Author Topic: CV-16ssV8 home (Read 22604 times)

Hotwired · « **on:** September 04, 2010, 05:40:36 PM »

Well, she's not pretty but she's mine. Not sure if that is a good thing or not! LOL

Hyperacme · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2010, 07:00:23 PM »

Can ya have it done by next Aug. 20th ?

Looks good Chris !

Hotwired · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2010, 07:04:25 PM »

Sure ... Any particular year?

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2010, 07:05:39 PM »

... LOL

V153 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2010, 07:16:43 PM »

Well Chris, as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I see classic lines & the potential to haul a**!? Don't look like she's been all that cannibalized from here? Though I do have a few questions about the transverse mounted engine ...

That walkaround plank on the port side of the trailer is purty killer too. Imo.

Hotwired · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2010, 07:38:40 PM »

Transom is shot. Stringers are shot. Floor is GONE. Seats are GONE. Engine is there, kind of. Drive it there, should make a great anchor. Dash is intact. Tailer rolls great! Trailer Lights?

Optional!!!! ... and the keys are in it! Maybe I should bring this one up to the meet next year and see if anyone can make the "transverse" mounted engine start! I washed it thinking it would look better and all that happened is my wash pad is about half the size it was before I started and there is a lot of flake in my wash pale! Only difference in appearance is that it's a bit fuzzy from the wash pad!

Rosscoe · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2010, 09:50:48 PM »

Hey Chris
You might have to change the name to "Not such a cheap thrill" or something like that!

As they (we) say, it has potential. Has the wife seen it yet?

Are those bullet holes in the transom or?
Motor is taking up passenger space. Other then that...

Just giving you grief! That will be a bad *ss boat with a V8 in it and since you have to replace the transom, you can cut out whatever kind of hole you need.
At least you saved it from any further abuse and neglect. I can see a diamond in the rough there for sure. What was their intent with the motor and outdrive yanked? Transom? What were all those holes for?

? Did this have a swim platform? I dont think so if its a 16.

dorelse · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2010, 10:31:15 PM »

Congrats! Now you & Lawson can race to see who gets theirs done first!

Hotwired · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2010, 02:03:45 PM »

I think Lawson will have a leg up on me. This one, not as big but needs a complete rebuild. What it will look like when done I don't know. Name? Will certainly be renamed! Will go though the de-naming ritual soon! With the aid of a power buffer and sander! Still hoping a 260 Mercruiser will fit in there. If not maybe a 888 Mergruiser (302) using the engine it came with and a mercruiser drive. Anyone need a OLD OMC DRIVE? got to get this out of the boat so I can see what is left of the engine mounts and stringers!

Rosscoe · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2010, 08:36:22 PM »

That old drive must be worth some bucks. I know I paid 500.00 for a used one (73 vintage) and was told by Twin City Outboard that a rebuilt would be around 1500.00!

Jerry · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2010, 08:48:11 PM »

If it's an 800, I need the long curved tilt gear. Heck if it's an 800 I would run it.

Hotwired · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2010, 09:46:59 PM »

I know NOTHING about the OMC drives other than they do not have trim. I will find out what it is. I need to get it over to my buddy's shop so I can get the engine and drive unloaded.

Jason · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2010, 10:22:44 PM »

Quote from: Hotwired on September 08, 2010, 09:46:59 PM

I know NOTHING about the OMC drives other than they do not have trim. I will find out what it is. I need to get it over to my buddy's shop so I can get the engine and drive unloaded.

OMC's have trim. They have hydraulic rams on the motor mounts to trim the entire engine/outdirve assy which is why they have the big rubber boot on the transom. They have tilt too to tilt the outdrive out of the water but can not be ran this way.

Wait a minute. Isn't that a Volvo outdrive?

Tom · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2010, 10:48:13 PM »

Came from Glastron with a Volvo outdrive!

Hotwired · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2010, 11:13:17 PM »

true ... sorry ... I have a tendancy to interchange VOLVO and OMC!

Jerry · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2010, 01:03:40 AM »

I don't need no stinkin' Volvo parts.

Hotwired · « **Reply #16 on:** September 09, 2010, 11:11:56 AM »

It is the Volvo Drive ... here are some more pix.

AndyBean · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2010, 11:19:10 AM »

Buddy you have your hands full. But I have all the faith in the world that you will bring her back to original luster. Congrats on your find. I know you have been searching for this one.
Keep the pictures coming. Great find Chris.

Hotwired · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2010, 11:25:01 AM »

Long term project here I am afraid. But, will get it on the lake someday. Funds as tight as they are, there are still a lot of little things I can start with. It is on a half-way good trailer and I have a lot of parts to go through. I want to get the engine on a stand and make sure it does not get any worse off. Got to get it upright and oiled up. Eventually want to be able to start it on a stand and keep it fresh. It should make a great blender or blower for the garage for a while! Love to crank up a V8 and let it growl now and then!!

Hotwired · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2010, 05:07:39 PM »

Lifted the engine and out drive out of the hull today. Engine is now sitting on a pallot in the garage and I built a stand to put the outdrive on. Boat looks better already!