So, what do you think Jim---------we leave it naked as per original?Quote:
Originally Posted by OLEGATOR
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So, what do you think Jim---------we leave it naked as per original?Quote:
Originally Posted by OLEGATOR
I think it deserves a Wilson Wooden Wonder...a wooden cowl?
You mean give it a "WHATMIGHTABEEN, CHOICE OF Cherry, Chestnut, sycamore etc, ?Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
whats native to Wisconsin?
The American Indian known as Winnebago. Winnebago means "stinky water" and I can tell you that when Lake Winnebago turns green during the Dog Days of August, "stinky water" is quite accurate!Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
William,I knew you were a powerboat and outboard historian----but American indian history and folklore--------suddenly there's a new found unexpected respect blossoming.Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
OK Willa ------if you're so bloody smart ----WHAT TRIBE WAS PRUETT.?
He always claimed he was SEMINOLE---Florida swamp indian.
Serra reckons he was the last of the Sarasota garbage collector tribe-------now totally extinct.
My money says he was "Crow".
He was known all over Europe as PRUETT. FBI---would have made a great TV series.
Guy up at Chasewater by the name of Jock Geddes used to run PALLADIN---GIVE GUN WILL TRAVEL, my young brother "Nipper" bought it, 13' Blue Fin, with a 50 Merc.
Was just trying to add a little culture to "Tricks" .... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
No idea what in the world Billy Don came from, all I know is that there was only one of whatever he was! Do I assume FBI was supposed to mean Full Blooded Indian? I think I remember something about that name.
You and I both know I don't do "Culture " William, you also can take your nose out of the clouds and cease to ASSUME---------and never for one goddam secundo did you think the meaning was "Full blooded indian"-------------------THINK AGAIN!Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
Make the cowl out of cheese.....Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
I think Billy Don was from Texas and a Google search reveals that about 7 Native American tribes were relocated to that State in the 19th century, in addition to 15 other indigenous tribes that were there to begin with. So Mr. Pruett could lay claim to just about any tribe in American History with the possible exception of P Diddy's "Posse". One more thing...Seminole was NOT one of the tribes, but Commanche and Apache were.....Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
Cheddar or Stilton.Quote:
Originally Posted by T2x
Swiss...That way you will have sufficient air for the carbureters.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
I believe that even in Wackoff, New Jersey the using of "that were there to begin with" after the word "indigenous" would be considered redundant (more culture Jackie) .....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by T2x
Go smell a lake..... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by willabee
Is it mandatory to be 83 before you get culture lessons, all i ever had was common sense and a yorkshire accent.Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
:thumbsup: ..... knew I was going to get hit, just didn't know how hardQuote:
Originally Posted by T2x
Am glad to see Mark is starting to revamp “Old Blue”. I’ve been wondering just how he would like to present her --- more or less “as received” and just prettied up --- or with some sort of cowl and looking like she’s ready to hit the water. I don’t think a plywood box over her would be appropriate. As JFL indicated, --- back in the “Merc V6 history” thread --- when he ran her for the first time at the lake, she had a drop-on fiberglass cowl and pan. Perhaps he could elaborate on this. That kind of sounds something like a T3 cowl except that the T3 hadn’t been conceived at that time. I really don’t remember it having a cowl.
“Old Blue” never did much boat running and certainly no dock or boat endurance. She spent most of her active life on the crankshaft and propshaft dynos and so doesn’t have a whole lot of run time on her. And yes, Jackie, I do like to refer to her in the feminine sense. Kind of like most sailors refer to their ship in the feminine sense.
That I6 undercarriage she’s on was just a quick and easy way to get some boat performance data. The eventual production one was still a long way off. However I think she will bolt up to a new one. The mounting bolt pattern never changed as far as I can recall. I only mention this to present the possibility of showing her on the undercarriage as it eventually became. Just a thought. How about a T3 cowl and undercarriage.
BTW Jackie, I would like to confirm the serial number stamped on the crankcase and block of “Old Blue”. JFL reported it as being 6720824 which means Plant 6 - 72/08/24, or August 24 of 1972. I question the year. I would have thought it was in ‘71 that we first built her. Would you check with Mark and let me know. Thanx.
Billy Don told me---years ago--- that he was from the Fugawee Tribe. For that reason alone he was never allowed to do any navigating chores on the Offshore boat---Quote:
Originally Posted by T2x
Id leave it exposed, IMO. The block needs to bee seen, especially with the Mercury logo between the heads.Quote:
Originally Posted by rckid74
I would consider putting it on a 15 inch mid tho.... They are fairly easy to conjure up and look better IMO. Id keep it on the L6 mid so you can see that cool looking adaptor plate that was used.
I wish I had that adaptor plate!
Conrad
Been a member of that tribe on a few trips myself. Trying to get to Parker from Oshkosh, dosed off and woke up in Truth or Consequences, Oklahoma, damn near out of gas .... took the steering wheel away from Dick Paulsen and never gave it back to him for the rest of that trip. :nonod:Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
Another time heading for Parker, Garbrecht woke up and said " where the f... are we?". I had to admit we were traveling though Memphis heading for Little Rock! :o
You and Dick may have been more lost than you realized, Bill---Truth or Consequences is in New Mexico:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
Gene. I will be in Summit County in a couple of weeks. We are going to see if we have any skiing left in our legs.
