let me know. She is about 20' from my laptop & camera. I would note on the topic of speed that they said she was slo coming out of the hole but was reving at full boar. This would lead me to believe that there is a "top-speed" pitched prop vs. a hole shot prop. Our family friends own B&B prop shop and I'm going to have them look at the prop to see what the pitch is. Over & out.......... Jim ~ |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 7:51pm
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Jim, ReidP is our resident expert on making the early CC's fast. His '69 Mustang (which you can see http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=184 - here ) is pretty quick (56 on GPS). He gave us a rundown on everything he's done in http://correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=851 - this thread , about half way down. It is simply rather unlikely that your motor has been tuned to this degree. Most marine speedometers are pretty inaccurate even when adjusted properly, especially at the upper end of the spectrum.
Nice looking boat though! ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 7:57pm
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70, Great looking boat. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it.
Yes there are people who for some reason exaggerate about the speeds of their boats. We do not want to offend you in any way but do GPS it's speed and don't be disappointed. Since you have been around the boats, then you know that boat speedos are not the greatest. Talk to your friend with the prop shop and look at some of the threads on props. Quite alot of interesting info. By the way, a "top speed" prop will have a greater pitch and not allow the engine to rev like a lower pitch "hole shot". Keep a eye on the tach and it's always a good idea to put the shop tach on it to make sure the boat's is correct. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 8:20pm
I did that with my buddy's Ranger BASS boat and he had me at 68 mph after we installed the performance motor in mine, then I ran it using a GPS 52 MPH, So if you wanna call it 60 mph that's fine but don't be pissed when Reid and I come blowing past you pulling away in our boats if we are ever on the same lake at the same time. 
smoked more than one I/O that thought they had a 60 mph boat. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 8:46pm
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Sounds great, we'll call it 49 MPH just to satisfy the 2 I/O racers out there. :0)
Again, "I" am not swearing in on any such speeds. Only what I was told. Now, when I run it with my GPS and the story is acurate and I back it up with video feel free to come on over to Texas and lets belly up with some hard cash and cut out the BS. Intil then, if it is the case, I'll just kick back and keep quiet. I had no idea that this was going to pucker so many butts by claiming what the original owner (& engine builder by the way) and my brother-in-law told me. Sorry to have ruffled so many feathers with my claims of 60+ MPH speeds. Again.....ALL SIMPLY HERE-SAY! Right? After all, if I was in this for the speed I would have been glad to head over to the "Fountain" website and chat about my numerous other toys. Instead this forum seemed in line with my aquisition of this old Mustang. Oh' well, my bad. This concludes my posts going forward.... Jim, out ~ |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:17pm
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Jim don't be mad your not the first one to make that claim. I've done the same and had to eat a little crow so to say. It really boils down to the hull design more than anything else that is the limiting factor.
What kind of RPM's are you getting out of it? several on this site have done quit abit of mods to there motors and turn well over 5000 rpm's a stock motor will run in the mid to lower 4000 rpm range. Bill's is the fast around 72 but he has modified the bottom of the hull and uses nitros too to get it there and that's using a radar gun no BS on that. But his motor is just sick and has a ton of go fast goodies onboard lots off $$$ in that thing. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:38pm
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Dude, you're missing the point here all together. It has nothing to do with being mad. Do I need to reiderate everything? I'm not in this for the speed nor am I spouting off that I have some I/O whoop'n ski boat. I simply mentioned "what I was told". Then I was called out on the carpet like I'm tooting my horn over 60+ MPH. I can really give a Sh*t less what my speed is folks.
