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12-31-2015, 11:09 AM #91
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Siesta Key, Florida. At top, Mercury Testing Facility w/drive thru shop. At bottom, Mote Marine Shark Lab/Lagoon, circa 1960s...
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12-31-2015, 11:12 AM #92
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Siesta Key, Florida, Circa 1980 prior to Midnight Pass closing...
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12-31-2015, 11:22 AM #93
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I found pieces of a Mercury drone motor when I was at 29 Palms training in 1967..
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Kiekhaefer 80 horsepower, 4 cylinder, military drone...
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12-31-2015, 11:34 AM #94
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Mount Dora 2003 Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Twin prop, inboard rotation, early 60's, Lake X...
...no more lost drainplugs...
different version
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12-31-2015, 11:41 AM #95
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Awesome photos! Thanks much for posting them.
Looking at at these reminds me of what a great era we've been able to enjoy with these outboards!
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12-31-2015, 11:44 AM #96
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Glad to see you learned how to scan FUJIMO..you done good.
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12-31-2015, 01:42 PM #97
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Awesome photos!!!!!!!
Dave1980 Cougar 19 tunnel,90 2.4L Bridgeport EFI in middle of restoration.
1988 BAJA Sunsport 186, 96 225 Pro Max
79 12' Auminum, 95 Merc 9.9
RIP Stu
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12-31-2015, 01:45 PM #98
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---On the 'Ledge'---1974-- Originally Posted by FUJIMO
1973 340cc, 35 horsepower, 2 cylinder...
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12-31-2015, 01:47 PM #99
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Originally Posted by Dave Strong
Awesome photos!!!!!!!
Dave
And a Great way to start the New Year......Happy New Year 
Gary
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12-31-2015, 04:59 PM #100
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Originally Posted by FUJIMO
...Get'n over the hump...in Texas....jpg)
C= California
Good entertainment just the same
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12-31-2015, 05:05 PM #101
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Second location, first major expansion after the 1939 acquision of the Thor plant 7 years earlier. Originally Posted by FUJIMO
...Where it all began...
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12-31-2015, 06:05 PM #102
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1967--1968??? Mrs. K lived in the first house-- Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Siesta Key, Florida, Circa 1980 prior to Midnight Pass closing...
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When I started in '65, we worked every Saturday - if I was a bit hung over, I would go upstairs in the barn in the fuel tank boxing area and catch a snooze buried in the tank cartons - they seldom worked on Saturday. Originally Posted by Mark75H
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12-31-2015, 06:51 PM #104
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LMFAO. Originally Posted by bernie
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Now thats a SHORT midsection!!! Does anyone know how well they worked out? Gary Originally Posted by lilabner
"77" Hydrostream Viper "87" 140 Rude heavy modded w/15" mid, Bobs nose and lwp "DANGER ZONE"
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