Garbrecht wanted to see the London Motorcycle Show, it was on at the same time as the London boat show, got a couple of VIP passes from Barry Sheene.
This was January and ten below, no problems getting there just hailed a cab, we spent 3/4 hours in there, when we came out there was a 4" covering of snow and total chaos, buses had stopped, taxis had gone on strike and the tube was down. We walked back to Earls Court in a driving blizzard-----GG just had his fancy Merc red jacket and slacks on, I had a Parka----to say he was pissed would be a major understatement.
Well, I dropped all the hints, usually I am happy to let my birthday go by quietly, but this one I made a lot of noise over, just for devilment , not that it'll do any good, one can but hope.
Tricks thread has been on fire today, a lot of my favourite people contributed-----thanks to one and all, especially regarding "Old Blue". Nice to know it's in good shape, but Mark is still going to pull it and do a fresh build. I think a 15" mid would be appropriate, don't think he would let me get away with my version of a pan and cover-----still think I could do a better job than the Verado. Maybe open to the elements with the beautiful MERCURY centre cover, it's out of my hands anyway.!
Conrad, will get back to you on the serial numbers.
Now I'm not going to get around to answering everyone, so my apologies to all those I missed.
Must confess to a quiet giggle when T2x and Willabee exchange contracts.
Sent a few thoughts upstairs for Seeroy, he has to get well, who the hell else would bother with OFF.
Will get around to answering as many of you as I can.
No doubt about it, the spirit of POWERBOATING is still alive and kicking, I think it's just laying dormant for a while, but like the general said. "I SHALL RETURN"
Had me a great day in the shop----too busy for piccies---tomorrow----ok
now I need the ZZZZZZZZZ/s MYGGWY.J.
[QUOTE=jackiewilson;2725381
Had me a great day in the shop----too busy for piccies---tomorrow----ok
now I need the ZZZZZZZZZ/s MYGGWY.J.[/QUOTE]
---And tomorrow-----Happy Birthday Jackie!!!!
Thanks Gene----I'm catching you up !Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
Happy Birthday Jackie
Happy Birthday Jackie! Hope you have an especially good day.
Dave
Happy Birthday Jackie....Perhaps you could give us some memories from your youth? For instance what was the reaction when man first figured out how to make his own fire...and what was the development process in creating the wheel. Was there an engineer saying things like " Triangle , nope that won't work..... Square...performs very much like the triangle....Oval... seems to move forward erratically...but much better than the square...etc".
Happy Birthday Jackie!
Thanks Pilgrim, I will enjoy.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
thanks for the good wishes Rich-Quote:
Originally Posted by T2x
Youthful memories-------Lancaster Bombers, American airmen, bike with no brakes, no sweets or ice cream, falling in love with the girl next door but one, getting whacked at school for squirting the girls with water from the drinking fountain,hating school so much, I worked hard and got a place at HALIFAX technical college! First motorbike ( 1938 650cc Triumph) -----First car, 1938 MG TC,
Fairly certain fire had been around for a while as I used to light ours every morning! And my first bike was a really old one with wheels ! But I am of the ope that you should continue taking the pills------have faith Rich, one day they could work!
im going to have a great day, thank you for your kind wishes.Quote:
Originally Posted by JWTjr.
Happy Birthday Jackie i can remember a young Jackie Wilson when you wore a indian hat that you walked around in at all the boat races black with a feather in it that brings back old memories for me i think Pruett may have given it to you.Just curious to know how much your first weeks wages were and how much that triumph motorcycle cost and the MG car.My first weeks wages were £2.6 shillings and 7 pence the first motorcycle was a fiver first car cost £15.I would be curious to know what all the other old drivers first means of transport cost such as TIIX or Seeroy or any body else that wants to tell` i do know Seeroy bought a triumph motorcycle with his race winnings from Mercury.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Yup, 'Twas PRUETT who brought me the stovepipe hat------gotta go ------visitors arrived!Quote:
Originally Posted by STEVERINO
how much did a TC cost new and how much was a T2X new
if we invested them how would we be doing?
I just bought a F1 3.0ltr efi V8 I wonder what my grandkids will be selling it for?
Its gunna be worn out thats for sure...
[QUOTE=powerabout;2725573]how much did a TC cost new and how much was a T2X new
if we invested them how would we be doing?
I just bought a F1 3.0ltr efi V8 I wonder what my grandkids will be selling it for?
Its gunna be worn out thats for sure...[/QUOTE
Got the TC in '51 swopped my triumph 650 thunderbird and £100 for it.
What exactly is the 3 liter Efi V8 you just bought? Pilgrim?
Gene, you started my day with a great laugh ..... it sure as hell is in New Mexico! Did you really remember that or did you have to look it up? Oh well, as Three Dog Night says:Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
Well I've never been to England
But I kind of like the Beatles
Well I headed for Las Vegas
Only made it out to Needles ..... what does it matter, what does it matter :D
Happy Birthday to the Old Curmudgeon!
Happy Birthday Jackie!
Bill---when I got thrown out of South Florida in the early 80', I moved 'Out West'. Past 30+ years, I have probably flown into every little airport from Zamperini to Creede. Local knowledge?Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
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Originally Posted by 2us70
Breckenridge? Copper? Have a great time Jim. Since Vail Resorts, Inc. revoked my Senior Citizen Lifetime Ski Pass (speeding), I have been spending a lot of time in Arizona----