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HESBROS
05-24-2011, 02:36 PM
Well I have been putting in the time to get the boat done and I am pretty much there. All interior and wiring is done. Just a few touch ups and get the engine running a little better.

This first group of pictures is of the condition I found her in.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P3230578.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P3230580.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P3230581.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P3230579.jpg

And now the finished product.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5160797.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5160798.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5160799.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5160800.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5160801.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5160802.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5160803.jpg

The on the water test,.....report to be posted in SW forum.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm172/ehesbol/1985%20VIP/P5230811.jpg

This will be my last progress report as the rest to be done is minor.

klocked
05-24-2011, 03:17 PM
Looks great Eddie!! What a difference!

BLUE WAGON
05-24-2011, 04:22 PM
great job !!! one to be proud of

CAPT'N
05-24-2011, 08:30 PM
WoW! You have done an amazing job.

Capt'n

dixoncider
05-26-2011, 07:36 AM
Nice work.....

Dr. MindBendo
05-26-2011, 08:56 AM
Came out good! Do you have any pics of the wiring you did? Maybe before and after?

flashburn2020
05-26-2011, 09:00 AM
I like the removable seat(s).They look very cushy!!! And where did you get that 2 piece steering wheel?:EyePop: lol. Nice job!

Sparky70
05-26-2011, 12:14 PM
Very nice job of restoration, kooks great to me.