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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: Nick and his GT-140
« Reply #40 on: December 22, 2008, 05:41:34 PM »
Hi Nick..
AWESOME GT !
There must be a story on how you got it..
How bigs your Merc ?
You've come to the right place for friends.
Keep an eye on the board for get together in the summer and winter.
Minaqua is a suburb of Milwaukee ?

GT info page...
http://www.classicglastron.com/gl-gt-page-web.html


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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #41 on: December 22, 2008, 07:01:33 PM »
Hopefully I didn't pay too much, we'll find out in the spring when I get it on the water.

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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #42 on: December 22, 2008, 09:02:21 PM »
I've watched quite a few of these CVX18's come and go over the last few years on ebay, craigslist and boat trader. I think you did real good on that boat, better than I did on mine!
1979 CVX18 "Back in Black"....someday!
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TAZ
« Reply #43 on: December 25, 2008, 02:46:21 PM »
Hi, I'm new to this site, hang out over at  carlsonspeed quite a bit. I farm in so. central MN, but spend most weekends no. of Alex on Lake Miltona in summer. The boat is an '84 CVX18 that was a 350/260,swapped it out for a built 406 sbc in front of an Alpha SS drive. Redid floor and interior 2 years ago over winter.

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Re: TAZ
« Reply #44 on: December 26, 2008, 07:20:16 AM »
Sweet boat. I love what you have done to the motor. The diamond plate looks real clean in there too. A little bit of customization but still looks fairly original. Great Job!!!

Hope you can make it to the annual meet this year so we can see it in person.



Is it just me or have CVX18's all of a sudden become very popular?????

Jeff, make your let us know what happened with the one you looked at in Pelican lake!
Jason S.
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Re: TAZ
« Reply #45 on: December 26, 2008, 08:55:53 AM »
Welcome Taz. Your running one of those Alpha SS drives like Walt. Did David say your boat runs in the 80's? :o Hold on to your hats people! Good look'in engine bay. I just bought A '79 CVX18 this fall.   
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Re: Links to TAZ on CarlsonSpeed
« Reply #46 on: December 26, 2008, 05:04:11 PM »
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Re: TAZ
« Reply #47 on: December 26, 2008, 06:02:27 PM »
Thanks for the welcome, and Thanks to Dave for the link. I was just having my son show me how to create the link and low and behold, there it was before I had a chance.  I'd really like to hit the get together this year if it works out, boat sits on lift all summer. Engine is a 400 sbc from a '79 Blazer, bored .030 over and decked, installed Dart Pro 1 Alum. heads, Edelbrock Performer RPM, 770 Street Avenger, Roller Comp Cams 276/282 Dur. .503/.510 lift  w/1.6 ratio roller rockers, 10.9:1 CR,Forged Pistons, EMI Polished Alum. Exhaust w/4" SS custom risers and thru hull,engine ran 440HP @ 5250 rpm w/o Nitrous, runs 83.2 mph on GPS w/o nitrous.Look forward to visiting with everyone. :)
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Re: TAZ
« Reply #48 on: December 26, 2008, 06:26:41 PM »
Ya, that post was from summer of '07, I bumped the nitrous pills up to 180 hp, but never got a chance to make a full pass this year due to low fuel pressure. I think I was up to 88 or so if I recall.
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Re: TAZ
« Reply #49 on: December 27, 2008, 10:00:08 PM »
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runs 83.2 mph on GPS w/o nitrous

Good grief who needs nitrous!!! ..... LOL  That boat really rocks.
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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #50 on: August 15, 2009, 11:29:01 PM »
Hi Brian,

I just found this site and am very excited to know that there is a group like this in Minnesota and Wisconsin! I have been an avid canoe paddler my whole life but loved water skiing in high school. It's been a whole lot of years since then but I finally broke down a couple of years ago and purchased a 1973 Glastron Bayflite V174 off of Craigslist. My wife and I have welcomed 2, soon to be 3 sons into the world in the last few years so I hate to say that I've only taken it out a handful of times, but can't wait to join this community out on the water some time. Unfortunately I'm filming (I'm an independent film-maker as well as boat enthusiast) or I'd drive the family down to the big Red Wing event!

All the best!

Josh
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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #51 on: August 16, 2009, 07:33:54 AM »
Welcome Josh !
Hope you can make it out some time this or even next year.
Could you post some pictures of your boat ?
Gregg

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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #52 on: September 08, 2009, 08:15:37 PM »
Hi I'm Mike, I just got a 1975 CV16 SS. So it looks like some of you were around Hastings on Sunday.Must have just missed you..

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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #53 on: September 08, 2009, 08:48:04 PM »
Hey there!  Welcome to the forum!  Too bad we missed you the other day.  We went from Ft. Snelling to Prescott and spent a good 6-7 hours on the water.  Keep in touch with us, and we will get together soon!

We need to see some pictures of your new CV-16.  Is your CV a brown one with a new interior?
Brian
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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #54 on: September 09, 2009, 09:40:06 PM »
No, I didn't get that one. I drove all the way to Sioux Fall to look at a 78. That was another disappointment.On the way home my girl friend call about one in Dundas. Not perfect but way nicer than the other two I looked at.

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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #55 on: September 09, 2009, 09:51:34 PM »
The one in Dundas looked really nice.  In fact, it was for sale at the same time I was selling mine.  I was nervous that it was on the market at the same time since it really looked better than mine.  I was confident in the mechanics on my old rig, but I know that one you got looked pretty good!

I'm excited to see more of your boat!  Jason and I have owned that same setup, (and he still does) so if you need any help with anything, just let us know!
Brian
1975 V-173 (The Gravy Boat)
1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16

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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #56 on: September 10, 2009, 07:19:46 AM »
Looks great! I have to admit someone painted the woodgrain black on your boat and it turned out good! I like it. Hope to see you on the water soon!

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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #57 on: September 10, 2009, 08:17:07 AM »
I feel silly...  I didn't see your picture of the CV until this morning.  I would have known it wasn't my old one that way.  Anyway, be careful with that tow strap over the sides.  Usually there are some stainless loops on the transom that work really well with a small ratchet strap.

How does it run?
Brian
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1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #58 on: September 10, 2009, 04:22:54 PM »
Looks great! I have to admit someone painted the woodgrain black on your boat and it turned out good! I like it. Hope to see you on the water soon!

Yeah... Its painted black and it does look pretty good from about 10 or 20 feet. The wood grain decals were crack real bad. Do you have any idea where I can find new decals? 

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Re: Let's get to know each other...
« Reply #59 on: September 10, 2009, 09:44:51 PM »
hmmm, no idea. Maybe someone else will chime in. Or try some local vinyl printing shops. You might be able to find something close.
Jason S.
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