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'76 VIPER (ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER)

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'76 VIPER (ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER)

Post: # 10259Post varmint1 »

I got up this morning got a cup of coffee went outside to enjoy a smoke and a cup of coffee, While I was sitting there i decided to pull the motor off the Viper to see how bad the transome was, as they say " one thing leads to another",I had the splashwell cut out the transome out and most of the floor and most of the core out. I still have to cut the airbox and the pad core out.


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Post: # 10264Post VultureNo2 »

Good start. Keep digging. Bill :up:
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Post: # 10265Post YDOC462 »

Looking good, nice and rotten makes for easier tear down

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Post: # 10274Post Hippie459MN »

That didnt take ya long at all. Makes me mad looking at all these rotten boats with the original cor and how fast the old core and stuff comes out. I will make sure my next one was not worked on by anyone unless I know it was done right for sure. To be honest, I am surprised I have not tapped out and thrown the towel in on the vulture long ago by the size of a mess I ended up with lol

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Post: # 10276Post varmint1 »

Hippie how you coming on yours
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Post: # 10277Post Hippie459MN »

Im getting there. Got the transom about 95% in. Hopefully next weekend I will have some stringers and core in. :up: Then I can flip it over and start sanding away on the bottom then find someone that will spray it for some berr and pizza. LoL And maybe a little bit of $$ if needed. Then i can hang the motor and put the floor down and really get going on things. :D Sounds like a lot but compared to what I have been through already with this thing, Its gonna be a walk in the park. EEK! lol
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Post: # 10278Post varmint1 »

Just think, your going the opposite direction now, all down hill from now on. Just keep pushing forward
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Post: # 10458Post redneckcustoms13 »

sweet, good luck with the projects guys. ill probably be doing a transom in my vector this winter. cant bring myself to tear her down when its riding weather
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