Again, if is was in this for the speed I would have bought anything other than this 30 yr old ski boat with a mere 230 OMC in it. I think is't pretty sad that someone would dump so much money into a ski boat so that it can run 70 MPH. WTF? Anyhow, I wansn't looking for a pissing match, and for the last time I'm wasn't claiming first hand knowledge about my boat running 60+.....THAT IS WHAT I WAS TOLD. I really don't need a long drawn out chest out, stomach sucked in, gear head, NASCAR bar fight over what my boat will or will not run. IT'S NOT A DRAG BOAT NOR WILL IT EVER BE. Are we clear on this? So, let's move on. You guys can keep losing sleep over "top speed" and I'll still be putting around in a sweet little 30 year old Ski boat that "I feel" that I stole for a meere $3500.00. End of discusion. Jim ~ |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 9:52pm
Wow another a**hole ROCK ON ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:04pm
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Chris, you just chased off another one What are we going to do with you? ------------- Scott |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:13pm
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Far from it 79. You don't know me from Adam. Don't be chapped that I'm not going to partake in your "Top Speed" debate. In order to argue a particular fact (in this case top speed) you would need to have 2 people who disagree on any given fact. I'm not doubting what you are saying. I beg of you to find in anywhere in this entire post!
You are the one who wants to keep up the gear head business. I'm not a gear head and if I've ever wanted something to go fast I would just shell out the cash and pay someone to do it. I'm have laid down my cards and said this was the word form the cat I got her from. PERIOD! It would appear that if either of us were a A-hole it would be you based on the constant nagging about the top speed issue. The horse is dead, no need to keep kicking it. You claim you're fast....SO WHAT? I haven't claimed to be....NOW WHAT? Jim ~ 505-220-3460 (feel free to call anytime) :0) |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:18pm
Sorry Scott It was all hear say anyway 
just another high strung Texan I guess, ya know everythings bigger, bad'r and better than everyone else's. Old cock sucker should love him, sure we'll hear his BS come morning ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:26pm
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So Jim,
Did I mention that's a really nice boat. I'm glad it runs strong. It looks great. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with it. Sounds like you got a great deal as well. Please post some pics when you get it out on the water. We've got some great members from Texas. Hope you get a chance to hook up with some of them. Jump right in and ask questions because this site is all about having fun and bullsh*tting about these boats. Right guys?  BKH------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:29pm
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Right! And we do,like pictures. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:31pm
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Jim nothing personel, just been around here along time and know a little about CC's and what they are capable of doing and the engine needed to pull it off. As a general rule the mustang's are a little faster stock due to the lighter weight. Was just giving some insight to who is on this site and what boats are here and what has been done to them to get them where they are today. A lot start out with a basket case me included $2500, replaced everything mechanically and the interior hell I got a couple thousand in parts ready to bolt on to get a little more MPH and to shine it up some. Hit the highlited link and you can check it out if you want along with several others boats that are posted in the diary's section.
Most would kill to have Chevy block in their boat about 80% or better CC's have SBF's in them. Anyway since our not a gearhead we'll let that slide. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:32pm
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How did I miss this until now? Anyway, not to beat the dead horse again, but it would take a lot of horsepower/rpms to push a 16 foot boat 60+. With that many rpms, it would porpoise. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 10:37pm
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can't believe Jeff hasn't chimed in isn't he from TX and a major die hard mustang 17 admierer (sp)? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 11:28pm
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Jim, don't you have a big Fountain go fast boat. I have a buddy with on the coast that has one of those whaling harpoon guns. A couple of screws and some rigging and we can run down to South Florida and shoot us a whale. He won't be hard to spot he is all sunburned.But shooting double chinned sunburnt whales is probably against the law in Fla. off the beach,cause he don't swimm,too fat.
