25thmustang
Lieutenant Commander
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- Mar 20, 2008
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Hello all,
Let me start by saying I am not doing the over the top restoration like a lot of you on here. I have not found any structural issues to speak of, so the work I am doing will be mechanical and cosmetic. I will continue to update this page when progress is made. Keep in mind, I live about 45 minutes from the boat, and usually work 45-50 hours a week. I try to get there once during the week, and then at least one day a weekend. The progress and photos will most likely be weekly, or twice a week.
The boat: 1988 I.M.P. Liberty. 27' by 8.5' with twin 3.7LX Mercruisers and Alpha 1s. Previous owner siezed them up good. I snagged a Wellcraft with twin 470s, with the plan to swap the good manifolds, risers and heat exchangers from the 3.7s to the 470s. As it sits now, the running 2bbl 470s are in the shop, and the parts from the 3.7s are there as well. I need to clean and check/test them all, before bolting them on. Hopefully this weekend I can get dirty with the parts, and see if I will have any issues.
The remaining work is cosmetic. The cabin has been gutted with the idea to change the layout some, and update everything. From laminted cabinets with cheap brushed steal accents and a dated look, to hardwood throughout, and fresh upholstery and foam. There will be added function, sleeping and hopefully make it a place people want to spend a weekend. As it stands the cabin is gutted as far as I plan for it. Next up is to begin building cabinets, cushions and finding the appliances I want to use.
On to the photos: The first set are right after I purchased the boat.
Exterior:
Interior: After a clean up.
Continued on Post #2
Let me start by saying I am not doing the over the top restoration like a lot of you on here. I have not found any structural issues to speak of, so the work I am doing will be mechanical and cosmetic. I will continue to update this page when progress is made. Keep in mind, I live about 45 minutes from the boat, and usually work 45-50 hours a week. I try to get there once during the week, and then at least one day a weekend. The progress and photos will most likely be weekly, or twice a week.
The boat: 1988 I.M.P. Liberty. 27' by 8.5' with twin 3.7LX Mercruisers and Alpha 1s. Previous owner siezed them up good. I snagged a Wellcraft with twin 470s, with the plan to swap the good manifolds, risers and heat exchangers from the 3.7s to the 470s. As it sits now, the running 2bbl 470s are in the shop, and the parts from the 3.7s are there as well. I need to clean and check/test them all, before bolting them on. Hopefully this weekend I can get dirty with the parts, and see if I will have any issues.
The remaining work is cosmetic. The cabin has been gutted with the idea to change the layout some, and update everything. From laminted cabinets with cheap brushed steal accents and a dated look, to hardwood throughout, and fresh upholstery and foam. There will be added function, sleeping and hopefully make it a place people want to spend a weekend. As it stands the cabin is gutted as far as I plan for it. Next up is to begin building cabinets, cushions and finding the appliances I want to use.
On to the photos: The first set are right after I purchased the boat.
Exterior:
Interior: After a clean up.
Continued on Post #2
. Once again I will continue to update as progress is made!
