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thaw ripper
07-19-2003, 06:52 PM
Bet ya this one brings back some memories!Blew by afew V-sixers!::eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D Jeff Janaky airin out the G~W Invader :cool: :cool: :cool: Trickdick the Cleaver today!!

k-man
08-18-2003, 08:30 AM
man that was 1 of the stongest stock v4's ive ever seen - boy i miss it - at least i know were it is ;) i also miss da gt150 that it came off of

thaw ripper
09-04-2003, 05:03 AM
Ripped the **** apart :eek: :confused: 140 STRONG BIG JOHNSON What the F#@UK He wants A SST 140 somebody got ONE?:rolleyes:

heath brinkley
09-04-2003, 05:49 AM
K-Man, was that Invader was yours ???:confused:

k-man
09-04-2003, 09:25 AM
was da old man's - but i had a few hrs in it - was my ol 140 johnny w/ 85 cover :D

k-man
09-04-2003, 09:35 AM
rebuilt in house :p - ma wasnt to happy about da smell :mad: - trying to get da pic's up but they wont go through - will try lator :D

heath brinkley
09-04-2003, 09:37 AM
I need some details. I have the same boat for my son.

How did it run, I mean drive. straight, easy to drive, pain in the ass, did it do alot of weird stuff.

I've been debating on power. Mine has the transom cut down, so I want to use a 15" mid. I have a 15" inline mid that could use a inline 4 or 6, so I could start with a 50 and go upto a 150.

The problem with a V4 (which is what I wanted) is if I spend the money on a short mid the smallest I could go would be a 90, And that's a little too much for a kid I think. I thought maybe a 90 with no trim and a small prop, and even back out the set screw on the hot foot to cut off a few hundred rpm's ???

How fast did It run with a 140, and was it stock ?

thanks for your time, any input would be appreciated.

k-man
09-04-2003, 09:49 AM
transom on that 1 was goofy 2 - i think thats the way it came - we built it up 4 "s - put in duel ride guide steering - l&s solid mounts & nose cone - it drives staight as an arrow - been through the radar at 70 in 1000 ft & its stock exept for reeds & .020 o/s pistons - boat would handle i-6 - talked ta guy's who made them at G-W & back in the day they they put on a 150 i6 and did 76 mph - i would like ta see a 175 faststrike on it :eek: :D

k-man
09-04-2003, 10:23 AM
my buddy jeff at DAH bought it from my dad - he's turning a customized 27 omc race cleaver at 6400 + / just a super fun boat to drive - having trouble getting pic's to load :mad:

heath brinkley
09-04-2003, 11:43 AM
cool, thanks.

I couldn't tell on the transom. the one I got was cut straight across with a skillsaw. I could see where the factory had the curves in it to turn upward, but since it was cut there was no way to know how high it went up. Anyway, if I go straight across, making astraight line across the back of the boat it works out perfect for a 15" transom.

175 fast strike. I agree with the :eek:

In fact, I'll see your :eek: and raise you an :eek: :)

heath brinkley
09-04-2003, 11:46 AM
BTW, If you type in "GW Invader" on the internet search, I found another one, yellow as well. with a 115 fast strike that went somewhere in the 70's. The guy had a little story on it and had it for sell. It now say's SOLD on it , but the webpage is still there, with the pictures.

heath brinkley
09-04-2003, 11:49 AM
K-man, is that motor bolted on the transom or does it have a jackplate ? It's hard to tell from the picture.

k-man
09-05-2003, 08:40 AM
:D - how's the pad look - this 1 was in pretty bad shape when we got it - we put in new stringers , transom & floor - wish i could get the pic's ta post :mad:

heath brinkley
09-05-2003, 02:33 PM
same. no floor, about 1/2 the transom and it's rotted, and the pad looks pretty bad.

lotso'work

k-man
09-06-2003, 02:56 PM
it had like concreate in the transom & the top was exposed - the floor was kinda peiced 2 togeter 2 - we ran all new & connected every thing together - heavy but solid

k-man
09-06-2003, 03:08 PM
work work work :D

heath brinkley
09-07-2003, 08:45 PM
Thanks for the pics, that thing looks good running.
I'm gonna buy a digital camera and learn to post pictures.
when I do I'll put some up for ya.

k-man
09-08-2003, 09:19 AM
i used the scanner on my printer for those old pic's - works out pretty good - cant wait to see some pic's :)

thaw ripper
09-08-2003, 08:16 PM
That one of the old man holding on to the stearing wheel LMAO!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
Oh Brother the l00k on moms face :eek: :eek: :D :D ;)

thaw ripper
09-08-2003, 08:29 PM
Originally posted by k-man
it had like concreate in the transom & the top was exposed - the floor was kinda peiced 2 togeter 2 - we ran all new & connected every thing together - heavy but solid Bling! Bling! Hes freaking crazy he still thinks he can beat me! First thing he has to get it back in the water:eek: :confused: :eek: :confused:

!!!!He tossed in the towel!!!!!, he admitted that he donta stand a chance this summer. I guess he's keeping his swooped up 140 on :rolleyes: Now if I can only convince Laker:p

thaw ripper
11-04-2003, 03:51 AM
What da ya think about this old racer? John Janaky back in 1973 Rippin 73 mph hot back in those days!

thaw ripper
01-22-2004, 03:53 AM
Check out the trim:cool: :D

thaw ripper
01-31-2004, 07:40 AM
Thanks for all the work on 140 hp motor on my old Silver Bullet G-T 150 Glastron! Man, she sure howled after the rebuild!! This is one I'll always miss :(