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1978 Viking resto-mod
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
Ron, I'm about 2-3 weeks away from having everything completed. Then planning to drop it at the upholstery shop. We'll see how fast she can turn it around.
Thanks, Proprider!
Thanks, Proprider!
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
Well its done! (nearly) Upholstery shop is dropping the ball on getting seats back to me. So the original seats went back in so I can run it until they're ready to make the new ones.
Ron, I really should've listened to you and just bought a machine and done it myself. Then I could've said I did every last bit of work myself. Who knows, might still get to this point haha.
Fuel tank was installed and plumed, GPS was added with glue in transducer, motor has been test ran. A few minor water leaks to take care of on the motor but overall ran great!
It will go in the water the way it is now. Planning for Saturday May 29.
Ron, I really should've listened to you and just bought a machine and done it myself. Then I could've said I did every last bit of work myself. Who knows, might still get to this point haha.
Fuel tank was installed and plumed, GPS was added with glue in transducer, motor has been test ran. A few minor water leaks to take care of on the motor but overall ran great!
It will go in the water the way it is now. Planning for Saturday May 29.
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'78 Viking/ '98 Mercury 225 ProMax
500+ pictures of build: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152974368@N02/albums/72157708863869223
Videos of build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRAfGZVq4a3R-W7JdJeFeQ/videos?view_as=subscriber
500+ pictures of build: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152974368@N02/albums/72157708863869223
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
Looking good!!
What brand is your switch panel? Lol!!
I’m going to try and get out next weekend also.
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What brand is your switch panel? Lol!!
I’m going to try and get out next weekend also.
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Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
I forgot to add in my post that I'm still waiting for the machine shop to run the CNC program for my actual panel. It is a piece of 1/8" aluminum that I had anodized blue and the words will be just touched off with a ball end mill. The current one is a piece of 1/4" plywood that was laser cut to the same program to test fit. I figured I would keep it there as a switch holder while building the wire harness. Looks like it will be there a bit longer haha.
'78 Viking/ '98 Mercury 225 ProMax
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
Looks great! Better get video!!!
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Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
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1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
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The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
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1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
All 5 GoPros ready to go, about 15 batteries charged.
Ron, the switch plate came back just in time!
Ron, the switch plate came back just in time!
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
I cant wait to see some video!!!! At least post up some pics right away of it in the water.
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Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
Have a good day!! That panel looks awesome!!
I’m having my maiden voyage today also.
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I’m having my maiden voyage today also.
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Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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First weekend went pretty well. Was able to click 68 according to the GoPro GPS, the Garmin in the boat showed 69. Only hiccup was the studs that mount the lower worked themselves loose. The rear two fell out completely, one of them taking a nick out of the prop. I should be able to take care of that myself, its pretty small. The front two thankfully only can back out so far so the lower didn't fall off completely.
Everything else was great! Just going to take some time to learn how to balance on the pad.
Everything else was great! Just going to take some time to learn how to balance on the pad.
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'78 Viking/ '98 Mercury 225 ProMax
500+ pictures of build: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152974368@N02/albums/72157708863869223
Videos of build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRAfGZVq4a3R-W7JdJeFeQ/videos?view_as=subscriber
500+ pictures of build: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152974368@N02/albums/72157708863869223
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Re: 1978 Viking resto-mod
That first outing is always a little nerve racking.
Hoping everything goes smoothly.
Glad you got home under your own power .
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Hoping everything goes smoothly.
Glad you got home under your own power .
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Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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