Who wants to see my 24 Pantera restoration??

[rchevelle71]

I hate resizing pics to post on this site, but I am a little bored(and a little drunk) tonight, and I realize I am leaving you guys in the dark, pics are posted on another site, but if ya wanna see it, I'll get them up here :D

Here is what it started as...........

[Vicious]

Well, Lets see how the rest of the project is going.

[The Big Al]

Hey I remember having that 8 track! It was pink!

BAD COMPANY TILL THE DAY I DIE!!!!!!!!!!

Boat looks good!

[at100plus]

I'll take a look at it. You got that boat for a song didn't you?

[rchevelle71]

I quickly tore it down to nothing, and found a lot of JUNK!!!

I dont have time to post all of the pics at once, but I will try to give you 1-2 per day, 'til I catch up :cool:

[rchevelle71]

I'll take a look at it. You got that boat for a song didn't you?

I wouldnt say "a song", but a lot less than Dave in CT was asking, plus free delivery Via Angel in Miami :)

I have had to put a lot into it to make it right, it was solid, but needed a perfectionists touch :D

[Jigsaw89]

What's the link to the other "site" where the pics are posted? I'm interested in seeing the progess you've made.
Dan


pics are posted on another site, but if ya wanna see it, I'll get them up here

[rchevelle71]

Here are some with the paintwork started, I will be painting it in stages, then coming back, and doing it all at once for the final few coats, graphics, and clear.

[rchevelle71]

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[Minx]

Rick, I'm going to have to come down and take a look at it when you're done. I bet it'll be one fun boat to run.

[rchevelle71]

Rick, I'm going to have to come down and take a look at it when you're done. I bet it'll be one fun boat to run.

LOOK???????

Hell,

I'll let ya throttle it..............

On second thought, I'll let debbie throttle, and you can steer, I hear she likes to put the sticks to the dash :D

Actually, I may bring it up yer way for some of the break in, maybe lake Toho if I can get it together, and broken in before the race next spring, if they have it :rolleyes: But I already promised Jay the throttles if I do race it.

Rick

[blkmtrfan]

Looks great so far, What are you putting on it for power?

[rchevelle71]

Looks great so far, What are you putting on it for power?

Keeping it mild, single 2.4 worked over by SST Marine(Mariner Racing on S&F)

[modvp]

Keeping it mild, single 2.4 worked over by SST Marine(Mariner Racing on S&F)

Any idea of the weight of the dry hull?

[rchevelle71]

Any idea of the weight of the dry hull?

Not sure on the weight, it is a light layup, no cabin, all interior panels are made light with starboard, including the 3-man bolster, and all unnecessary panels will be easily removed for to save weight on the days when it is just the boys. I will be moving the batteries forward(probably to the cabin) for balance. I know it wont be a speed demon, but with gas prices the way they are, I can slow down a little, According to Pepe at Pantera, it should do 65 with that power, once it has been dialed in.

[rchevelle71]

Went up to see Jay(mariner racing) at SST Marine on Friday, and got the motor mounted.

[rchevelle71]

more :D :D

[blkmtrfan]

Very cool, thanks for sharing, keep the pics coming :cool:

[pantera24]

Rick,
Looking good.
Hey here are some pics of the new toy.
It's a 1979 24' Monza nothing wild just a 350 w/Alpha but hey at least it'll get me out and around.