Re: Winter Upgrades
 

When you remove that fridge, can you post the make and model specs on it? That's a pretty small one and could be a good option for those looking to add one to their cabins!

Re: Winter Upgrades
 

im not going to remove the fridge, but rather the micro

My boat project is about to begin.

Removed the windshield and ordered a new one. Once received, the frame will be powder coated semi gloss black and the glass lightly tinted a smoke color before re-assembly.

Next the motor/outdrive will be removed.

The outdrive will be rebuilt top to bottom with XR parts. I'm going to polish the lower unit, install my new (mirror polished) props and replace all the zinc's.

The motor is being replaced for a built 502. I'm hinging on a 540ci (500+ hp) kit. Naturally aspirated with MAG intake, EMI Thunder exhaust, thru hull captains call and custom AZ speed & marine re-map.

Lastly a new rear cockpit mooring cover. Thinking a more Light weight material since ours sits with the full cover on it when parked on the trailer. It would be more for that occasional overnight mooring 1-2 a year.

The rear seat will be revamped. I plan to move it forward 12-18" and extend/enlarge the sun deck. The rear seat will incorporate a built in cooler. Im going to use one of the posts from the rear table and build a corner table of sorts that will sit behind the drivers seat. the table will as well have built in cup holders (there arent enough in these boats)

I've made a templet for the passenger side dash jockey box to have mfg a corian type lid with built in cup holder. Ill be doing the same with the rear sink as well (removal and covered with plastic with cup holders).

In the mid cabin the micro will be lost and matching doors to those under the fridge will be installed and the space used for more storage.


LED lights will replace all the incandescents throughout.

If I have any money left over I might be able to put gas in it and go boating

Re: Winter Upgrades
 

Damn ......I thought my 4.3 build is getting expensive.
Ain't it funny how one project turns to 2 , then 3 , then 4 !! LOL
Doubt we'll even have water in the lakes this year for boating!
Make sure you shoot us photos , ought to be very interesting.:wink_thumbup:

Re: Winter Upgrades
 

and of course...invite the rest of us along for the ride. :yes_grin:

Re: Winter Upgrades
 

So far I've found and purchased a MAG intake, gen 6 heads, roller rockers, guide plates and a whipple charger.

Looking for a gen6 502 bottom to build. Have a couple in the works, nothing bought yet.

I'd really like to build all new and sell or store my original 454

Re: Winter Upgrades
 

So much for naturally aspirated huh... sweet.

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I bought cause I couldnt pass on the deal I got. If I cant find a 502 bottom end, then I .....may....install it on my 454 once I prepare it for it's pressures (crank/rod/pistons)

My plan initially is to remarket the blower locally (got a couple of peps I know that would probably give up lots of possessions for it), then if that dont work, Ill post it on Craigslist regionally (Oregon/Washington) and a variety of power boat forums.

Twice I have been out bid (so to speak) on this same blower kit at over double what I paid for it so Im sure I wont get hurt. That would give me all the extra money I would need to build the 540 ci motor I really think I need (hehehe).

windshield is gone
 

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rear seat be gone
 

getting read to pull the motor and rerig the engine compartment

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