In La. tho the taking of trash fish is legal,Can hear the coon asses bragging now: Beaudreaux did you see the size of dat Red Snapper,no man that was no snapper that was a Red Broshar ,what ever that is. Well it don't matter heat up dat grease there's anuff to feed the Granma and all da kids....... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 11:38pm
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79, no hard feeling there "double chin". I haven't been ran off nor do I let little chicken Sh*t stuff like this bother me. We're out here having too much fun to let the fat @ss guy driving the primered out Chevelle bother us. His rig may be faster but my ride looks better and will always start up on the first crank. :0)
Anyhow, you guys be good and I'll try to get some footage of this ride under power. Then you can continue to carry on with your crowd about how "you told me so" and what not. Until then I'll get the others some more pics and I appreciate the views of those who opted to call me with the apologies for some members. (not mentioning any WHALES) We're not going anywhere but rather just getting camp set up. Those of you rubes that want to continue this "TOP SPEED" BS continue to type your little sausage fingers off (no offense to you there 79). As for us? We're just gonna enjoy another bigger / better stary night here in the lone star state! :0) Jim ~ |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: March-09-2007 at 11:59pm
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Jim,
Congrats on a nice looking ride!...CHEVY to boot!!! Life doesnt get much better... Got a question on the 305 tho...I dont think GM started using that motor in cars til around 75 or 76. Could it be a 307 by chance? Doesnt matter, just wondering? As for top speed 50 ...60...who really cares.. You got a GREAT deal on a SKI BOAT!! Please stick around and enjoy ..btw, I own a "primered out" Chevelle... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 12:03am
Hey, 79 aint no double chin. It's all muscle.
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Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 12:06am
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I got It Doc CALLed you YOU must like d*ck too or are you two butt buddies.
I Hear there are alot of them types in the swamps and there are only STEERS AND QUEERS in texas never seen a steer type with hooves. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 12:26am
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Chris I really feel sorry for you ,thats the only way to express your pent up feeling and low self asteem.I am very comfortable with my gender,my weight and my looks,don't you wish you could say the same.
Poor Chris, jim looks at the pics you have plastered all over this site and arrives at the same conclusion I have,TUBBO. Someone other than me don't like your crap either, And your answer to this is we are talking about you behind your back,now that is childish behavior Chris.The next thing you will tell us is your Daddy will whip my Daddy. Give it a rest Broshur,I think the rest of the site is tired of your ranting ,I know i am.........I am sure you are a nice guy. ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 12:39am
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YOU are so full of sh*t BILLY BOB and if you put a vote to it you just might be suprised in the results.
VERY CONFIDENT IN WHO I AM AND WHAT I AM SELF ESTEEM please and you talk about my spelling. Maybe you should look at all the personel attacks you make? bit of double standard that BS your typing. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 12:43am
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here's a thought why don't we go back and look at who is attacking who and who is starting the sh*t maybe then you might see your foolish ways. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 7:34am
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Jim, I was just looking at the pictures of your great looking boat again. Do you know why the previous owner put the modern rub rail on it? Was it for extra protection because it has the vinyl insert in it? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 7:47am
62 wood, it may very well be the case. I really don't know. I was told that the OMC 230 is a Chevy 305. I haven't researcherd any of it as of yet personally. I was also told she would run 60 and I was set straight by 79. I mean you would have thought I took his candy bar away. 
As for your comment about "top speed", that is my point exactly. Top Speed, Low Speed, No Speed, Who gives a "F"........79 Anyhow, thanks for yet another compliment. She is a really nice example of a Mustang and I'm glad to have her in my toy box. Have a great weekend WOOD...... By the way 79, this is MY posting here....if you can't get along with those who want to talk about my boat then get the "f" out of this conversation and go start you a new thread you jerk. I've had just about all I can stand of you and you line of BS. I now realize why my phone rang for over 2 hours last night and everyone had the same complaint....YOU!! Go F yourself and enough and take you BS to another thread. Got it? If you want to further this I'll be glad to look you up in July when we head to Destin, FL....I'll see what what kind of balls you have in person. Lord knows you talk a huge game from you keyboard... Jim ~ Jim ~ |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 8:30am
| Man, this thread goes from entertaining to painful. I joined this site when it first got started, but never signed on because no one was here. There's a great group now. Don't screw it up. There has never been a site like this for old Correct Crafts. Everyone needs to learn how to bite their tongue a little bit. 70Mustang, you got a nice boat. All you other guys add a lot to the site. Boat Doc, don't go away. 79 settle down. |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 8:34am
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I was part of the conversation, then I state I did the same thing you did, 2_nautiques, TRBenj called you on the speed claim as well.
