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Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 3:53 pm
by zemo71
So to avoid being "pruned" as an inactive member, I guess I'll post the progress of my Ventura rebuild.

I acquired a 1970 ventura 1 last spring, and have been making steady progress ever since.

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Re: Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 4:53 pm
by Hippie459MN
Dont worry, You wont be pruned. Had a oppsie with the web site and didnt catch it until this morning. lol

Looks good. Any recent pictures of it? And what in the world are the holed in the deck from?

Re: Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 6:15 pm
by zemo71
Yes, I have a bunch more pics I was trying to post from Photobucket, but the site won't let me do it. "looks too much like spam" Is there anyway around that?
One of the previous owners had a fuel tank up front, and thought it needed to be vented with four huge yacht vents! I have them patched from inside, just need to smooth it out on the topside now.

Re: Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 6:35 pm
by Hippie459MN
Should be able to now that you have 3 posts. :up: Its an anti spam feature.

http://www.hydrostreamforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1466

Re: Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 6:38 pm
by zemo71
Ok I'll give it a try!

Re: Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 6:52 pm
by zemo71
Here's a test from photobucket.

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Re: Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 6:53 pm
by Hippie459MN
Works great! More pics. :D

Re: Ventura Rebuild

Posted: Dec 31, 2012 6:57 pm
by zemo71
Of course the core was in pristine condition!
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Fast forward a month or two...
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A little vacuum bagging...
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Chet hard at work.
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A lot of vacuum bagging...
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