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New Toy
Since it is pretty quiet on here I thought I would post some pics of my new project. Getting the Cobra painted will be put on hold for a while....
It is a Ski Wake boat hull with Easytow trailer. Much like building a cobra without the ADR hassles! Currently looking for an LS1 to drop into it. Ben http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...018_Small_.JPG http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...039_Small_.JPG http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...024_Small_.JPG http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...020_Small_.JPG http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...032_Small_.JPG http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...013_Small_.JPG |
nice, looks like fun project. What sort of budget is needed to build one of them?
Looks like the cats found himself a new home as well! |
Nice project Ben.
Please keep a thread going with updates as it would be great to see it progress. |
Go the Ford Ben!
Merv |
ah very nice :) ... just cant help yourself can you
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Hey that was going to be my line ....
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The budget is about $30K including everything.
We could go a lot cheaper by not using a gearbox and running an old school engine but I think it is worth going the Gen III engine for power and fuel efficiency. Cheers, Ben |
Looks great Ben, not much use for it out where I live though, so dont bring it out here.
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Here is an update, I have been able to sneak some time for assembly.
Tow hook, grab rails and fuel filler fitted. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...101_Small_.JPG Cup holders are in. 7 total should be enough! http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...102_Small_.JPG Gauges purchased from the US and trial fitted http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...104_Small_.JPG Exhaust outlets fitted http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...100_Small_.JPG Second hand LS1 with loom and computer picked up on ebay for $2100. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ine_Small_.jpg Modified sump and pick up ready to go on. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...095_Small_.JPG Now comes the harder bits! Ben |
The steering wheel looks a bit small in youir first picture :(
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If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the sump and how much was it??
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Hello Bobby,
I think it is a modified Firebird sump. I bought it from Kincaid Marine in Melb for about $900 I think. Cheers, Ben |
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I was joking!!!! That LS1 is such an ugly motor - I just can't look any more ....
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The LS1 is certainly not a pretty engine, but then again it is under a cover anyway.
The Cleveland sounds great until you get the bill... I figure about 350+ Hp from my $2100 motor will do just fine, and give fuel economy too. Ben |
I am sure it will go like a train Ben. what kind of cooling system will you use?
Merv |
I know less about boats than I do about cars, but that boat of yours looks great, well done.
Regards. |
I thought I might update progress on the Ski boat.
Engine, gearbox, shaft and prop are in. Sideshow has started on the wiring. Still lots to do. I will probably slow down on the boat for a month or two to get back onto the Cobra for a while. Ben http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...008_Small_.jpg http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...001_Small_.jpg |
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