After Ten Months, I'm Finally Finished!!

[georgiariverrat]

Well after 10 months of working nights and weekends, I finally finished my baby!! What do you think... and yes, she Screams and Flies!! :D
First pics is of the teardown.
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[georgiariverrat]

More Teardown!!:eek:

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[georgiariverrat]

Finished Product!!

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[georgiariverrat]

More pics
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[Scream And Fly]

Looks great!

[georgiariverrat]

The best satifaction of the whole project was firing this baby up and burnin up the water.



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[georgiariverrat]

Thanks Greg.. still waiting for my Scream and Fly decals to put on her..:D

[Scream And Fly]

I know Maureen has decals on order - we're just waiting for them to come in. It takes time, because we order a lot at a time :)

[georgiariverrat]

Lat pics..

I just wanted to thank everyone here on Scream & Fly. This was my first restoration project (hopefully not my last) and I couldn't have done it without all the helpful information and helpful people on here. The information on here is just unbelievable. Every time I had a question, I would get on here and usually someone else would have a topic going on the same issue I was having. Truly a great site.

Thanks everyone,
Gary

[georgiariverrat]

:D I know.. I was just jerking your chain a bit!!

[georgiariverrat]

It's no problem Greg.. I got a blank spot that is just waiting on them!!
Are you going to be able to make Clarks Hill next week?

[Scream And Fly]

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Are you going to be able to make Clarks Hill next week?

I don't think I can - I have to attend Mercury's Media X-Cursion, which is shortly after. I had originally planned on heading up to NY and stopping by the Clarks Hill event on my way, but the Mercury event date changed that. The Media X-Cursion is a must-attend for us. Will you be at any other events?

Greg

[georgiariverrat]

Going to try. Really want to make a River Ranch.

[Scream And Fly]

Going to try. Really want to make a River Ranch.

You really should try to make it to the River Ranch. It's an amazing event! I'll be there again, shooting photos :)

[georgiariverrat]

:) Maybe I will see you at RR4!!

[Scream And Fly]

That V-King looks awesome. Of course you know I am partial to them :) Did you run it yet?

[georgiariverrat]

Oh yeah.. She runs like a charm and handles like a dream!! I knew you were fond of the old Hydros. Got alot of ideas for mine looking at pictures of yours.

[Scream And Fly]

Cool :) Now all we need is some good running shots of it. You can get those at the River Ranch :D

[georgiariverrat]

:cool: That would be very cool.

[Tom D.]

Lookin Good!

Tom

[bigboy]

Congrats:D

Very very nice:cool:

[beer30]

Great looking redo!!!!;) :cool: Back in the early 80's, I always wanted a Hydrosteam, but couldn't afford it.:rolleyes: Chuck

[baja200merk]

very nice job! See you at RR4!

[Hot Shot Merc]

Nice job.Good luck and have fun with her.:cool:

[Frank Molé]

looks great nice job,use it a LOT:D

[river rocket]

Nice job, looks great. Where did you get the adjustable seat mounting brackets?

[georgiariverrat]

Bass Proshops.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_53526_200004009_200000000_200004000_200-4-9

[TD]

Well what can I say? I'd say Bitchin but thats really dates me, I could say cool but thats too midwest so I'll put my hat on sideways and tell you thats one Sick bitch!!:D

[rossi]

Awsome, awsome job...theres nothing like a Hydrostream !!

[illMATTic]

those front seats are clean. nice job.

[bulletbob]

Great lookin rig!! You can't beat the hydros lines. I think Dinomite has photographer lined up at Clarks Hill. Look forward to seeing it running!

[Cp]

Incredible looking transformation. Congrats!!! Enjoy. Be sure to take the fat chick repellent with you. You'll need it. ;)

[georgiariverrat]

Thanks Bob & Cp. Was wanting to get some shots on pad, and I plan on getting some shots of everyones elses rides at Clarks Hill. Really looking forward to it. I know were going to have a blast!!

[jwk]

beatuiful boat, i hope mine will look as good when i get it done

[PHISH]

I need those front seats

[georgiariverrat]

Phish, the seats were molded plastic frames that I picked up at a local marine carpeting store. I was lucky, he only had 2 and was not going to get anymore.

[Chummy]

Did you get any good running shots from Clark Hill?

[LaserLTV]

WOW, that looks great.

[mr_velocity]

Boat looks great, you did an outstanding job. I know it won't be your last project, once you get a great one like this under your belt you'll want to do another.:cool:

[Swamp boy]

great lookin stream. i just got mine bout a month and half ago. really enjoyin it.hydrostreams are extremely nice boats when there done up right like yours.gonna try makin the flint river rally next month. hope to see you and the boat there.

[bulletbob]

Georgiariverrat it was nice to see you and your stream at Clarks Hill. You should be proud you do some great work. Hope to see you at another rally. Enjoy your boat. Bob.

[georgiariverrat]

Chummy, the only one I have found so far is one taken by llbullington. http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/showphoto.php/photo/11739/cat/3190 Got a poster coming from the photographer. Haven't seen it posted on his website yet.

[Racemore]

Very nice job Rat.That will make you feel proud like a new daddy.Sweet!!!:cool:

[oceanoutboard]

That looks great.Where did you get the upholstery and logos ?I am about to do the same with a black Vegas. Any body have any pointers on clear coating ??

[rossi]

Restorations on Hydrostreams are so worth it. I'm glad to see you changed the steering wheel..alot of people restore and have a "modern" looking Stream like yours but never change the wheel.

Your Vking looks really awsome !!:D

[SnakeBit]

What you and all you guy's do to these older Streams is Art Work.:)
The boat is stunning!!:o
Good Luck Anthony

[merccoop]

Griverrat.... amazing job, the last pick I now have as my new background.... so sexy!

[georgiariverrat]

Thanks for the compliments!
Oceanoutboard,
I had the upholstery done by this real tall biker dude that lives nearby. It's a trip to see this Big Guy sitting behind a sewing machine!! But he does phenomenal work. The first step was getting the logo digitized.

Rossi,
Your right!! The wheel had to go!! Still got it though, hangin' on the wall in my shop.

[georgiariverrat]

Griverrat.... amazing job, the last pick I now have as my new background.... so sexy!


Thanx, It does turn a few heads when going through town!:D

[nelsoncat]

Do those seat sliders slide apart so the seats can be removed?

[georgiariverrat]

Do those seat sliders slide apart so the seats can be removed?

No, They do not slide apart, well, I guess you could take out the stops and they probably would. I positioned my seats where I wanted them with the seat mounts all the way forward. Now if I have to do any work under the dash, all I have to do is slide both seats back and then I have plenty of room for crawling up and under the dash. It's also pretty cool to slide them back and relax when just drifting down the river, or sitting at a sandbar.:)

[john4utvols]

Nice Job, What lenght are those boats.

[georgiariverrat]

Mine is a Viking which is 18 ft.

[Daddychatham]

That is smoking Bro. A Beaut for sure :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[LeeRiverVector]

love those old streams wish i would have kept mine.... the mirage is great but streams just look so cooool......:) :)

[Cobra1racer]

Thats bitchin.