20 spectra

[atomickitn]

OK got a new project ... we are working on ... for a good friend... Mr forensic... we are doing a almost full restoration on his 20' spectra...

we will be filling several old holes in the glass and doing some repairs.. as well as a full rig and getting his newly freshened up motor running ... along with new interior to bring this classic up to date .... we will be posting pics as we go and hope you enjoy the process as much as we do.. I know that John is looking forward to actually using his boat this year and we are well under way as parts have been ordered and the glass work is underway...

 

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some pics from how we received the boat... and what has been done as we progress....

 

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ok* here are a few of what the deck looked like before we started the gell repairs...

 

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and here are a few of the progress of the gell repair...I will get more as the gell is completed...

 

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sat I removed the motor so that I could install the starter a lil easier.. and while I had it out I went and cleaned and sanded the oil pan as it had corrosion on it... and that also allowed me to test fit the alt and get it aligned with out banging up my knuckles.... ... we also went and greased the U joints and the main pump bearing... and greased the shaft...

 

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today I ran the wire loom after cutting some holes for it to run inside of... and I made a template to cover the old shifter hole in the side gunnel .... so that it will incorporate both the shifter and the trim switch for the hyd place diverter that we will be installing at a later time.. River Dave is going to help out with his expert milling capabilities and mill us a billet backing plate and it should look sweet when it is all said and done...

 

[atomickitn]

HI all ... well time for an update... remember the before pics of the gel work all the hols were filled well now that they have been gelled and wet sanded and buffed.... this it what it looks like now..

 

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we also coated the transome that will be seen when the hatch is open, all white for a cleaner look.. as seen before and after pics....

 

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we installed the gages with the new bezals, and switch plates into the dash and ran the new wire harness...

 

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the parts that we sent out to our powder coater, the battery boxes, vents, and name plates.. witch were installed

 

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the new manifold with gaskets also came in and we then painted it and installed it along with the new carb and flame arrestor...

 

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we also got the MSD mounting plate, and got it installed along with the coil and new MSD dist and coil .. we had to make a bracket or two for the coil to sit close and neat ...

 

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we also opted to run a remote solenoid for the high torque mini starter... witch I drilled and tapped into the bell housing to also make neat and clean...

 

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we also installed a gate valve with hose bib and cover to control the amount of water coming in, and for running and back washing the motor when not in the water... also installed is the elect fuel pump..

 

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just a few misc pics of the the rest....

 

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ok .. the dash is now wired and complete... along with a new fuse holder..the water lines are all run .. a new fuel log.. and even the stering cable is in and hooked up... we also installed blue dash trim to clean up the edge .... I will post more pics as more gets done... we should be ready to start this thing next week sometime..

 

[RiverDave]

Bobby, I worked on Forensics plate a little last night, and I'd like to change the shape of it a little bit (just for aesthetics) The one you sent me looks pretty good, but when you make it semetrical etc.. There's just no way to do it and have it look bitchen.

That being said I'd like to make it kind of an oval deal.. I have 2 questions though that I need answered before I finish it.


For some reason you put the hole for the shifter off center, and down a little bit. Is there a reason for that? I think it'd look better if the rotating assembly was in the middle of the plate? (i'm wondering if a cable might interfere with the switch or something?)

In the following pics you can see the shape of the plate, and how I'd like to finish it. You can see in the "blue" the scribe lines, as well as some dark "ink" lines that resemble the original plate shape. In the 2nd to the last pic you can see a circle (original location of hole of the shifter) and a little + sign in off set and up. That is where i'd like to put the center of the hole now.. Let me know and I'll have it finished up this afternoon.

RD

 

[atomickitn]

ok well finally we got the spectra back from interior.... here is a lil teaser pics... I will post more later.. as well with the finished pics.. to come..

 

[atomickitn]

well as promised .. hee are a few better pics... john.. please give me a call tomorrow sometime.. thanks

 

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ok here she is ..... she is all finished... well sort of.. the cup holders will be in tomorrow.. and 1 interior light.. and a bad oil gauge that we will get replaced then off to the lake .... enjoy the pics..

 

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:beer

 

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you will have to sit in it for us to place the foot pedal in the correct position for you..

 

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one more thing.. when you decide what you are going to do about the swim steps... we will install your speedo ... its sort of complicated .. dont want to drill holes with out having the correct stuff... but the tube is run ..

 

[TeamGreene]

:thumbsupGreat job looks bad ass:thumbsup

 

[Cole Trickle]

looks great...

Can't wait to see some pics of it floating out in the sun:beer:thumbsup

 

[RiverDave]

one more thing.. when you decide what you are going to do about the swim steps... we will install your speedo ... its sort of complicated .. dont want to drill holes with out having the correct stuff... but the tube is run ..

Why would you want to put swm steps on that beautiful transom? Killin me bobby..

Maybe a set of Tabs just to help rough water abillities a bit.

RD

 

[RiverDave]

The boat is coming out SIIICKKK John!! I can't wait to see it in person!

RD

 

[Mblaster]

Man that came out great.
Good job guys.:beer

 

[atomickitn]

thank you ... it was a fun project..

its not all the time you get to totally restore something that floats..

a lot of peeps do cars and furniture.. but not many boats.. this is a great classic that will now be around a few more great years...

 

[NASTYTOYSRACING01]

who did the interier it is killer id like to get mine done

 

[atomickitn]

desiner marine interiors.. in corona

 

[sonic]

GREAT JOB!!!!!

 

[SoCal Detail]

Any updated pics?????????????? What size motor?

 

[RiverDave]

Any updated pics?????????????? What size motor?

The motor is a freshened up Hardin Marine 454.. I'm pretty sure Forensic had to take some pics of it when he was at the river on thanksgiving?

RD

 

[alohajeff]

Any change there is a gallery of pictures I can peruse?

Aloha

 

[BobbyB]

Looks Great Forensic!! I must have passed over this thread a few times, cuz it's my first time seeing it. I really like how you layed out the interior and seats! I wish I would have just plugged up the dash when i re-did my gauges, but at the time I didn't know who to go to. Maybe a future project. I need to get my engine bay cleaned up like yours; that white on the transom really cleans it up!

Be-lated CONGRATS!!

 

[irishluck73]

Great looking restoration! What would be a ballpark price on doing something similar to this? I have a friend with a 24' Spectra (V-drive) in about the same condition who's looking to do an overhaul/restoration job on it. Also, where are you located? Thanks and great job!

 

[fut n nuks]

:thumbsup I agree that boat came out good!!! hey, does anybody no if there is going to be a spectra regatta next year? if so i know a few people that are out of state that would like to have a date to look upon. I have seen lots of spectras on this web and i dont think this would be a problem? who would be the person to talk too about this. RD thanks:thumbsup

 

[SPECTRABRENT]

:thumbsup I agree that boat came out good!!! hey, does anybody no if there is going to be a spectra regatta next year? if so i know a few people that are out of state that would like to have a date to look upon. I have seen lots of spectras on this web and i dont think this would be a problem? who would be the person to talk too about this. RD thanks:thumbsup

If you guys want to start an EST date, lets get going.
I would like to know whos going & where to have it!
The last one I did was in late July (same weekend as the Shockwave Regatta) @ Nauticle Inn. I like that weekend because it is in the middle between 4th of July & Labor Day.

Brent