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diggler
08-08-2002, 02:53 PM
I purchased a 1972 Tahiti from him last year in Texas and I wanted to show him what the restoration of the boat is like. Anyone here know him? Here is a picture of him and his Picklefork that he bought after I bought his boat.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/David_Hobbs_beached.JPG
blowngas
08-08-2002, 06:44 PM
yeah, he's a good friend, works close by----does he have your ph.#?---by the way, the nordic tunnel pictured is for sale---will tell him u would like to get in touch---rw
diggler
08-09-2002, 06:20 AM
blowngas:
yeah, he's a good friend, works close by----does he have your ph.#?---by the way, the nordic tunnel pictured is for sale---will tell him u would like to get in touch---rwThanks! That would be great! I spent all winter restoring it, then got relocated to California.
If you remember, this was his boat before I bought it.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/First_pic_prior_to_owning.JPG
Here's what it looks like today
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/PF_at_Lost_Isle_21.JPG
blowngas
08-09-2002, 11:12 AM
Here's what it looks like today
I think that you did an excellant job---she really cleaned up nicely---I think he will be surprised also---thanks for the picture---rw
diggler
08-09-2002, 11:55 AM
blowngas:
Here's what it looks like today
I think that you did an excellant job---she really cleaned up nicely---I think he will be surprised also---thanks for the picture---rwI had some questions about the engine for him too. Right now it's getting rebuilt. (More performance items on it.) I wanted to see if he had some specs on it. Thanks!
dorC
08-12-2002, 09:30 AM
Is this the same David Hobbs that has a Honda dealership in Milwaukee? He also does announcing for CART?
diggler
08-12-2002, 09:32 AM
dorC:
Is this the same David Hobbs that has a Honda dealership in Milwaukee? He also does announcing for CART?No, sorry, he is from Corpus Christi, TX. He'll probably be interested to know that he is famous though!
burbanite
08-12-2002, 10:37 AM
dorC:
Is this the same David Hobbs that has a Honda dealership in Milwaukee? He also does announcing for CART?That David Hobbs is from England, ex race car driver, still seen on SpeedChannel
diggler
08-13-2002, 06:25 AM
blowngas:
Here's what it looks like today
I think that you did an excellant job---she really cleaned up nicely---I think he will be surprised also---thanks for the picture---rwBlownGas, can you ask David Hobbs when, (if), he rebuilt the Berkeley jet on the boat? I'm trying to determine wear and whether it's worth it or not to get it rebuilt. Thanks!
dorC
08-13-2002, 09:22 AM
[/QUOTE]That David Hobbs is from England, ex race car driver, still seen on SpeedChannel[/QB][/QUOTE]
It's a relief to know that at least somebody knew what I was smoking.
:D
Liberator TJ1984
08-13-2002, 12:34 PM
I also know him ...I think he went thru that pump last year before he sold it to ya...used to run real strong for that size boat !! have you done anything to the motor ?? I will print a copy and show it to him next time I see him..try to get his # for you.. Gopherrrrrr
diggler
08-13-2002, 01:18 PM
Liberator TJ1984:
I also know him ...I think he went thru that pump last year before he sold it to ya...used to run real strong for that size boat !! have you done anything to the motor ?? I will print a copy and show it to him next time I see him..try to get his # for you.. GopherrrrrrI just rebuilt it. The cam in it had four flattened lobes, two completely collapsed lifters (the wear was so extreme it burned through the bottom and released all the fluid), and a broken spring. Had a hell of a time cleaning out the engine. Thank god for the magnet in the oil pan!
I bought a new Crane Cam with a 2500-6000? rpm range, lifters and springs of course, and had the heads rebuilt/ported/machined so the whole setup matched. Oh, also replaced the timing chain as well. Replaced all the rod bearings only, didn't want to get the crankshaft out because of time constraints. Here's a few pics of it when I had problems and then the final product....
thanks much, and tell David I said "hi"!
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Port_View_-_No_Head.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Port_Head_-_Water.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Engine_on_Stand_3.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Engine_on_Hoist.JPG
Liberator TJ1984
08-13-2002, 01:26 PM
I got ahold of Dave , he will call you when he gets a chance ! oh yea ....ya did one hell of a job on that restoration eek!