Then we explain hey didn't mean to ruffle your feathers and started to talk about other members boats and what they have done to them, then you just go off and jump off the deep end after we're saying sorry didn't mean anything by it. Bit of a short fuse if you ask me, then Doc jumps in to attack me and you continue to do the same so Come on Down and Bring your Bad ASS Self. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 9:00am
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8122, I'm not relly sure. He and I didn't relly talk too much when we picked it up as I didn't want him to change his mind about selling it to me. What was supposed to go there...rope insert? I'm indifferent either way so I'll probably go ahead and put what ever came in it origianlly. Thanks in advance for the insight!
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 9:19am
'70, here is a pic of Marshall Morgan's 1970 Mustang. Minus the front buckets, it appears to be mostly original (at least what you can see):
The rub rail appears to be 1 piece, all stainless. I wouldnt bother changing yours, as it looks pretty good. Theres no need to go back to original- like the windshield, it doesnt look completely out of place on the boat. Just enjoy it how it is! ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 9:29am
this is the style of rub rail they used back then. Might ask scott where he sourced it believe it was from Taco metals ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 9:51am
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70- I blame you for all of this nonsense! You're the real reason these two guys are going back and forth! I think you should pack it up and head on over to the Fountain site where you're boat is more appropriate.
Oh yeah, why don't you sell me that poor old Mustang you picked up? I'll give you what you paid for it. (Just kidding, of course! Welcome to this site and stick around. It is more about the good stuff than this nonsense. On the speed issue, I know it is of no concern to you or anyone else for that matter. It's just that these guys love tweaking these old motors to see what they can get them to do. It's not really about getting another 2 or 4 mph. It's just a hobby.) -JMurph ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 11:03am
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70, 79's shot of the Torino shows it and yes it is a aluminum extrusion from Taco. You can do a search and probably find someone alot cheaper than say West marine who does carry it.
As far as TRBeng's comment on the windshield, I don't know for sure if the flat glass is correct or not. I got in trouble on this site once before when I said a flat glass wasn't correct on a 70 Barracuda. It was a era of change for CC and they were using remaining stock of curved plexi Taylor winshields and then mid year switching to the flat glass Waterbonnets. The bow light is not correct though. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 11:56am
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the front light looks like the one on my 64
pat ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 12:22pm
I dont believe CC installed any of the flat framed windshields on that Mustang hull. I think they made the change when they went to the new 16'5" hull in 1971. Regardless, the flat windshield of that era didnt have the vent panels in the bottom. I believe the windshield on '70's boat would have been original equipment on a Ski Tique. 1971 Mustang:  ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 2:18pm
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TRB, You're right. I forgot about the vent windows. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 8:33pm
I love that boat. I wonder if he'd sell it? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 10:04pm
So do I. I doubt he'd sell- I think he caught the CC disease from ReidP. ------------- |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 10:21pm
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That is one sweet Mustang. I don't think Marshall will be coming off of it. There are a few in the diaries section that I would love to have. I love the orange ones. Reidp has a few of these boats. He makes it look like so much fun, because he's always doing those power slides. Those boats are fun to drive.
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Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 10:39pm
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We'll try this again, for some reason my post did not take earlier. Sorry for the delay guys, I don't know much about this windshield nor do I care for it. I would be much happier with a single piece like the more modern ones.
I don't know much about this bow light thing either. What is supposed to be on it? I would also love to lose this horn, it this from a 18 wheeler or what?? I would love some clarification on this engine of there are any experts out there. Let me make sure I can phrase this corectly here...."I was told" this is the original powerplant. 230 OMC (305 Chevy). I have heard that it is as well as it isn't. Any word out there? Maybe this has something to do with the blocks that some of you were questioning. Now that the water has cooled off I would love to hear from the experts out there. What is your take on this motor. I can get numbers off of it for you or anything that will help you help me identify if this is original. I'm also going to probably junk this windshield at some point if it is not original. Again, I would rather have the single piece model if I'm not going to have it "original" equiped. Thanks guys!! Jim ~ |
Posted By: '70 Mustang
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 10:45pm
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I know something else I was going to ask...
