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04-29-2022, 03:30 PM #1
Delcraft Tunnel Boat Complete Restoration
Finally picked up this 15' Delcraft tunnel built by Ron DelRosa in California. this boat set SJ and SJJ records back in the day, driven by Bob Holloway, Greg Horn and Ron Baker. Thrilled as a pig in fresh mud to become the owner of this. Plan to detail the full restoration process here over the next few years. Many Many Thanks to Mark Nelson for parting with this boat. A few pics of the as received condition.
This boat will be restored and rigged as it was when it set the SJ record in 1970. No WAY i am putting two inlines on it as it had when it set the SJJ record in 1971.....
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04-29-2022, 03:32 PM #2
PS it has had a freshwater wash down to remove the 1/4" of dust from sitting in a warehouse for the last 20 years.....
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04-29-2022, 04:42 PM #3Screaming And Flying!
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Nice.......History.......and went to a good home.
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04-29-2022, 04:44 PM #4Screaming And Flying!
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1/4 dust and H2o....= Pigs wallow........
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04-30-2022, 07:22 AM #5
Looks like a pretty cool project Tom. Congrats.
RockTeam Junk
No sparkling wiggles in here, only dump truck grinches.
"Screamin Heathen"
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04-30-2022, 07:46 AM #6
Very cool!
1990 Shadow bass boat w/ 2.4 200 Merc. Totally resto'd boat and love it!
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04-30-2022, 10:02 AM #7
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05-02-2022, 11:34 AM #86000 RPM
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Nice!
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05-03-2022, 07:59 AM #9
Awesome, can't wait to see what you do with it, Tom!
'78 Hydrostream Viking/'98 225 ProMax
Restoration: https://www.screamandfly.com/showthr...Viking-rebuild
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05-08-2022, 12:33 PM #10
looks like they kept it nice and dry , so do I smell a stacker ?
think a 65 xs would be more manageableLast edited by mr fun; 05-08-2022 at 12:35 PM.
most overnite successes usually take at least 10 years
Certified turd polisher,
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05-08-2022, 05:25 PM #11
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05-11-2022, 12:57 PM #12
So to start of the disassembly ( i call it planned destruction) the front cowl has to be patterned and then removed, trying to identify unique features that were used in its build. Removing quite a few bronze ring neck nails, the plywood was still in remarkably stubborn condition. took quite a few pics to document some of the bracing and joints, especially the end / edge of where the cowling fit into the side of the cockpits. Enjoy.
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05-12-2022, 09:20 AM #13
Destruction day two. First glimpse under the deck. Staples and ring neck nails to remove.
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05-12-2022, 02:22 PM #14
end of day two destruction. Good Progress. amazing how strong all the fasteners are still holding this boat together...remember it was built in 1969.....
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05-13-2022, 07:13 AM #155000 RPM
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I know this is a stupid question, but please explain the ring neck nails, when I google it , it comes back as how to trim the nails on my parakeet. Maybe a picture of a removed nail??? Thanks.
Last edited by 1954bmw; 05-13-2022 at 07:20 AM. Reason: more lies
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