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07-25-2016, 03:13 PM #1
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1974 Hydrostream Vixen
I started this project last year for a guy that I worked with , he ended up leaving the company . I decided to continue the build and give the boat to my youngest daughter . Just got it back from paint so it is curing in the sun for a week before I start putting all the new stuff on .
The "Before" shots . Wife said : "It's ugly , get rid of it ...."
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07-25-2016, 03:15 PM #2
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Next some post body work in primer :
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07-25-2016, 03:18 PM #3
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Now some of the design being layed out .
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07-25-2016, 03:20 PM #4
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Little more :
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07-25-2016, 03:22 PM #5
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Painted .
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07-25-2016, 03:24 PM #6
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The colors are White , Teal , light Blue w/ metal flake over all .
The camera really does not do justice for the rainbow metal flake .
Next week , I'll start the re-assembly and have some more photos .
I would like to hear from the other guys with Vixens , there are a couple of fellas on this site with them .
SteveLast edited by Steve-S; 07-25-2016 at 03:33 PM.
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07-25-2016, 04:15 PM #7
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Good job Dad. Very lucky daughter but did you stop to think about all the young boys that would kill for a shot at that. I'm talkin the boat here. Nothing better for great memories for the kid. Boat looks real good.
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08-01-2016, 04:52 PM #8
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Dash going together . GPS speed , Tach , Horn button (red) . GPS unit , Steering wheel w/ spinner cap , 5 gang switch panel .
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08-01-2016, 05:42 PM #9
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holy cow!! thats sweet....she gonna have a very nice ride....
im searching for the perfect hull for my son....81' HYDROSTREAM VECTOR / slightly Modified 200
before and after:http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...inished!/page3
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08-02-2016, 08:15 PM #10
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Cleats , Carpet and Front Seat going in .
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08-05-2016, 05:22 PM #11
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The motor is on .
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08-05-2016, 05:23 PM #12
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HAPPY CAMPER !
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Congratulations. That is a look of pride and luv ya daddy all at the same time.
Awesome.
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The boat looks great! It should run well with that motor too. Just one thing I change, that cleat needs to be a pop up
"If everything's under control, you're going too slow"
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76 vixen,.. on the back burner
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PICS OF THE VIXEN REBUILD
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08-17-2016, 02:53 PM #15
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Before I started the disassembly , I put that 20hp on and took down to the lake .
Thing ran 30mph/gps with my 200lb. arse and no tweaking ... That's why I kept it and went on with the rebuild .
I had thought about leaving off the cleats in the front for a cleaner look , but I only recessed the horns instead .
The motor and controls are on and adjusted .
Horns are cut in and installed .
Fuse block w/ neg. bus installed and wired to the switch panel .
Then the wife hit a possum , tore up the CV boot on the Volvo . So when I'm done with that I can get back to the boat .
Steve
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