In that picture of that other "1970 Mustang" the transom is a lot cleaner. I have this lader, hooks, ski rope guide going from side to side, a bazooka launcher and other crap bolted on. Is all of that crap original? Help me out with why I have all of this crap on the rear of mine and his is pretty streamlined. I also noticed that there is a stainless ring around a hunk of glass on the top of the transom. i can see the sending unit for the fuel level......um...huh...I assume that you use to look through the glass to see the fuel level? All help is trully appeciated, as always. Jim ~ |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 10:58pm
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Jim,
Just a thought on the windshield. Those vented lower panes sure are a nice feature in the heat of the summer. Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 11:10pm
Windshields, curved and flat, well here are two '71 models, the green one a skier(curved)and the white one a mustang(flat).
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Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: March-10-2007 at 11:46pm
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Jim, The windsheild looks good. keep the rub rail as long as it's in good shape. Replace it with the original type later.Spend the $$ on a swim platform. Looks great, just the way it is. Scott ------------- Scott |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-11-2007 at 9:06am
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I wouldn't get overly excited about the motor it's a small block Chevy and you have tons of options on that platform unlike the ford's.
Reid should be getting back soon from the Key's and he would be your best bet on what is org and what isn't, the horn and windshield aren't from what I recall, not sure on the one bar across the back, the ladders' org. regardless the only thing your boat needs is a little motor detail and weather or not you like what's bolted on now or you want too change it. I'm with you on the horn it's little out of place louder than hell I bet, but still a little out of place and too big. I'm not a big fan of the bar across the back seems like a hazzard to me, easy to trip someone up and go face down in the boat or out for that matter. It's all about your style and how you want to use the boat, We know your not going drag racing with ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: March-13-2007 at 3:39pm
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Just got back this morning! I read this entire thread just now and laughed, sulked, and then smiled a big one. Welcome '70. You've certainly got one of my favorite boats. Here's my take on a few issues. Speed: They're all fast in my book. However, I was never more demoralized then when 2 years ago I went out in my fastest little boat which clocked 59-61 by the new-style Teleflex speedo, only to find out after all these years that it was only running 55-56 by GPS. Had to go back and change my Diaries posting and everything. Engine: I really don't think the engine is original, but not an issue. Good engine. Windshield: Yours came with either a two piece safetyglass like Marshall's above or a one piece plexi like my '69. Oh, and he won't sell, but if he ever does, guess who's got first dibbs (sp?) Bow Light: Looks like one from a 67-68 to me, but we know how often they veered from the assembly line back then. Furthermore, and it really doesn't make a hill of beans in terms of anything other than the personal aspect, but are we 100% sure the boat is a 70 and not a 66-68. I bought and then owned my '69 as a '70 for 8 years. Several spec issues didn't jive with other like boats I'd seen + my I.D. tag number had been removed, so only after tracking it backwards with CC Jeff Warner's replacement (sorry, can't remem name)and the ENGINE serial number we did finally find the boat. The state of OHIO had assigned a new Hull ID number nothing like CC's sometime back near '70 and started refering to it as a '70. Sorry for that sidebar, but just goes to show. So Jim, is the dash panel in yours a pure rectangular or a trapezoid? The rectangular panel debuted in '69. Also, most verified 69-70s have the extra added chrome scoop on the top the molded fiberglass raised deck scoop. That's all i know for now. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-13-2007 at 8:08pm
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Reid: Glad you are back safetly. How were the Keys again? Any pics you can show us? Me and Patti rode the bike the Cherry Pockets tonite for dinner and thought of you guys. Nice nite, great dinner.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |