1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

well...the big o' girl may end up on CL soon
wife's car died...need an infusion of the green stuff into my wallet, so I can buy another car

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Dag nab it. Hate to hear there may be a boat sale pending over this way.

Doesn't Louisville have bike lanes on many of it's main routes?

Just saying.... :watermelon:

A scooter might be nice this time of year too

If asked I'll deny I ever said any of it ^^^ :facepalm:

Good luck resolving the Admiral's car service

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

I'm very sad to hear about the car and the boat. Hopefully you can see a way to keep the boat and get the car.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

well...the big o' girl may end up on CL soon
wife's car died...need an infusion of the green stuff into my wallet, so I can buy another car

Man, that sucks, after all the work you have done? You just going to throw a new/rebuild motor in the wifes car?

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Awwwww MAN!
That just absolutely and positively is a huge bummer!
Count on me to send good, happy, money tree flowering thoughts your way, brother...
May things work out in a positive way for you and yours!:watermelon:

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

okay..the boat may be staying...found me a 94 ford t-bird that runs very well and only has 138k miles on the 4.6 v8.....for under $1k...
yayyy!!!

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

That is great news!
Hope it works out exactly as you hope!

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Great news! Hope the 'new' to you motor is a good runner!

 

[thom1977]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

1977 SRV 220 OV 350 engine and i have a question?
I need the dimensions for the engine compartment and side cushions because everything was missing when I got the boat. Not even sure how it is all suppose to mount and Not sure about ventilation either, only has blower and no hoses. Been trying to fing a manual with no luck. If I had some before and after pitures it might help. Will post some of my own asap! Love the work and paint job.

Thanks
Thom1977

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

original information is hard to find on these old gems.
if you look back through some of my pictures, you may be able to get an idea of how things went together.
i'll get some dimensions off my engine cover if that will help some.

1977 SRV 220 OV 350 engine and i have a question?
I need the dimensions for the engine compartment and side cushions because everything was missing when I got the boat. Not even sure how it is all suppose to mount and Not sure about ventilation either, only has blower and no hoses. Been trying to fing a manual with no luck. If I had some before and after pitures it might help. Will post some of my own asap! Love the work and paint job.

Thanks
Thom1977

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

also, go back and look at post #320, has a sketch of the engine bay with dimensions

 

[thom1977]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

How do you find a specific post such as #320 - been looking for awhile! I have a 60 gallon tank to replaement, not sure who to go through on fuel tanks. Who has the best price for a roll of 1.5 matt? Also same question on poly resin.

Thanks.
Thom1977

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

the post # is in the upper right corner of the replies (your reply was #452)
most people look around locally first for fiberglass supplies, even checking with local boat builders/repair facilities. many also shop online, a popular source is USComposites.com.
Not really sure of a good source for fuel tanks, i'm going to be building my own when i get to that stage of the project

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

You are going to build your own gas tank? What are you going to make it out of? Would something like that be cheaper to just buy a new one or find a used one somewhere? Just curious as to why you need to build one...

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

I'll be making it out of aluminum. Luckily, at my new job, I have a full machine shop at my disposal. I already have the design and prints done of the tank, all I have to do is buy the aluminum sheets and start cutting, forming and welding....when i'm at that point in the build.

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

That is no fair! I'm jealous!! hahaha Excellent!

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

well...the 'fun' part will be all the paperwork and testing to make it 'legal'

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Well, hopefully this will be the last batch of winter weather and i'll be able to start on this big old beast again...

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

Anxiously awaiting the end of the hibernation period for all of my frozen boat brothers...

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1973 SRV 220 OV Resto

According to the Rodent we're in for a few more weeks of winter!!! I HATE RODENTS!!!!